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This is a collection of original photos taken by Jim during his years of collecting and restoring classic autos. All photos are the exclusive property of Jims59.com. They may not be used on any other website or publication without written permission of the photographer. You are welcome to download images for personal use. Jim is a connoisseur of fine craftsmanship and he considers photos taken at auto shows to be within the public domain. When Jim features a specific automobile on this website, it is viewed as a compliment. A compliment to the quality of the restoration, or a combination of other unique qualities that caught Jim's eye. A compliment to the skills of it's owner-builder-restorer. If your automobile is shown on this website, and you would like additional information posted to the narrative, or for some reason you would like the image(s) removed, please contact us via the email link on this site and the changes, or photo removal will be done immediately. Click the photos for an expanded view of each.
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John in Greenfield Indiana sent this photo of his "barn find" 1955 Chevy. Very solid original car. Nice one John! |
Rochester Indiana, October 13th 2007
This is a rod theme Jim had not previously seen. A "RAT ROD" that resembles a dirt track oval racer circa 1950s~1960s. This car is street legal and has a tremendous amount of unique character. Very COOL concept! Click on photo to enlarge. |
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Rochester Indiana, October 13th 2007 Jim doesn't know how to classify this one. A "BARN FIND" or a "RAT ROD" It had obviously been sitting for quite some time. Jim estimates that the paint is 1970s era lacquer and it is cracking and falling off in sheets. This 1956 Nomad is well on it's way back to it's former glory with an LT1 engine with 700R4, as well as suspension mods and modern wheel-tire combo. |
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Rochester Indiana, October 13th 2007 Very nice, and it looks like it could be driven coast to coast without a problem. Nice job! |
2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show. October 5th and 6th. Check out the guard dog protecting this sweet street rod. NOTE: Newport photos are often difficult. Tree lined streets in this little town with light bursts through the trees. My apologies for photo quality from this event. |
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"far-out man, cool daddy-o"........ The HOG JOG, Flora Indiana June 2006 Check out the bullet holes and bird shot dings! Click here for close-up of shot pellet dings Click on photo to enlarge. |
2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show. October 5th and 6th.
WOW! This car is way-cool |
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2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. Fresh from the Chicken Coop |
2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. This one reminds Jim of Mr. Hainey. 1960s Green Acres TV show "Mister Douglas, have I got a deal for you!" |
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2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. This one personifies the term "Barn Find" |
2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. Still haulin' straw |
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The Rochester Indiana Chili cook-off and red-hot car show October 2005
You've just gotta love those low mile barn find original paint sweeties. This one is originally from the Dakotas Click on photo to enlarge. |
Illiana Antique Automobile Club, Danville Illinois Fall show 2007 This is a cool one. Complete with barn dust, straw bales, and chickens for your enjoyment! See the real live chickens close-up, click here* *No animals were harmed at this car show |
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September 2007 Link to Jim's 1957 "barn find" two-ten wagon page
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