Southern California’s Galpin Motors, home to Galpin Auto Sports (GAS), announced on Aug. 23 that it has found the famous, long lost Ed “Big Daddy” Roth custom 1956 Ford F-100 Pickup.   The pickup was used as advertising for Roth’s pin-striping business and featured a Packard V-8 engine, Roth’s signature red flame pinstripes, a mural on the… Continue reading Galpin Motors to Restore Big Daddy Roth Hot Rod

  Reshaped, regal and extremely powerful, the metallic gold 1937 Ford of Rio Linda, California’s Dan Wathor captured Goodguys 2016 Flowmaster America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod during last weekend’s Goodguys 30th West Coast Nationals. Turns out for Mr. Wathor, the third time was indeed the charm. After top 5 finalist placings for Goodguys Street Rod… Continue reading Dan Wathor’s 1937 Ford Wins Most Beautiful Street Rod

Flowtech is proud to announce their all-new Small Block Chevy Upright headers. These headers were developed with demolition-derby, mud truck and truck pulling competition in mind.This distinctive new design is available in a natural finish in two tube diameters (1-5/8” or 1-3/4”), and both are designed specifically for Small Block Chevys – especially big-cubic-inch Small Block Chevys. Both… Continue reading Holley Unveils All-New Flowtech Upright Headers

The National Street Rod Association is pleased to announce the selection of the “Pro’s Pick” winners at the Street Rod Nationals held at Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Classic Instruments of Boyne City, Michigan is the sponsor of these most sought after awards. The winners are: Gene Schwister- Sussex, WI – 1955 Ford Dave… Continue reading NSRA Street Rod Nats Pros Pick

Every year the best automobiles in the world gather in Monterey, California for Monterey Car Week – a collection of events honoring the finest vehicles ever created. New for 2016, The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best award celebrates automotive design and the art of restoration and preservation, bringing together six of the world’s top… Continue reading See Peter Mullin's 1937 Talbot at the Petersen

Presenting the “Outstanding Use of Color” awards at the Street Rod Nationals held in Louisville, Kentucky on August 4, 5, 6, 7, 2016. The National Street Rod Association is pleased to announce the selection of an “Outstanding Use of Color” award presented at the Street Rod Nationals held in Louisville, Kentucky on August 4, 5,… Continue reading “Outstanding Use of Color” Awards

This popular 70’s activity was reintroduced with a twist in 2016 updating classes and safety for all to the delight of participants at the scheduled events. Participants, who show their vehicles can compete at the various NSRA autocross events. “Just home from wrapping up a fantastic weekend in Louisville hosting the inagural StreetKhana – Autocross NSRA Style at… Continue reading STREETKHANA – Autocross NSRA Style

The International Show Car Association (ISCA) selects and presents their “ISCA Pick “ awards at all ten NSRA events across the country. The ISCA is made up of three different groups of people (all of whom love cars, especially rods and customs): Exhibitors, who show their vehicles and compete at ISCA-sanctioned indoor events; Judges, who judge… Continue reading 2016 NSRA ISCA Pick Award

Who can resist the lure of Madam X? Certainly not Chip Foose, particularly when Madam X is a custom Caddy coupe that was specced out but never built, offering the master designer a chance to turn his skills to a vintage vision. As part of his 30th Anniversary celebrations, Foose will be debuting his latest… Continue reading Foose Madame X Caddy Custom

Geoff Stilwell, principal of Beech Underwriting Agencies, Official Sponsorship Partner of the British Drag Racing Hall of Fame, has announced that he will be racing at the 2016 Bonneville Speed Week to be held 13-19 August in Utah, USA.   Geoff will be running one of Rat Trap Fuel Altered driver Ron Hope’s land speed… Continue reading British Drag Racing Hall Of Fame Sponsor Stilwell Headed for Bonneville