Have You Seen This Car? Ollie Olsen’s Will-A-Meaner Remains A Mystery.

Ollie Olsen’s A/Gas Willys prepares for a run in 1962. Olsen leans in the door, giving last minute advice to driver Bob “Rapid” Dwyer. Car retains stock Willys front end and trim with unique black-copper-black paint scheme.  Story by Jim Hill For more than 40 years one of drag racing’s most famous 1940 Willys Gassers […]


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Is Ransom E. Olds The Most Famous Man You Never Heard Of?

Ransom Olds himself designed the iconic Olds “Curved Dash” horseless carriages of the very early 1900’s. These open cars paved the way for safety, comfort and reliability improvements in U.S. autos. Story by Jim Hill Ransom Eli Olds may be the most famous man you never heard of. And even though you may not know […]


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Flags In The Dust: A Wave Of The Green

“Stormin Norman” Weekly (foreground) is out on Chris “Greek” Karamesines at 1963 NHRA Winternationals, Pomona, CA. The flagman starter is perhaps unwisely looking downtrack from the pair of smoked-in dragsters. Luckily, there were no OSHA laws to comply with 50 years ago! Story by Jim Hill This must begin with an apology to the great Southern […]


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55-57 Chevys: Of Rear Axles, Axle Cars and the Legacy of the Tri-Five Chevy

Known globally for its enthusiastic trashing of Tokyo, Nick and Joanne Iarussi’s enraged, prehistoric reptile Godzilla is skillfully disguised as an altered-wheelbase ’55 Chevy! There is no better way to begin the end of this story! Story by Jim Hill – Part II The factory 55-57 rear axle was fine for street driving, but suspect for even […]


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