We've had Andy Ruffell and Bob Haro mentioned here before so I guess you've probably guessed we're into our old school BMX here on RSM. Right now we're heading towards the launch of a sister site where we can indulge our musical, extreme sporting, style and love of generally cool stuff without diluting the feed of car stuff here on RSM. Until then though I'll post some stuff that we've stumbled across whilst we're putting it together

This is Woody Itson, a California-based BMXer from back in the day who seemed to share an affinity for motorised transport just like us:

 

 

What would you have[more] spent your pro BMX earnings on...a Centra-shod and kitted 'Rocco? Woody did. Good man.

Got a pay rise? Get a Porsche. 

Not Woody's this time I assume, but it's hard not to notice that US-spec B310 Sunny hiding in the background isn't it?

 

You can expect more details on the new venture soon.

Posted on: November 2, 2009 03:46

We do enjoy the link between lifestyle and cars here, from that group of friends you always meet at shows, to the "lifestyle" additions you may make to your cars for practical of style reasons.

As well as our previously documented unhealthy obsession with trainers, we've also got a thing for BMX', we're not the only ones, but things can go back the other way.  Bob Haro is a bit of a genius, BMX rider, entrepreneur and for us today artist.  Check out his Beetle on Centra wheels with BMX bike rack on the back :



Being an 80's thing there seems to be a leaning towards the use of Porsche 911s in full on 80's style.  So much so that the Pelican Parts Porsche forum found time to have a discussion about all things BMX and Porsche here : http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=253006

There was even more evidence of this with Haro's rendering of a Porsche 911 Carrera covered in BMXs.



BMX Roots has a great series of entries about Bob Haro here if you want to read more on him, or this great biography here.  Or just enjoy the images we've got here and celebrate the juxtaposition of BMXs and Cars.

In the mean time, we want a big monster truck with a rack of bikes:





Posted on: November 17, 2008 06:47

 

Take a look at this picture:  

Depending on your interests there's a few points that might grab you. Old school BMX fans will have no doubt spotted ex-BMX legend and MOBO boss Andy Ruffell polishing off a pint, others may have been instantly scanning the street for early Estelles and Maxis but that's not the reason I'm posting it. Check out that T25! Some original livery can make an otherwise bland ride something really special - how much would you want to roll up at Bug Jam, Vanfest or even the Backyard Jam in that beauty? To take things further, how about a replica complete with appropriate aging and the occasional rat-look inspired detail? A couple of old school Mongooses (Mongeese?!) on the roof rack, faded paint, the obligatory lowered stance and maybe a set of BMX inspired rims; some five-spokes painted to look like (Skyway) Tuffs or Moon discs with a Motomag stencil! Perhaps you could apply the same principal to another vehicle...a Kuwahara Honda Acty (with a white to burgundy fade paint scheme from the ET bike!) would rule!

 

Finds

You might find the original Ammaco/Mongoose team bus, but it's unlikely. That's not to say that liveried vans aren't out there, find the right one and it could be your admission to the VIP room reserved for retro heroes. These guys are inside right now, sipping champagne delivered by busty bunny-girls: 

 

Q-Vans

The perfect disguise - Robin Beardmore's inconceivably cool GPO van replica packed a Fiat Twin Cam, but could've easily performed duties on the set of Heartbeat. Incidentally this van went on to win the 'Street Machine of the year' award albeit in it's later guise as a new-school turquoise roadster pick up. Take a trip to www.beardmorebros.com for the full story.

 

Something's Not Quite Right Here....

Taking Robin's example above and adding a humourous or clever twist might get you in our fictitious VIP room too, like the Rover V8 powered 'Royal Male' van, or the 'Bun In The Oven' pro-street MKIII Escort: 

 

I've always fancied a nose-in-the-air Bedford HA van with 'British Gasser' on the side!

 

Not Just Vans

There's no reason why you should restrict your ideas to just commercial vehicles, a 'Croydon Social Services' MKIII Escort Estate would still get you noticed. This Japanese Carina wears original fire service livery: 

Get your thinking caps on, and get into the VIP room. Whether you resist re-painting that barn find or mock up a humourous rat-wagon rollin' with the retro scene's A list could be just one cleverly executed idea away.

 

Posted on: April 22, 2008 02:53