Cartop Find #22 ...

Here's a transition era hull, Punta Rocas, Peru, 1968. Leo Hetzel photo.

It's probably one of George Downing's boards, from the look of the fin. Dropped rails in the back, moderate hull in the front. Very sophisticated for the era. Felipe Pomar would be a good guess as to the board's owner.

Bitchin' car! And note the early use of canvas board bags...the first truly lightweight boards demanded them for travel.

You Like A Squaretail On That Hull, Bro ???

Bobby's First Hull ...

 

Complete with a beavertail wettie? Mid-50's?

More Butch ...

Details here...

Pat Curren Gun...

Here's Wayne Land with a beautiful Curren gun. The photo came from Butch Van Artsdalen's facebook page.

(Yeah, that's what I said...Butch Van Artsdalen's facebook page!)

Cartop Find #21 ...

The mid-70's Brewer rocker scheme worked wonders...not only for the contemporary single fin downrailer (as shown here) but hulls as well. The apex of the rocker curve was set well forward, and combined with a straight -- but relaxed straight -- tail rocker, it provided a loose but efficient platform. 

Today's shapers would do well to reach back to this rocker and utilize it!

Not sure of the vehicle would get a parking ticket when the meter ran out....where would the cop put the citation???

You Like A Dose Of Attitude With That Surf Museum Tour, Bro ?

You Like Some S-Deck On Your Transition Era Hull, Bro ?

 

Cartop Find #20 ...

A quiver of transition era boards loaded up on a Holden, late 60's NSW.

Early Hull Action ...

 

The New York Public library just released 180,00 of its high resolution photos.

Included was this early shot of surfing on Oahu.

Nice backside trim!

Cartop Find #19 ...

We'll start 2016 with something different...a Datsun Wagon with a matching deep V on top. The AZ plates and exterior ventilation system seem well-matched as well! (For more authenticity, ignore the leash anchor on the board...)