For Bill Barranco, the Goodguys All American Get-Together serves as an anniversary of sorts, as this is the very show that brought him together with his 1956 Chevy. In fact, it was 22 years ago to the day of the event that Bill bought the
A Model A roadster on Deuce rails is a classic combination that’s as old as hot rodding itself. The formula has been executed countless times through the years, but that didn’t keep Dave Hooker’s beautiful example from catching our eye the minute it rolled into
What do you do when you have an automotive itch that needs to be scratched? While this affliction doesn’t require medical care, it does need attention. For Dana Wappler, that meant after a year or so enjoying a tubbed, big-block '70 Chevelle that he purchased
A wave of reactions swirled around in our heads when we initially laid eyes on Derek Brechner’s 1960 Ford F100. Our first thought was of Johnny Cash’s famous 1976 song “One Piece at a Time.” It’s a little ditty that tells the story of an
Good things happen when there’s a comfortable fit between a car builder and his client. Enthusiast and collector Greg Heinrich and Rodger Lee and his team at Ironworks Speed & Kustom are a great example of such a relationship. They created a considerable stir a
In the first installment covering the plan for Goodguy's 2026 Grand Prize Giveaway '40 Ford coupe, we showed off the ultra-clean original car that would serve as the project’s starting point. We were happy to see that the cleanliness was beyond skin deep – there were
Ronnie Spessard’s 1954 Ford Customline is not only a beautiful example of a traditional-style mild custom, but also a good reminder that it can pay to have friendly wagers with your buddies. “I actually won it bowling,” Ronnie says. He and his friend John P. were
It would be easy to dust off a gaggle of tired nicknames to give to this ’66 Chevy C10 pickup that belongs to Todd Hoos. The Hulk, the Green Machine, or Aqua Man would all fit perfectly. But Todd’s Chevy, built by Provost Customs, isn’t
At each Goodguys event across the country, there’s a dedicated Speedway Motors Homebuilt Heaven parking area on Saturdays that welcomes cars and trucks built largely by do-it-yourself enthusiasts. From that area, Goodguys selects a Homebuilt Heaven and a Traditional Homebuilt Heaven award winner at each
There are scores of high-end, pro-built cars and trucks that garner a great deal of attention in the hot rodding scene, but Goodguys has never forgotten that our hobby is fueled by the midnight oil that countless do-it-yourself enthusiasts burn while pursuing their passion in
