Retro Rockets

When the world had a brighter tomorrow

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Remember when cars were in living color?

Posted by Scott Santoro at 7:09 PM

1956 Lincoln Premiere and the 1955 Lincoln Futura

Good luck trying to appear inconspicuous in your wisteria Lincoln, which was indeed the original color. The proud owner stands next t...
All GM Show Woodley Park, Van Nuys, CA -- Oldsmobile

On June 6th, it was a hot day in Woodley Park, but that didn't deter the GM enthusiasts. What beautiful cars GM used to make. I'll take one...
Westfield London Mall

The new London is wealthy, very wealthy, and its first big centrally located mall makes the big old malls in Los Angeles look like run down ...
Island of Delos, Greece

Just off the coast of Mykonos is the tiny island of Delos, one of the most important archeological sites in Greece. It is a vast ruined cit...
All GM Show at Woodley Park -- Buick and Pontiac

As you can see, there were many splendid Buicks on display. 1947 Buick. Beautiful 1953 Buick Skylark convertibles 1956 Buick Roadmaster...
The one and only 1960 DiDia 150

How's this for a retro rocket, eh? Until yesterday, I was completely unaware of this midcentury spaceship, which has come to be known as th...
1954 Mercury Monterey
Old Louisville part 8

Having walked north through St. James Court, I then proceeded north on Fourth towards downtown.
Christmastime is Here

Today I braved the crowds on Oxford Street. On your marks, get set, GO!!! Apparently London department stores seek to humiliate their emplo...
1956 Chrysler 300 convertible

The 300 was fast, and might be described as the original muscle car.

Scott Santoro: Los Angeles, CA, United States; I am a story artist in the animation industry as well as an author/illustrator of my own books. Now that I'm back in L.A., this blog is no longer a travelogue, but centered around mid century design -- automobiles, architecture, etc.

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