Full Race Jalopy

By Mike Bumbeck

Clunkbucket

The American Heritage Dictionary defines jalopy as a word used to describe an old, dilapidated motor vehicle–especially an automobile. The origin of the word itself is hazy. The Ultimate Hot Rod Dictionary goes further, suggesting the word may have come into being as a result of many dilapidated automobiles sent to the Mexican city of Jalapa. The second definition of the word is the very automobile seen here. Any rough, oftentimes crudely constructed early-vintage automobile used in circle track operations during the ’40s and ’50s. Once driven by Benny Hofer, this is not just any jalopy, but a genuine 1940 two-door Ford coupe full race jalopy. More Full Race Jalopy over at Clunkbucket