May 28 2013
When the Matauch family finished this stunning 1954 Chevrolet 3100, they did what most families would do—snap a photo. Not only to remember the moment, but to compare it with one they captured nine years earlier on the day the project began. “My son Jacob got much taller and the trees in the yard grew …
Mar 22 2013
If you really like Camaros, chances are good that you recognize this 1972 Camaro SS. It has been in magazines, it has received gobs of awards, and it even has some famous fans. When it appeared on Summit Racing Equipment’s Facebook page back in 2011, it received over 900 “likes” within the first hour—a feat …
Feb 16 2013
Have you heard? The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is out. A lot has been made of this year’s swimsuit edition and its cover girl, Kate Upton, and chances are you may have even—um…er—read it by now. While we can’t argue with the buzz surrounding SI’s latest special issue, we’re also excited about another cover star/centerfold: Rich …
Nov 02 2012
Is it crazy to put a lipstick-red interior in a dark blue car? Some of Ron Champe’s friends thought so, but that was before they saw his spectacular 1965 Corvette Sting Ray. “I built this car a thousand times in my mind before I ever picked up a wrench,” Champe said. “I visualized a midnight …
Sep 14 2012
“Originally, all I wanted was a nice old pickup with a lopey idle and a lowered stance,” said Bud Hoffman, mastermind behind this fantastic 1964 Ford F-100. “At some point it just got out of control.” Bud started turning wrenches early. His father and uncles had all been involved in stock car racing, so he …
Sep 09 2012
In 1957, the Chevy Bel Air was one of the sharpest vehicles to hit the showroom floor. It boasted many sought-after options, including a 283 cubic inch engine with a Super Turbo-Fire carb; full power steering, brakes, windows, and seats; plus for the on-the-go businessman, an electronic shaver that plugged into the dash. But what …
Aug 31 2012
Cracklin’ Rosie get on board, we’re gonna ride till there ain’t no more to go… In the fall of 1970, Neil Diamond’s “Cracklin’ Rosie” topped the Billboard Hot 100. That same year, lifetime racer and rodder Al Nosse packed up and headed for California, amping up to produce a smash hit of his own. The …
Aug 23 2012
Take one Oldsmobile aficionado and a rare car stashed away in a barn for decades. Stir in some great timing and a team of envelope-pushing enthusiasts. Add a few years of hard work and a clear vision, and you get the 2007 Rod & Custom Magazine’s Custom Car of the Year—Bruce Ricks’ 1957 Oldsmobile Fiesta wagon. In …
Aug 10 2012
Every time Ron Kintz looks at his 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix, he can’t help but smile. After spending 10 years turning a scorched and melted scrap pile into this streamlined starship of a car, you’d think he’d be tired of seeing it. But for Ron, this car is a dream come true, and he made …
Aug 03 2012
The year: 1986. The place: a barn somewhere in New York state. The players: a car-mad high school senior and a neglected but still-proud 1956 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. Stars twinkle. Violins play. It’s love at first sight, the beginning of a relationship that will span 23 years, four makeovers, and thrill millions with freaking …
