Jim's Photo Gallery |
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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 and 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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This '62 Impala belongs to Jim's friend, Dan. Some may remember the "3-'n-1" AMT 1/25th model kits. Jim thinks it looks like a huge scale model car. Congratulations Dan on replicating the 1960s look! |
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WOW! Tri Power 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible. 1950s chrome-muscle doesn't get much better than this!
Raisor auto show, Lafayette Indiana, July 18 2009 |
Another superb Trans Am. These cars are really increasing in value now that they are 30-years-old. Raisor Auto Show, Lafayette Indiana, July 18 2009. |
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1977 Trans Am Original Paint exquisite survivor Crawfordsville Indiana Strawberry Festival, June 14 2009 |
1964 Chevy II SS This little car has a 194cid six cylinder engine with an automatic transmission. However, it is 100% original paint! It has a patina of originality that Jim just loved. This auto is a perfect example of an original survivor. Jim feels that this example should not be restored. It is too nice to touch. This actual car will be sought after as an example to authenticate restorations. Jim could not locate the owners to extend his personal compliments to the person(s) who chose to protect this automobile in it's original condition! Rochester Indiana, 11 October 2008 |
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1959 Ford Galaxy 500 Convertible Rochester Indiana, 11 October 2008 |
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1935 Auburn Boat Tail Speedster. See it run the Newport hill at this YouTube link |
1976 Chevrolet Malibu Laguna S3 These are extremely rare now days. Newport Hill Climb, 04 October 2008 |
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Like Sophia Loren, this Italian beauty caught Jim's eye in December 2007 in Girona Spain... Jim frequently travels to Cataluña on business. One of Jim's business associates drives this 2004 Alpha-Romeo sport-wagon. Model 156, 12 Valve turbo-diesel with manual transmission... Jim just loves the lines on this one! Check out the hidden exterior handles on the rear doors. |
Auburn Indiana, Labor day weekend 2007 If you don't recognize the George Barris 1960s BATMOBILE you have been living under a rock for 40 years...... Click on image to enlarge |
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The Rochester Indiana Chili cook-off and red-hot car show October 13th 2007 The traditional FORD - CHEVY rivalry never ceases. Jim doesn't take sides, in this case he just takes photos.... Click on this image and see for yourself... Certainly, this is one FAST NOVA SS |
The Rochester Indiana Chili cook-off and red-hot car show October 13th 2007
1980 TransAm. Exquisite car with perfect paint. Overcast conditions do not do it justice Jim had a few of these over the years..... Click on photo to enlarge. |
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The Rochester Indiana Chili cook-off and red-hot car show October 13th 2007
A cool 1960 FORD faux woodie surf wagon! Click here for an additional image Click on photo to enlarge. |
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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2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show. October 5th and 6th. This 1970 Monte Carlo is local Newport owned. Original 30,000 mile car right down to the bias-ply tires. Cherry! |
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. October 5th and 6th.
OK, so you think you've seen everything.... Right? Then a guy comes walking down the street with a turtle.... No leash, just the guy and the turtle.. Obviously the turtle is aware of who he is with... The guy turns, the turtle turns. This turtle makes pretty good time.. Walks right along with that little stubby tail just a waggin'. The guy stops, the turtle settles down to the ground to rest.. Pretty crazy, and a big turtle at that... My guess is a 75 pounder.. (35 kg) |
2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show. October 5th and 6th. Hudson Commodore convertible. EXQUISITE! 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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The Rochester Indiana Chili cook-off and red-hot car show October 2005
1969 Camaro INDY PACE CAR EDITION! Jim had one of these in the 1970s..... Click on photo to enlarge. |
Photo from the 2005 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. One of the best auto festivals in the midwest. Check out the link below for more information! If you haven't seen this event, you don't know what you are missing! 20 miles North of Terre Haute. Jim's NEWPORT INDIANA HILL CLIMB page link Click on photo to enlarge. |
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Hoopston Illinois (Labor day) Sweet Corn Festival and auto show. Original paint 1959 BelAir. One family owned incredible low mile survivor. Photo from 1986. Sweet Corn Festival & auto show link Click on photo to enlarge. |
In the 1980s, Jim was a regular participant at the Car Craft Street Machine Nationals. Generally speaking, unruly behavior by a few participants brought an end to this yearly summer tradition. At the height of popularity, 5,000 cars were registered entrants. The problems were mostly caused by outsiders coming into town, engaging in street races, and exhibitions of speed. This led local law enforcement and city government officials to ban this event. After being held in Indianapolis, it was moved to Springfield Illinois, then to the Illinois fairgrounds in DuQuion..
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1982 Car Craft Street Machine Nationals, Springfield Illinois. These 1970 Boss 302 Mustangs caught Jim's eye. Now days, this would represent more than one quarter of a million dollars! Back then, they were common collector cars.... Click on photo to enlarge. |
AACA Junior and Senior National Champion! Hot Summer Nights car show, Lafayette Indiana. July 29th 2006. Click on photo to enlarge. |
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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 on photo to enlarge. |
1950 Chevy Deluxe Business Coupe. Photo from the Rensselaer Indiana auto show, July 2006. Click on photo to enlarge. |
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SUPERB 1963 IMPALA 409 Photo from the Colfax Indiana auto show, August 13th 2006. Click on photo to enlarge. |
1958 IMPALA Sunday of Labor day weekend. September 3rd 2006 Click on photo to enlarge.
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Earl Park Indiana Fall Festival Auto Show. Sunday of Labor day weekend. September 3rd 2006 A super nice 1931 Buick! Click on photo to enlarge. |
The Rochester Indiana Chili cook-off and red-hot car show October 2005
YUPP, It's another 409... A bubble top '62 with a four on the floor... WOW! Click on photo to enlarge. |
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SWEET! Side street parked at the Newport Indiana Hill Climb 2006 NOTE: Newport photos are difficult. Tree lined streets in this little town with light bursts through the trees. My apologies for photo quality from this event. |
The Value of these cars is really climbing. Earl Park Indiana show, September 2007 |
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THIS IS THE STARTING POSITION AT NEWPORT. Photo from the 2006 event Click here for Jim's Hill Climb tribute page |
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