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Survivor Status: The 1958 Impala That Defies Time
Survivor Status: The 1958 Impala That Defies Time

Nineteen fifty-eight was certainly a year of change for our nation with the formation of NASA and the

Survivor Status: The 1958 Impala That Defies Time

Nineteen fifty-eight was certainly a year of change for our nation with the formation of NASA and the launching of the United States’ first spacecraft, Explorer I. This was also a year of jet power, as

Survivor Status: The 1958 Impala That Defies Time
628HP LS7X BUILD
628HP LS7X BUILD

Some of the greatest feelings in life come with a rise in rpm, a dropped clutch and tests of traction

628HP LS7X BUILD

Some of the greatest feelings in life come with a rise in rpm, a dropped clutch and tests of traction stretching the boundaries of our physiology. These are the emotions many of us cherish, and while many

628HP LS7X BUILD
SMOKIN’ CAMARO
SMOKIN’ CAMARO

We’ll call Cho’s efforts a modern retro. Much like old heavy-metal bands, classic metal has a timeless

SMOKIN’ CAMARO

We’ll call Cho’s efforts a modern retro. Much like old heavy-metal bands, classic metal has a timeless appeal, but there’s more—lurking beneath the classic sheetmetal is newfound power that will appeal

SMOKIN’ CAMARO
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Dieselsite Deep Transmission Pan and Filter
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Dieselsite Deep Transmission Pan and Filter

At The Auto Builder, we’re always on the lookout for products made by real enthusiasts—folks who don’t

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Dieselsite Deep Transmission Pan and Filter

At The Auto Builder, we’re always on the lookout for products made by real enthusiasts—folks who don’t just sell parts, they live them. That’s why we like the team at DIESELSITE. They don’t just talk the

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Dieselsite Deep Transmission Pan and Filter
TURNED-ON, TUNED-IN ECONOLINE
TURNED-ON, TUNED-IN ECONOLINE

In an unmarked garage in north central Oklahoma (parked next to an original ’70 Boss 429) sat the Econoline.

TURNED-ON, TUNED-IN ECONOLINE

In an unmarked garage in north central Oklahoma (parked next to an original ’70 Boss 429) sat the Econoline. After moving the dead varmint skeletons and wiping off many years of dust, Kirk’s rolling time

TURNED-ON, TUNED-IN ECONOLINE
HPX 2025 Award Winners
HPX 2025 Award Winners

The inaugural High Performance Expo (HPX) brought together a powerhouse lineup of vendors, builders,

HPX 2025 Award Winners

The inaugural High Performance Expo (HPX) brought together a powerhouse lineup of vendors, builders, and performance innovators. Amid fierce competition from dozens of standout products, two companies

HPX 2025 Award Winners
Car Spotting at HPX 2025
Car Spotting at HPX 2025

The inaugural High Performance Expo (HPX) made a powerful first impression, drawing industry professionals,

Car Spotting at HPX 2025

The inaugural High Performance Expo (HPX) made a powerful first impression, drawing industry professionals, builders, and enthusiasts to Charlotte for a three-day celebration of speed, innovation, and

Car Spotting at HPX 2025
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Hot Boats at the Grand National Roadster Show 2025

If you thought the Grand National Roadster Show was just about hot rods and customs, think again. Tucked away in Expo Building 8 was a full-blown horsepower fest on water, with a killer lineup of vintage drag boats, Grand National circle racers, and custom-built speed machines that make as much

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Trucks of the Grand National Roadster Show 2025

Hot rodders used to scoff at the idea of trucks stealing the show. Now? They’re the stars. The 2025 Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) proved that trucks aren’t just workhorses anymore—they’re rolling showcases of power, design, and straight-up cool factor. Whether slammed to the pavement or built for full-throttle performance,

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Honoring a Legend

The 75th Annual Grand National Roadster Show went down from January 31 to February 2, 2025, and for those who live and breathe speed, this one hit different. ARP Racing Products turned their booth into a full-blown tribute to land speed legend George Poteet, who passed away last year, leaving

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Aurabella: The 2025 Al Slonaker Memorial Award Winner

Boom! Andy Leach and the Cal Auto Creations crew have done it again, taking home the 2025 Al Slonaker Memorial Award with one of the slickest Pontiacs to ever roll through the Pomona Fairplex. This isn’t just another custom—it’s a full-blown, no-expense-spared masterpiece that took seven years to perfect.

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DYNAMIC 88

While most of us equate the term “bubbletop” with early-’60s Chevys, other GM brands had their own versions of these sleek sport coupes, including Oldsmobile. Although these cars shared the same slim roof design, along with its highly celebrated rear window, other unique changes left no doubt about the special

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GOD OF FIRE CORVETTE

“Corvette Bill” Bartenstein and his son, Bill Jr., are renowned around the state of Hawaii—more specifically Kailua—for their car-building talents. But that’s not all—at the 2007 Barrett-Jackson auction at Scottsdale, Arizona, a candy-blue Bartenstein-built ’69 Pro Touring Camaro fetched a record $182,000. It just so happens that this Firemist Red

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WATT UP: Hemi Powered ’55 Chevy

As we’ve come to learn, there’s something special about a ’55 Chevy, particularly when it is fitted with one of the popular Chevy engines that have become so common today. But that’s not the case when the hood is opened on this ’55. It is not the celebrated 265, or

Read More »

Hot Boats at the Grand National Roadster Show 2025

If you thought the Grand National Roadster Show was just about hot rods and customs, think again. Tucked away in Expo Building 8 was a full-blown horsepower fest on water, with a killer lineup of vintage drag boats, Grand National circle racers, and custom-built speed machines that make as much

Read More »

Trucks of the Grand National Roadster Show 2025

Hot rodders used to scoff at the idea of trucks stealing the show. Now? They’re the stars. The 2025 Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) proved that trucks aren’t just workhorses anymore—they’re rolling showcases of power, design, and straight-up cool factor. Whether slammed to the pavement or built for full-throttle performance,

Read More »

Honoring a Legend

The 75th Annual Grand National Roadster Show went down from January 31 to February 2, 2025, and for those who live and breathe speed, this one hit different. ARP Racing Products turned their booth into a full-blown tribute to land speed legend George Poteet, who passed away last year, leaving

Read More »

Aurabella: The 2025 Al Slonaker Memorial Award Winner

Boom! Andy Leach and the Cal Auto Creations crew have done it again, taking home the 2025 Al Slonaker Memorial Award with one of the slickest Pontiacs to ever roll through the Pomona Fairplex. This isn’t just another custom—it’s a full-blown, no-expense-spared masterpiece that took seven years to perfect.

Read More »

DYNAMIC 88

While most of us equate the term “bubbletop” with early-’60s Chevys, other GM brands had their own versions of these sleek sport coupes, including Oldsmobile. Although these cars shared the same slim roof design, along with its highly celebrated rear window, other unique changes left no doubt about the special

Read More »

GOD OF FIRE CORVETTE

“Corvette Bill” Bartenstein and his son, Bill Jr., are renowned around the state of Hawaii—more specifically Kailua—for their car-building talents. But that’s not all—at the 2007 Barrett-Jackson auction at Scottsdale, Arizona, a candy-blue Bartenstein-built ’69 Pro Touring Camaro fetched a record $182,000. It just so happens that this Firemist Red

Read More »

WATT UP: Hemi Powered ’55 Chevy

As we’ve come to learn, there’s something special about a ’55 Chevy, particularly when it is fitted with one of the popular Chevy engines that have become so common today. But that’s not the case when the hood is opened on this ’55. It is not the celebrated 265, or

Read More »

Hot Boats at the Grand National Roadster Show 2025

If you thought the Grand National Roadster Show was just about hot rods and customs, think again. Tucked away in Expo Building 8 was a full-blown horsepower fest on water, with a killer lineup of vintage drag boats, Grand National circle racers, and custom-built speed machines that make as much

Read More »

Trucks of the Grand National Roadster Show 2025

Hot rodders used to scoff at the idea of trucks stealing the show. Now? They’re the stars. The 2025 Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) proved that trucks aren’t just workhorses anymore—they’re rolling showcases of power, design, and straight-up cool factor. Whether slammed to the pavement or built for full-throttle performance,

Read More »

Honoring a Legend

The 75th Annual Grand National Roadster Show went down from January 31 to February 2, 2025, and for those who live and breathe speed, this one hit different. ARP Racing Products turned their booth into a full-blown tribute to land speed legend George Poteet, who passed away last year, leaving

Read More »

Aurabella: The 2025 Al Slonaker Memorial Award Winner

Boom! Andy Leach and the Cal Auto Creations crew have done it again, taking home the 2025 Al Slonaker Memorial Award with one of the slickest Pontiacs to ever roll through the Pomona Fairplex. This isn’t just another custom—it’s a full-blown, no-expense-spared masterpiece that took seven years to perfect.

Read More »

DYNAMIC 88

While most of us equate the term “bubbletop” with early-’60s Chevys, other GM brands had their own versions of these sleek sport coupes, including Oldsmobile. Although these cars shared the same slim roof design, along with its highly celebrated rear window, other unique changes left no doubt about the special

Read More »

GOD OF FIRE CORVETTE

“Corvette Bill” Bartenstein and his son, Bill Jr., are renowned around the state of Hawaii—more specifically Kailua—for their car-building talents. But that’s not all—at the 2007 Barrett-Jackson auction at Scottsdale, Arizona, a candy-blue Bartenstein-built ’69 Pro Touring Camaro fetched a record $182,000. It just so happens that this Firemist Red

Read More »

WATT UP: Hemi Powered ’55 Chevy

As we’ve come to learn, there’s something special about a ’55 Chevy, particularly when it is fitted with one of the popular Chevy engines that have become so common today. But that’s not the case when the hood is opened on this ’55. It is not the celebrated 265, or

Read More »
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