When Scotty Hooper wanted someone to build his 1958 Corvette, he only had to look a few miles down the road from his home in Cullman, Alabama, to the nearby town of Hanceville. That’s where longtime friend and nationally known builder Paul Atkins has his
There are many milestones in a hot rod build. When you first get the tires and wheels mounted so you can roll the frame around and assess the stance. When you first fire the engine. Or when you first mount the body on the chassis.
“You’re never going to be happy until you do your bubble top.” That’s what Kadi Flowers told her husband John when he brought up building another vintage car. That was all John needed to hear, and he was soon scouring Facebook groups and searching the web
Most hot rod and custom projects are about more than just building a cool car. They’re about fulfilling dreams. The dream of hitting the road in an open-air roadster or convertible; of cruising the boulevard in a smooth custom; of winning a stoplight confrontation in
While the 1966 model year wasn’t technically the first appearance of the SS396 Chevelle package (there were 201 Z16 SS396 Chevelles built in 1965), it was the official launch of what became a mass-produced American muscle car classic. David Cyrus’ black beauty is an outstanding
Owner Jon Hall and builder Greening Auto Company did more than get in the race with their track-inspired ’27 Ford roadster when they came to the 25th Summit Racing Nationals Presented by PPG. They took home the checkered flag by winning the Goodguys 2023 Street
Restoration purists like to warn hot rodders that when you customize a car, you can decrease its value and potential pool of buyers. Of course, that depends on the car and the modifications. There are many cars and trucks that can actually be more attractive
Ironworks Speed & Kustom brought the winning pony to Columbus this year, claiming the crown for the Goodguys 2023 Street Machine of the Year with Danny Shaffer’s stunning ’67 Mustang. Like a thoroughbred on steroids, this muscular steed combines classic lines with modern performance and
Neil Braun inherited a love of old cars and all things vintage from his father, and his grandfather was a fan of Buicks. Those elements all came together when Neil and his wife Pat collaborated with J.F. Launier at JF Kustoms on this tasty 1937
Kevin Hart is a man of many talents – standup comedy, entertaining movies, the ubiquitous credit card commercials. Those ventures have afforded him the ability to build a multi-million-dollar collection of cars, from exotics to American muscle cars. Many, but not all, of his American rides
