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01 Passenger side view of Fiery Red 1930 Ford Sedan Custom

1930 Ford Chopped & Channeled Sedan Makes an Extreme Rat Rod

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Dale DeBurger and Tom Culbertson teamed up to create a 1930 Ford rat rod with extreme excellence....
01 1932 Ford Roadster with a sleek red body and polished chrome wheels

Ed Pink Powered 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster Built by Fastlane Rod Shop

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen The 1932 Ford highboy roadster is an iconic hot rod known for its sleek design and powerful...
01 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Bel Air wagon with a custom lowered stance and polished chrome accents

1955 Chevy Nomad Has LT5 Performance & Art Morrison Handling

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography The 1955 Chevy Nomad is a classic car transformed into a hot rod by Gerry and Melinda...
02 1959 corvette front three quarter view

A 1959 Corvette Makes With Loads of LT4 Power

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Receiving a hot rod for your birthday is the best kind of present. Don Nickleson of Memphis,...
01 1959 chevy impala bothello built by bbt fabrications driving down road

1959 Chevy Impala in Sheetmetal Clothing

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Troy Gudgel of BBT Fabrications has again shown what his shop can build with this 1959 Chevy...
02 side view of blue 1939 buick coupe

1939 Buick Special Complete with 6.0L LS Hits The Road … At Last

By Brian Brennan   -  Photography By Josh Mishler This 1939 Buick Special was 22 years in the making. Considering the meticulous sheetmetal and paintwork by...
01 1936 ford roadster front three quarter view sheetmetal

The Ultimate 1936 Ford Roadster … It’s Almost There

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Handmade hot rods are nothing new, but the ideas they spawn never grow old. Such is the...
01 the profile of dale s 1932 ford roadster inspired by dry lakes roadsters

Built to Remember: A Land-Speed-Inspired ‘32 Ford Roadster

Dale Grau’s ’32 Ford Lakes-Style Roadster Brings Back an Era By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography If I may quote Pat Ganahl from his...
01 1956 Mercury Monterey s 15x8 steelies with Auburn wide whitewall tires

Mint Mercury Monterey

A Timeless Classic Subtly Reimagined by John St. Germain By Chuck Vranas   -   Photography By the Author It takes a true craftsman with an eye focused...
01 Custom mixed blue and cream PPG paint on Tim Bumgarner s 1956 Ford Ranch Wagon

Restomod Ford Ranch Wagon Cruiser

Vintage Styling With Supercharged Coyote Power By Fuelish Media   -   Photography by the Author Tim Bumgarner's lifelong passion for cars began in a family where he...
01 Classic 1948 Ford woodie owned by Ray Reinertson

Coyote Swapped Ford Wagon

Schwartz Performance Built Six Speed & Supercharged 1948 Ford Woodie By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Matt Lankford The Ford woodie, along with others, has a...
01 Vintage 1932 Ford Tudor sedan converted into a sedan delivery

1932 Ford Sedan Delivery, Part Car & Truck

Iconic Hot Rod and Award Winning Show Car By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen In the world of early hot rods, the 1932 Ford...
01 Classic 1966 Corvette convertible with enhanced performance parts

Perfecting The C2 Corvette

Next Level Corvette Performance with LS3 Power & Roadster Shop Chassis Suspension By Brian Brennan   -   Photography NotStock Photography Corvettes will always be viewed as the...
01 Butch Yamali s 65 Buick Riviera featuring a Dark Teal Toyota blue paint job

Hurricane Survivor & Award Winning Buick Riviera

Modern Hot Rodding Techniques and Classic '60s Styling By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography It’s the backstory. How many times have we all heard...
01 Lonny Moore s meticulously restored 1932 Ford roadster in classic black paint

Moore Family Ford Roadster Reborn and Restored

1932 Ford Roadster a Tribute to a Dream By Grant Cox   -   Photography By the Author The echoes of engines and the glossy pages of car...
01 Mike Tyskiewicz s 1931 Ford Roadster Pickup with a 1953 Ford Flathead

Ford Model A Roadster Pickup With Flathead Fever

Mike’s Dream Model A Roadster Pickup Build Turned Reality By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography We can trace our passion for hot rods to...
01 Vintage Model A sedan featured in the November 2023 issue

Modern & Mildly Channeled Ford Model A

Part 1: Custom Chassis & Flooring For The Model A Sedan By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Chris Gray  -   Illustration By Eric Black/eBDCo Gerry Kerna...
01 Classic 1968 Dodge Charger with modern Hellcat V8 engine

Hellcat Swapped 1968 Dodge Charger

Hollywood Hot Rods Built, Modern Hemi Power, and Vintage Detroit Iron By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Wes Allison There can be no denying that the...
01 Classic 1966 Ford Mustang convertible on display

Ragtop Mustang With Racing Heritage

Buddy’s 1966 Ford Mustang With Dirt Track Racing Influence By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography When you have a 1966 Ford Mustang convertible in...
01 Peter Chifo Jr s custom 1960 Ford Thunderbird a Southern California classic

“Square Bird” Built By Hollywood Hot Rods

Award Winning Custom 1960 Ford Thunderbird With Family Ties By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Wes Allison   -   Illustration By Eric Black of eBDCo It has...
01 restored 1969 mustang fastback sport roof riding down the road

1969 Mustang Fastback with Boss Flare and 460 ci

It Took More Than 20 Years to Rebuild this 1969 Mustang SportsRoof from Total Destruction By Barry Kluczyk   -   Photography By the Author Disaster and its...
07 customized 1960 buick x60 award winner

The Award-Winning 1960 Buick Invicta X60 Custom from CAL Auto

Exploring the Legend: The Triple Crown Winning 1960 Buick By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography https://youtu.be/fmObejTk7jQ Oftentimes, keeping your hot rod stock can be as...
03 1934 Lincoln hot rod with a roots blower

Chopped and Channeled Hot Rod Lincoln Pickup

Craftsmanship in Motion: Bill Dinges' Unique '34 Lincoln Pickup Transformation By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Bill Dinges’ 1934 Lincoln pickup, is craftsmanship in...
1926 ford 25

1926 Ford Model T Sedan: Revamped with a 302 V8 Engine

Ford Model T Sedan Featuring Hot Rod Style with plenty of Modern Upgrades By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Wes Allison There are many reasons why...
01 1967 Corvette convertible with LS engine and big block makeover

Drop Top C2 Corvette With Big-Block Flare Masquerading its LS Heart

The Ultimate 1967 Corvette: Powerful Powertrain, Performance Suspension, and Custom Interior By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography In the performance world, some cars come...
01 Classic 1932 Plymouth coupe PB

Blown Hemi-Powered Plymouth Coupe Transformation

Paul’s 1932 Plymouth Coupe With Plenty Of Mopar Performance By Chuck Vranas   -   Photography By the Author When stepping into the world of hot rodding there...
01 Don Granata s 1929 Ford Roadster

Don’s 60s Era Highboy Ford Roadster

Street Roadster With Vintage Chevy Small Block Power By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Wes Allison There is a story behind every hot rod, and many...
01 Pontiac GTO 1969 a classic muscle car in American automotive history

Kevin Hart’s 1969 Pontiac GTO

Detroit Speed Built This SEMA Show Stopper By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By John Jackson By 1969 the Pontiac GTO was cemented into the muscle car...
01 Vintage 1955 Chevy Nomad in Candy Apple Red by Marc Byers

Chevy Nomad Balances Vintage Looks With Modern Performance

This Candy Red ‘55 Chevy Nomad Has Plenty of Modern Mods & Nods To The Past By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Joseph Dowling There is...
01 1932 Ford roadster in black with vibrant orange flame decals side profile

Beth Myers’ 2024 AMBR winning 1932 Ford Phaeton Built by Roy Brizio Street Rods

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen   -   Videography by Ryan Foss Productions There are a handful of awards that cause any rodder...
01 Vintage 1940 Ford pickup truck restored by Joe Gregorio

Not Your Everyday Ford Pickup

This 1940 Ford Pickup’s Rare Restoration With Plenty of Performance By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Wes Allison Ford Motor Company produced “only” slightly more than...
01 Vintage 1932 Ford three window highboy coupe with a 4 inch top chop

Deuce Coupe With Vintage Vibes

The 1932 Ford Three-Window Highboy Coupe Brings Back Dry Lakes Memories By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By John Jackson Regardless of your age, if you are...
01 The Ridetech air suspension and Wilwood brake kit on the GTO

Mom’s 1967 Pontiac GTO

Smith Family Restoration Project of This Pontiac GTO By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Grant Cox Young girls, like young boys, have cool car dreams–hot rodding...
01 1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria showcasing timeless 50 s styling

Timeless 1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria

Custom Hot Rod Blends Vintage Aesthetic with Modern Performance By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen It is a fact that the cars of the...
01 The Chevy 210 s PPG Wimbledon White roof with matching blue scallops

Head Turning Chevy 210 Cruiser

This 1953 Chevy 210 is a Subtle Street Rod By Chuck Vranas   -   Photography By the Author There’s nothing quite like topping your tank and hitting...
01 Classic 49 51 Mercury Coupe customized by Brian Omatsu

Purple Reign: Custom Pinstriped Merc Coupe

Brian Omatsu's 1951 Mercury Coupe: Blending Styles from Classic and Modern Custom Car Eras By Stephan Szantai   -   Photography By the Author During the early ’50s...
002 Custom 1934 Ford angled side view showcasing the exposed engine and large grille

Classic East Coast Styled 1934 Channeled Ford Coupe Personifies Kool

By Chuck Vranas   -   Photography by the Author With regard to the bitchin East Coast–styled 1934 Ford channeled coupe, it was originally built by Jerry...
01 Vintage 1955 Ford Thunderbird convertible with removable hardtop

1955 Thunderbird With Shocking Looks & Performance

Coral Orange Ragtop Ford Thunderbird By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By John Jackson There is lots to see and figure out about this 1955 Ford Thunderbird...
01 Stunning black 1957 Chevy Bel Air

LT4 Powered Tri-Five Chevy

Tri-Five Chevy With Modern Power Plant and Independent Rear Suspension By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By John Jackson Before we get too deep, let’s go over...
01 A stunning 1938 Lincoln Zephyr custom hot rod in Porsche Graphite Blue

Coyote Swapped Custom Lincoln Zephyr

SaltWorks Fabrication Built 1938 Lincoln Zephyr By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By John Jackson You see enough 1932 Fords, Tri-Five Chevys, and so on and you...

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Rodding Around – Ed Pink’s Book, GearFX’s New Home, and Jeff Lutz’s New 1957 Chevy

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