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Pabst Blue Ribbon Vintage Ads

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Pabst Blue Ribbon, also known as PBR, is the most famous product of the Pabst Brewing Company, and incidentally, my favorite beer. Known by a few different names (Pabst Best Select and Pabst Select), before its current PBR moniker, PBR has been around since 1882. A while back I realized that I don’t think I’ve ever seen, watched, or heard a PBR advertisement though. I know the brand had experienced a cult renaissance during the last decade or so, and that my grandfather used to drink it when he was my age, but that was about it. A friend of … Continue reading Pabst Blue Ribbon Vintage Ads

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Miss Hurst Golden Shifter

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Linda Vaughn, the lovely, leggy, legend of the auto racing scene from the 60′s through the early 80′s was better known as– Miss Hurst Golden Shifter. She was a trophy queen whose voluptuous looks and charm often stole the show at auto racing events she attended– SCCA, NASCAR, Indy & Formula One, among others. Linda has been knocked by many for setting Women’s Lib back with her busty displays, but her passion for the sport ran deep and she had a major impact– not just in promoting the sponsors, but also in advancing women’s racing. Vaughn earned her SCCA competition … Continue reading Miss Hurst Golden Shifter

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The Merc’s of the 50’s

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1950 Mercury Monterey The Mercury offered a Lincoln like look at a lower price the rounded appearance gave it an unwanted nickname “the bathtub” Cost: $2,145.00             1951 Mercury Sport Sedan This was the most popular model selling for around $2000. the grill received extra chrome and the car got a few new touches this would however be the last year for the “bathtub” lines Cost: $2,000.00             1952 Mercury Monterey Convertible The curb buffers and rear fender shields were standard equipment, on this model, power seats and windows however … Continue reading The Merc’s of the 50’s

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New Port Engineering – “Clean Wipe” Wiper Drive

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                   The Clean Wipe Wiper Drive is a true bolt-in replacement for your original equipment vacuum or electric windshield wiper motor. Each model of the Clean Wipe Wiper Drive is designed for the specific year and model of vehicle. Wiper drives attach to the stock mounting brackets. Designed for attachment to O.E.M. wiper transmission or cable drums. Each kit comes complete with nylon bushings to replace the rubber grommets in the wiper transmission linkage arms. (when required) Clears Stock Cowl Vent and Air Conditioning          This was by far the easiest and best investment I  install in my old Merc. It … Continue reading New Port Engineering – “Clean Wipe” Wiper Drive

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American Graffiti

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On this day in 1973, “American Graffiti,” a nostalgic coming-of-age tale set on the streets and steeped in the car-centric culture of suburban California, is released in theaters across the United States. The movie went on to become a sleeper hit. “American Graffiti” was the second full-length feature film directed by George Lucas, who would later become best known for the blockbuster hit “Star Wars” (1977) and its sequels. Set in 1962, “American Graffiti” follows a group of teenage friends who meet in the parking lot of a local drive-in restaurant on the last night before two of them (played … Continue reading American Graffiti