When Bob Wellstead went looking for an original ’32 Ford, he didn’t expect two to come along at once…
Some people have been around the UK rodding scene for what seems like ever, and always seem to have been at the top of their game. Some have become almost household names in our little community, others have kept a lower profile, happy to just consistently turn out top drawer hot rods. In my mind, Bob Wellstead falls into the latter category. The last time we spent a day with Bob was when we shot his magnificent ’36 roadster for the cover in – believe it or not – August 2011. Back then, Bob was in his ’36 period, having recently finished a 3-window coupe, his roadster and a pick-up, all from the same year of Ford production. As well as those, he’s built a Model A roadster pick-up, ’37 Ford slant back and a ’40 Ford pick-up along the way. A varied mix for sure, but the one thing all Bob’s cars have had in common is shiny paint and show car detailing. Until now.
In the feature on his ’36 roadster, we mentioned the ’36 coupe had been sold, and both the roadster and the truck went some time after, continuing Bob’s theme of build it, drive it, sell it, move on to the next one.
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Second Amendment
If patience truly is a virtue, Richard Parkes must be the most virtuous hot rodder we’ve ever come across…
Happy Valley
Many British rodders cite the film American Graffiti as what got them into rodding, but for others television is to blame
The Wild Touch
Hammersmith, London-based Wild & Sons is a new company specialising in hot rods and American cars.
Dually Purpose
Imagine the scenario. You already have a few tasty motors at your disposal but, and it’s a big but, you are planning to travel around Europe, and don’t particularly want to stay in hotels.
The Holy Grail(S)
When Bob Wellstead went looking for an original ’32 Ford, he didn’t expect two to come along at once…
On The Wragged Wedge
What started out as a quick, throw it together race car project has morphed into one of the nicest A/FX recreations yet seen in this country
Dodging fate
When the company you run specialises in restoring classic Porsches, what else than a gnarly old American pick-up would you want as your works truck?
Tizwadisis
Those who know him will be fully aware that Russ Duce is well and truly stuck in the ’70s – and why not? Russ has been part of our scene since that decade and, for the last six years, has been a regular sight at shows up and down the country driving Silhouette, the ’67 Camaro built by Mick Cooke, which burst into the show car scene over 40 years ago.