Kevin Svarda grew up with a serious gearhead father, and it shows. He remembers attending street rod shows and watching his dad, Buz, work on his rare ’32 Studebaker Rockne. In fact, his dad brought home an award from the inaugural Street Rod Nationals in
One look at Anthony Lawrence’s 1959 Chevy Apache will tell you that the next generation of hot rodders has things under control. The truck has everything a vintage truck should have in stance and form combined with the modern touches of EFI, overdrive, and suspension. Of
Deane Wilson still recalls the time the idea first struck him. “My wife Robin and I were at the 2018 Goodguys Colorado Nationals having dinner with friends, including Ed Capen from Goodguys and his wife Maggi,” Deane said. “We were discussing the possibility of Goodguys
It’s not uncommon for builders to design the interiors of project vehicles. For Chris Pate, though, he’s the interior guy who designed his truck, a full custom 1968 Chevy C10. Chris calls College Station, Texas, home. He’s also the owner of MTI Interiors, which, of course,
Homebuilt rods, customs, and classics are the backbone of our hobby. Goodguys and Speedway Motors have a longstanding tradition of celebrating rides built in the garages and shops of their owners by hosting special Homebuilt Heaven parking areas at every event. From these areas, we
Homebuilt rods, customs, and classics are the backbone of our hobby. Goodguys and Speedway Motors have a longstanding tradition of celebrating rides built in the garages and shops of their owners by hosting special Homebuilt Heaven parking areas at every event. From these areas, we
When you buy a truck on eBay that’s in Yuca Valley, California, when you’re in Singapore on business, that’s the definition of a massive automotive leap of faith. But for Carl Shyiak of Calgary, Canada, it was worth it. “It was in pieces,” Carl said
We’re in an era where anything goes in the custom car and truck world and you need look no further than the 1932 Willys of Ed Pettus for evidence of that. Combining elements of classic hot rods, low-down rat rods, plus vintage military and aircraft
Memories can be strong forces in our lives. Some will argue that when you get right down to it, few things shape our personalities, perspectives, and the core of who we are more than memories. Memories certainly play a significant role for many car enthusiasts,
Watching a project languish in a friend’s garage happens more often than you think. People get excited about a build and then lose interest, get in over their heads, or simply don’t have the time or resources to finish it. Such was the case with
