Category Archives: Woodill Wildfire #1 (Red)

Johnny Dark Wildfire #1 – Dan Palatnik Renderings Now Released

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Geoff HackerJuly 29, 2020

Johnny Dark Woodill Wildfire #1: Artistry by Dan Palatnik

Hi Gang… More and more we are using Dan Palatnik’s renderings to “light the way” for our restorations of handcrafted American sports cars. In addition, these renderings showcase each car in a beautiful presentation the way the cars were meant … Continue reading →

In Search of the Johnny Dark Woodill Wildfire #1 – The Red One

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Geoff HackerJuly 29, 2020

Hi Gang… One of the most famous fiberglass sports cars of the 1950s is the lead car from the 1954 movie Johnny Dark. Much speculation has taken place over the last many years concerning whether the car survives and who … Continue reading →

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