Have you ever wondered what professional hot rod builders and shop owners drive for fun? It’s an interesting question because and we’ve come across all sorts of answers ranging from “nothing special” or “just the shop truck” to unfinished projects taking up space in the
Some projects come together quickly and others, well, they take more time, for any number of good reasons. This 1930 Model A coupe, built by Chad Adams at Adams Hot Rod Shop for Pete and Nick Rudanovich, was one of those longer-term efforts. “This Model A
Standing out in a crowd of fast and furious Fox bodies, let alone an array of multi-branded, top-tier street machines, can be a challenging feat. Tom Schwenzer’s striking 1990 Mustang notchback, dutifully named “War Admiral,” cuts through the crowded field of contemporaries like a razor-edged
Mark Fuqua always wanted a vehicle from 1957, his birth year, but preferred something with distinction and unique style. A pro street 1957 Chevy Cameo pickup, the original fiberglass fleetside-style pickup, was discovered on an auction site and seemed to fit Mark’s plan. Once he
The best thing about having a tight-knit community of hot rod friends is the ability to feed off each other’s talents, enthusiasm, and encouragement. That’s basically how Robin Collier’s chopped 1934 Ford coupe went from a pile of parts into a Tanks, Inc. Hot Rod
Many a project begins with a rotting hulk that looks like it’s beyond saving and the owner making the tough decision to press forward anyway. For Michael Salser, the rough 1972 Camaro he found 15 years ago was ultimately worth the effort, despite a friend’s
Eddie Waples is happy to credit family members – his own as well as others – for contributing to this beautiful 1952 Chevy Styleline coupe that was named Fuel Curve Custom of the Year Finalist at the Goodguys 1st Mid-Atlantic Nationals. We’ll get back to
If you’ve ever watched any of those high-end collector car auctions on TV, you know the announcers like to talk about provenance. What they’re referring to are aspects of a vehicle’s origin, history, or prior ownership that add to its significance, authenticity, or appeal. With
Doyle Thomas is a discerning car enthusiast who has had the good fortune to amass a sizeable fleet of vintage cars and trucks – an assortment dubbed by some as the Whata Collection as a nod to Doyle’s multiple Whataburger franchises. Doyle is also a
Mekenzie Murphy, known best as the Grease Monkey Princess on social channels, was introduced to car shows when she was two weeks old. Her first ride was a customized pink stroller, followed by a pink pedal car with black flames. Now she’s pedaling the throttle
