For most of us, birthday years that end in a zero are usually a cause for larger-than-normal celebrations, including – maybe – an exceptional gift. For Ronnie Brysch, when he hit the big 6-O a few years ago, his family surprised him with a birthday
You know a hot rod project is a good one when both the car owner and builder are equally excited about it. That was the case with this ’32 five-window coupe belonging to Scott Chontos. Builder Harold Chapman of Customs and Hot Rods of Andice
Fortune favors the bold. That old proverb is not an absolute. Being bold does not guarantee success – we all can cite examples of bold moves resulting in spectacular failures. The phrase is a good reminder, though, that substantial achievements often require taking big chances.
World War II G.I.s were a resourceful, forward-thinking lot. For enlisted men who had an interest in race cars prior to the war, scouting military hardware for goodies that might boost automotive performance became a sideline pursuit. One such G.I. was Bill Burke. While on active
When you’re asked to work on a special car that someone has owned more than 60 years, it’s a responsibility you should take seriously. Allen Vershave at AVS Fabrication responded accordingly while crafting the latest version of Stephen Schock’s ’32 Ford coupe, a car Schock
Many car guys know exactly what they want to build, and then seek out a worthy starting point through swap meets, web searches, and a network of like-minded friends. Then there are those projects that just pop up out of nowhere and fall into your
Butch Yamali is the proud owner of a ’65 Buick Riviera that his father had owned. The car was a solid driver but living on Long Island, it was rare that Butch really got to enjoy the Riv on the open road. Once Hurricane Sandy
Last month we showed you how the team at Streamline Custom Designs chopped the top on the 2024 Goodguys Giveaway 1932 Ford five-window coupe. It was a milestone event for this in-the-works hot rod that will be unveiled this summer, but it was far from
In 1971, the Pontiac Firebird was offered with several engines and option packages ranging from the top tier Trans Am to the basic Firebird with its Esprit and Formula versions. The Formula was perfect for those looking for performance without the flash of the Trans
Chevrolet never offered a crew cab c10 pickup in the 1960s, though a few coachbuilders built them for workforce use in industries like forestry and rail. A handful of those survived and will occasionally pop up at shows, while other more-door trucks have been crafted
