Nuthin’ Fancy
March 29, 2024
THE AUTO BUILDER
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BIG ON STYLE
Although there is no set list or solid criteria we look for when choosing a feature car, we typically know the instant we’ve found one. Sometimes it’s a flawless paint job and subtle body mods that draw us in; other times, it’s a fully built motor loping angrily. Other times, though, we come across a car that is just plain cool—not the fastest, or even highly modified, but the kind of car you just look at and say, “Wow, check out that…” So it was at Goodguys Charlotte this year: sitting proudly in the mist and drizzle was Doug Wayne’s ’66 Galaxie convertible. At Auto Builder, we have a soft spot for large vehicles, and, realistically, Ford is not known for making many great small cars. Even small Fords are big, and if you don’t believe us, stick an early Falcon next to a Scion. But few companies do big as well as Ford, and even from a distance, we knew this Galaxie was as cool as it is long.
I.C.E. : IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT
THE BEGINNING, WHAT’S CURRENT AND WHAT THE FUTURE MAY HOLD
BACK IN THE early days, having a custom stereo meant that you installed a head unit and a set of mid- and high-range speakers. Then the wonders of subwoofers and amps came along. When these components first came out, they were very large and required huge amounts of space to install. They offered, at best, a distorted sound compared with the standards of today. Ten years ago, most enclosures, when they were used at all, were generally a box or a square made of wood. Today many things have changed and much has evolved along the way…
C5 CAMARO
These are great days to be a muscle-car enthusiast. Performance parts are plentiful, new stampings to replace rusted sheetmetal are regularly popping up, and GM’s crate motor program makes it easier than ever to drop in a new power plant that combines incredible power with everyday drivability. Old Camaros or Novas have been passed over because they were saddled with a wimpy six. Now, however, they are the perfect candidates for a heart transplant, namely, in the form of Chevrolet’s marvel of horsepower engineering: the LS1 engine.
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Detroit Foxbody Crew Brings the Heat to the 2025 Autorama
From restorations to high-horsepower beasts, this Foxbody squad proves the legacy is alive and kicking.
The Detroit Autorama—America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show—once again delivered the goods, and this year, the Detroit Foxbody Car Club rolled in strong. If you were there, you know. If you weren’t, well, you missed one hell of a display from a crew that knows how to build, drive, and talk Fox Bodies like nobody else.
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The Auto Builder Staff
Photography by Julie & John Aschenberg
The Foxbody Takeover
For those not in the know, the Fox Body Mustang (1979-1993) is one of the most beloved platforms in the muscle car world. It’s light, it’s fast, and it takes mods like a champ. The Detroit Foxbody Car Club came to Autorama ready to prove exactly that, filling their display with everything from factory-correct restorations to wild, high-horsepower builds. Every car had a story, and every owner had grease under their nails to back it up.
More Than Just a Club
Car clubs come and go, but the Detroit Foxbody Car Club is the real deal. They aren’t just weekend warriors showing up for a few parking lot meets; they’re wrenching on cars together, helping each other track down impossible-to-find parts, and hitting the streets every chance they get. That’s what makes this group special—it’s not just about owning a Fox Body, it’s about living the lifestyle.
What’s Next?
Autorama might be in the rearview mirror, but the Detroit Foxbody Car Club isn’t slowing down. More meets, more cruises, more shows—you name it, they’re in. If you’ve got a Fox and want to roll with a crew that gets it, find them on Facebook. They’re always welcoming new members who share the same love for these cars.
The 2025 Detroit Autorama was a killer show, and the Detroit Foxbody Car Club left a serious mark. If you didn’t catch them this time, don’t worry—you’ll hear them coming at the next big event. The Fox Body legacy is alive and well, and this crew is making sure it stays that way.
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Detroit Foxbodys
Detroit Foxbody's ia a private Facebook Group for locals to share advice, buy/trade parts, help one another with builds. Their aim is to put together the largest and baddest foxbody group in Detroit and the metro area.
