1940
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Custom Cars
Fadeaway fenders were popular on custom cars in the 1940s. One of the first know fadeaway fendered custom cars is Butler Rugard's 1940 Mercury. The car was restyled by Harry Westergard in 1940, and Harry fabricated the fadeaway fenders for the car. Where Butler and Harry got the idea of having fadeaway fenders from are unknown, as the first production cars to feature fadeaway fenders were the 1942 Buick Roadmasters and Supers. One year earlier, in 1941, the 1941 Chrysler Newport Concept Car was shown to the public. The Newport was fitted with fadeaway fenders.
Coachcraft Ltd.
In the spring of 1940 a leftover crew from Howard Darrin established the Coachcraft Ltd. custom body shop in Melrose, Los Angeles.[1]
Dry Lake Racing
In 1940, Albata member Bob Rufi became the S.C.T.A. Season Champion for his achievements on the lakes.[2]
Custom Cars Built or Completed in 1940
Tommy Jamieson's 1936 Ford 5-Window Coupe
George Bistagne's 1938 Ford DeLuxe Convertible Sedan
Norm Milne's 1938 Ford Convertible Sedan
Butler Rugard's 1940 Mercury
Custom Body Shops Established in 1940
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