Triumph T-bird bob-job by Von Dutch

Triumph T-bird bob-job by Von Dutch

Kenneth Graeme Howard, better known as Von Dutch, was a world-class eccentric, gifted mechanic, artist, metal fabricator, knife-maker and gunsmith. He is commonly recognized as the progenitor of modern pinstriping and one of the most representative character of the Kustom Kulture movement in the 50’s and the 60’s. This 1949 Triumph Thunderbird (Frame no. 100666 + Engine no. 6T100666N) is a garage find by Bonhams, currently on auction starting from 20,000 USD.

Kenneth Graeme Howard, più noto come Von Dutch, era un eccentrico talentuoso meccanico, artista, fabbro e armaiolo. Egli è comunemente riconosciuto come il progenitore del moderno pinstriping e uno dei personaggi più rappresentativi del movimento Kustom Kulture negli anni '50 e '60. Questa Triumph Thunderbird del 1949 (telaio n. 100.666 e motore no. 6T100666N) è un ritrovamento di Bonhams, attualmente in asta a partire da 20.000 dollari.