Hi, I am Sig (junge1),
I was born in Dominikus- Krankenhaus in Berlin-Hermsdorf, Bezirk Reinickendorf in December 1939. Bezirk Reinickendorf was one of 20 Bezirke that made up Gross-Berlin before World War II and one of 12 Bezirke that made up former West-Berlin, the other 8 Bezirke were Russian occupied and became East-Berlin after the war. Moved from Berlin to Neurohlau (Nova Role) Sudetenland (now Czech Republic), in August 1943 (our entire block of apartment buildings was bombed out in November 1943) and returned back to Berlin in November 1945. Saw my dad the first time in my life in August/September 1946 after he returned from POW camp. Attended elementary school in Berlin-Waidmannslust, high school in Berlin-Hermsdorf, and trade school in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Was an apprentice for the trade of Klischeeaetzer (photo engraver) at Burrath & Schmidt on Friedrichstrasse between U-Bahnhof Kochstrasse (near to what later became Checkpoint Charlie) and Hallisches Tor.
While watching Allied planes supplying West-Berlin by air during the Berliner Luftbruecke in 1948-49 I developed my love for aircraft. I guess I could be considered a 'Berliner Grosschnauze", or at least I used to be.
'Wanderlust' led me to leave Berlin in summer 1960 to emigrate to Toronto, Canada and in February 1962 to move from Canada to New York City, NY, USA. In January 1963 I joined the United States Air Force, one step ahead of Uncle Sam drafting me. Became a United States citizen within 7 weeks after it became a security issue because of my military career. One day after I was sworn in as a citizen in Seattle, my entire unit left for Southeast Asia in June 1966. After nearly 5 years of active duty (extended 11 months to make it an 18 months overseas deployment) I got discharged and moved to New York City. In 1973 I moved to Phoenix, Arizona and two years later joined the Arizona Air National Guard.
Received my higher education at Arizona State University and the University of Georgia and worked for 22 years for the Arizona Department of Water Resources in various capacities. Upon military retirement in 1999 and State retirement in 2005 I looked at a number of things to keep me occupied. Traveling and joining 'renderosity' in September 2007 were a couple of them,
Sig..
Comments (20)
Cyve
WOW... It's a fabulous car my friend...FABULOUS and marvelous also !!!
Monadad
Feeling old when I see this car 'cause I' m the same age.
soffy
Great shot of this amazing car*****
caty77
This is a cool car! I see well it in Gotham city streets, or in movies of gangters!
DarkAngelGrafics
Great car and beautiful shot...excellent.
flavia49
wonderful
Kratoonz
Wonderful car!
photosynthesis
A very cool retro body style...
Faemike55
Fabulous capture Sig! Sweet ride for sure
giulband
Great capture of this original car !!!!
starship64
What a cool looking car!
ontar1
That is so cool!
dochtersions
Almost unbelievable to see this fantastic car, Sig. One almost get the idea it has no wheels on the back (maybe a lawnmower sits underneath) . :)
junge1
Its a cultural thing. These things have big V 8 engines,
nefertiabet
Wow, great car Sig! Wonderful serie!!!
danapommet
A fantastic sunset photo my friend - lets take it on a spin!
UteBigSmile
Boah' was ist dieser Wagen ein hässliches Gehäuse, dann auch noch dieses grässliche Farbe - Na ja, die Geschmäcker sind halt verschieden Siggi - Wink!!!
LBJ2
Wauw, that is one cool custom car for sure.
Richardphotos
the yellow looks knee deep. great car and foto
debbielove
Very impressive! Utterly cool, brilliant custom... Excellent mate, thanks Rob