Articles of hot rods, customs, classics, bikes and other rides.
In the 1960s, drag racing was at its height. Two cars going head to head for a quarter of a mile. There were many different classes in drag racing, such as top fuel, gassers, and of course the Super Stock category, where the every-day car was turned into a beast. Photos/Story: Maxx Kominsky ā¢ Model: Miss […]
Thermo-Tec has been a proud sponsor and supporter of Team Vesco, home of the worldās fastest wheel-driven car @503mph. Driver Dave Spangler has extensive racing experience including go carts, outboard hydroplane boats, motorcycles, ocean boats, and bicycles. Dave set his first land speed record at 295.802 MPH in 1985. In 1995 he became the 16th […]
We were invited to capture the fun. A Car Crazy Inc, Barn Find: 1905 REO Detachable Touring. Follow along as Chris and his son Richie drag a vintage car out of a Southern California garage. See more from Car Crazy at http://www.CarCrazyInc.com
Bob and Susan Land’s 1962 Corvette. After the owner’s terrible wind surfing accident in the middle of the build, the team at Cambra Speed Shop finished up this beauty in time for the 2020 Grand National Roadster Show. Chassis: Roadster Shop āFast Trackā Corvette IFS and IRS Suspension: Roadster Shop Independent Front: air bags Independent […]
Here’s the interview of Metallica front man James Hetfield from the “Reclaimed Rust” opening exhibit of his collection of cars donated to the Petersen Automobile Museum.
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: 30530Z R19 R888R. Suspension: RideTech front/rear Coil Overs, with front Sway Bar. Brakes: Wilwood 13″ […]
PART THREE IN THE JET PERFORMANCE 2019 SEMA SHOW BOOTH UNVEILING. The final installment of GRIMM 7.0 the 2019 JET Performance SEMA Booth Vehicle. Here we talk to Jesus Lopez of Lopez Customs and Gabe’s Custom Interiors about the collaboration with Sean Smith Designs and Speedkore to create this incredible muscle car. See more at […]
Mark Sanders and his 1930 Model A Ford Pickup āJuniorā Last year we helped promote the CON2R Wheel Builder program on their website with a contest. The winner of the contest, Mark Sanders has sent us an update on the project he dedicates to his father and father-in-law. Here’s his story from his words, first […]
It’s been two-weeks. Two weeks of car shows, Father’s day events, work, Speedway, and the Born Free Motorcycle Show. Two weeks since I threw a leg over the new Indian Motorcycle Company’s Scout Bobber and rode it around the block and a mile down the freeway. Two weeks and I keep thinking about what a […]
Dad and Grandpa help Garrett build his truck I got wind of this story of a teen building a 1940 Ford Truck through Scott over at Ron Francis Wiring. Scott introduced me to John Quinn, co-host with Ben Notaro of “Show and Go Garage” on WVLT.com, a local New Jersey radio station. The show’s focus […]
On the last day of February in 1967, our friend Rodās parents; Roscoe and his wife Carthell stopped in the local Ford/Mercury dealership. They trade a ā62 Comet, and a ā62 Corvair Monza as a down payment on this ā67 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT fully loaded with all the options.Ā For more than 50 years, […]
The 1936 Ford named the ā3-Penny Roadsterā owned by George Poteet of Memphis, Tennessee and built by Pinkeeās Rod Shop in Windsor, Colorado earned the coveted āAmericaās Most Beautiful Roadsterā title in a highly-anticipated announcement made during the closing ceremonies of the 70th annual Grand National Roadster Show at the Fairplex in Pomona on January […]
