By John Gunnell Industrial designer Raymond Loewy had trouble selling car designs to the Big 3 manufacturers in Detroit. Ford, GM and Chrysler wanted to design large cars with gobs of chrome trim. Loewy preferred smaller, sportier cars with sleek lines and low-slung looks. His cars were innovative and attention-getting. Smaller automakers such as Willys… Continue reading Salt Flats Studebaker

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'

  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

  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

  Words: Tommy Parry Back in high school, having a muscle car is what many boys yearn for. Well, along with one or two other things, but a senior with a sports car is a high-status fella on the verge of growing up into a bold young man. Mark was fortunate to have had a… Continue reading Mark's Turbocharged Z/28 Sleeper

  Photos and research courtesy Kustomrama Known as the “Gardner Special” after its designer and builder Vincent E. Gardner, this unique Studebaker custom sportster has been shown all over for more than 60 years. It began life as a shiny new ’47 Studebaker Champion, a three-passenger coupe purchased by Gardner while he worked under Raymond… Continue reading The “Gardner Special” 1947 Studebaker Custom Sportster

  Words & Photos: Gary Rosier Chuck Hall and his wife Faye own this beautiful 1965 Sunbeam Tiger. It’s a Mark I that sat languishing away in many boxes, pieces in the garage, attic – everywhere, it seemed, for 13 years! Chuck retired from the Post Office after 24 years in Plant City, Fla. Originally… Continue reading For Love of A Tiger (Sunbeam)