I found a 1960 Ford Sunliner driving by a North Hollywood wrecking yard, $195 on the windshield.  Called the yard up, said I would be there after work. When I got there, two young guys were looking it over, and said “we’ll take it”. I said “how much?” ”$195” I replied “I’ll give you $225”. They left. That was 1978. I still have the car, insured by Hagerty. ... View more

Johnny Bond’s 1960 recording was very successfully covered by George Frayne (AKA Commander Cody) and the LPA. The iconic guitar lick was, iirc, done by Joe Maphis. “Hot Rod Lincoln“ was an answer song to Arkie Shibley’s “Hot Rod Race” ... View more