Featured Vehicles

Jun 5, 2009

Champagne Dream: Brian Carder's 1941 Willys Coupe

The breathtaking, metallic root beer and champagne paint scheme covering Brian Carder’s street rod is a perfect metaphor for his life-long obsession with the iconic Willys Coupe. It began in his youth—watching in awe, as the Willys gassers of the day shook the pavement at his local drag strip. Years later, when the time was right for the empty-nester to realize his ultimate hot rod dream, he had one goal—build the best ’41 coupe possible!

Apr 10, 2009

The Ultimate Challenger: Bob Motz's 1970 Challenger

“I knew it had to have a big engine…” says Bob Motz of his 1970 Challenger R/T, “…and I wanted it to be different. I’ve seen my fair share of Chevy 350s and ’Cudas. They’re nice, but I wanted to have the car that you don’t see at every show and it had to be done right,” Bob continues. Mission accomplished.

Mar 12, 2009

FireMaker: Murray Pfaff’s Flame-Throwin’ 1956 Cadillac

Photos by Jason Marker, Full Custom Photo
The year: 1986. The place: a barn somewhere in New York state. The players: a car-mad high school senior and a neglected but still-proud 1956 Cadillac Sedan de Ville.

Feb 13, 2009

Regift. Rebuild. Reward.: Bob Bertelsen's 1967 Camaro RS Convertible

When bare metal just won’t make the grade, car enthusiasts and commercial shops call up Bob Bertelsen— owner of A Plus Powder Coaters in Columbiana, Ohio—to transform it into something special. So when Bob applied this same idea to his 1967 Camaro RS convertible, it’s no surprise that it turned out tougher than a $2 steak with a look that sizzles.

Dec 22, 2008

The Company Car: The Corvette That Started Summit Racing

Back in 1967, a hot rodder bought this Corvette brand new as a daily driver and weekend warrior. He had lots of fun in it, and spent a great deal of time at his local speed shop, buying parts, bench racing, and talking with the owner and fellow customers.

Oct 31, 2008

After Hours Delivery: Ray Ruminski’s 1953 Chevy Sedan Delivery

Photography by Studio Martone
Ray Ruminski always wanted to build a Chevrolet sedan delivery—a wicked custom that would double as a shop wagon for Ray’s Radiator Clinic, his Warren, Michigan radiator and hot rod business. That desire was reinforced several-fold when a customer brought in a 1953 delivery for a V8 conversion and a suspension update.

Aug 29, 2008

Showstopper: Ron and Lynda Carpenter’s 1948 Chevy Pickup

Photography by Ken Stidwell
If by chance you ever meet Ron and Lynda Carpenter, odds are it will be while they’re at, going to, or coming from a car show or cruise-in somewhere in the Midwest. They won’t be hard to miss—they’ll be behind the wheel of their award-winning 1948 Chevy five-window pickup.

Jul 22, 2008

Salvation: Ed Williams’ 1955 Chevy Bel Air

Photography by Ken Stidwell
Ed Williams bought this ’55 Chevy hardtop to fix up as a nice daily driver. What he ended up with a seven-year project and an award-winning custom.

Apr 30, 2008

Like Father, Like Son: Buzz and Andy Sollers Build a Pair of Fords

Photography by Studio Martone
Everyone knows the old saying about the apple not falling far from the tree. In the case of Buzz Sollers and his son Andy, it’s more like the rodder not falling far from the old iron tree (or something like that). Each has built an early Ford street rod that reflect their personal tastes, yet both cars have a timeless style that makes them more alike than a first glance would indicate. Let's take a look.

Apr 1, 2008

Furious 580: Under the Hood of 2007’s Fastest Street Car in America

It’s not hard to build an engine that can propel a 3,300 pound car into the sevens. All it takes is cubic inches, careful parts selection, meticulous attention to build details, and your choice of either stupid amounts of boost or equally ludicrous amounts of nitrous oxide.