As one of four kids growing up with a single mom, Mitch Gustafson says he learned at an early age how to uses his hands. He also learned how to dream. When he was younger, he’d stop by a local body shop and stare in
When building a custom, it never hurts to start with the “Standard of the World” – a Cadillac. Classic Caddys have strong style, so crafting a tasteful custom version is largely about refining that style. That’s what the team at Big Oak Garage did with
In the quest for speed, aerodynamics has proven just as important as horsepower. The machines that hurdled across the dusty dry lakes of SoCal and the salty flats of Bonneville caught on early that reducing aero drag resulted in a boost in top speed. While the
It should be no surprise to anyone that trucks of all ages are hot right now. Walk any car show or cruise night and you’ll find examples from Model A pickups through ’70s- and ’80s-era squarebodies and beyond. Ryan LeBlanc's 1950 Chevy 3100 five-window pickup is
You likely recognize the name HammerFab for a number of wicked truck builds, or perhaps the name of its proprietor, Levi Green, who also teaches metal fabrication classes at the Liberty Hill, Texas-based shop. Like most of enthusiasts, Levi’s passion for hot rodding can be
Roughly 30 years ago, Mark Austin bought this 1965 Chevy C10 pickup as a primered body and bed with no floor. The plan was to build a big-power custom truck and Mark got busy by shaving the drip rails and chopping the top. Next was
No one speaks of the Dodge Rampage anymore. Too bad, because even though it was hardly a highwater mark for Chrysler, it was an unusual entry in an era of bland econoboxes. Today, when conversations turn to “centaur cars” like El Caminos, Rancheros, or even
Joe Martin and the team at Martin Brothers Customs had one advantage when they started building this 1936 Hudson Terraplane pickup for customer Dean Hoak. These trucks are so rare that they automatically capture people’s attention. Not only that, but the Art Deco grille and
Editor’s note: The Goodguys media team decided to select one vehicle from the 2021 Goodguys Hall of Fame Road Tour for a Gazette and FuelCurve.com feature. There were many deserving candidates, but we ultimately felt the ’47 Chevy Fleetline driven by Brad and Jill Eales
This 1970 Triumph TR6 is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in Damson over a black interior. Equipment includes a black soft top, a Pioneer AM/FM/CD player, and 15″ steel wheels. The car was sold on BaT
