Ron Meis’ 1941 Willys
“This 1941 Willys is one of those ultimate street hot rods and it brings a smile to my face every time I take it out for a run,” says Ron Meis. With a blown 540c.i. Merlin big block Chevy churning out more than 1,000hp, we
Third Strike! Scott Fraser Captures Third FAST AutoCrosser of the Year Title
Goodguys AutoCrossers know all too well how lethal Bruce Cambern’s ’66 427 Shelby Cobra can be when Scott Fraser gets behind the wheel. And when the dust settled following the 2020 Duel in the Desert, Fraser had made his strike, securing the Goodguys 2020 FAST
Retro Rumblings – Goodguys First Street Rod of the Year
The Goodguys Top 12 awards program came from singular, humble beginnings. During the first three years of national events for the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, the biggies in terms of awards were basically confined to the West Coast Nationals in Pleasanton. The most coveted
Well-Refined ’35 Captures the Goodguys March Performance 2020 Street Rod d’Elegance Award
When you find something that works, you stick with it. That’s a good philosophy for many aspects of life, from business, to relationships, and yes, even street rods. The Goodguys / March Performance 2020 Street Rod d'Elegance winner, Dave Gonzales’ gorgeous ’35 Ford coupe, is a
Get in Your Garage – January 2021
It’s not entirely accurate to say we’re heading into the “off season” in terms of car shows and events, considering that so many large car gatherings did not happen in 2020. But we are getting to that time of year where many of us are
A Look Back at Two Decades of Goodguys / March Performance Street Rod d’Elegance Winners
The Goodguys / March Performance Street Rod d’Elegance award celebrates the refined and elegant side of street rodding, those carefully crafted and coach-built rods that are more about style and grace than all-out performance. The award’s origins actually date back nearly 30 years, when the
Best of 2020 – Hot Rods and Street Rods
Rounding out this week’s Best Of 2020 galleries is Hot Rods and Street Rods – easily a cornerstone of our industry. Anyone who has ever driven one will tell you it doesn’t get much better than cruising a hot rod roadster down the open road.
Slippery Stingray – Sliding From Stock to Slick in Jim Kerr’s ’69 Corvette
We all know that hot rodding can be a slippery slope. Plans for simple engine mods often turn into a major rebuild or an upgrade to a completely different power plant. And a basic repaint can quickly escalate into a complete frame-up rebuild. Jim Kerr has
Best of 2020 – Trucks
There’s no denying that Trucks are one of the hottest trends in our industry today. Everything from Hot Rod Pickups to the 1988-98 GM “OBS” trucks are popping up left and right. Parts and components for trucks continue to be developed, 60’s and 70’s Ford
Best of 2020 – Customs and Cruisers
Goodguys founder Gary Meadors was adamant in including Customs in the Goodguys Rod and Custom Association name when he started the organization back in 1987. For decades Customs have played a vital role in our industry. Some of the most recognizable builds are Customs –