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Turning an Abandoned London Bus Into a Tiny Home

1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer, a top-of-the-line classic car produced from 1955 to 1959. 

Design: Features large tail fins and extensive chrome trim, emblematic of 1950s automotive styling. 

Performance: Commonly equipped with high-performance V8 engines, such as the Hemi Head V8. 

Features: Often included interior luxury amenities like push-button AM radios and dash-mounted rearview mirrors. 

From MAD’s Valentines to American Industry (MAD #94, April 1965)

Artists: Mort Drucker, Don Martin, Jack Rickard

Shell Scott

Blood Ballot by Richard Prather

Menace, Nov 1954

Scott assists a political candidate against his mob connected opponent. More action than mystery, and slightly less horny than Mike Shayne as far as dames with their legs.

Dead Giveaway

Shell is hired by a mousey newlywed to find her missing husband, and who has been poisoning their milk. Shell hooks up with a mermaid act along the way.

Hot-Rock Rumble

Shell's hired to recover jewels from a mistress and gets framed for hit and run for his troubles.

January 1970 cover

Artist: Norman Mingo