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Dirty Doug

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During a 1979 trip to California, Tom Winger visited MovieWorld – Cars of the Stars in Buena Park, a roadside museum showcasing vehicles customized by legends like Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and Von Dutch. Pictured here is The Outlaw, Ed Roth’s first fiberglass show rod, built in 1957 on a 1929 Ford Model A frame with a Cadillac engine. Originally painted pearl white with candy-green panels by Larry Watson, it became a sensation, landing on the cover of Car Craft January 1960 and inspiring a Revell model kit. After years on the show circuit, The Outlaw was repainted in green metalflake by Dirty Doug. In 1970, Roth sold it to collector Jim Brucker for just $50, believing he would ensure its preservation. This rare glimpse at The Outlaw captures a piece of Kustom Kulture history at a time when Roth’s radical creations continued to inspire generations of builders and enthusiasts. Photo from The Tom Winger Photo Collection.
Captured during Tom Winger's 1979 visit to MovieWorld – Cars of the Stars in Buena Park, California, this photo showcases Ed "Big Daddy" Roth’s legendary Beatnik Bandit. Built in 1960, the Beatnik Bandit was based on a shortened 1950 Oldsmobile chassis and featured Roth’s signature wild styling, including a futuristic bubble top, which he formed using a pizza oven. Steering, gas, shifting, and braking were all controlled via a single center stick, making it more of a rolling art piece than a practical driver. Originally painted by Larry Watson, the Beatnik Bandit went through various transformations over the years. After countless miles on the show circuit, it was repainted by Dirty Doug. In 1970, Roth sold the car to collector Jim Brucker for just $50, who later traded it to Harrah's in Reno. Restored to its original version in 1985, the Beatnik Bandit remains an icon of Kustom Kulture and is now on permanent display at the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada. Photo from The Tom Winger Photo Collection.

Also known as "Dirty Doug," Doug Kinney used to work for Ed "Big Daddy" Roth from 1960 to 1969. At Ed Roth's garage, Doug was the official sander and painter. Doug also owned the famous Hirohata Merc for some years.


Doug Kinney's Cars

The Hirohata Merc


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Hot Rods by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth




 

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