We met Yvonne during a private tour of the Lions Drag Strip Museum in Rancho Dominguez, California. Inspired by the world class murals in the museum, we asked her to send a few images of her work and bio. Enjoy!…
Yvonne Mecialis – Artist Muralist
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.
Fuel Fed Fun Guidebook – Long Beach, California
The first installment of our series we introduced in our Special Print Editions of Blacktop Magazine. There are pockets of hot rod shops, historical spots, scenic routes, and general automotive goodness. We present a listing in these pockets for visitors…
Jacob’s Low 5.0
A #KidWrencher Feature Jacob Favaro’s 2011 Mustang with a built-up Coyote and some really neat styling features. We met him in the Blue Lot at the recent SEMA Show. It’s his first car and invited to the SEMA Show. Way…
El Gran Patron
1971 Chevelle from Customs By Lopez. METALWORK/FABRICATION: Luis Gonzalez, Ricado Lopez, Manuel Lopez.Glass: Dynacorn. Mirrors: ADPM Motorworks custom. Nu-Relics power windows. CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: Ricardo Lopez, Jonathan Zabala, Brandon Lopez. Wheels: Budnik front: 18″x8″, rear: 19″x11″. Tires: front: 24570Z R18 R888R, rear:…
Blacktop Trading Cards
GET 10% OFF and $3.00 OFF SHIPPING NOW THROUGH December 31st! SALE EXTENDED THROUGH 12/31/19! Did you know, you can get YOUR CAR or bike on a cool trading card? Share them with friends and fans at car shows, events…
Jay Leno at the 2019 SEMA Show
Jay Leno is interviewed by Ken Gross at the 2019 SEMA Show New Products Awards Breakfast. We were there and recorded all the action. Sit back and enjoy a brief history of Jay’s love of all things automotive. We recently…
Gasoline and Coffee
Meet Anthony Robinson custom bike builder at Gasoline and Coffee, and owner of American Classic Garage Doors in Palmdale California. See more @GasolineAndCoffee on Instagram. He was recently selected as an invited builder for the next Born Free Motorcycle Show.…
Rack ‘Em or Stack ‘Em!
Thermo-Tec introduces the new Thermo-Flow Modular Cooler system When it comes to hot engines, everyone has a different way to keep cool. That’s why the innovators at Thermo-Tec designed the new Thermo-Flow Modular Cooler system. The only completely modular cooling…
EDELBROCK RETURNS TO THE 2019 SEMA SHOW
Edelbrock, a leading manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket performance parts, today announced its return to the SEMA Show for the 52nd consecutive year. Attendees will be able to view new superchargers and performance products, see noteworthy vehicles and participate in…
Tracy’s Street Freak
Tracy Fisher tells the story of this car and his father’s love of Corvettes. As a kid growing up in Simi Valley, California (just north of Los Angeles), I always dreamed of Hot Rods, custom cars and motorcycles. We had…
Garrett Baldwin Makes Progress…
Part Two of our #KidWrencher series following young Garrett Baldwin as he builds his ’40 Ford Truck. Taking It Easy At our last issue we heard about a young man in New Jersey, Garrett Baldwin and the 40 Ford Truck…
United Pacific Previews New Products For The SEMA Show
UNITED PACIFIC TO SHOWCASE FIVE ILLUMINATINGNEW PRODUCTS AT THE SEMA SHOW Parts and accessories include LED headlights, taillights, LED turn signal mirrors for classic Chevy cars and trucks. United Pacific, a global manufacturing brand of classic car and truck parts…