Schnell Automotive
Dave Schnell started Schnell Automotive and Supply in 1946, building performance engines and selling parts to the greater Pacific Northwest. Schnell's was one of the earliest in a way of postwar speed shop openings across the country. The shop is located at 1506 N.E. Lombard in Portland.
Dave Schnell passed away in 1992, but the business continues to be part of the family and is currently (2013) operated by Dave's son, Tim Schnell. Tim's 1934 roadster was featured in the September 2013 issue of Hot Rod Magazine.
Dave Schnell passed away in 1992, but the business continues to be part of the family and is currently (2013) operated by Dave's son, Tim Schnell. Tim's 1934 roadster was featured in the September 2013 issue of Hot Rod Magazine.
Sources
"A Roadster Story", Hot Rod Magazine, September 2013
Last updated August 22, 2022.