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BigRedRivi on 1954 Chicagoan – Chicago Auto Show PhotosGeoff, I see the Thunderbird styling but for some reason it's strange that I see
Bob Peterson on The Custom Cars of John “Giovanni” BucciGreat story of an incredibly talented designer/artist.
Geoff Hacker on Mystery Rocket Car From 1954 – Petersen Archives Yields Another TreasureBrownie....good to hear from you. A lot of progress has been made on our Hudson
Bill Papke on 1966 Cannara Restoration Continues – January 2021 to June 2021Fantastic work on this iconic car, can’t wait to see it at Amelia Island. Amazing
Edwin "Brownie" Petersen on Mystery Rocket Car From 1954 – Petersen Archives Yields Another TreasureWould love an update on the Hudson Martz car.
Paula Prentice on The LeGene “Californian” Roadster – Designed and Built in San Bernardino, California: Part 2Thank you Geoff for documenting this car. Can’t wait for the rest of the story.
Keith Gurnick on LOST CAR: Another 1956 One-off Handbuilt SoCal Sports Car – Let’s Find This American SpecialIn addition to referecing the 1952 and 1953 Kaisers...the tail lights are also the same
Ken Flashman on Kiwis Rule! Meet Brian Ford of New Zealand and his Sonata Laboratories SpecialHI Garry. Ken Flashman here. I would like to talk to you regards to the
Mike Akens on Mike Akens Victress S1A Is Complete!Sorry I took so long to reply. I doubt I will make a southern run
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Geoff Hacker on Questions To The EditorHi Mal....there were many more in the late 1940s, also during World War II and
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Geoff Hacker on Questions To The EditorHi Shaheen...we're getting ready to build two bodies next month. These will be the first
Geoff Hacker on Questions To The EditorLuca....you're right about the Devin. Lots of folks jumped in to help her, so she
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Geoff Hacker on Questions To The EditorLuca...the dashboard strongly suggests the car is a Devin sports car.
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Bill Devins first production fiberglass car was based on a Panhard engine, transmission, and other mechanicals. This car was introduced in 1954 and pre-dated his more famous Devin sports car by approximately two years.

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