Category Archives: Art

Ed Roth’s Orbitron Rides Again

Ed Roth’s Orbitron was thought to be lost forever. The story of how it was recently found and restored by the team at Galpin Auto Sports.

Part 2: Pinstriping with Von Dutch and Roth Roth

Big Daddy Roth interviewing Von Dutch back in the early-mid eighties. At Von Dutch’s garage/shop. They talk about-Von Dutch’s Dad, typography, pin striping and all that entails, gold leaf, squirrel hair for brushes, oil in the ground and sign painting.

Part 1 : Big Daddy Roth & Von Dutch Discuss Pinstriping

Big Daddy Roth interviewing Von Dutch back in the early-mid eighties. At Von Dutch’s garage/shop. They talk about-Von Dutch’s Dad, typography, pin striping and all that entails, gold leaf, squirrel hair for brushes, oil in the ground and sign painting.

Galpin Auto Sports’ Ed Roth Collection

Alan Taylor talks with Beau Boeckmann of Galpin Auto Sports and takes a walk around the world’s largest Ed ‘Big Daddy” Roth automotive collection.

Rockabilly Movement Taking Flight?

According to the Bo Huff followers Rockabilly is a lifestyle, and the rockabilly movement is growing.

For The Benefit of Mr. Kite

The reproduction of a rare poster! Lennon bought the poster in an antiques shop and hung it in his music room. While writing for Sgt. Pepper one day, he drew inspiration from the quirky, old-fashioned language and set the words

Rebel Rouser!

Ernie Adams tells us about his 1949 Mercury in this video. See the car’s features up close. Learn about the building process. Ernie even takes it for a spin around the block. Enjoy!

First 200MPH Run Controversy…

The great debate…Who ran the first 200MPH pass in the NHRA? In the minds of many, Karamesines was the first driver to exceed 200 mph on April 4, 1960, with a clocking of 8.82 at 204.54 mph at Illinois’ Alton

American Steel

Images from the past few years of covering car shows. Including the cars, people and events.

From the Ground Up: Pops Fabrication

From the Ground Up: Pops Fabrication from Cinepixtor Media on Vimeo. Pops Fabrication popsfabrication.com (formerly Shorty Fatz) owner Matthew Rodriguez gives some insight into his frame building, bike designing, and fabrication business located in San Jose, California. “From the Ground