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
Congratulations Marshall Gay for being named a Finalist for the Griot's Garage Muscle Machine of the Year with his Salvaggio Design built 1971 'Cuda! Marshall Gay was but a wee lad of 10 when he first dreamed of owning a classic muscle car, and it wasn’t
Congratulations to Jim Goodyear for being named a Finalist for the Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year with his 1959 Corvette built by American Metal Customs. Jim Goodyear’s 1959 Corvette arrived at American Metal Customs in pieces, in boxes, and in bad shape. The end
Congratulations to Jason Owens and his 1969 Nova SS396 for being named a Finalist for the Snap-on Muscle Car of the Year! When Jason Owens began the restoration of his 1969 Nova SS396, the Pennsylvania resident experienced a Forest Gump box of chocolates moment. You know
Congratulations to Steven Bailey with his 1969 Bronco, built by Vini's Hot Rods, for being named a Finalist for the Dakota Digital Truck of the Year (Late)! Steven Bailey is a self-described Ford Fan, from Mustangs to trucks. Beyond that broad range of Blue Oval love,
Congratulations to Joe Horsik and Dutchboys Hotrods for being selected as a Top 5 Finalist for the Tanks, Inc. Hot Rod of the Year with this fun '34 Ford Coupe Joe Horsik has been a hot rodder for more than 70 years, with more than 100
Congratulations to Tom Bresnahan and Southern Comfort Customs for being named a Finalist for the Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year with an amazing 1955 Nomad Over the decades, Tri-Five Chevy Nomads have been the basis for many amazing rides that raised the car-crafting bar
Congratulations to Gene and Joyce Dickinson for being named a Finalist for the Custom of the Year, presented by Scott's Hotrods 'n Customs, with their 1950 Ford Club Coupe! A well-designed and well-executed custom car will stand the test of time, even as trends come and
Congratulations to Ryan Kalil and Hot Rods and Hobbies for being selected as a Top 5 Finalist for the Tanks, Inc. Hot Rod of the Year with this fun 1931 Ford Model A Coupe. Scott Bonowski and his Hot Rods and Hobbies team are no strangers
