As we enter the final weeks of 2020 there is little doubt it has been an unusual year for all of us and a disappointing one for many of us. Most Americans have been stuck at home much more than usual, unable to attend Goodguys
For some enthusiasts, the concept of a hot rod begins and ends with one vehicle: the ’32 Ford. Count Dale Grau among the adherents to this finely focused hot-rodding principle. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="full" ids="68149,68141,68140,68139" orderby="rand"] A five-window Deuce coupe was Dale’s first vehicle, purchased in Nebraska
The sleek, radical automotive creations that roll out of Weaver Customs in Utah are a far cry from the workhorse trucks that surrounded builder Randy Weaver as he was growing up on a ranch in western Colorado. But it was that same rugged, rural upbringing
Goodguys members welcome the chance to get in their garages and do some wrenching, welding, tuning, detailing, or even some good ’ol bench racing. Our garages have been ideal places of refuge during a year of social distancing and postponed or canceled events. When times
HS Customs is one of those inspiring American success stories we love to share. The tale’s setting is Logan, Utah, city with barely 100,000 people. It’s quiet, beautiful, and not necessarily the type of place you’d expect to find a renowned hot rod shop. But
When Tony Arme opened up American Legends Hot Rods in Phoenix, Arizona, it seemed like a logical step in his car-building career and has led the way to a number of eye-opening builds. Besides his own Ferrari-powered ’68 Mustang – a Goodguys 2019 Griot’s Garage
Life is full of consequential choices, both personal and professional. For many of us, choosing the right shop to work on our hot rod, custom, or muscle car is near the top of the list. Whether it’s a six-figure dream-car build or a more modest upgrading
Like many teens who grew up in Northern California in the 1960s, Rod Pearce was consumed by what he saw in American Graffiti, which was set in the city of Modesto. What he saw played out on the silver screen was like a look back
In an old farm town on the outskirts of Sacramento, California rests an unassuming building filled with tons of cool old automotive memorabilia. As you drive down the small-town two-lane road, all you see is a rusted corrugated metal building with a couple run-down gas
Limitations are often about perception. Many car guys will limit their collection based on the size of their home garage. Dave Ruhs, on the other hand, thought beyond the boundaries of the garage at his house and assembled an incredible hobby shop a few miles
