tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post6078757313679115392..comments2024-03-28T15:04:52.293-07:00Comments on Along For The Ride: Boulevard Beauty Queens... Muller Bros. OldsmoblieJohn Straubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10841429963939217535noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-75512919887429600392016-12-10T00:46:05.204-08:002016-12-10T00:46:05.204-08:00Cool Eric! I'm a relative of the Mullers also....Cool Eric! I'm a relative of the Mullers also.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07912551520303322387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-74784378734440122082016-06-14T07:16:40.919-07:002016-06-14T07:16:40.919-07:00Very cool!
Very cool!<br />John Straubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841429963939217535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-15840396671643920722016-06-13T18:05:07.032-07:002016-06-13T18:05:07.032-07:00I found an aluminum "Good Luck" coin fro...I found an aluminum "Good Luck" coin from the Muller Bros with a 1959 penny in the center that my parents had kept.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-89904857310948476982015-04-01T19:10:04.562-07:002015-04-01T19:10:04.562-07:00That was my grandfather's place, I'm still...That was my grandfather's place, I'm still in the car business.Ericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-88836478702011168792014-08-14T16:45:08.031-07:002014-08-14T16:45:08.031-07:00I don't, wish I could help. Sorry.I don't, wish I could help. Sorry.John Straubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841429963939217535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-13738003595776939602014-08-14T15:28:48.141-07:002014-08-14T15:28:48.141-07:00Would you have any idea which issue? I've look...Would you have any idea which issue? I've looked at the table of contents for most of the 1951 issues and could find no reference to the Muller carwash contest. I'm curious because I've been challanged by some friends to determine the real identity of Miss Lube Rack. It's probably a futile effort, but I'd like to see how far I can go with it...an interesting internet research challenge. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-48367340552628798092014-08-14T07:49:06.634-07:002014-08-14T07:49:06.634-07:00I believe some did.I believe some did.John Straubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841429963939217535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-4945329546799962062014-08-13T22:35:29.115-07:002014-08-13T22:35:29.115-07:00Did these pictures ever appear in an actual issue ...Did these pictures ever appear in an actual issue of LIFE? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-71845644276565287372013-12-08T08:32:52.711-08:002013-12-08T08:32:52.711-08:00I thought it funny that the other women in the pho...I thought it funny that the other women in the photo's NEVER smiled. They looked pissed to have to stand with what they must have thought a "half dressed hussy"! The pointy boobs were hilarious. Women...why do we to let "fashion" experts get us to dress in what they deem to be lovely....high heels that kill our feet....pointy bras that pinch and bind.... body weights that are unhealthy by being so thin....It's funny....I'm 69 yrs old and this is the first time I really thought of what we have put ourselves through all these years to seem attractive to the opposite sex. Think I'll pull on a t-shirt...a pair of jeans and be comfy today....In honor of what we have put ourselves through to look "good" for some horny old coot. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-21394887509125771782012-07-01T19:41:25.923-07:002012-07-01T19:41:25.923-07:00Russ, that's cool. I'll try to dig more in...Russ, that's cool. I'll try to dig more info up on it. <br />Thanks,<br />JohnJohn Straubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841429963939217535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-65366457680976539862012-07-01T19:07:28.793-07:002012-07-01T19:07:28.793-07:00Hey John, while going through some Florida histori...Hey John, while going through some Florida historical photos archives, this popped up. A full service, one-stop auto Nirvana in Coral Gables that predates the Muller Bros. operation... this place had everything! Just two pics... and sadly, the building is gone too.<br /><br />http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/135674<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RussBulletheadhttp://www.bambooroomblues.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-17227107437760141152012-06-30T07:04:26.913-07:002012-06-30T07:04:26.913-07:00Very cool story Sean. I'm glad you enjoyed it....Very cool story Sean. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Please pass it along to others you think would like to read the blog.John Straubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841429963939217535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-33421975377813206392012-06-29T22:18:31.791-07:002012-06-29T22:18:31.791-07:00What a GREAT glimpse back into Los Angeles modern ...What a GREAT glimpse back into Los Angeles modern history! My dad actually worked at Muller Bros. in the mid 50's. He sold cars and has told me countless stories about the celebrities who purchased their cars there. From Pinky Lee to Tex Ritter (a very great guy, according to Dad.) as well as the fact that Muller Bros. provided most of the convertibles for all the famous Los Angeles parades. He drove in several-- obviously a highlight of his young life. Muller Bros. was a great place to work-- they treated their employees very well. Especially aspiring actors and actresses. The Mullers' strong ties to the entertainment industry compelled them to let an actor leave their job at a moments notice if their agent called to tell them about an audition. I can't wait to show my father your great article and pictures-- many thanks!<br />Sean Bagley<br />Litchfield County, ConnecticutEnough about you, let's talk about ME!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17304062675619367171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-62910454596689982062012-05-19T21:09:26.660-07:002012-05-19T21:09:26.660-07:00Russ: gonna believe in that kinder , gentler time,...Russ: gonna believe in that kinder , gentler time, it was not even thought of in that way then.....I wonder how many of these beauties are still alive today and could give us an update on what they remember of this contest and the dealership?<br />They'd only be in their 80's......mrgreenjeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039555692119669544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-75228662083514284332012-05-19T15:17:31.511-07:002012-05-19T15:17:31.511-07:00Russ, thanks for the info. It's to bad the bui...Russ, thanks for the info. It's to bad the buildings didn't make it.John Straubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841429963939217535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-58177662671153660992012-05-19T13:29:40.411-07:002012-05-19T13:29:40.411-07:00EDIT: Did a little research and found this was loc...EDIT: Did a little research and found this was located at Ivar and Sunset. All the cool buildings are gone.Bulletheadhttp://www.bambooroomblues.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-10528629943769739872012-05-19T13:21:12.209-07:002012-05-19T13:21:12.209-07:00Love the idea that place like this existed, John. ...Love the idea that place like this existed, John. Are any of the original buildings still intact? Great photos, loving Miss Control Tower! It is kinda odd though: the models are smiling... but in all but two pics, nobody else is. The groups posed with Miss New Car and Miss Auto Accesory look distinctly uncomfortable. Boss Man sure looks happy in the last photo, but the cuties are subdued. Must've been a long day.<br /><br />Anyway, Miss Polish Job and Miss Lube Rack (most smiles from the guys!) probably never heard the end of it.Bulletheadhttp://www.bambooroomblues.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-87057256911411981962012-05-18T16:45:00.887-07:002012-05-18T16:45:00.887-07:00That $34.95 job sounds pretty good and Infa-red to...That $34.95 job sounds pretty good and Infa-red to boot!John Straubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841429963939217535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-3288825925624438982012-05-18T13:49:01.296-07:002012-05-18T13:49:01.296-07:00hahahahahahaha ---I'm not so interested in the...hahahahahahaha ---I'm not so interested in the queens, as I am in that Infra-red paint job for 34.95.<br />I would get the whole fleet of projects done over the course of next month, even if I had no intent on getting any of the yard art / museum pieces running !!!!<br /><br />Bring back the old days.....but in just certain things, as I kinda like the vicky's secret look a lot better than the pig's-in-a-blanket stylemrgreenjeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039555692119669544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-12559384722277273742012-05-17T15:36:26.021-07:002012-05-17T15:36:26.021-07:00Yep...see's sweet!Yep...see's sweet!John Straubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841429963939217535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-17168577298239725132012-05-17T11:14:29.512-07:002012-05-17T11:14:29.512-07:00Definately "Ms Polish Job" ;)Definately "Ms Polish Job" ;)Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528055704173941158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-31510028319592450582012-05-17T06:29:09.251-07:002012-05-17T06:29:09.251-07:00I'm going for "Miss Lube Rack."I'm going for "Miss Lube Rack."John Straubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841429963939217535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703163705690654281.post-50869812144377025212012-05-17T05:32:17.262-07:002012-05-17T05:32:17.262-07:00Great photos! What a step back. Who would I vote...Great photos! What a step back. Who would I vote for? Miss Polish Job by name alone.Bill Shttp://www.hotmail.comnoreply@blogger.com