55,000 Words | The Jalopy Journal The Jalopy Journal

In some cases, I get mail that can make me question the beasts that are liable for humanity. Other times, I get mail that sends me spiraling into a utopian aspiration wherever heritage is best and the automobiles are even greater. This… Nicely, this is a person of those people moments.

Trudy Sanders’ brother handed away a number of several years again. When she was working with the aftermath of losing a beloved one particular, she stumbled upon his selection of scorching rod photography. He cherished warm rods and had been holding onto these pictures for a long time, so Trudy figured they were being exclusive in some way. She just didn’t know why or how or what to do with them.

Searching for clues, Trudy sent the stash my way. I used most of yesterday scanning the assortment – viewing my check in awe as the Epson enlarged and introduced out information from the tiny 3.5×3 prints. I have been enamored at any time considering that.

We do not know who took the pictures (maybe Trudy’s brother?), but we can figure out the place and when – suitable? The pictures had been all taken amongst 1955 and 1960. Quite a few of them function automobiles we all know well… and I believe I figure out at the very least just one of the drag strips. But, I figured sourcing each photo would be a exciting exercising for us all to do with each other.

So… If you see a little something you recognize, connect with it out and let us make perception of this remarkable assortment.