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Astor Motor Productions provides motor sport enthusiasts with a host of unique and exciting opportunities from which to enjoy and participate in the history of vintage auto and bike racing culture. Our classic motor tours, multimedia entertainment and quality brand products are designed to serve discerning race and auto enthusiasts with all their needs.
1920 Daytona Board Track Racing
Film/Books 01/09/09
here’s is some great film footage of motorcycle racing in the 1920’s. It appears to be a promo film for Indian bikes.
1932 Ford Promo Video
Film/Books 01/08/09
A wonderful promo video made at the height of the depression.
Speedseekers
Film/Books 11/21/08
I first met Alexandra Lier at El Mirage a few years back. She’s a diehard gear head who has spent the last few years putting together this amazing book. I’m glad I had the opportunity to help her with some …
Required Gearhead Reading
Film/Books 10/29/08
By David Steele
OK maybe not required but certainly recommended reading for any enthusiast is the wonderfully entertaining Innes Ireland “All arms and elbows”. First released in 1967, this colorful account of racing’s golden era was an instant hit and became …
Life & Times of Alex Xydias Part 2
Film/Books 09/29/08
Here’s the Second part of the Alex Xydias film produced for the Hot Rod and Restoration Show in 2008
32 Ford Song
Film/Books 09/26/08
This song was originally written for the AHRF documentary Deuce (available at www.ahrf.com) by veteran Nashville guitarist David Steele. David has played with everyone from John Prine to Lucinda Williams and Steve Earle and is currently with Gary Allan. If I can dig up the lyrics I’ll post them….
The life and times of Alex Xydias
Film/Books 09/26/08
In January of 2008 I made a film on Alex Xydias that was shown before he was given the Robert Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award. The main interview footage came from the American Hot Rod Foundation’s archives and the photos came from Alex’s collection. Enjoy!
