One More Time – 1966 Chevy ChevelleI’m writing this from the driver seat of the ’66 Chevelle you see here. There’s no better place from which to share the story. I’ve spent the last 25 years driving this car to school and work, racing it regularly, and making change after Read more…
1939 Ford Coupe – ResurrectionIn seven years Terry went from a car he paid $700 for, to the1939 Ford Coupe you see here. So he went slightly over budget but, who doesnt? The raw materials for a project can come from many sources, especially when dealing with original tin. Sure, Read more…
1929 Ford Model A Tudor – Forget Fenders The Forget FendersJeff Bennett certainly put his blending skills to the test with this ’29 Ford Model A sedan. When it comes to building a hot rod, it isn’t just a matter of raw talent, specific parts, or style—it’s actually all of Read more…
The Gas Bubble – 1963 Plymouth FuryAndy Wickenheisser is afraid to drive his cars. Andy Wickenheisser is afraid to drive his cars. More accurately, hes afraid of what might happen when he drives his cars: Too many gawkers not paying attention to their own ride and causing problems when Im Read more…
Thundertaker – 1960 Cadillac Superior Coachworks HearseWhy build a hearse? “Why does somebody like a VW Bug? They have, for some weird reason, this desire. We all have the same affliction of hot rodding, and if you have enough income to do it, then why not?” Bryan Fuller replies. Why Read more…
American Muscle Forever! Gearhead designs Muscle Cars Forever stampsU.S. Postal Service honors artist Tom Fritz with Forever stamp series American muscle cars are cruising into stamp history, as the U.S. Postal Service has dedicated its newest Forever stamps, titled America on the Move: Muscle Cars Forever, to high-horsepower automobiles. Legendary Read more…
Mach 40 – 1969 Ford MustangImagine Ford, buoyed by the Le Mans success of the GT40 beginning in 1966, decided to take on Ferrari in the showroom in addition to the track. How would a fastback ’69 Mustang look if it morphed to the proportions of the world-beating, mid-engine GT40? Read more…
Thoroughbred – 1964 Plymouth Belvedere“I can’t say that I know of another street car out there that has raced at Daytona.” That’s what we were told by Ray Evernham—the famed NASCAR crew chief—as we sat in his office at the NASCAR business park in Mooresville, North Carolina. “I can’t say Read more…
Turbos Before Turbos Were CoolNews flash! As hot as turbos are today, they’re far from new. Guys have been screwing around with turbos at the drags since the early ’60s with varying levels of success—though the most common level was zero. News flash! As hot as turbos are today, they’re Read more…
2013 Dodge Viper – The Beast Is BackThe Viper is an anomaly. It’s a V10, not a V12 or a V8. The car has too many amenities to be called a race car, but not enough to be a real exotic. It has never offered cupholders, traction control, or an Read more…