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
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,
