Gardena

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A business card from Joe Andersen, a custom paint and pinstriping shop in Gardena, California. Andersen, an early pioneer in airbrushed designs and fadeaway paint schemes, started his career in Los Angeles under the mentorship of Louis Senter of Ansen Automotive. His innovative work extended to show cars, street cars, and dragsters, including the iconic Stellings and Hampshire "Red Stamp Special" dragster, praised as one of the most beautiful dragsters ever painted. Photo from The Mike Kosulandich Collection.
Pete Limpert's 1936 Ford tudor sedan of Gardena, California. Pete built the car in the early to mid 1960s. Around 1966/1967 it received hydraulic lifts by Dennis "Red" Pierce.
Tommy Thornburgh's 1947 Studebaker of Gardena, California was restyled by Barris Kustoms. The build was completed late in 1952.
Joe Andersen's 1949 Chevrolet
James P. Butler's 1955 Studebaker
John Benson's 1956 Chevrolet
Jack Shishido of Gardena bought Bruce Schwartz' 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air - The "Blue Car" in the 1960s.
Larry Kubota's 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Richard Mikami's 1961 Chevrolet Impala of Gardena, California. Restyled in 1964, Richard's Impala featured hydraulic lifts by Bill Hines, a Pearl paint job by Joe Andersen and a custom upholstery by Russ and Bess. The car was known as "The Ant Killer"
Joe Andersen's 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
Richard Mikami's 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray of Gardena, California. Richard installed hydraulic lifts on the car in 1966.
Steve Arnold's 1965 Chevrolet Malibu of Gardena, California. Steve was a member of the Tridents of Southern California car club. In 1967 Steve installed lifts on the Malibu.


Custom Cars of Gardena, California

Pete Limpert's 1936 Ford Tudor Sedan
Tommy Thornburgh's 1947 Studebaker Champion Convertible
Joe Andersen's 1949 Chevrolet
James P. Butler's 1955 Studebaker
John Benson's 1956 Chevrolet
Bruce Schwartz' 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air - The "Blue Car"
Larry Kubota's 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Richard Mikami's 1961 Chevrolet Impala - The Ant Killer
Richard Mikami's 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Joe Andersen's 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
Steve Arnold's 1965 Chevrolet Malibu


Custom, Body and Paint Shops of Gardena, California

Joe Andersen's Custom Shop
Kam's Auto Body
Tony's Top Shop


Custom Wheels and Accessories Shops of Gardena, California

Mr. M's


Citizens of Gardena, California

Jack Shishido
James P. Butler
Joe Andersen
John Benson
Larry Kubota
Peter Limpert
Richard Mikami
Steve Arnold
Tommy Thornburgh

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