If imitation is the highest form of flattery this painstakingly precise tribute build is adulation, admiration and a standing ovation all crafted into one of the most famous and mysterious rides from the Golden Days of Hot Rodding. It was …
Goodguys Heartened the Heartland
The Hot Rodding drought has gloriously ended and it was all thanks to the hard working folks at Goodguy Rod & Custom. Working with the state and local government agencies, Goodguys was able to organize and successfully host the 29th …
Two Street Kings Crowned
In these topsy turvy times Goodguys was able to work some major Hot Rodding magic. With hard work and a very cooperative city and state the 29th Goodguys Heartland Nationals went ahead as scheduled. Not so much for the PPG …
Galpin Speed Shop Retro Rewind
It’s time to the way back machine to the wavy gravy wild and wacky 60’s, when Southern Cali was the hottest spot for Hot Rodding and these outrageous, audacious Rods were all the rage. These rides reflected the lighter side …
This Javelin Redefines Cool
How does stuffing 1036 horses into a ’72 AMX Javelin sound? Audacious, sure. Rebellious, indeed. “Defiant!”, absolutely. “Defiant!” is a 1972 AMC Javelin AMX brought to life by Jim and Mike Ring at their world renowned Ringbrothers shop. This rarity …
The “Moon Rocket” Is Back
Jerry Anolik’s 1955 Ford Thunderbird “Moon Rocket” landed at the 2020 Grand National Roadster Show and caused quite a stir. Brought out of moth balls in 2009 and sold soon there after, the flawless restoration is a tribute to Anolik’s …
LayNLow Radical Roadmaster
“LayNLow”, if this ’47 Buick isn’t a Show Stopper I don’t know what is. It’s not often that you see a Roadmaster turned out like this and about all we could say was WOW! Mega props go out to Chad …
Mighty Muscle Makes Great 8
Two Muscle Machines made the Great 8 at the Detroit Autorama this year. The appropriately named ’55 Chevy “Brute Force” and the stunning ’69 Camaro “Burning Copper”. The over the top creativity, craftsmanship and design of these iconic rides earned …
Perfect Pontiac Kustom Eye Candy
Happily, we heard from the creative genius behind one of our most popular rides ever. We can now shed some light on this radical rod and update you on the specifics of this killer Kustom Pontiac. Does it get any …
Hot Rods That Rocked The World
Created for the Detroit Autorama, Championship Auto Shows Inc. assembled what they deemed to be the 5 Most Significant Hot Rods of the 20th Century. In from the West, coast these iconic builds represent the roots of Hot Rodding. Innovative, cutting …
Great 8 Lead Sleds
Some heavy lead was in the running for the Ridler Award this year. Two Old School Cool Lead Sleds were among the Great 8 Finalists and these two crackerjack Customs nearly stole the show. Shaved, Frenched and chopped with their long …
Ridler Winner and Great 8 Finalists
Since its debut at the 1964 Detroit Autorama, the highest honor, top prize and one of the country’s most prestigious automotive awards has been the Don Ridler Memorial Award. If you like to compete, and own or build Custom Hot …
1927 Ford Roadster Two Ways
Two of the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster contenders for 2020 were radical 1927 Fords. The Ivy Reed Roadster and The Twin Fan Special, each distinctly different yet equally exceptional. First up is the Ivy Reed Roadster, this build pays homage to the …
“Leg Show” – Full Circle For This AMBR Contender
“Leg Show” is a Hot Rod that has come full circle. This owner/builder submission for the 2020 America’s Most Beautiful Roadster Award first saw the GNRS show floor in 1970. We have to back up a little here though. Walter …
Bragging Rights For New AMBR Winner
It was trophy time at the famed Grand National Roadster Show. The America’s Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) award is the pinnacle for competition hot rodders. The award is open to all U.S. built roadsters, roadster pick ups and touring rides …
Golden Sahara II: The Holy Grail of Customs
The Golden Sahara II is back from oblivion. This rarest of the rare is above ground and it stole the show at SEMA this past Fall. The tale of the Golden Sahara II is really a tale of two outstanding customs. …
GM Futurliner 3 “Power for the Air Age”
This ride is truly a blast from the past and one of the rarest birds on the road. This endangered species is a GM Futurliner, #3 to be exact and is part of Dennis Albaugh extensive, all things insanely awesome Chevy …
Revisiting a Radical Radial Engine ’39 Plymouth Pickup
We’re looking back at one righteous ride, the “Air Radial”. It’s the time of year when thoughts of a fat man racing through the skies in an old fashioned sleigh go through our heads. But I bet, if given the …
MCACN – Muscle Car Madness
How can you beat the show that bills itself as “The Center of the Muscle Car Universe!” The Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals aka MCACN provides the “ultimate gathering place for enthusiasts, young and old, who have a passion for horsepower.” And …
Custom “TikiBird” Thunderbird Reborn
This is a tale of coveting thy neighbors T-Bird. For years Eric Foster lusted after his neighbors ride, a stunner of a 1963 Thunderbird. As with most unrequited love the object of his fancy moved on but the passion remained. …