Memorial Day 2012

Remember to thank a soldier as freedom comes at a price!

Original Oakland MC Racing Sweater on Ebay - 1950s

I saw this wool racing sweater up on Ebay today and am guessing its of 1950's vintage.  Either way, its pretty cool and if you're interested check it out HERE!

Above is a similar sweater from a Santa Barbara MC Club in the 1930's which sold on Ebay recently.  Cool Harley colors on both sweaters!

Low Rider Magazine Cover from 1977

Greaser / Biker Gang Rumble R&B Album Covers

These old biker gang inspired album covers are pretty rad!  For info about these albums which came out between 1959 - 1960 as well as downloadable tracks check out:

1) Cadillacs Meet the Orioles

2) Paragons Meet the Jesters

3) Rumble

4) Boppin'!

5) Whoppers!

Kim Fowley's Born to Be Wild LP - 1968

I can't say I've heard this album but I saw it on the wall at a record store this weekend and dig the look of that Royal Enfield custom!

Thrashin' Movie Poster - 1986

Always a favorite of mine!  If you have Netflix you can watch Thrashin' HERE!

Felix Chevrolet

Dennis sent me this cool picture he snapped of the iconic Felix Chevrolet dealership while on his way to a jobsite today.  Thanks Dennis!

Mark B's Finds!

Mark B. found this cool tooled copper art rendition of what appears to be a Dave Mann painting (shown in the second picture).  The back of this copper picture makes reference to the artist as Dirty Dick Cave and Mark is looking to see if anyone knows about Mr. Cave.  If you have any information for Mark please feel free to email him directly at markbourassasr@gmail.com !

Mark B. is looking for an identification on this old springer front end he picked up at swapmeet recently.  If you can help please email Mark at markbourassasr@gmail.com !

FOR SALE - Vintage 1960's / Early 70's Motocross Boots - Size 11 E

For sale is a very cool pair of original vintage 1960's or early 1970's Motorcross / Motorcycle leather boots with burn protection on toes and inside part of foot area.  I am not quite sure of the brand but the soles are marked "Hypalon", "Armortred", and "Oil Resistant".  Boots are a men's size 11E and are in excellent condition.  Boots have very minor wear and minimal burns to the heel areas.  Tread on soles is at least an 8.5 / 10. Boots measure: 1) Overall length (tip of toe to tip of heel) - 13" 2) Widest point of width - 4-1/2" 3) Overall height (base of heel to tip of boot) - 16-1/8" If interested please feel free to contact me at purehavensmetal@yahoo.com !  I will ship anywhere in the world!   These boots are very similar to a pair Chris Webb was showing me on Ebay UK.  If you would like to check out the other pair you can do so HERE!  Thanks Chris for the link!

Dave Mann's "Motorcycle Funeral" Circa 1966

As posted by Howard Gribble on his Flickr photo stream HERE!

Bonne in '63

Harman Collins in 1963!

Classic Bill Ray

For the VAN Guys....

....From the days of High Adventure!

SOLD - Original 1966 Dave Mann / Ed Roth "Hollywood Run" BikerPoster Print (Near Mint)

Up for sale is a very Near Mint original vintage 1966 poster print of arguable the best Dave Mann painting of the Mann / Roth biker series "Hollywood Run."  I just procured this original gem and as you can see its in nice shape than my personal copy shown framed with a gold backing in the last photo.  The only issue on this original are a couple of minor edge wrinkles but otherwise the print is near perfect.  I will ship anywhere in the world and please email me if interested at pureheavensmetal@yahoo.com !

(SOLD!!!)