There are few things we all seem to agree on these days, friends we’re here to tell you just stick to Hot Rods, they’ll never disappoint. This next ride purely demonstrates the universality of Hot Rodding and it’s power to bring …
“War Paint” 1932 Ford Roadster Pickup
Cast an eye at “War Paint”, a once sidelined project turned AMBR contender. Many moons ago at Dennis Lesky’s Ionia Hot Rod Shop, this 1932 Ford Roadster Pickup started as a “Shop Truck” build. However for Gary DeVine the Pickup’s …
The Bodacious Bubbletop
Remember when thinking about the future was a happy thing. Work would be a thing of the past and everyone would drive around in space ships. When Space Age fever reached the Car Customizing world the sky was the limit …
Eleganté From Concept to Reality
Who hasn’t dreamt of creating a concept car, now imagine making that dream a reality. During the car crazy 1950’s, artist and contractor duo Harry Birdsall and Joe Mascari did just that. The two friends decided to conceive and build a truly …
1950 Custom Mercury A Family Affair
This is it, the Mercury that nearly 1 million of you have viewed. It has had our Facebook page humming since we posted it. As luck would have it, I ran into this Merc again at the Goodguys show in …
Goodguys Southwest Nationals Scorched Scottsdale
Goodguys closed out the year with something for all of us to be thankful for, the 23rd Southwest Nationals. The show was exactly what you would expect from a Goodguys event, but this year it seemed that much sweeter. The …
SEMA360 Fills the Void
The show must go on and go on it did, SEMA 2020 style. To deal with the void that the cancellation of the show caused, the intrepid folks at SEMA made high octane fuel out of the crude 2020 has …
Love Kustoms Killer 1950 Suburban
What do you do when you have a Hot Rod affliction, a passel of grandkids and the desire to chauffeur them around in style? You choose a 1950 Suburban, seek out one of the most talented builders wrenching and wisely …
Wheelie Contest Rocks Byron Dragway
Sunday.… Sunday.… Sunday was a spectacular day at the famous Playground of Power Byron Dragway. A slice of gear head nirvana that rattled the bones and rocked the world. The wheelies were off the hook and to put it simply, …
Ford Motor Company 1930 Speedster
Friends, I would like you to cast your peepers at something you don’t see everyday. Check out the hand fabricated all steel 1930 Ford Motor Company Speedster. We saw this stunner at the NSRA Street Rod Nats and have been …
“Lone Ranger”- Ford’s Missed Opportunity
Keith Kyker of Kyker’s Rod and Kustom is the renegade renderer behind this trick truck. Just cast an eye at his latest creation the “Lone Ranger” and you know this cat is a true non-conformer with exceptional skill. We first …
Automotive Awesomeness NSRA Nationals
It was the perfect weekend at the NSRA Street Rod Nationals. Through diligent work with the state and local governments and pure determination to give Hot Rodders a little bit of normal, the National Street Rod Association pulled off a …
Uncertain “T” Tribute
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 …