There are a handful of names that are considered the “Godfathers” of hot rodding. They include Barris, Winfield, Hines, Edelbrock, Petersen, and of course Ed Roth. Roth’s art continues to remain popular today and one of his most iconic… more»
Hot Rods
Stored for 30 Years! 1934 Chevrolet Master Project
The Chevrolet Master was introduced in 1933 to replace the outgoing Master Eagle as the more expensive model in Chevrolet’s lineup. I suppose a modern equivalent might be an Impala…something more upmarket without crossing the border into the more… more»
Hot Rod Potential: 1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe
Ford introduced its De Luxe marque in 1938 in response to General Motors’ plethora of varying luxury levels, and Chrysler’s Dodge, De Soto, Plymouth, and Chrysler. This expanded the Ford nameplates to include Ford, De Luxe Ford, Mercury, Lincoln-Zephyr,… more»
California Gold: 1957 Chevrolet Gasser
Building a custom car is an endeavor in hubris. The factory had an army of designers and engineers that designed our pride and joy to be stylish and reliable. Improving it to fit our vision is fraught with perils…. more»
454/4-Speed Hot Rod: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Two-Lane Blacktop redux? That’s what I thought the moment that I spied this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air hot rod. It has it all going on with its primer gray finish, straight front axle, and big-block power. There are only… more»
Old School Cool: 1933 Ford 3-Window Coupe
If you feel like capturing the look and feel of a less complicated era, this 1933 Ford 3-Window Coupe is a car that deserves a closer look. This is an old-school hot rod that is ready to be driven… more»
Deluxe Hot Rod: 1932 Ford Roadster
The ad for this beautiful 1932 Ford Roadster claims it features original sheet metal, grille shell, hood, headlights, dash, and firewall! With all the reproduction parts out for these cars, hopefully, some provenance of the history is included with… more»
Graffiti Tribute: 1955 Chevrolet 150
It is with some shame that I admit that I have reached a certain age in life without having sat down to watch “Smokey and the Bandit.” However, I have tried to atone for this appalling shortcoming by watching… more»
Traditional Hot Rod: 1929 Ford Model A
If you’re like me, you will find a journey down “Nostalgia Lane” to be an enjoyable experience. It offers a glimpse into past eras, and more often than not, into less complicated times. That is what is on offer… more»
610 C.I. V16? 1948 Ford Hotrod
Looking like a cross between a TV Tommy Ivo multi-engine dragster and Grandpa Munster’s “Dragula” is this 1948 Ford dual-engine creation. It looks like it has been home-built but it’s pretty well put together too – gotta love a… more»
Hot Rod Hop Up! 1947 Plymouth DeLuxe Coupe
I have always found the concept of a business coupe, or a three-passenger coupe to be an unusual arrangement. Once popular for traveling salesmen, the business coupe started to fade away in the early ’50s and by the end… more»
Museum Find: 1932 Ford Hot Rod
One of the most popular years for hot rods is 1932. While the 2-door coupe is probably the most desirable, this awesome sedan is right up there if you’re looking for more than a one-passenger vehicle. It can be… more»
High-Class Hot Rod! 1940 Packard Project
Among ’30s and ’40s front ends, it’s hard to beat the Packard. With its background making bespoke cars for the super-rich, Packards carry a certain undeniable presence that you have to appreciate in person. This 1940 Packard coupe in… more»