Blacktop Magazine SPE #13 Cover Girl Pinky is a Super Mom that loves to tear it up in the dirt and kill it on stage! No matter the cuts and bruises she gets back up and never quits both on…
Pinky Swear
Shelley Smatana
Silversmith Shelley is a Los Angeles based silversmith originally from Houston, Texas. She has lived in the South, East Coast, Midwest and West Coast. Prior to going back to silversmithing she ran Zombie Kitten Originals, a small retro clothing line…
Mark Ripley
Ol-Skool Pinstriping IF someone was to ask how it all started I would have to give credit to a Southern California pinstriper named Shaky Jake. He was my major influence in telling me where to get paint and brushes. I…
Drawing on Motion – Chris Dunlop
Chris Dunlop aka “Pinstripe Chris” is an Automotive Artist and Designer based out of Southern California. He is a full time artist that had started out in the autobody/paint side of the custom car world working hands on with the…
Natalie Noir
Hello, I am Natalie Noir a SoCal Pinup model and Spokesmodel. These amazing images in the green dress were taken at Mooneyes Drag & Car Show in Irwindale by Abe Lojero. I was a lucky contestant in their pageant, &…
Project Riff Raff Part 3
The Lessons Learned. This has been one fantastic journey diggin’ into my car, and learning quite a bit about it and what I can do to make it better. Quick history: I have had the car since 2004, in 2006 the…
Restoring Cool Old Stuff
At The Mantiques Network One of the many specialties at The Mantiques Network is private party restorations. They specialize in antique safes, barber poles/chairs, slot machines, coke machines. If it has paint, chrome, wood, and it’s cool and they like…
5th Annual Mercifuls Spark of Love Toy Drive
A Little Show with a Big Heart First of all we have to give a big shout out to all the people who show up for our show early in the morning after the Mooneye’s X-Mas Show and Drags. With…
ididit’s New Ignition Systems
Only with ididit: New ignition systems allow drivers to customize more than ever TECUMSEH, MICHIGAN – ididit has released their new id. IGNITION SYSTEMS package which allows customers to create a truly unique driving experience. The id.CLASSIC, id.PUSH, id.PUSH+ and…
Christmas Tree Lane Parade
A Long Beach Tradition So Cal Car Clubs roll down the lane. Early Times, Mercifuls, and Sultans cruise for Santa. Photos: Tony Colombini
The Cyclone Roadster
Introducing Jerry Laboranti A Bonneville Salt Flat style roadster Story By Jerry Laboranti, Photos by Don Carrick/Studio 413 I have always thought that a Ford model A roadster on a 1932 frame seemed to be a winning pair in traditional…
The 2015 Jalopy Showdown
A Nod To The Past The 12th Annual Vintage Race and Car Exhibition at the beautiful Latimore Valley Fairgrounds in York Springs, Pennsylvania is captured by the expert eye of Don Carrick of Studio 413 Photo. Enjoy the photos…
Rodders Journal Reaches 75th Milestone
The award-winning Rodder’s Journal has been showing hot rods and customs the respect they deserve for more than two decades. With 150+ pages, colorful photography and in-depth stories, it’s more of a book than a magazine. The 75th issue is…
Slammer Street Rods
The Guys Garage When a couple of buddies each have a collection that outgrow’s their houses, it’s time to get a space together. That’s what happened when Fred DeFalco and Rick Abate picked up one too many cars. Rick’s “Sinister”…
Signal Hill Car Show
Hosted by the Long Beach Sultans Car Club Long Beach Sultans Car Club’s Signal Hill Car Show 2016. This 26th outing of the classic custom car club event has proven to be a signature event in Southern California. See More at…