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01 1932 Ford Coupe hot rod chopped roof glossy black paint wide whitewall tires vintage stance

1932 Ford Coupe With Chop and Channel Treatment

Dale Moreau

By Dale Moreau - Photography By The Author When you turn into Arnie Chupp’s driveway in Oregon, which is more of a country road, you...

Hot Rodding Legend Gene Winfield Dies

In The Garage Media Staff

By Modern Rodding Staff The name Gene Winfield is and has been synonymous with the world of hot rodding, especially custom car building, for longer...

Custom 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback, a Muscle Car Legend Reimagined

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By Jason Matthew The 1967 Ford Mustang is one of the most popular muscle cars from an era widely accepted...

Steve Frisbie’s Custom 1933 Ford Cabriolet Journey

Dale Moreau

By Dale Moreau - Photography By The Author Steve Frisbie owns and operates Steve’s Auto Restorations (SAR) in Portland, Oregon. His love of cars harkens...

01 1966 Pontiac GTO lowered stance industrial backdrop hood scoop classic muscle car

Muscle Car Resurrection The Transformation of Russ Reiter’s 1966 Pontiac GTO

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography It was 1964 and you could feel that Detroit was searching for something to give to the...

01 1932 Ford Roadster pickup with a sleek maroon finish and custom chrome exhaust system

Scott Simpson’s 1932 Ford Roadster Pickup Hem-Powered

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By Wes Allison Some of the most recognizable and iconic hot rods are based on the roadster pickup—a Ford Model...

01 1932 Ford Coupe with deep blue paint louvered hood and striking red wire wheels

Darby Milner’s Journey to Building Elmo, His 1932 Ford Three-Window Highboy Coupe

Grant Cox

By Grant Cox - Photography By the Author The engine hum seemed to sing a melody from a bygone era, a tune that spoke directly...

04 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle with a rear shot showcasing sleek lines and matte bronze wheels

The Reinvention of This 1970 Chevelle

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By Travis Scanlan The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, an iconic muscle car, combines vintage aesthetics with modern performance. Zach Hightower’s build...

03 1969 Pontiac GTO convertible featuring blacked out exterior and aggressive stance

1969 GTO Rides on a Roadster Shop Chassis With LS3 Power

Chuck Vranas

By Chuck Vranas - Photography By the Author In 1969, Pontiac's GTO reigned supreme among muscle cars. Owned by Marc Grondahl, a meticulously restored GTO...

02 Driver s side view of gray 1936 Ford 3 window

The 1936 Ford Three-Window Coupe Transformed the Brizio Way

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By Michael Christensen The 1936 Ford three-window coupe, often overlooked as a "sleeper," combines classic styling with customization potential. Enhanced...

03 1932 Ford Roadster in a driveway showcasing a garage filled with vintage cars and signs

Best Street Rod at Triple Crown of Rodding and AMBR Contender is This Pink...

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography At the 74th Annual Grand National Roadster Show, car enthusiasts admired a stunning pink roadster created for...

Bringing Back a 1987 Buick Grand National with LSA Power

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography The 1987 Buick Grand National, renowned for its turbocharged V-6, underwent a transformation by owner Scott Floyd...

03 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in dark green bathed in daylight parked near a retro themed shop

1966 Corvette is the Best of What a C2 Can be Made Into

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, originally a big-block coupe, has transformed into a refined Pro Touring. Allen Fortner...

03 Overhead shot of 1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner highlighting white exterior and blue interior

Meade Baldwin’s 1961 Ford Starliner Packs a Supercharged Coyote Punch

Chuck Vranas

By Chuck Vranas - Photography By The Author The 1961 Ford Starliner, a symbol of Jet-Age design, features V-8 power and luxurious interiors. Meade Baldwin...

01 1929 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup green whitewall tires vintage hot rod custom build front view

Friends Build a 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup With Garage Parts

Dale Moreau

By Dale Moreau - Photography By The Author Best friends Roger Klick and Arnie Chupp showcase their friendship through their shared passion for building hot...

08 Custom 1959 Chevrolet Impala with a flawless paint job and luxurious brown interior

2024 Slonaker Winning 1959 Chevy Impala by Steve Cook Creations

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography David and Robin Rush's 1959 Chevy Impala, built by Steve Cook Creations (SCC), showcases vintage style and...

03 Front view of a 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback in black featuring a custom grille and hood scoop

A DART SHP 351W powered 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By Jason Matthew The 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback is an iconic American muscle car that The East Coast Hot Rod...

01 Passenger side view of Fiery Red 1930 Ford Sedan Custom

1930 Ford Chopped & Channeled Sedan Makes an Extreme Rat Rod

Brian Brennan

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

Brian Brennan

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

Brian Brennan

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

Brian Brennan

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

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography Troy Gudgel of BBT Fabrications has again shown what his shop can build with this 1959 Chevy...

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

Brian Brennan

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

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography Handmade hot rods are nothing new, but the ideas they spawn never grow old. Such is the...

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

Brian Brennan

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

Chuck Vranas

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

In The Garage Media Staff

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

Brian Brennan

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

Brian Brennan

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

Brian Brennan

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

Brian Brennan

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

Grant Cox

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

Brian Brennan

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

Ron Covell

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

Brian Brennan

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

Brian Brennan

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

Brian Brennan

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

Barry Kluczyk

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

Brian Brennan

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

Brian Brennan

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...

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