Following is estimate of basic costs (1962-63) that may be expected to occur in building the economy version of the XR-6. It is expected that the builder is capable of doing most of his own work. Frame: Model A, $10; Read more…
As the summer approaches you are likely to see more and more hot rods hit the street. Hot rod cars are simply old, inexpensive cars that have been gutted out and restored. At times, they are have also been altered Read more…
The hot rod sport goes on and on, but the traditional roadster remains forever the same; be it for competition or street. This month’s cover salutes the cars that started it all by presenting the ’34 from St. Louis, the Read more…
This controversial roadster-pickup was built expressly to win the Oakland Roadster Show Sweepstakes. Richard chose a ’29 Ford pickup as the basic ingredient for his $17,000 hot rod. Interior is finished in black velvet and whitew naugahyde with gold beading. Read more…
California is considered to be the birthplace of hot rods. People were looking for cars to race across the salt flats, and many amateur mechanics looked to create streamlined vehicles for racing. They used whatever parts they could find in Read more…
Drag racing became a sanctioned sport back in the 1950’s, and has remained popular ever since. The World Wide Web gives an excellent, authoritative definition that reads as follows: “Drag racing is a form of auto racing in which cars Read more…
Eleven new members are going to be inducted and welcomed by the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame. And such an event is going to be a grand one and a great deal especially to the upcoming new ones. The Read more…