Author: T-Bone

My Uncle Delmar made me do it. Then my two older brothers egged me on. And after we moved down to So Cal in ‘72 this 10 year old would be tested on passing vehicles on our yearly trip up the 101 and down the 5 to visit relatives in Santa Rosa. The Chevelle passes us up and as I watch the skinny tail lights disappear through the back window of the Country Squire, I’d yell out ‘68! I study the grille of the Impala following close behind and I know it’s a ‘65. Fast forward thirty years later and with a degree in Visual Communications and this artistic classic car enthusiast is living his dream creating art, design and yes even writing a word or two on the automotive industry. And with a couple of bit parts on My Classic Car, Chop Cut Rebuild and on the cutting floor of Overhaulin’. I’m very proud to share my passion for all things art and fuel with you.

2025 Early Times Picnic

Early Times Picnic celebrating 60 years!

Celebrating 60 Years! I really dig this show. Well, it really isn’t a show as much as it is an event. For decades the Early Times car club has been hosting a picnic at the Compton Hunting and Fishing Club…

Petty vs Pearson

Petty vs Pearson The Rivalry That Shaped NASCAR

A Legendary Story told by Mike Hembree A Blacktop Book Report I’m a fan. A fan of racing and always the good race. I never had a specific driver or team to root for. I rooted for the excitement of…

Summertime Car Show

Jordan Family Classic Cars Summertime Car Show

At Jordan Family Classic Cars It may not officially be Summer, but after Memorial Day in Southern California, it is. And today was no exception, an upper-level low in the atmosphere from a storm down in Mexico made the air…

The Complete Book of Corvette

The complete book of Corvette Motorbooks

We all have those stories. When we first saw a Corvette. America’s sports car. Maybe it was in black and white on the the CBS series “Route 66” with Martin Milner and pals for 4 seasons from 1960 to 1964.…

Cool Cruise

La Verne, California 2025 April brings an onslaught of local car shows and Flying Deuces Cool Cruise in La Verne, is one not to miss. The sleepy town in the shadows of the NHRA Pomona Dragstrip is awake with the…

The 2025 Orange Plaza Rotary Car Show

The 2025 Orange Plaza Rotary Car Show

The Orange Plaza Rotary Car Show most sought-after event in Orange County, California. A show that sells out it’s 400+ spots within minutes came again in April 2025. The show has a stunning backdrop around the Orange Plaza (Circle) and…

Top Ten Articles of 2024

I thought it would be fun to see which articles on BlacktopMagazine.com was the most read. It was fascinating to see what everyone is interested in. I was really surprised to see the top article. A very intriguing story you…

Jordan Family Classic Cars Grand Opening Car Show

Jordan Family Classic Cars Grand Opening Car Show

There’s a new automotive venue in town and it starts with the incredible Jordan Family collection formed and managed by patriarch Tim Jordan. A collection of over 100 cars from the 1920’s “Jordan” models to modern hot rods. The 16,000…

A Summertime Daily Driver

Kevin Cox's 1931 Ford RPU

Kevin Cox’s 1931 Ford Roadster Pickup A Blacktop Motor Minute. At the recent Historic Main Street Garden Grove Car Show, I saw this cool little flat black pickup with bright orange Hot Rod Wire Wheels from Wheelsmith. I had to…

David Mann ChopperFest 2025

The David Mann Chopperfest

What a beautiful day in Ventura for the David Mann Chopperfest. A crisp and sunny February in Southern California. I got there as the gates were just opened and still had a line about 10 minutes long. I was shooting…