This 1933 Ford Roadster showcases an elegant full fender body. The fenders and running boards have been widened on the body and give notice to the one-off custom rims and Nitto tires. The windshield is custom and slightly tinted, which adds to the sleek stance and profile on the car. The original belt line was… Continue reading Phil Ray's 1933 Ford Roadster

Article & Photos by Tom Simpson Build consultants Rick and Tempie Abate It all started on Labor Day in 2013. My wife Bev was telling a friend, Rick Abate, about a dream she had to have her own 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air (which she named “Marilyn” as in Marilyn Monroe.) When Bev was of driving… Continue reading Building a Dream

Words: Bob Comstock Photos: Larry Martinelli   “It wasn’t hard for me to get hooked on Mopars during the ’60s & ’70s while growing up near Detroit when my own brother, Howard, and a few good friends were actively into drag racing. Dean Nicopolis was an inspiration, racing Hemi Barracudas at that time with one… Continue reading Bob Comstock's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda

This ’53 Starlight Coupe has taken trophies at local car shows. It is 100% original and virtually rust free. Under the hood is a Studebaker 289 V8. I recently installed a T5 trans and a 3.42 out of Chevy S10 pickups. -Bill Nicholson Car Images: 

Written by Chadly Johnson Model “A” coupes, you see a lot of them out there, so it takes a pretty unique one to make someone stop and take a look. When I spotted Dan Szydel’s amazing coupe at the first annual Vintage Torque Fest, I stopped dead in my tracks. I made a lap around… Continue reading Dan Szydel's "A" Coupe

Written by Chadly Johnson Artists, it seems, have a bit of an unfair advantage when it comes to building a custom car. Their artistic eye can bring together all the elements of design, color, flow, and proportion in a way that results in a true stand out. Sometimes the artist executes the build themselves, while… Continue reading Chrome Gypsy Tattoo '64 Econoline

Written by Chadly Johnson Datsun 510s have had a long cult following…loyal enthusiasts who have loved these cars long before their recent upswing in the collector car market. One such 510 loyalist is Tim Bridges who makes his living as a body man and painter at MetalWorks Classic Auto Restoration in Eugene, Oregon. Tim’s dedication… Continue reading Jon Mannila's '69 Datsun 510

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  With so many custom 1955 Chevys, a lot of them start turning out the same; an LS based motor with Torque Thrust wheels and flames. Gary Kollofski didn’t want to run into that problem.Gary with the help of his fabricator/engineer buddy Dale Pelvit wanted to create something that no one has ever seen before.… Continue reading Different – Gary Kollofski’s V12 Powered ’55 Chevy

Car Owner: Al Stigter Written by: Clive Branson Al Stigter, in his home-garage, with sand-dust on his face and spit in his hands, rebuilt the classic 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona to its former glory.  Twelve days after the restoration was finished, he took the car for its debut to the monster oval track of Talledega… Continue reading Muscle Car Madness – '69 Dodge Charger Daytona