This year, the 3rd North Carolina Nationals run two weeks later in the month, and a number of events celebrate their 20th, 25th and 30th anniversaries!

Scott Mitchell’s father spent nearly two decades putting together this awesome sleeper Ranchero. Mitchell’s father, was an aviation worker that didn’t retire until he was 81 years old. A hard worker indeed, which reflects in his Ranchero. Fitted with a 428 Cobra Jet, Comp Cam, aluminum heads and countless Edelbrock goodies this Ford can really get up… Continue reading Scott Mitchell's '68 Ranchero is One Fast Reminder of 'Old Dad'

Story and Photos by Paul Garson Riverside, CA area based Dave Fair has felt the need for speed since day one, and has gone about experiencing it on a variety of levels. In the mid-80s he became one of first members of the now famous West Coast Customs, and also a member of the Desert… Continue reading Dave Fair's Mind-Melting Builds

  Words & Photos: Chadly Johnson    Lighting Assistant: Keeth Colton If you follow the bus scene, you are aware that bay window buses are starting to make a big push into the spotlight. Once shunned by the majority of split screen owners, these buses are now creeping into acceptance. Perhaps bay windows will never surpass… Continue reading The House of Ghia's “Sick Bay”

Words: Gary Rosier David Slick and his wife Toni recalled some interesting history about their 1966 Misty Blue Olds 442. His wife-to-be (50+ years ago) visited their local Akron, Ohio Olds dealer to buy a ” reasonable” car to drive to her job as a school teacher. The dealership had other plans, and when all… Continue reading Finding Joy in a 1966 Oldsmobile 442

Dave Hollick   This 1957 Chevrolet Cameo Truck is nothing like you have ever seen before! There were only 2,240 Cameos produced in 1957. Not only is this truck a classic and antique but there is a very good rumor that the late Boyd Coddington was the original owner of this limited edition classic Cameo! … Continue reading Dave Hollick's Rare 1957 Chevy Cameo

  Words: Tommy Parry     Pictures: Ray When you come across an ‘85 IROC in mediocre shape for a measly grand, you jump at it – even if its motor isn’t inside the engine bay at the time of purchasing. Ray anted up, handed over a thousand bucks, and towed it back to his garage with… Continue reading Restoring a Classic Red IROC

photos and text by Gary Rosier   Fred and Rosalie Doerflein of New Smyrna Beach, Fl own this 1957 Ford Fairlane 500. Fred was born in 1950 so remembers this time period of cars and was particularly intrigued by this one because of its period look. The 50’s “Spot Lights”, fuzzy dice, glass-packs, tuck and… Continue reading This '57 Fairlane is "Lost In The 50's"

Classic Instruments Classic Instruments is pleased to share its new and popular products that were recognized at the 2017 SEMA Show with several different industry awards. Its Square Body Direct-fit package for 1973-87 Chevy and GMC trucks, was recognized on multiple occasions and the company also displayed and received recognition for its new product offering… Continue reading Classic Instruments' New Product Recognized at SEMA

  Words: Tommy Parry    Photos: Barrett-Jackson Banks’ Twin Turbo Trans Am is something of a legend in hot rodding circles. Not only was this car meteorically-quick some thirty-odd years ago, it offered a level of civility that modern muscle cars would respect. For the time, it was an incredible package, offering brutal speed, some comfort… Continue reading Banks’ 204-MPH Trans Am