Category: Car Features

All in the Family… A '71 VW Bug
Posted on July 25, 2018

  Words & Photos: Gary Rosier All in the family might be an understatement here. Seems that “Jo-Jo” Allison and her husband Tony have been around the VW craze all their lives. Jo-Jo’s mom owned one when she was a teenager. She also had a boyfriend (Tony) who owned a pink one with which she… Continue reading All in the Family… A '71 VW Bug

Tony's LS3-Swapped Porsche 928
Posted on July 25, 2018

  Words: Tommy Parry Of all the models from the Porsche lineup, the 928 is perhaps the best recipient for a big-bore American V8. Tony saw the potential in replacing the 928’s 4.5-liter V8 with a modern LS3, and bringing that to fruition was made easier when he stumbled upon a wrecked ‘79 928 and… Continue reading Tony's LS3-Swapped Porsche 928

Grant's Immaculate '69 Pontiac Custom S
Posted on July 24, 2018

  Words: Tommy Parry As this was Grant’s first full build, he was faced with no shortage of hurdles to surmount. Trying to purchase the desired parts on a limited budget forced him to become creative and use a combination of new, old and refurbished original parts. By keeping a close watch on his receipts,… Continue reading Grant's Immaculate '69 Pontiac Custom S

Canada’s “Toter-home” scores big in USA
Posted on July 13, 2018

  Words: John Gunnell Brian Klassen calls his creation a “Toter-Home.”  The combined car hauler and motorhome drew big stares and big crowds at the 2018 Pontiac-Oakland Club International (POCI, at www.poci.org) convention and, a few weeks later, at the Iola Car Show (www.IolaOldCarShow.com). “The divider wall, which is also the bed, is on wheels,”… Continue reading Canada’s “Toter-home” scores big in USA

A Staggering '68 Firebird
Posted on July 10, 2018

  Words: Tommy Parry Motivated by the Firebird his father had owned some thirty years ago, Ben finally grabbed his own classic Firebird and went the distance in restoring this car into a semi-daily driver with presence, power and reliability in spades. That is meant both literally and figuratively. After getting being tipped off by… Continue reading A Staggering '68 Firebird

Rick's "Ground Zero" '69 Camaro
Posted on July 9, 2018

  Words: Tommy Parry After several back-breaking Pro Street cars, Rick realized it was time for a car he could drive everyday. Realizing that built ‘69 Camaros were unreasonably expensive, he decided to look for a roller that someone else got a start on and couldn’t finish. Eventually, he ran across a shell that was… Continue reading Rick's "Ground Zero" '69 Camaro

Scyler’s GTO Autocrosser
Posted on July 5, 2018

  Words: Tommy Parry Classic lines, a subtle but menacing exterior, a modern drivetrain, all the handling you could expect from a classic muscle car and plenty of presence; Scyler’s ‘68 Pontiac GTO has what all growing boys need. Scyler grew up with pickups. His plan was to make a car that could do anything.… Continue reading Scyler’s GTO Autocrosser

"Rustang" Build
Posted on June 27, 2018

  Words: Tommy Parry While resigned to taking his time with this build, Nelson had confidence in his education and abilities and was sure he could turn this once rusted bucket of a Mustang into a respectable autocrosser – one that he can thrash on at the track, but also drive around town. It’s a… Continue reading "Rustang" Build

Big Turbo '84 Celica
Posted on June 27, 2018

  Words: Tommy Parry The boxy shape of ’80s Japanese sports cars leaves an indelible mark on any young auto lover’s mind, and it’s a hard attraction to shake heading into middle age. Simple, effective, quintessentially ’80s and lightweight, the ‘84 Toyota Celica has a lot to offer — especially when a robust motor and… Continue reading Big Turbo '84 Celica

One Incredible Chevy Chevelle
Posted on June 27, 2018

  Words: Tommy Parry With the intention of building a stylish Pro Tourer on a budget, Patrick set aside the right parts over the course of three years before getting started on this staggering build. Among the long list of modifications are an incredible motor which, if it weren’t for all the other stunning supportive… Continue reading One Incredible Chevy Chevelle

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