Old Cars, Cruising and Drive-Ins Memories Art Gallery


 

The Lights at Art Johnson's
Norwood, MA

Art Johnsons was famous amongst the hot rodders to line up at the lights and drag race down route 1.  The old 55 chevys even with a beefed up 327/ 3 speed on the floor couldn't keep up with the mid 60's muscle cars. 
Does anyone have a photo of racing at the lights? If so, please let me know. Thanks

  • 18"x24" Giclee Print (not matted)  $95.00

  • 16"x20" Giclee Print (not matted)  $60.00

  • 11"x14" Giclee Print (not matted)  $40.00

  • 8" x 10" Giclee Print (matted)  $20.00

 


Art Johnson's
Norwood, MA

One place that definitely retained it's old charm of the 50's was Art Johnson's  in Norwood Mass.  It was an old time burger joint that caters to the street rod crowd until it closed sometime in the 70's. How many of you raced at the lights?

  • Prints are available in 16" X 20", 11" x 14" and 8" x 10 Mats.

  • Original: $350.00

Refrigerator Magnet/ $4.00

 

Oh Adventure Car Hop is the place to go, for food that's always right, Adventure food is always just so, you'll relish every bite, It's out on Route One in Saugus, come dressed just as you are, Adventure, where the service is tops, and you never gets out of your car!

Adventure Car Hop
Saugus, Mass

One place that definitely was famous in Massachusetts was Adventure Car Hop located on Route 1 in Saugus Mass.  How many of us growing up in the 60's listened to Woo Woo Ginsberg on WMEX AM radio?
  Arnie "Woo-Woo" Ginsberg was heard from 7pm until 10pm from 1958 to 1965 and besides lots of great tunes we heard this famous advertising slogan.  

  • Prints are available in 16"x20", 11" x 14" and 8" x 10 Mats.

  • Original: $399.00

Refrigerator Magnet/ $4.00

NEW WATERCOLOR!!!
Ratteys
North Attleboro, MA

Located in North Attleboro, Mass. Ratteys was just up Route 1 from Jolly Chollys.  How many of you would cruise thru  Jolly Cholly's and then head up to Ratteys  on a Saturday night!!!.  

  • Prints are available in 16" X 20",  11" x 14" and 8" x 10 Mats.

  • Original: $375.00

Refrigerator Magnet/ $4.00

Eddies Diner on Route 1 

Go back to the late 1960's and your traveling down route 1 in Walpole, Mass.  It's time for breakfast and of course, you pull into Eddie's Diner. In the parking lot are cars from famous places along route 1 such as the Red Wing Restaurant, Art Johnson's, and Norwood Arena.  Later on, if you show up here after midnight be prepared to stand in a long line as I did many times.

  • Prints are available in 16" X 20" and 11" x 14"

  • Original: $275.00

 

Del's Lemonade

 When you think of a icon in Rhode Island the obvious answer is Del's Lemonade.   In 1948, Del's Frozen Lemonade acquired it's name and became the sole product sold at this little stand in Cranston, Rhode Island as depicted in this watercolor. Now, there are many Del's franchises worldwide providing the refreshing, all natural lemonade treat to everyone, anywhere, anytime!

  • Prints are available in 16" X 20",  11" x 14" and 8" x 10 Mats.

  • Original: Sold: Private Gallery in Cranston, RI

 


Pink Elephant
Seekonk, MA
If your from the Seekonk, Mass area then you must remember the famous Pink Elephant.  This was a favorite hangout for family's and street rodders. Unfortunally, the Pink Elephant is no longer there but it's memory remains.

  • Prints are available in 16" X 20",  11" x 14" and 8" x 10 Mats.

  • Original: $375.00

 

 

 


  • 16"x20" Single Mat/ $25

  • 16"x20" Double Mat/ $28

  • 11" x 14" Single Mat/ $20.00

  • 11" x 14" Double Mat/ $25.00

  • 8" x 10" Single Mat/ $12.00

  • 8" x 10" Double Mat/ $15.00

 

Eddie's Diner

 Go back to the late 1960's and it's somewhere between 1 to 2AM in the morning and you've been cruising all night. Maybe even had a couple of beers! Now your standing in line outside of a diner waiting for something to eat. 
 Where am I?
 ???

Hint:  If your from the Walpole MA area in the late 60's then you must  remember Eddies Diner. 

  • 16"x20" Presentation Mat/ $22

  • 16"x20" Double Mat/ $25.99

  • 11" x 14" Beveled Mat/ $17.99

  • 11" x 14" Double Mat/ $22.00

  • 8" x 10" Beveled Mat/ $12.00

  • 8" x 10" Double Mat/ $15.00

  • Refrigerator Magnet/ $4.00

 

Going for Ice Cream 
at The Bubbling Brook
Westwood, MA

Yep, that's the famous Bubbling Brook in Westwood, MA. The good news is this great place is still there serving freezes, ice cream, and fried clams! Remember the cars racing up the hill or the frog rock nearby???  How many of us while in college drove our VW to the brook??

 


REMEMBER WHEN DINER        Rochester, NH
James Dean, Elvis, John Milner's 32 Ford from American Graffiti and fifties cars all at the Remember When Diner.   This place is a must if your cruising on Route 11 in Rochester NH.  This is a great place to eat and a great favorite of the junkyard artist!!   

  • 16"x20" Presentation Mat/ $22 or a  Double Mat/ $25.99

  • 11" x 14" Beveled Mat/ $17.99or a  Double Mat/ $22.00

  • Original/$300

 

Junkyard Art was extremely honored when  the    " Remember When Diner" artwork was featured for the 2003 Stanislaus California County Fair poster and July/August cover of Turlock Living magazine.


Rochester NH Before and After

  • 16"x20" Presentation Mat/ $22

  • 16"x20" Double Mat/ $25.99

  • 11" x 14" Beveled Mat/ $17.99

  • 11" x 14" Double Mat/ $22.00

  • Original/$300

 

Cruising at Earl's in 1957
It's 1957, and where do you go when your cruising around Rochester NH, Earl's of course.

 

Martin's Drive-In
  • 16"x20" Presentation Mat/ $22

  • 16"x20" Double Mat/ $25.99

  • 11" x 14" Beveled Mat/ $17.99

  • 11" x 14" Double Mat/ $22.00

  • Original/$300

 

Martin's Drive-In
Earl's is no longer, but it's still there and now known as  Martin's drive-in

 

 


 Chubby's 

Located in the Sea coast area of Salisbury, MA this is a must stop while heading to the beach or just in the area!

  • 16"x20" Presentation Mat/ $22

  • 16"x20" Double Mat/ $25.99

  • 11" x 14" Beveled Mat/ $17.99

  • 11" x 14" Double Mat/ $22.00

  • 8" x 10" Beveled Mat/ $12.00

  • 8" x 10" Double Mat/ $15.00

  • Original/$300



Old Skool Drive-in 

 

(Received a Second Place Prize at the 2005 Bolton Fair)

  • 16"x20" Presentation Mat/ $22

  • 16"x20" Double Mat/ $25.99

 


last stop garage

LAST STOP GARAGE 

  • 16"x20" Presentation Mat/ $22

  • 16"x20" Double Mat/ $25.99

  • 11" x 14" Beveled Mat/ $17.99

  • 11" x 14" Double Mat/ $22.00

  • 8" x 10" Beveled Mat/ $12.00

  • 8" x 10" Double Mat/ $15.00

  • Original/$300

 


PERSONALIZED
with your photo 
DRIVE-IN ART PRINT

Just add your 4"x6" photo onto the drive-in movies screen with double back stick tape. Great gift!!!!

  • 16"x20" Presentation Mat/ $22

  • 16"x20" Double Mat/ $25.99

 

Old Skool!
 PERSONALIZED
with your photo 
Old Skool DRIVE-IN ART PRINT

Just add your 4"x6" photo onto the drive-in movies screen with double back stick tape. Great gift!!!!

  • 16"x20" Presentation Mat/ $22

  • 16"x20" Double Mat/ $25.99

 

  • 11" x 14" Beveled Mat/ $17.99

  • 11" x 14" Double Mat/ $22.00

  • Original/$200

 

  DRIVE-IN Sign Post
 
 If your from the Massachusetts or Rhode Island then you  must remember these famous Drive-Ins. ( 128 Drive-In, Dedham Drive-In, Natick Drive-in, Blue Hills Drive-in, Plainville Drive-In, Boors Drive-In, Neponsett Drive-In, Skyview Drive-In and the Bellingham  Drive-In. 

 

  • 11" x 14" Beveled Mat/ $17.99

  • 11" x 14" Double Mat/ $22.00

  • Original/$200

 

  Remember When
 Sign Post
 
 If your from the Massachusetts or Rhode Island then you  must remember these famous Amusement Parks, and Wrestling Arenas's.( Whalom Park, Paragon Park, Pleasure Island, Lincoln Park, Jolly Chollys, Norumbega Park and Jack Witchies.. 

 

 


 

Morning Delivery to
the White Hut

( Divco Milk Truck making a delivery to White Hut in West Springfield, Mass.)

Divco trucks (aka: Detroit industrial vehicles company) was founded in 1926 until 1986 and was well-known as home delivery milk trucks. Divco trucks have become popular collectible vehicles today.

  • 16"x20" Presentation Mat/ $22

  • 16"x20" Double Mat/ $25.99

  • 11" x 14" Beveled Mat/ $17.99

  • 11" x 14" Double Mat/ $22.00

  • 8" x 10" Beveled Mat/ $12.00

  • 8" x 10" Double Mat/ $15.00

  • Original/$300

 

Rock N Roll

Chopped Merc, Corvett, 32 Ford, Woodie and Hula Hops.  Now that's the very late 50's!!!
Sorry: ALL SOLD OUT

The Junkyard Diner

(Sorry, Not available in 11"x14" and All of the Junkyard Diners T-Shirts have been sold !

  • 16"x20" Presentation Mat/ $22

  • 16"x20" Double Mat/ $25.99

 

 

How to Order   It's easy!  If you would like to order art print by mail just print out our order form  or jot the item on a piece of paper, and mail it with a check or a money order.  Or, give me a call or send an e-mail and I'll send it out and you can mail a check after you receive it.

Looking for pictures of:

 

  • Jack Witschis Sports Arena in North Attleboro, MA

  • Paragon Park, Hull MA

  • Norwood Arena (Road sign, entrance, or the ticket area)

  • Crescent Park

  • Drag Racing at the Lights, Art Johnsons

  • The Boston Tea Party, Berkley St, Boston, MA ( late 60's)

 

 
 

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