Words: Tommy Parry     Photos: Bill   Bill was a fortunate teenager. When he was 13, his folks brought a basic ‘69 Camaro home, gave him the keys and handed him an REO Speedwagon cassette. The car was covered in primer, and had a 308 under the hood and a 3-speed transmission. Though the specs… Continue reading Bill's Blazing '69 Camaro

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Saturday, June 10, 2017

Ford Performance is proud to announce the “Ford In A Ford” selection for the Mid-America Street Rod Nationals held in Springfield, Missouri on May 26, 27, 28, 2017. This year’s selection is Paul Pedrick from Tulsa, Oklahoma with his beautiful 1940 Ford Coupe. Congratulations to Paul on this much deserved recognition! The National Street Rod… Continue reading Springfield Ford in a Ford 2017

    The Petersen Automotive Museum will celebrate lowriding culture starting July 1 with the opening of “The High Art of Riding Low: Ranflas, Corazón e Inspiración.” The exhibit will run until June 3 of 2018. An opening celebration for the exhibit will take place June 29, 2017 in the Armand Hammer Foundation Gallery presented… Continue reading The High Art of Riding Low at the Petersen

  Words & Photos: Paul Garson   We met up with Jimmy Sodano at the recent Culver City Car Show, while the Los Angeles area celebrated the city’s hundredth anniversary. Jimmy’s also got some history going for his ’31 Ford Coup, seen here. Not only did he build it a decade ago, it’s become almost… Continue reading Tripling the Fun: When Hot Heads are Cool!

Here is Bronco Bob’s 1950 Chevrolet Pickup Rat Rod. This truck is the perfect mix of comfort and cool with vintage air, Texas Longhorns, and a tow package. Car Images: 

  Words: Chase Clute   There are always projects that you hate to take to a pro: small things that you know you can fix if given the right tools and instructions. Reporter Chase Clute knows how you feel. The autobody expert has drafted a simple how-to on fixing a cracked plastic bumper.   #1)… Continue reading How to Fix a Cracked Bumper

  Words: Clive Branson   The Plymouth Roadrunner’s debut in 1968 put a dent in Pontiac’s rather complacent attitude. For the first time in GTO’s history, the Roadrunner bit into the GTO’s market share, and everyone at Pontiac felt it. A lot of nerves had been frayed, yet they assumed their existing Tempest could compete… Continue reading Muscle Car Madness: 1969 Pontiac GTO

  Words: Tommy Parry   At the tender age of 18, Drew tried his hand at rebuilding a classic Ford ‘29 pickup. However, life interrupted and forced the boy to sell his creation. 40 years later, with more experience and some more bread in his pocket, Drew resolved to give it another stab. He found… Continue reading Drew's Turbocharged '29 Ford

  Words: Tommy Parry   “Project Havoc,” as it was affectionately titled, started its life as a farm truck for James, who was aged just 15 when his parents picked it up. He started a long love affair with this GMC then and there; he rebuilt the 355, redid the interior and eventually tore it… Continue reading Brutality Beautifully Wrapped: A 1968 GMC Truck