If you were a car fanatic in Southern California, specifically the Van Nuys area, chances are good, you knew Don. Don was the consummate car guy, but had a soft spot for Tri-Five Chevrolets and hot rods. His garage was a throwback in time to everything 1950s. Take a look.
Take a seat and admire some of the original and knock-off memorabilia from the gas and oil industry. A custom-built garage originally engineered for an RV, Don loved the space and made use of seemingly every square inch. A museum in its own right, Don took care to collect things that all tied in with one another.Bell Auto Parts in Bell, California was one of the pioneer speed and hot rod shops. This sign is absolute gold.An original photograph of the famous Bell Auto Parts in Bell, California.Get a sip of that good Gulf gas!Anyone interested in cars would likely find something of interest at Don’s. He centered around the 1950s hot rod lifestyle but could appreciate any car.Don was a fan of the Tri Five Chevrolets, especially the 1956. But he also had a ’40 Ford.A standard staple item at any service station or hot rod shop would likely be a Coca- Cola maching.Can’t have the ’50s without some discussion of music.Drive the future at Autopia sponsored by Richfield at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. An original ticket.
