David Terry admits to having a thing for a 1966 Chevy Nova. In fact, his affliction dates back to going to look at the new second-generation Novas when they rolled into the dealerships. He recalls really liking the sharper body lines, vertical taillamps, and especially
There’s something to be said about keeping things simple. Simple is clean. Simple shows restraint and appreciation for workmanship and style without pomp and circumstance getting in the way. As a case study in keeping things simple, just take a look at our Fuel Curve
Artists the world over stare at a blank canvas and then create what their minds can dream. While the results may vary, there is simply no right or wrong way. That blank canvas invites the artist to go wherever he or she wants. Over the
Builder Dave Eckert calls this 1949 Hudson “B. Cause” and the build book chronicling its construction provides a bit of a mission statement, declaring that the concept behind this amazing Hudson was to build “a Grand Touring car packed full of modern conveniences and styling
When Mark Gruss sat down with the father-son hot rod build team of Danny and Doug LaRue to outline a plan for his 1956 Chevy truck project, he explained that he wanted Lexus quality throughout. The truck had to drive smooth, handle like a new
Hot rodding’s longest-running major award, the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster trophy, was bestowed on Monty Belsham’s ’32 Ford Kugel Muroc roadster this evening as the 71st Grand National Roadster Show concluded in Pomona, California. The black, flamed highboy was recently redone by Squeeg’s Kustoms in
It’s amazing how a first impression can plant itself so firmly in our memories. Nick Weber fell in love with the curves and styling of a 1960 Corvette 20 years ago when he was just 12 years old and found a ’60 model languishing in
Some custom car projects take an original vehicle and use it as a springboard to go off in an entirely new design direction. Others go for a more subtle approach by taking a pleasing original design and refining it to levels that make everyone stand
Every once in a while, a custom vehicle shows up that captures the essence of hot rodding’s moment. Joe Yezzi’s Syndicate Series 02 (SS02) ’76 GMC is one of those vehicles. The truck taps into some of the hottest elements in rodding right now: squarebody
Jim Stewart has a message for all of us who have a forlorn project sitting in the corner of our shop: “You just gotta do it.” For several decades, this 1958 Corvette owned by Jim and his wife, MaryAnn, was one of those “I’m gonna
