The Fitch-Whitmore’s bones

After this morning’s post by Donnelly on the Fitch-Whitmore Special appearing at RM’s Amelia Island auction this weekend, I thought it’d be appropriate to include this photo of the same car while under construction, one of several snapped by J.Frederick Smith and shared with The Old Motor last month by J.Frederick’s son, Sean S. Smith. […]

Hemmings Find of the Day – 1952 Chevrolet 3100

Many collector-car enthusiasts seem to have this attitude that anytime a vehicle is modified in the least from its original configuration, then it’s a hot rod, for better or worse. Yet not every modified vehicle is a hot rod, as we see with this 1952 Chevrolet 3100 pickup. It’s not slammed on billet wheels, nor […]

Goodguys Expands Autocross program for 2011

For the past few seasons, the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has been holding autocross competitions at some of its events, offering an alternative to the typical show-n-shine activities. One of the interesting outcomes of this program has been the apparent cultivation of a new crop of autocrossers who might not have gotten involved otherwise. […]