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Working-Class Heroes: The Best Pickups at Goodguys 2025
Working-Class Heroes: The Best Pickups at Goodguys 2025

Let’s be honest—there was a time when trucks were the stuff you parked behind the show field, used to

Working-Class Heroes: The Best Pickups at Goodguys 2025

Let’s be honest—there was a time when trucks were the stuff you parked behind the show field, used to haul parts, or maybe pulled your “real” hot rod to the event. What once might have been considered

Working-Class Heroes: The Best Pickups at Goodguys 2025
70 Years of Cool: The Tri-Five Chevy Turns Platinum
70 Years of Cool: The Tri-Five Chevy Turns Platinum

In 1955, Chevrolet didn’t just redesign a car—they ignited a movement. The Tri-Five Chevys (that’s shorthand

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

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

70 Years of Cool: The Tri-Five Chevy Turns Platinum
Meet the Best New Product Award Winners – Goodguys Columbus 2025
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

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.

Meet the Best New Product Award Winners – Goodguys Columbus 2025
Goodguys 2025: Street Rod and Street Machine of the Year Bring the Heat to Columbus
Goodguys 2025: Street Rod and Street Machine of the Year Bring the Heat to Columbus

If you're into big power, insane craftsmanship, and the kind of custom cars that stop people mid-sentence,

Goodguys 2025: Street Rod and Street Machine of the Year Bring the Heat to Columbus

If you're into big power, insane craftsmanship, and the kind of custom cars that stop people mid-sentence, then Columbus, Ohio in July is the place to be. The Goodguys Nationals isn’t just a show—it’s

Goodguys 2025: Street Rod and Street Machine of the Year Bring the Heat to Columbus
The Shoe Fits
The Shoe Fits

In the late ’40s, car manufacturers looked for different ways to modernize their vehicles, and this strategy

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 Shoe Fits
Remembering Angelo Giampetroni: The Bridge Between Detroit Speed Shops and Ford Motorsport
Remembering Angelo Giampetroni: The Bridge Between Detroit Speed Shops and Ford Motorsport

The automotive and motorsports world has lost one of its most influential figures with the passing of

Remembering Angelo Giampetroni: The Bridge Between Detroit Speed Shops and Ford Motorsport

The automotive and motorsports world has lost one of its most influential figures with the passing of Angelo “Junior” Giampetroni. A pioneer, promoter, and passionate builder, Angelo helped shape the hot

Remembering Angelo Giampetroni: The Bridge Between Detroit Speed Shops and Ford Motorsport
MAGNUM DELIVERY
MAGNUM DELIVERY

We don’t doubt that the DaimlerChrysler design staff fully realized that they found something very special

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.

MAGNUM DELIVERY
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THE REAL COOL CAT

There was a time in this country when automotive platform sharing wasn’t as blatantly obvious as it is today. Cars that shared platforms didn’t necessarily also share 90 percent of their parts and styling; for example, the difference between Fords and Mercurys was more than skin deep. So, when Mercury

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TO 468

Camaros are nothing new for Steve Felthousen. His father is an avid car collector and counts a ’69 Pace Car among his collection. In high school, Felthousen drove a ’73 Z28, and later he built a Pro Street ’69. Just to show how diverse his interests are, he also drove

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Remembering Hot-Rodding Pioneer Richard Peters

This week, the hot-rodding world lost a true legend, Richard Peters. Known for his passion, craftsmanship, and unwavering support of the local car community, Richard’s influence will be felt for generations to come. His was a life filled with creativity, adventure, and a deep appreciation for the art of the

Read More »

TIMELESS WORK OF ART

We aren’t exactly sure what draws people toward these cars. Maybe it’s their clean body lines, or maybe it’s the fact that there have been so many built over the past decade or so that you just can’t escape their presence.

Read More »

FLAGGING A DEAD HORSE

Many times you can tell a true enthusiast by exactly how bad of a car they’re willing to start with in their overall quest to build a project car. Those who truly love cars get excited by the car itself, and they’re willing to start with almost nothing, as long

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THE ENGINE ROOM

Whether you’re in the driver’s seat or looking underneath the hood, it’s the first place enthusiasts come to find out what a car is all about. After all, without the right engine package, everything we long for in our cars would be nothing more than static displays of creative artistry.

Read More »

ENGINE BAY ART FORM

The goal of many builders in today’s high-class, high-dollar world of rodding is to develop new trends to help keep the hobby fresh with new ideas. For some time, the focus has been on the bigger picture—the external appearance of a vehicle. Now builders are focusing a lot more on

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SUBTLY SLICED

Subtle is a term that doesn’t describe many hot rods, as most of them use bright paint and loud engines to stand out in the crowd. The new wave of high-end hot rods, however, often use softer colors and more elegant themes to make an outstanding statement. Doug Hoppe’s ’35

Read More »

BARKER WITH A BITE

When a good portion of your life has been immersed in Pro Mod, Pro Stock, Top Sportsman and other forms of drag racing, it’s likely those interests will carry over to other, similar interests. And so it is that many legendary racers end up building what often turns out to

Read More »

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: E-Sense High Flow Performance Fuel Content Sensor by Advanced Fuel Dynamics

Advanced Fuel Dynamics is set to revolutionize the fuel sensor market with their new E-Sense high-flow performance-grade fuel content sensor. This sensor offers a competitively priced, top-tier alternative to the GM/Continental sensor, designed with cutting-edge technology to provide enhanced performance for high-flow fuel systems. It is an essential upgrade for

Read More »

THE REAL COOL CAT

There was a time in this country when automotive platform sharing wasn’t as blatantly obvious as it is today. Cars that shared platforms didn’t necessarily also share 90 percent of their parts and styling; for example, the difference between Fords and Mercurys was more than skin deep. So, when Mercury

Read More »

TO 468

Camaros are nothing new for Steve Felthousen. His father is an avid car collector and counts a ’69 Pace Car among his collection. In high school, Felthousen drove a ’73 Z28, and later he built a Pro Street ’69. Just to show how diverse his interests are, he also drove

Read More »

Remembering Hot-Rodding Pioneer Richard Peters

This week, the hot-rodding world lost a true legend, Richard Peters. Known for his passion, craftsmanship, and unwavering support of the local car community, Richard’s influence will be felt for generations to come. His was a life filled with creativity, adventure, and a deep appreciation for the art of the

Read More »

TIMELESS WORK OF ART

We aren’t exactly sure what draws people toward these cars. Maybe it’s their clean body lines, or maybe it’s the fact that there have been so many built over the past decade or so that you just can’t escape their presence.

Read More »

FLAGGING A DEAD HORSE

Many times you can tell a true enthusiast by exactly how bad of a car they’re willing to start with in their overall quest to build a project car. Those who truly love cars get excited by the car itself, and they’re willing to start with almost nothing, as long

Read More »

THE ENGINE ROOM

Whether you’re in the driver’s seat or looking underneath the hood, it’s the first place enthusiasts come to find out what a car is all about. After all, without the right engine package, everything we long for in our cars would be nothing more than static displays of creative artistry.

Read More »

ENGINE BAY ART FORM

The goal of many builders in today’s high-class, high-dollar world of rodding is to develop new trends to help keep the hobby fresh with new ideas. For some time, the focus has been on the bigger picture—the external appearance of a vehicle. Now builders are focusing a lot more on

Read More »

SUBTLY SLICED

Subtle is a term that doesn’t describe many hot rods, as most of them use bright paint and loud engines to stand out in the crowd. The new wave of high-end hot rods, however, often use softer colors and more elegant themes to make an outstanding statement. Doug Hoppe’s ’35

Read More »

BARKER WITH A BITE

When a good portion of your life has been immersed in Pro Mod, Pro Stock, Top Sportsman and other forms of drag racing, it’s likely those interests will carry over to other, similar interests. And so it is that many legendary racers end up building what often turns out to

Read More »

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: E-Sense High Flow Performance Fuel Content Sensor by Advanced Fuel Dynamics

Advanced Fuel Dynamics is set to revolutionize the fuel sensor market with their new E-Sense high-flow performance-grade fuel content sensor. This sensor offers a competitively priced, top-tier alternative to the GM/Continental sensor, designed with cutting-edge technology to provide enhanced performance for high-flow fuel systems. It is an essential upgrade for

Read More »

THE REAL COOL CAT

There was a time in this country when automotive platform sharing wasn’t as blatantly obvious as it is today. Cars that shared platforms didn’t necessarily also share 90 percent of their parts and styling; for example, the difference between Fords and Mercurys was more than skin deep. So, when Mercury

Read More »

TO 468

Camaros are nothing new for Steve Felthousen. His father is an avid car collector and counts a ’69 Pace Car among his collection. In high school, Felthousen drove a ’73 Z28, and later he built a Pro Street ’69. Just to show how diverse his interests are, he also drove

Read More »

Remembering Hot-Rodding Pioneer Richard Peters

This week, the hot-rodding world lost a true legend, Richard Peters. Known for his passion, craftsmanship, and unwavering support of the local car community, Richard’s influence will be felt for generations to come. His was a life filled with creativity, adventure, and a deep appreciation for the art of the

Read More »

TIMELESS WORK OF ART

We aren’t exactly sure what draws people toward these cars. Maybe it’s their clean body lines, or maybe it’s the fact that there have been so many built over the past decade or so that you just can’t escape their presence.

Read More »

FLAGGING A DEAD HORSE

Many times you can tell a true enthusiast by exactly how bad of a car they’re willing to start with in their overall quest to build a project car. Those who truly love cars get excited by the car itself, and they’re willing to start with almost nothing, as long

Read More »

THE ENGINE ROOM

Whether you’re in the driver’s seat or looking underneath the hood, it’s the first place enthusiasts come to find out what a car is all about. After all, without the right engine package, everything we long for in our cars would be nothing more than static displays of creative artistry.

Read More »

ENGINE BAY ART FORM

The goal of many builders in today’s high-class, high-dollar world of rodding is to develop new trends to help keep the hobby fresh with new ideas. For some time, the focus has been on the bigger picture—the external appearance of a vehicle. Now builders are focusing a lot more on

Read More »

SUBTLY SLICED

Subtle is a term that doesn’t describe many hot rods, as most of them use bright paint and loud engines to stand out in the crowd. The new wave of high-end hot rods, however, often use softer colors and more elegant themes to make an outstanding statement. Doug Hoppe’s ’35

Read More »

BARKER WITH A BITE

When a good portion of your life has been immersed in Pro Mod, Pro Stock, Top Sportsman and other forms of drag racing, it’s likely those interests will carry over to other, similar interests. And so it is that many legendary racers end up building what often turns out to

Read More »
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