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
Automotive nostalgia has many forms. It could be the memory of the tired ’67 Camaro you drove in high school. Or your granddad’s GTO that he never let you drive. Or a neighbor’s old pickup that drove by the house every day. For Chris Tulley,
If you’re a fan of the rock band Van Halen, the age-old conundrum of Dave or Sammy always rears its head. We love both versions of the band, but dig Sammy’s music from his earlier career best, especially when he was with Montrose. The guys
The personality traits of the color red can be inferred in many ways. From confidence and risk to energy or danger, there are many characteristics to red. In eastern cultures it can mean luck or prosperity, while here in the west its typically associated with
