Photograph
Alex Jordan, Jr.'s Custom Car
| Left side profile view of black 1940s Packard convertible concept car by Alex Jordan, Jr., owner and designer of the attraction, House on the Rock. There are two stories about this car. The first, relayed by author Doug Moe, comes from Sid Boyum who stated that "everyone thought is was a Cadillac" but was instead "a built-over Packard with a rumble seat. . . ." built by Jordon in his backyard. Boyum continues, "Alex would say it belonged to a movie star . . . 'We'll tell them we bought it out in Hollywood and that Ann Sheridan owned it'." The second, citing author Tom Kupsh, notes that Jordan was inspired by a 1930s Cadillac V16 Roadster, custom designed it with friend and auto-body owner, Harry Whitehorse, who did the welding with "later model Cadillac rear fenders, fadeaway fenders, a chopped top and an Oldsmobile grille surround." The custom car is sometimes referred to as the Jordan Special. |
| Image ID: | 121860 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Boyum, Sid |
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| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Sid Boyum collection, circa 1900-2018 (bulk 1950-1980) |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH 6986 Box 6, Folder 5 |
| Original Dimensions: | 14 x 9 inches |
| Original black-and-white photograph was toned at time of printing. Sources of car information: |
| Welding |
| Outdoor photography |
| Automobiles |
| Design and construction |
| Ho Chunk Indians |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Friends of Sid Boyum, courtesy of the Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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