The Sill Drivers Story: Hot Rod Life in Stockholm 1957-1964
Step back in time and experience the birth of the Swedish hot rod and custom scene through the lens of the Broberg family from Enskede, Stockholm.
Filmed on Super-8 between 1957 and 1964, these rare home movies captures the early days of car culture in Sweden, from backyard builds to drag racing at Skarpnäck.
The film was shot mostly by Hasse Broberg and features moments from the life of the Sill Drivers, a group of young enthusiasts who turned their passion for cars into a lifelong journey.
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Learn more about the people and stories behind this film: Enskedefältet - One of the Birthplaces of Swedish Hot Rodding
Chapters:
00:00 - 04:04 Working on a Ford 1937 in the house backyard.
04:05 - 05:32 New cars to modify in the garage.
05:33 - 06:23 Driving on Sockenvägen and Tyresövägen to Skarpnäck.
06:24 - 08:58 Racing at Skarpnäck.
08:59 - 09:29 Having fun outside café Cupido in Stockholm.
09:30 - 11:45 Junkyard in Germany.
11:46 - 15:05 Holiday trip in Europe.
15:06 - 16:50 More from Enskede.
16:51 - 19:18 More Sports car racing at Skarpnäck.
19:19 - End The Dragster on the streets of Enskedefältet.
🎞️ Edited by: Björn Ramsten and Mats Wallander
📽️ Filmed by: The Broberg Family
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