“If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it is yours.” It’s doubtful that author Richard Bach was thinking about cars when he wrote that particular line, but for Tony and Taylor Vestuto, the phrase perfectly describes the relationship with their 1955 Chevy
Congratulations to John van der Hulle for being named a Finalist for the Griot’s Garage Muscle Machine of the Year with his 1969 Camaro built by Carnock Creations. John van der Hulle is a patient man. He also understands that it is possible to make lemonade
Congratulations to Jim Rezac for being named a Finalist for the LMC Truck of the Year with his 1965 GMC built by Hilltop Hotrods! Most car guys come across a Hot Wheels, a bike, or even a go-kart that they had as a kid and, in
Congratulations to Buck and Rose Writght for being named a Finalist for the Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year with their stunning 1958 Corvette built by Pinkee's Rod Shop. While Corvettes had only been around for a few years at the time, the 1958 edition
There’s a certain irony that frequently comes with being a professional hot rod or custom car builder. Most builders get into the field by following their passion for hot rods and open a shop after building a few cool cars for themselves. The trouble is,
Congratulations Dennis Albaugh for being named a Finalist for the Goodguys 2025 Snap-on Muscle Car of the Year with his ultra rare 1967 Yenko Camaro! Slightly more than 300 Yenko Camaro models were produced during the brief three-year production run in the late-1960s, with the 1967
Congratulations to Jimmy Hervatin for being named a Finalist for the Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs Custom of the Year with his wild 1952 Ford F1! When Jimmy Hervatin explains the inspiration for his attention-grabbing custom 1952 Ford F1 pickup, you can sum it up as a
There are different levels of excitement as any project vehicle winds its way toward completion. Over the past couple of months chronicling progress on the Goodguys 2026 Grand Prize Giveaway 1940 Ford coupe, we’ve talked about the thrill of seeing body parts being rolled into
In today’s hot rod world, completing a full-build custom in a year is no easy task. From choosing a shop to sourcing the necessary parts and scheduling other collaborators, time is always a tough opponent, not to mention the sheer number of hours required to
Fans of chopped top, fender skirts, wide whitewalls, frenched lights, and candy paint all tend to find themselves cruising toward one common location every year in early June: Indianapolis, Indiana for the Custom Car Revival. This annual reunion of diehard traditional custom enthusiasts has become
