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HAMMERHEAD
HAMMERHEAD

Of all the cars that have found favor among super rodders and racers alike, few would argue the appeal

HAMMERHEAD

Of all the cars that have found favor among super rodders and racers alike, few would argue the appeal of ’39-’41 Willys coupes and pickups, which have enjoyed a powerful attraction since first appearing

HAMMERHEAD
The Crusher
The Crusher

You can’t fault a man for knowing what he likes, and in the case of Chelsea, Alabama’s Mike George, what

The Crusher

You can’t fault a man for knowing what he likes, and in the case of Chelsea, Alabama’s Mike George, what he likes is the ’69 Camaro. at the age of 41 years old, he’s managed to own no fewer than 15 of

The Crusher
BARRY BULL SESSION
BARRY BULL SESSION

There are so many good-looking ’32 Ford street rods around, one might think that building a really nice

BARRY BULL SESSION

There are so many good-looking ’32 Ford street rods around, one might think that building a really nice one is easy, but it is not that simple. To begin with, the Deuce is an inherently good-looking car,

BARRY BULL SESSION
STORM WATCH
STORM WATCH

It seems as if only yesterday that the 2003 Ridler award was presented at the Detroit Autorama. Each

STORM WATCH

It seems as if only yesterday that the 2003 Ridler award was presented at the Detroit Autorama. Each year’s event is progressively a tougher call to make, because the cars continue to get better and better,

STORM WATCH
THE 2004 GREAT EIGHT
THE 2004 GREAT EIGHT

It was once said, “To aspire to perfection is the goal of all who create, as anything less confines us

THE 2004 GREAT EIGHT

It was once said, “To aspire to perfection is the goal of all who create, as anything less confines us to conformity,” and never has this been more apparent than in the numerous rodding creations being

THE 2004 GREAT EIGHT
River Rod Royalty
River Rod Royalty

Inside the 2026 Grand National Roadster Show, the thunder didn’t stop at the hot rods. Tucked among the

River Rod Royalty

Inside the 2026 Grand National Roadster Show, the thunder didn’t stop at the hot rods. Tucked among the country’s finest customs and street machines was a killer lineup of vintage ski hydros, circle boats,

River Rod Royalty
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
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Beyond the Elite 10

The 2024 Triple Crown of Rodding at Nashville Superspeedway brought the heat, and while the Elite 10 took home the big glory, don’t sleep on the rest of the Top 30 winners. These rides didn’t snag the top spots, but they’re anything but second-rate. This show is a heavyweight showdown,

Read More »

The Best of the Best

Taking home a win at the Triple Crown of Rodding? That’s a big deal. This event isn’t your run-of-the-mill car show—it’s where the best of the best go head-to-head, and the judging is no joke. You’ve got to bring something truly exceptional, both in design and craftsmanship, to even get

Read More »

BURIED TREASURE

Suddenly it was 2007! That may not be a big deal to a lot of people, but there were a lot of folks who were very excited that it was 2007. In fact, most of the population in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was openly excited that 50 years had passed since June

Read More »

SNOW JOB

It seems that one of the most prevalent reasons a rodder chooses a certain vehicle to build frequently relates back to a childhood memory of a similar car. Often a single encounter will do it; other times it’s the older guy down the street with that cool car, or the

Read More »

PRISTINE PRETENDERS

In a world often divided between Chevy and Ford lovers, these pristine pretenders bridge this gap with matching themes and paint schemes, leaving some to wonder and others to say, “Wow!”

Read More »

Remembering Alex Xydias

The automotive world lost a true legend with the passing of Alex Xydias in 2024. Born in 1922, Xydias was not just a figure in hot rodding; he was a driving force whose innovations and passion forever changed the landscape of the industry. His life was a journey of relentless

Read More »

Gear, Grit, & The Great Outdoors

Overland Expo Mountain West 2024 just wrapped up, and if you weren’t there, you missed out on one heck of a great weekend. Held from August 23-25 in Loveland, Colorado, this event was the ultimate gathering for anyone who lives and breathes off-road adventure. We’re talking thousands of overlanding die-hards,

Read More »

DOME ALONE

Dave Shuten is a time traveler. Traveling through time is what he likes to do best, but looking at his latest creation we can’t tell if his time travel machine is moving forward or back in time. Here’s the real dilemma: If you’re advancing a trend that ended in the

Read More »

Star Quality Elky

This purple-flamed ’71 El Camino is but one of a number of outstanding street rods and street machines residing in movie executive Jim Brubaker’s impressive muscle car collection in Universal City, California. And believe us, it is really nice!

Read More »

Beyond the Elite 10

The 2024 Triple Crown of Rodding at Nashville Superspeedway brought the heat, and while the Elite 10 took home the big glory, don’t sleep on the rest of the Top 30 winners. These rides didn’t snag the top spots, but they’re anything but second-rate. This show is a heavyweight showdown,

Read More »

The Best of the Best

Taking home a win at the Triple Crown of Rodding? That’s a big deal. This event isn’t your run-of-the-mill car show—it’s where the best of the best go head-to-head, and the judging is no joke. You’ve got to bring something truly exceptional, both in design and craftsmanship, to even get

Read More »

BURIED TREASURE

Suddenly it was 2007! That may not be a big deal to a lot of people, but there were a lot of folks who were very excited that it was 2007. In fact, most of the population in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was openly excited that 50 years had passed since June

Read More »

SNOW JOB

It seems that one of the most prevalent reasons a rodder chooses a certain vehicle to build frequently relates back to a childhood memory of a similar car. Often a single encounter will do it; other times it’s the older guy down the street with that cool car, or the

Read More »

PRISTINE PRETENDERS

In a world often divided between Chevy and Ford lovers, these pristine pretenders bridge this gap with matching themes and paint schemes, leaving some to wonder and others to say, “Wow!”

Read More »

Remembering Alex Xydias

The automotive world lost a true legend with the passing of Alex Xydias in 2024. Born in 1922, Xydias was not just a figure in hot rodding; he was a driving force whose innovations and passion forever changed the landscape of the industry. His life was a journey of relentless

Read More »

Gear, Grit, & The Great Outdoors

Overland Expo Mountain West 2024 just wrapped up, and if you weren’t there, you missed out on one heck of a great weekend. Held from August 23-25 in Loveland, Colorado, this event was the ultimate gathering for anyone who lives and breathes off-road adventure. We’re talking thousands of overlanding die-hards,

Read More »

DOME ALONE

Dave Shuten is a time traveler. Traveling through time is what he likes to do best, but looking at his latest creation we can’t tell if his time travel machine is moving forward or back in time. Here’s the real dilemma: If you’re advancing a trend that ended in the

Read More »

Star Quality Elky

This purple-flamed ’71 El Camino is but one of a number of outstanding street rods and street machines residing in movie executive Jim Brubaker’s impressive muscle car collection in Universal City, California. And believe us, it is really nice!

Read More »

Beyond the Elite 10

The 2024 Triple Crown of Rodding at Nashville Superspeedway brought the heat, and while the Elite 10 took home the big glory, don’t sleep on the rest of the Top 30 winners. These rides didn’t snag the top spots, but they’re anything but second-rate. This show is a heavyweight showdown,

Read More »

The Best of the Best

Taking home a win at the Triple Crown of Rodding? That’s a big deal. This event isn’t your run-of-the-mill car show—it’s where the best of the best go head-to-head, and the judging is no joke. You’ve got to bring something truly exceptional, both in design and craftsmanship, to even get

Read More »

BURIED TREASURE

Suddenly it was 2007! That may not be a big deal to a lot of people, but there were a lot of folks who were very excited that it was 2007. In fact, most of the population in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was openly excited that 50 years had passed since June

Read More »

SNOW JOB

It seems that one of the most prevalent reasons a rodder chooses a certain vehicle to build frequently relates back to a childhood memory of a similar car. Often a single encounter will do it; other times it’s the older guy down the street with that cool car, or the

Read More »

PRISTINE PRETENDERS

In a world often divided between Chevy and Ford lovers, these pristine pretenders bridge this gap with matching themes and paint schemes, leaving some to wonder and others to say, “Wow!”

Read More »

Remembering Alex Xydias

The automotive world lost a true legend with the passing of Alex Xydias in 2024. Born in 1922, Xydias was not just a figure in hot rodding; he was a driving force whose innovations and passion forever changed the landscape of the industry. His life was a journey of relentless

Read More »

Gear, Grit, & The Great Outdoors

Overland Expo Mountain West 2024 just wrapped up, and if you weren’t there, you missed out on one heck of a great weekend. Held from August 23-25 in Loveland, Colorado, this event was the ultimate gathering for anyone who lives and breathes off-road adventure. We’re talking thousands of overlanding die-hards,

Read More »

DOME ALONE

Dave Shuten is a time traveler. Traveling through time is what he likes to do best, but looking at his latest creation we can’t tell if his time travel machine is moving forward or back in time. Here’s the real dilemma: If you’re advancing a trend that ended in the

Read More »

Star Quality Elky

This purple-flamed ’71 El Camino is but one of a number of outstanding street rods and street machines residing in movie executive Jim Brubaker’s impressive muscle car collection in Universal City, California. And believe us, it is really nice!

Read More »
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