This is a tumblelog, kinda like a blog but with short-form, mixed-media posts with stuff I like. Scroll down a bit to start reading, or a bit more to read more about me.
International Harvester Scout (1960-71)
Model year ID on this one is tough, with a grille from the later 800 models, but roof mounted wiper setup from the earlier 80. Regardless, there’s something great about an orange Binder.
This one is especially nice, with it’s unique khaki TravelTop and wheels.
A great California car seen on my recent trip to Los Angeles
this binder is packed with oddities and somewhat strange choices, but she’s still a gem.
Come support this fundraiser Friday March 8th if you’re in Portland. Because it’s cool and because they used my photo of Dirty for the poster. Win win.
you should go do this.
“Inspiration is for amateurs — the rest of us just show up and get to work.”, Chuck Close
like i needed another reason to like chuck close.
In 1996, a “pathetic social misfit,” as a judge described the lone gunman, killed 35 people with a spray of bullets from semiautomatic weapons. Within weeks, the Australian government was working on gun reform laws that banned assault weapons and shotguns, tightened licensing and financed gun…
prisms. nice one.
Volvo PV 445 Duett (1953-69, this is a ‘57)
While yesterday’s PV 444 is one way to maintain a classic, I’ll take patina over perfection any day. Though rust is never a good thing, this car has some amazing character. There are so many great details on this workhorse, my most favorite has to be the vintage University of Oregon Parking sticker affixed to the rear bumper.
The Duett was meant to be just that-dual purpose. It’s both a load hauler and a (moderatley) comfortable passenger car, and probably the only Volvo passenger car to sport a ladder frame.
Both yesterdays and todays posts are owned and maintained by the same family, and if you’d like to see more pictures check out their Flickr page for some great shots:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/volvorelix/
Seen in Beaverton, OR
no it’s not a rat rod. yes, it’s finished.
International Harvester Travelall (1953-75, this is a ‘62-68)
This is a seriously lowered Travelall done in classic rat rod style. Matte black exterior with hand painted pinstripes and enameled wheels make this a one classic I am not sad to see altered from its original condition.
Seen in SE Portland
how have i missed this kindred ‘binder running around town?
sufjan spangled banner
Keith Richards/Bentley S3 Continental (a.k.a. “Blue Lena”)
“And it’s not a myth, apparently, that he had a ‘special compartment’ specially bespoke to his exacting requirements. And no, this special compartment wasn’t for spare picks and guitar strings…” via
