Rudy Makela

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Rudy Makela's 1936 Pontiac of Indianapolis, Indiana. Completed in 1936, the car was restyled by Rudy at Indianapolis Power Hammer Works Inc.
Rudy Makela's 1942 Cadillac convertible. Built by Rudy at Indianapolis Power Hammer Works Inc, the build was started in 1942 and completed in 1950s.
An ad for the 1950 Indianapolis Hot Rod & Custom Car Show, published in The Indianapolis Star on May 28, 1950. Highlighted entries included Rudy Makela’s custom Cadillac “WOW” and Bob Hamke’s local hot rod, which would compete alongside Bill Niekamp’s AMBR-winning roadster from California.

Rudy Makela of Indianapolis, Indiana. Rudy held an engineering degree from Parks Air College.[1]


Rudy Makela's Cars

Rudy Makela's 1936 Pontiac
Rudy Makela's 1942 Cadillac Convertible - "WOW"


References

  1. ↑ The Indianapolis Star 24 Jul 1955, Sun
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