At Cambra Speed Shop The street was quiet. Desolate. I know though. I know that in only an hour or so the blacktop will be busy with vendors rolling in, stage being set, and cars lining up. That vision came…
Good Times Block Party
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.
Rolling Around Born Free 14
I have said it before. In fact this is the 11th Born Free Motorcycle Show we have been to. All at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California. The thing is, this show is a MUST for anyone interested in vintage…
ELVIS – John Gessner’s ’55 Chevy Truck
Like the name suggests this truck has had a pretty crazy past life. Once was a silver Big Block Chevy straight axle runner, it is now a street rod with a 350 Ram Jet, 4-speed and a new patina look.…
Rich Taylor of Boneyard Artillery
An ArtMartyr – In Memorial repost of his article in Issue #26. When I first met Rich it was at BYOB Bring Your Own Boogie Van In and Show. He was displaying his t-shirts and artwork next to his ’64 Dodge…
Cruisin Brea on Father’s Day
The crew at Flying Deuces did it again with another hit show for Father’s Day. Over 300 cars lined Birch St. and surrounding lanes and even spilled into the parking structure in Downtown Brea. What makes this show special is…
Slam Gasser
Steven Garcia, fabricator at Cambra Speed Shop brought his ’30 Model A to the Cruisin Brea Father’s Day Show. The car had non-stop attention and was awarded Best Pick from the Impalas Car Club Orange County. A much deserved award…
INSTIGATOR
Michael Chastain’s 1969 Camaro built by Chris Holstrom Concepts. It was close to 36 years ago when a family friend gave Michael the bug. Err, most likely of a GM variety. He has owned 9 collectible cars from a ’67…
ELECTRIC HOT RODS?
Man on Main Street Man On Main Street, Tony asks his friends; “What do you think about electric motors in hot rods?” At the Historic Main Street Car Show in Garden Grove last month I asked my friends what they…
Yokohama Tire Seeks to Repeat its Success at Pikes Peak
After a dominating performance in 2022, Yokohama and its ADVAN® brand return as the exclusive tire provider for the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy Division for the 6th consecutive year. Heading into the 101st Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Yokohama Tire…
2023 Steel In Motion
At Union Dragway, South Carolina By Mike Slade The Steel In Motion car and truck show has grown in popularity over the last ten or twelve years and draws participants from all up and down the east coast and points…
Hot Rod Legends in the Park
The 57th Annual Early Times Picnic 2023 I have been going to this event for nearly a dozen years and it never disappoints. Not a regular car show by any means. The Early Times Picnic has been held at the…
Trimmer’s ’29 Sedan Delivery
I have known Mike Trimmer for several years now. I have always, I mean ALWAYS loved his car. It completely reminds me of a model I built when I was like 13 years old. Nearly 40 years later and I…