Auto Enthusiast March 2012 has an article on the Justice Brothers Racing Cars musuem, and the Smith Master Valve Special...

 I learned that the above, a Sprint Car built in the very early 1930's was only raced once, at 100mph for 35 miles, and then sat in a San Antonio garage for 51 years. That is a terribly sad story.

The engine is a 1928 Chevy, but the head is a patented Rotary Valve piece, and that is remarkable. More jaw dropping is that it was made by a guy who got only to 5th grade in school.

the Firestone balloon tires have no tread.

images from http://www.streetrodderweb.com/features/1002_justice_brothers_racing_museum/photo_07.html

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The handmade speedometer update!

his website is http://www.edfox.com/

the magazine is http://www.airmighty.com/ and I can't find a better image of this page yet... nothing legible so far. 

the updated post with info is here: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2012/01/coolest-things-i-found-at-2012-grand.html

the VW it resides in is pretty cool looking too!

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A variety of display items and the coolest stanchions at this years Grand National Roadster Show

 I like this, pretty damn cool, and I haven't seen anything like a flathead and coolant hose stantion before

For last years GNRS cool stanchions http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2011/01/cool-stantions-at-gran-national.html

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Indian Ben's "Scary Fast" Creeper Seat Racer

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Eric Zausner's Aerosport Roadster (based on a '36 Ford)

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The coolest hot rod trophy I've ever seen. Wow. My compliments to the creator, and the Helldivers CC for giving it to a hot rodder of their choice.

 I see a cocktail shaker, fuel filter, half a fule pump, wingnut steering, hinge seat, headlight glass for the dome, 3 thermostats, a couple taps and sockets, tail light, and chrome trim

Is this not the coolest car parts art / hot rod trophy you've seen? I've seen similar art sell for thousands. 

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