Vintage Photos That Were Never Edited - Look Closer

By | January 12, 2023

Who remembers “Jungle Pam”, the drag racing sweetheart of the ’70s?

Step back in time and discover a world before the age of photo editing software. These vintage photographs capture a simpler era, when the only filter was the one on the camera lens. From the free-spirited youth of Woodstock, to the rise of legendary performers like a young Mick Jagger, to the sleek lines of classic muscle cars, these images offer a glimpse into the past, unaltered and raw. These photographs, taken in the 60s, 70s and 80s, have been preserved in their original state, and it's all the better for it.

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But beyond just the cool photographs, there's also plenty of interesting behind-the-scenes stories, like the rise of Jungle Pam, the sidekick to drag racing madman Jungle Jim Lieberman and one of the first women working in drag racing.  She told Hot Rod that he pulled up next to her in a Corvette and said, “Hi, I’m Jim.” From there, the duo hit the road and took the drag racing scene by storm. Each photo tells a story, and learning about these stories provides you a glimpse of life and people in those days.

So dive in and discover a world before the age of editing software. Take a closer look and be prepared to be surprised by what you find. This collection of vintage photographs is not just a window into the past, but also a journey of discovery.


Freddie Mercury and his former girlfriend/lifelong friend Mary Austin in the 1980s.

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There’s never been a closer relationship in rock and roll than that of Freddie Mercury and Mary Austin. The two first met in 1969 just after Mercury graduated university with big dreams of stardom and Austin was a shop girl. The two were quickly an item and moved in together. The two were married in 1974 and she was there for every moment of Queen’s ride to the top of the charts, and many of their biggest singles were written for her.

In 1976 Mercury and Austin’s relationship evolved from lovers to that of best friends when they divorced and she moved into a home next to Mercury’s so the two could be close even when they were apart. Austin continued to tour with Queen, and she stayed by the singer’s side until his death in 1991.