variety in engines that hot rodders have stuffed between the front framerails

This and that from tumblrs I stopped by once, and can't recall who they were to credit

Offenhauser engine, built by Meyer and Drake. A thing of beauty in design, power and performance. (I've read about 700-800 hp offy's)

1939 Bugatti Galibier Type 57c

1915 Stutz Bearcat

 home made parking brake?

Bugatti under restoration, and down to the frame... it's still a thing of beauty

 Even the rims were marked. I sure don't know what this represents, if it's the vin, the size, or part number, but I find it interesting because I think it's one of those