Paul Bosserman grew up in the historic Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. In fact, Bosserman's family can trace its lineage back 300 years in the area, and that means time-honored traditions can't be too far behind. Paul's dad, Doug Bosserman, worked in a precision machine shop
When Justin Padfield opened Scott's Hotrods ‘n Customs in a small shop in Ventura, California back in 1996, his plan was simple: fabricate and build high-quality vehicles. It was certainly an ambitious goal for a 19-year-old enthusiast. “My first customer was probably in his early 40s
It’s showtime! The 2021 event season is getting underway and it’s looking to be much more promising than last year. We were excited to see a lot of fresh new builds at the LMC Truck Spring Lone Star Nationals in Texas and look forward to
If you look around nowadays, it seems like anybody can have a hot rod shop, especially if you're interested in talking about it on a TV show. But it's also true there is a lot of talent out there that doesn't get a white-hot spotlight,
Some of the country’s best hot rod shops can be found in small towns like Sultan, WA, Cleveland, GA, Rockwell, IA, or Tiffin, OH. You can add Theodore, Alabama to the list, home of Metal Brothers Hot Rod Shop. In just a few short years, co-owners
It’s been a year – and a long one at that – since Goodguys first launched its Get in Your Garage campaign. Rodders and enthusiasts across Goodguys Nation have embraced this initiative with open arms and open garage doors. You’ve regularly and consistently shared your
The Up Front column in the March Goodguys Gazette talked about "getting in the game" – potential ways for enthusiasts to get off the sidelines and get involved in old cars and hot rods. It presented some suggestions for putting the excuses aside and embarking
Keep the faith, everyone! Spring is certain to come soon, and we know there will be some great cruising weather and events coming to all areas of the country in the coming weeks and months. Will you and your ride be ready? Based on the in-progress
There’s a 75-foot-tall statue of an oil worker in Tulsa, Oklahoma called the Golden Driller that serves as a monument to the importance of oil in this state and this region. Bruce Ricks, who lives just outside Tulsa in the city of Sapulpa, can attest
Can a small-town hot rod shop race its way to success while also creating stunning Great 8 finalists? The answer is a resounding yes. You just have to look at Smitty's Custom Automotive in Tiffin, Ohio. Owner Chris Smith’s father was always a hot rodder and
