Hot Rods Pomona 1952

From Kustomrama
Jump to: navigation, search

Below is a collection of pictures found in the University of Southern California Libraries Digital Archive. The pictures were taken by Mercurio in Pomona, California April 27 1952.


Dave-allison-and-jim-choner-1927-ford.jpg
Dave Allison, and Jim Choner, shown with their 1927 Ford Model T Roadster which hit a speed of 115 miles per hour.


Dave-allison-and-jim-choner-1927-ford2.jpg
Dave Allison, racing a 1927 Ford Model T Roadster finished at 115 mph.


Hot-rods-pomona-1952-2.jpg
Carlos Ramirez, Mike Magem and Joaquin Arnett with their modified roadster with flathead Ford engine. The body was made out of old car hoods and the frame out of water pipes.


Mike-magem-roadster.jpg
Mike Magem, in the modified roadster with Ford engine that took top speed for the day at 118 mph.


Val-peyton-1929-ford.jpg
Val-peyton-1929-ford-2.jpg
Val Peyton and his 1929 Ford Model A. In spite of a broken hip he received in auto accident he managed to work on car with crutches


Howard-white-harold-white-1925-ford.jpg
Howard White, and his brother Harold White, working on their 1925 Ford Model T Ford.


Howard-white-harold-white-1925-ford2.jpg
Howard-white-harold-white-1925-ford3.jpg
Hot-rods-pomona-1952-3.jpg
Hot-rods-pomona-1952-4.jpg
Hot-rods-pomona-1952-5.jpg
Russell Dwyer, and his sister Maxine Dwyer, work on their stock 1940 Ford. The top speed was 80 mph.
Hot-rods-pomona-1952-6.jpg
Virginia-wachel.jpg
Virginia Wachel, (driver) and Sergeant Bud Coons are shown with her 1934 Ford sedan that ran 101 mph.
Virginia-wachel2.jpg
Wayne-wright-warnetta-swell.jpg
Wayne Wright and his girlfriend Warnetta Swell.




Sources

University of Southern California. Libraries




 

Did you enjoy this article?

Kustomrama is an encyclopedia dedicated to preserve, share and protect traditional hot rod and custom car history from all over the world.




Can you help us make this article better?

Please get in touch with us at mail@kustomrama.com if you have additional information or photos to share about Hot Rods Pomona 1952.


This article was made possible by:

SunTec Auto Glass - Auto Glass Services on Vintage and Classic Cars
Finding a replacement windshield, back or side glass can be a difficult task when restoring your vintage or custom classic car. It doesn't have to be though now with auto glass specialist companies like www.suntecautoglass.com. They can source OEM or OEM-equivalent glass for older makes/models; which will ensure a proper fit every time. Check them out for more details!

Do you want to see your company here? Click here for more info about how you can advertise your business on Kustomrama.


Personal tools
Help us
facebook