Photo via Foose Facebook Detroit, Mich. – March 8, 2015 – Last night Don and Elma Voth of Abbotsford, British Columbia accepted the 2015 Ridler Award for their Chip Foose built 1965 Chevrolet Impala. The radical hardtop, dubbed “Imposter”, boasts a Corvette LS3 and 2008 Corvette Chassis with Magnaflow exhaust and a beautiful custom mixed BASF… Continue reading Congratulations to the 2015 Ridler Award Winner!

Speedway Motors Secure your steering column in simplicity and style with a Universal Steering Column Mount from Speedway Motors. Speedway’s Universal Steering Column Mounts are both versatile and sturdy. The mount’s collar can be pivoted and secured at any angle in relation to the mounting bracket, allowing you to position your steering column where you… Continue reading Speedway Motors Universal Steering Column Mount

Land Speed racing legend Fred Lobello passed away on February 23, 2015. They say he was in good spirits and talking till the end. No information on if or when the service will be. I’m sure the San Diego Roadster Club with have some sort of Memorial. Will let you know when I hear something.… Continue reading Remembering Racing Legend Fred Lobello

  The eight contenders for the prestegious Ridler award have been anounced. Thanks to Big Al Liebmann for the quick pics, keep an eye out for more.    1956 Plymouth ConvertibleOwner: Gil Losi of Murrieta, CAClass: Radical Custom Convertible   ’32 Ford RoadsterAl Nagele of Wilmette ILClass: Altered Street Roadster – Pre 1935   1959… Continue reading 2015 Detroit Autorama Announces the Great 8

Holley Performance met up Dave Ver Schafe and his 1955 Chevy at the 2014 Holley NHRA Hot Rod Reunion. When Dave was a child his parents couldn’t afford to get him the Schwinn Orange Krate bicycle, so he took a 55 Chevy and made his own version.  

Yesterday, Thursday, March 5th, our Roving Reporter Big Al Liebmann got a preview of  the 2015 Detroit Autorama vehicles – but no official Ridler contenders.  The Great 8, as the contenders are known, will be announced tonight at the Ridler’s Ball, so keep your eyes open for coverage from our great Roving Reporters.  If you… Continue reading 2015 Detroit Autorama Begins: Setup

The 2014 Ridler Winner Last year’s winner, a bright yellow 1964 Buick Rivera, was a stunner and had people buzzing about it all weekend long before the winner was announced. The young builder J.F. Launier had been a Great 8 finalist in the past and finally made it to the top. The award is named after… Continue reading Detroit Autorama Great 8 Contenders

J&B Microfinish The Five Hole Dash Panel for the ’32 Ford J&B Microfinish is known for its billet aluminum hot rod accessories and components which are made in the United States, and often custom made for one-off orders. Owners Jeff and Becky Bertrand started this business to harnass Jeff’s history with hot rods and Becky’s… Continue reading J&B Microfinish: Five Questions for 5 Hole Dash Panel

Photos and Text by Gary Rosier What more can you say about this ‘37 owned by Gary Myers of Hamilton, Indiana. After all, he bought back his great grandfathers farm that he had owned since 1901 and was used for the raising of Hogs. Over 60 acres, it is now beautifully landscaped and used for… Continue reading A Hog Wild '37 Ford

Koul Tools Dick from Koul Tools shows us an easy way to never lose those chuck keys by using magnets! From Koul ToolsSince the invention of stainless braided rubber hose, racers and mechanics have been fighting the problem of installing it into the socket part of the assembly. If your lucky and get a clean… Continue reading Dick's Shop Tips – Use Magnets to Keep Track of Chuck Keys