Henry Hirise [pics]

Seen it a few times at a house not far from me here in sunny Sheffield, just across the road from the local poncy winebars! Last time i went past it wasn't there but there was a couple other yanks on the driveway. I'll scoot past one day this week and see if anyones in.

I did see it once at at Bingley hall custom show back in the early 80's
I was about 13 or so at the time
This and John Dodds beast were my icons

Love this car always have done

henry was restored by my good friend bryan,it was the first custom car my girlfriend rode in (on open pipes by the way)
as said it is a legend and I was lucky enough to be at bryans when the lettering was being hand painted by tootall paul.

You gotta love old Henry.

Of all the jobs I've done and all the cars I've laid a brush on over the years, this car ranks as my number one. I always feel a flush of pride when I see my name on the bootlid. It's like being a part of history somehow.

;D


DSC_1657 by dbizzle_, on Flickr


DSC_1658 by dbizzle_, on Flickr

Chop chop!

Truck is ace btw, as is Henry!

I've always loved this car. I bought the first copy of Street Machine age 10 and not having a proper car to modify I fitted a jack up kit to my Lego Technic car chassis !

It was great to see Henry in person at Wheels and was lucky enough to be passing when he was being loaded onto the transporter, made my day.

I like the old photos. I've seen the videos of the drag racing but didn't realise the track was what looks like paving slabs. Lucky someone didn't end up wearing one, brilliant though.