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GNRS 2026 Truck Showcase
GNRS 2026 Truck Showcase

Hot rodders used to scoff at the idea of trucks stealing the show. Not anymore. The 2026 Grand National

GNRS 2026 Truck Showcase

Hot rodders used to scoff at the idea of trucks stealing the show. Not anymore. The 2026 Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) proved that custom trucks aren’t just workhorses—they’re rolling showcases of

GNRS 2026 Truck Showcase
Detroit Riddles
Detroit Riddles

Why is it we build top-end hot rods? We all have many different reasons, but the underlying one will

Detroit Riddles

Why is it we build top-end hot rods? We all have many different reasons, but the underlying one will always be to get a little attention. Even though it may not be your sole intent, there is a part of

Detroit Riddles
Curves, Chrome, and Legacy: Fat Attack 2026
Curves, Chrome, and Legacy: Fat Attack 2026

The Fat Attack exhibit at GNRS 2026 rolled in with curves, chrome, and attitude, and at the heart of

Curves, Chrome, and Legacy: Fat Attack 2026

The Fat Attack exhibit at GNRS 2026 rolled in with curves, chrome, and attitude, and at the heart of it all was the undeniable legacy of Pete & Jake’s Hot Rod Parts. Pete Chapouris and Jim Jacobs didn’t

Curves, Chrome, and Legacy: Fat Attack 2026
The Heart of GNRS 2026: Highlights from the ARP Booth
The Heart of GNRS 2026: Highlights from the ARP Booth

At GNRS 2026, the ARP Booth was a centerpiece of precision, passion, and performance. Automotive Racing

The Heart of GNRS 2026: Highlights from the ARP Booth

At GNRS 2026, the ARP Booth was a centerpiece of precision, passion, and performance. Automotive Racing Products (ARP Fasteners) has long been a cornerstone of the Grand National Roadster Show, sponsoring

The Heart of GNRS 2026: Highlights from the ARP Booth
BUILT TO WIN: The Battle for the Al Slonaker Memorial Award 2026
BUILT TO WIN: The Battle for the Al Slonaker Memorial Award 2026

The 2026 Al Slonaker Memorial Award wasn’t just about who won—it was about twelve extraordinary contenders,

BUILT TO WIN: The Battle for the Al Slonaker Memorial Award 2026

The 2026 Al Slonaker Memorial Award wasn’t just about who won—it was about twelve extraordinary contenders, each showcasing craftsmanship, vision, and execution. From paint and stance to metalwork and

BUILT TO WIN: The Battle for the Al Slonaker Memorial Award 2026
Chasing Immortality: The 2026 AMBR Competition at the Grand National Roadster Show
Chasing Immortality: The 2026 AMBR Competition at the Grand National Roadster Show

The nine-foot AMBR trophy doesn’t celebrate excess. It rewards builders who understand proportion, restraint,

Chasing Immortality: The 2026 AMBR Competition at the Grand National Roadster Show

The nine-foot AMBR trophy doesn’t celebrate excess. It rewards builders who understand proportion, restraint, and craftsmanship at the highest level—where every decision carries weight and every imperfection

Chasing Immortality: The 2026 AMBR Competition at the Grand National Roadster Show
Small Car, Huge Win: 1955 VW Karmann Ghia “Karma” Wins the 2026 Al Slonaker Memorial Award
Small Car, Huge Win: 1955 VW Karmann Ghia “Karma” Wins the 2026 Al Slonaker Memorial Award

Under the bright lights of the 2026 Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, surrounded by some of the

Small Car, Huge Win: 1955 VW Karmann Ghia “Karma” Wins the 2026 Al Slonaker Memorial Award

Under the bright lights of the 2026 Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, surrounded by some of the finest hot rods and customs ever assembled, one car quietly—and decisively—rose to the top. Dennis

Small Car, Huge Win: 1955 VW Karmann Ghia “Karma” Wins the 2026 Al Slonaker Memorial Award
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Top Parts Picks from Goodguys Columbus 2025

Columbus brought the heat—literally and figuratively. At this year’s Goodguys Nationals, the metal was shiny, the builds were wild, and the vendor midway was packed with gearheads showing off the next big things. We walked the aisles, kicked tires, talked shop, and came away with a short list of standout

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70 Years of Cool: The Tri-Five Chevy Turns Platinum

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Working-Class Heroes: The Best Pickups at Goodguys 2025

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In 1955, Chevrolet didn’t just redesign a car—they ignited a movement. The Tri-Five Chevys (that’s shorthand for the 1955, 1956, and 1957 models) arrived like a thunderclap and never really left. These machines were leaner, lower, and louder—in both looks and performance—ushering in a new era of V8-powered excitement. The

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Meet the Best New Product Award Winners – Goodguys Columbus 2025

From suspension breakthroughs to slick bolt-ons and next-gen wiring solutions, this curated collection of fresh hardware gave attendees a first look at what’s about to hit the streets—and the shelves. With awards on the line and plenty of eyeballs walking the floor, companies brought their A-game, packing the display cases

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The Shoe Fits

In the late ’40s, car manufacturers looked for different ways to modernize their vehicles, and this strategy was evident when the Big Three introduced their ’49 line of passenger cars. For the most part, the pickups stayed the same, but many things changed for the better when the slabside approach

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MAGNUM DELIVERY

We don’t doubt that the DaimlerChrysler design staff fully realized that they found something very special with the Dodge Magnum, especially when the initial versions first rolled from the drawing boards. Its immediate popularity confirmed its place in automotive lore.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SuperMatic 4L75-E Four-Speed Automatic Transmission

If you’re stuffing big power into a classic muscle car, restomod, or street bruiser, don’t let your transmission be the weak link. The SuperMatic 4L75-E REMAN from Chevrolet Performance is the no-nonsense, overbuilt four-speed automatic your LS-powered project has been begging for—and Gandrud Performance Parts has them in stock and

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Columbus brought the heat—literally and figuratively. At this year’s Goodguys Nationals, the metal was shiny, the builds were wild, and the vendor midway was packed with gearheads showing off the next big things. We walked the aisles, kicked tires, talked shop, and came away with a short list of standout

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In 1955, Chevrolet didn’t just redesign a car—they ignited a movement. The Tri-Five Chevys (that’s shorthand for the 1955, 1956, and 1957 models) arrived like a thunderclap and never really left. These machines were leaner, lower, and louder—in both looks and performance—ushering in a new era of V8-powered excitement. The

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From suspension breakthroughs to slick bolt-ons and next-gen wiring solutions, this curated collection of fresh hardware gave attendees a first look at what’s about to hit the streets—and the shelves. With awards on the line and plenty of eyeballs walking the floor, companies brought their A-game, packing the display cases

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Read More »

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We don’t doubt that the DaimlerChrysler design staff fully realized that they found something very special with the Dodge Magnum, especially when the initial versions first rolled from the drawing boards. Its immediate popularity confirmed its place in automotive lore.

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