Vol. 1 – The Mitzi and Co. Photography Set The first set of Blacktop Betty Collector Cards is now available. The boxed set contains 10 cards from the covers of Blacktop Magazine shot by Mitzi Valenzuela. Cards include internationally famous burlesque performer Ruby Champagne and many of her friends who have won highly acclaimed pinup contests […]
Full Size Ford Power Steering Conversion There is something magical about driving an old car. Now, I don’t mean to wax philosophical on you, but if you have been behind the wheel of a classic car, I am sure you feel it too. Especially these days. These days where all the cars tend to look […]
The Perfect Braking System for Your Ride JEGS Electric High Power Brake System looks great, is designed for easy installation, and performs even better. Our master cylinder’s polished finish looks great mounted on the firewall of any street rod, classic, muscle car, or hot rod. The electric booster system requires no engine vacuum, can be […]
Thermo-Tec Automotive, Inc. has revamped and launched a new website to modernize the online presence of the company. The updates feature a new rotating banner, product categories on the home page, and many updated images and videos, as well as a new enticing layout to browse products. The new website still has its eCommerce features, […]
A stroll through Old World in Huntington Beach during the Aces Car Club 17th Annual Hot Rod Resurrection. A great display of classic American Iron in a wonderful setting. Enjoy.
1941-46 California License Plates Here in California, collector car owners can register their car with period correct Y.O.M. or Year Of Make license plates. Like any beauracracy, there are certain rules to be met. In Article 8 Section 5004.1: (a) (1): An owner of a vehicle that is a 1980 or older model-year vehicle may, […]
Installing the black-out HOG KIT Air Horns from Kleinn. You may remember about 5 years ago we installed the chrome Hog Kit from Kleinn on Tony’s ’04 Road King Custom “Down Payment Blues”. (See the article here) Today we are upgrading the kit with their black version which wasn’t available 5 years ago. If you […]
AN ARTMARTYR FEATURE There I was innocently enough cruising through my Insta-feed and a couple of my rods and cones in my eyes get smoked. I came across the bright colors and wild vision of Space Giant. The colors are certainly from outer space. I wish I could print this spread on velvet. Can you […]
Automobile Driving Museum Marisol Herrera is the Executive Director of the Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo, California (Psst: it’s right around the corner from the Hot Wheels HQ). The mission of the Automobile Driving Museum is to collect, preserve, exhibit and ride in historic vehicles. They use the collection to present educational opportunities and […]
Father/Son Pair of Chevys Here’s another fuel fed family fun feature. It stars Steve Sanders’ ’61 Corvette and his son Jeff’s 1970 C-10. Steve bought the Corvette the summer after he graduated from High School and turned 18. He didn’t realize at the time, he bought a straight up and very used race car. Custom […]
Blacktop Magazine Special Print Edition #26 – The ArtMartyr Issue is chock-full of creativeness! We explore the world of Kustom Kulture with artists like Space Giant, Rebel 13 Photography, Wicked Lines Pinstriping, Dale Sizer, Boneyard Artillery, Trisha Turner, Doug DoRr, BOMONSTER, and James Owens. Also in these pages we have our Daily Driver Report, #KidWrencher […]
GORGEOUS IRWINDALE RACING LADIES The Gorgeous Irwindale Racing Ladies (G.I.R.L.) is an organization that was founded by CEO Kelly Anderson on June 9th, 2020 to encourage women and bring them together in a predominantly male sport. The organization is led by Amber Marquardt, President, Tatiana Weiss, Vice President, Nikki George, Race Captain, and Tanya Toothman, […]
