Billetproof Nor-Cal: September 15, 2012
What is Billetproof?
Billetproof is about HOT RODS and CUSTOMS and is for those who appreciate the skill, ingenuity and creativity that went into building them during the early days of the hobby. A time when hot rods and customs were about what you could do in your garage rather than with your checkbook. A time […]
Happy Birthday Buddy Holly!!
Buddy Holly was one of the greatest pioneers of Rock ‘n’ Roll, at the young age of 22 he left behind a legacy that rock bands have strive to achieve for decades. His talent in all aspects of the music industry and his experimental recording hours lead to a number of timeless hits that we […]
Julie Bergonz Photography (Las Vegas Sin City Shooter)
Sometimes in life it takes years and years to achieve success. Then sometimes you work hard all of your life to achieve a goal, and never quite get there. But for this “Sin City Shooter” (Photographer) success has come rather quickly to her in many fields. Her name is Julie Bergonz. This young and vibrate […]
Gulf Coast MotorSports / 53deluxe in Print
We are very happy to have teamed up with Jimbo Perkins and Mike Redinger of Gulf Coast Motorsports Magazine! We will be working together in 2012 on some projects and will keep the sports betting online magazine updated here.
Go to their facebook page and hit like for us! www.facebook.com/GulfCoastMotorSports
www.gulfcoastmotorsports.com
Open publication – Free publishing – More […]
Sunday O’dare
Hello! My name is Sunday O’dare I’m a 5’1″ Southern Belle currently living in Orlando, FL. I’ve been a vintage pinup model for a couple of years now. I started out in the burlesque scene, then made my way behind the camera and loving every minute of it! My weaknesses include side burns, sense of […]
Viva Las Vegas Car Show (Post 2)
Here is some more of our Coverage from the Viva Las Vegas Car Show 2012. The Show is held at The Orleans Hotel here in Las Vegas. Cars are strictly pre-63 and must be in a style from that era. There are Over 700 cars registered this year with more than 20,000 attending to view […]
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Las Vegas is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world – and with good reason. Aside from its vivid nightlife, amazing shows, and collection of the most luxurious restaurants you can think if, it is also the gambling capital of the United States, attracting players from the whole country – and beyond. […]
The People of Viva Las Vegas 15
The best thing about Viva other than the cars is the people watching. We had a chance to meet up with one of our favorite photographers Mark Jacobs at VLV15. Mark is a Washington State Photographer with a good old classy American style that really catches the essence of the show in his photos. Thanks […]
Viva Las Vegas 15 Car Show
Here is some of our Coverage from the Viva Las Vegas Car Show 2012. The Show is held at The Orleans Hotel here in Las Vegas. Cars are strictly pre-63 and must be in a style from that era. There are Over 700 cars registered this year with more than 20,000 attending to view the […]
WORLD PREMIERE OF BETTIE PAGE REVEALS ALL!
WORLD PREMIERE OF BETTIE PAGE REVEALS ALL!
at the Viva Las Vegas Film Festival April 5-8
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, ‘BETTIE PAGE REVEALS ALL’— IN A GROUNDBREAKING DOCUMENTARY MAKING ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE FILM FESTIVAL DURING VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDER APRIL 5-8, 2012 AT THE ORLEANS HOTEL AND CASINO
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Produced and Directed By […]
Happy 50th Birthday Mr. Ness
Today April 3 we would like to Celebrate the birthday of the legendary Mike Ness!
Mike Ness was born in 1962 in Lynn, Massachusetts. His family relocated to Orange County, California later that year and he grew up roaming the streets of Fullerton. As a boy his heroes where not athletes or presidents; they were gangsters […]
Sarah Marie Summer
This week we welcome a pin-up hottie all the way from New Zealand, Miss Sarah Marie Summer. A stunning beauty teasing us with those diamond baby blues. Sarah offers sugar and spice, classy and edgy, all with a little twist.
Bio: Greetings! My name is Sarah Marie Summer which is in fact my real name and […]
Adam Avenue Photography
This week we have Adam Tellez of Adam Avenue Photography as our feature artist/photographer. Adam captures the raw culture of a way of life. We are happy to have Adam on our talented list of artists!
Bio: For the past six years I have dedicated myself to capturing the vibrant cultures living and breathing on the […]
Little Bit
Flat Black Photography
For our Pinup Feature this week we have pinup model Little Bit. With a pop star flare, a burlesque twist and a natural sex kitten appeal in front of the camera she has a little bit of everything that makes us enjoy pinup culture. A great mix of photographer styles and some […]
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Rockabilly Weekender April 5th – 8th 2012
Every year we attend this show and every year it gets bigger. It’s great to meet some of the pinups, photographers, and friends we work with. Hope to see you there in 2012!
….and if your in Vegas any other time hit us up. We’ll get some beers and talk […]
Roddy Radiation and The Skabilly Rebels
Roddy “Radiation” Byers, known originally for his role as The Specials‘ lead guitarist, has now stepped into the spotlight with his own band, The Skabilly Rebels, known for its distinct mix of ska rhythms with rockabilly.
Byers’ first real band, The Wild Boys, was formed in Coventry in 1975. It was with this band that he wrote and first […]
Melanie Lacy
This week we are proud to feature Melanie Lacy as our pinup of the week! She’s old school sexy with a twist of retro rockabilly, and has a unique sultry style that would make Bettie Page Proud!
Bio: Hello I’m Melanie Lacy! Native Texan, model and stylist! I’d always dreamt of being a pinup but thought it […]
The Hydramatics
The Hydramatics
Dave Bourbon – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Brandon Tokanaga – Lead Guitar
Jason Marsh – Drums Mark Garza – Upright Bass
The Hydramatics are a Roots Rockabilly band hailing from central California. They keep to the roots of Rock n Roll & Rockabilly with a very traditional sound but could also rev it up for the younger crowds. The Hydramatics are exactly the […]
10th Annual Ventura Nationals 2012 SEPT 1st & 2nd
10th Annual Ventura Nationals Hotrod and Motorcycle Show
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
SEPTEMBER 1st & 2nd, 2012
WHERE: Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 West Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001 (Go to venturacountyfair.org for directions)
WHEN: September 1st and 2nd, 2012
GATES: Car/Motorcycle participants 7AM. General Admission 9AM
ADMISSION: $15 Active military with valid ID $10 Children 12 and under with paid adult are […]
L.A. ROADSTER SHOW 2012 June 16th & 17th
L.A. ROADSTER SHOW
Each year, the L.A. Roadsters put on one of the largest roadster shows, swap meets, and commercial vendor shows in Southern California.
In 2011, the 47th Annual Show was held on Father’s Day Weekend June 18th and 19th in Pomona, CA. Thanks to everyone, we had another very successful show. The show layout was […]
The Grand National Roadster Show 2012
2012 GNRS General Show Information
See some of our coverage from 2011 here: 53deluxe.com
Show Features
Celebrity Appearances at the Kragen O’Reilly Grand National Roadster Show
Courtney Hansen
Courtney Hansen just began her 5th season as vibrant & loveable host of Spike TV’s two-hour “Powerblock”, where she is seen every Sat and Sun in a block of programming comprised of 4 automotive […]
The 4th Annual Lake Havasu Rockabilly Reunion
Description:
Be there or be square! It’s all about the Casa Bathroomware Desings, music, vintage cars, motorcycles, and of course cool retro-fashions at the Lake Havasu Rockabilly Reunion. It’s 3 day trip down nostalgia lane with a car show, top kids toys, carnival rides, food, beer-garden, and the ever popular pin-up girl contest. Don’t forget there’ll be giveaways, a swap meet, lots […]
Rodz for the Kause – Bo Huff Thank You Tour Las Vegas
We recycled old cars to convert them into these beauties and these cars are very popular with the public. You can check the history of our cars in our “Vintage Cars” section. If you are interested in doing the same, you can check out these salvaged cars for sale.
Rodz for the Kause – Bo Huff Thank You […]
Garrettero Kustom Photography & Art
This week we have the talented Bill Garrett of Garrettero Kustom Photography & Art as our feature artist/photographer. Bill’s photography has a nice perspective and a great angle that draws you right into his photos. We like his style and hope you agree! Check out his work below.
I’ve had a passion for photography & art since […]
