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.

Women N Wheels Car Show 2022

A rockin’ roll through the Women ‘N’ Wheels Car Show at The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo California on Saturday March 12, 2022. We roll with the Mercifuls as they support their newly elected Vice President Steffie Hands…

Heatshield Products’ Cold-Gold™ Sleeve

Cold-Gold™ Sleeve Offers Superior Thermal Protection with a Distinct Appearance for Wiring Harnesses, Fuel and Brake Lines and Linkages By Rod Sexton Rated for 1,100 degrees F continuous radiant heat, up to 500 degrees F direct contact heat Built-in high-temp…

Jim Simpson’s ’67 Fairlane GT

1967 Fairlane GT

Photos: Mike Slade, Story: Tony Colombini The ‘66/’67 Fairlane GT’s have always been a big favorite of mine. I still have a 1:24 scale model I built as a kid sittin’ in my garage.   This car started out as…

Did You See Us On “Garage Dreams”

We are honored to be included in the recent season of Garage Dreams on MotorTrend+. See the story behind Blacktop Magazine as father/son duo Tony and Billy talk about working together in the garage on their 1956 Ford Fairlane Club…

Lions Gasser Gathering

The 2022 Lions Gasser Gathering at the Lions Automobilia Foundation, Lions Dragstrip Museum. What a day with new and vintage racers in the parking lot and in the museum. The Burkholder Brothers lit up their Altered Fiat for the crowd.…

Good Times Block Party April 2022

It was a great kick-off of the 2022 Season for the Good Times Block Party. Hosted by Cambra Speed Shop, Cyclepath Cycle and Blacktop Magazine, there was fun for everyone! The lot was packed with great cars and good friends.…

Guy Salazar Art

An ArtMarty Feature So I am walking around the 2022 Mooneyes New Years Party Car Show and Drags. My eyeballs popped when I came across Guy Salazar’s booth.  The vendor area is always cool with independent regional artists and makers…

YESTERDAY’S RIDE

Cool Old Stuff

Jim Simpson’s Cool Old Stuff Photos/Story: Mike Slade, Yep! That Mike Slade. Jim Simpson is one of the best known residents of Williamston, South Carolina. Jim has lived in this town which is one of those small South Carolina, towns …

53 Jazzy Rose

David marins 1953 chevy

The Marin’s 1953 Chevy Photos: Spike Marble, Story: Tony Colombini. The supervisor at the plant, an up and comer, the salesman, or a customer representative. That is who Chevrolet built this car for in 1953 and 1954. The guy who…

SOMEDAY

Mike Heim’s V-12 1967 Camaro Have you ever had a project that you thought you’d get to… SOMEDAY? Then that SOMEDAY comes 25 years later…  Mike Heim owns Quality Custom Rides in Lancaster, PA. He bought this ’67 Camaro when…