Two-Stroke Trouble
An ArtMartyr Short Story While most of Southern California was in a drunken, coke-infested nightclub haze in the 70’s and…
An ArtMartyr Short Story While most of Southern California was in a drunken, coke-infested nightclub haze in the 70’s and…
Ventura Highway led me to discover a hidden gem. I had the great pleasure to meet Maureen Magnuson today. I…
Shiney Mike’s Hot Rod Shop Truck For as long as he can remember, Mike Grawunder has always wanted a hot…
When you roll up on this ride at the local car show, there isn’t anything that jumps out at you.…
How do you push the limits? Is it that short blast of energy railing down the quarter-mile? Is it pulling…
The Culture Around Collecting It has seems like a lifetime ago when I opened Blacktop Depot, an Automobilia Store that…
Some of you may remember this beauty of a ride below from our last issue. Derby’s 1939 Coachcraft Lincoln. After…
At Cambra Speed Shop The street was quiet. Desolate. I know though. I know that in only an hour or…
I have said it before. In fact this is the 11th Born Free Motorcycle Show we have been to. All…
An ArtMartyr – In Memorial repost of his article in Issue #26. When I first met Rich it was at…
The crew at Flying Deuces did it again with another hit show for Father’s Day. Over 300 cars lined Birch…
“Ever since I was a kid.” How many times have we heard that? You ask a guy or gal about…
A couple of car guys catching up at the SEMA Show. We talk about Drag Racing, Yenko’s, Drifting. Goof a…
We are honored to be included in the recent season of Garage Dreams on MotorTrend+. See the story behind Blacktop…
The Marin’s 1953 Chevy Photos: Spike Marble, Story: Tony Colombini. The supervisor at the plant, an up and comer, the…
#KidWrencher Series PART FOUR Street Rod Ed sends in another update on his son Garrett’s 1940 Ford Truck Project. …
There are classic rivals in pop culture. Ford v Chevy, Coke v Pepsi, Marvel v DC. Today let’s dig into…