Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum - sweet mod rides!

So we had company this weekend and were looking for something to do. We seldom have company of the gearhead variety, but this time was an exception. So we went out to the Barber Motorsports Track and Vintage Motorsports Museum near Leeds. This is the largest motorcycle collection in the world. Right here in Birmingham!



www.barbermotorsports.com

Yes, I know I should have gone there before now, but at least I finally went, right? And of course I had to take pictures. No, I don't have all the details on the swell bikes and scooters I saw there (and Lotus automobiles), but I know you'll appreciate them just the same. And for a mere $15, you can go check them out yourselves. So here's a little reminder of why we all love mid-century design so much . . .



































Ciao, baby!

The Foundry Thrift Store in Bessemer

The mister and I were near our old stomping grounds over the weekend so decided to stop in at our old Friday night haunt -- the Foundry Thrift Store. Now, we all know that MCM never really hit Birmingham like it did in other cities, But every now and then you find a gem. Not that these are gems in particular, but they are definitely options. You can have all four pieces for less than $100. So give thrifts a chance!

Happy New Year!

I'll bet you thought I'd given up. Nope. Not in the least. But the last six months have found me focusing on setting up my law office rather than on sharing the MCM love. And yes, even law offices can be hip. Exhibit A (manufactured back in the day by the Alma furniture company and hauled by a sweaty me from Atlanta to the 'ham this last summer. I know you're jealous):







But I'm back, baby. And I'm committed to showing this blog some love this year.

Let's start off with a look around the 'ham at some mod listings. January 'tis typically not the season for house hunting. But you, brave readers, are exceptions to this rule. I just know it. So if that Womb chair just doesn't look right in the living room of your Hoover townhouse, say no more. Put on your mittens and get in the car. I am here to help you.

315 Linwood Ct. Forest Park. You know this house. You've driven past it for years and wondered what lurked behind the greenery-covered brick walls and the shrubbery. Now you know. After a price drop to $399,000, this Forest Park mod is calling out to one of you. There's an addition I can't quite sort out from the photos (maybe the double-height area?), and part of the garage was taken in to make an extra bedroom, but it's still pretty doggone cool.

http://tinyurl.com/315linwood







If your budget is not quite up to par for Forest Park, just wander a short distance down Clairmont to Crestwood and 5309 10th Court South where this cutie is listed for a mere $190,000. Sure the washer and dryer are in the kitchen. But what price style? And speaking of kitchen, these folks used the same Nexus Yellow-Brown IKEA cabinets that I used. They work well in an MCM home, if I say so myself. Too bad they've been discontinued.

http://tinyurl.com/530910thctso







And one for those in the top 1%. 4320 Old Brook Trail is near the Ireland House and the Fritz Woehle house, and is far enough off the road on its 2.5 acres that the protesters shouldn't bother you much. But we at Magic City Modern will bother you. Because we'll want to get inside and touch things and try hard to become your very, very best friends. A mere $1,290,000. But those clerestory windows and the folded plate roof are priceless, no?

http://tinyurl.com/4320OldBrookTrail







Stay warm, mod babies!