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 …
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 …