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More Lone Star Throwdown 2026 Truck Show Pics: Mini Trucks, Full Size Rigs, Lifted Bro Dozers, And A Camaro In The Texas Sun

We’ve got another fresh gallery of photos from the Lone Star Throwdown, a Texas sized show that never disappoints! If you missed our previous galleries, don’t worry because we’ve...

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Free Drag Racing Livestream: NHRA Drag Racing From The Season Opening GatorNationals at Gainesville.

Catching all the testing action from Gainesville Raceway on March 3-4 right here, ahead of the legendary season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 5-8 at the historic racing...

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FJ40 Land Cruiser Custom Fabrication: More Build Updates, Including Axle Prep, Four-Link Mounts & Major Floor Replacement.

If you missed this FJ40 project that Shannon Campbell is working on, we’ve got a link below, but if you are back for the next installment in this build series you are in luck as well. In this new...

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Vice Grip’s Cheap Cadillac Comeback! Derek Bieri’s Allanté Gets Paint, Brakes & Ice Cold AC In An Effor To Make It A Fun Driver!

My dad worked for Cadillac for years when I was a kid growing up, and he grew up in a Cadillac family. We’ve had Cadillacs in the family since the 50’s, so I do have a special place in my...

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This Freshly Restored 1969 440 Six-Pack Dodge Super Bee Is Greatness! It’s Up For Auction, So Check It Out Now!

In 1969, Mopar was doing it right. Whether you were talking about Chryslers, Plymouths, or Dodges, they had you covered with awesome muscle cars and hot rods that you just couldn’t help but...

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I-24 Lebanon Dragfest 2026 Photos! This Indoor Drag Racing Showcase Features Some Amazing Race Cars, History, And More!

(Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) Here in the northeast section of the country we are in the deep freeze so most of the fun stuff moves indoors. We took a break from off season race car upgrades and...

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Quirk-Master: This Profile Of The Subaru XT Sports Coupe Is A Fun Look Back At A 1980s Oddball From Japan

There is no such thing as a regional car brand in the year of 2022 but if there was, Subaru may be it. The company sells a wildly disproportionate number of their cars in the New England region but...

The Motor Underground: Chinatown Confidential – Street Gassers, In San Francisco, That Were Built, Not Bought! Episode 2

Here is Part 2 of the Chinatown Confidential series, where the Gassers of Chinatown are the stars. And if you are just joining us, and wonder what the hell we are talking about, you need to read...

Puddin’s Fab Shop Model A Project Update: Finishing Up The Floors With A Custom Trans Tunnel, Toe Boards, And More!

Puddin’s new Model A project sure is a good looking car, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some issues hiding below the skin. We’re looking forward to seeing this thing go from being a...

Fake A/C Refrigerant? Is That A Thing? How Dangerous is Fake Car A/C Refrigerant? Let’s Find Out With Project Farm!

Okay, so I realize the title of this blog post sounds like someone is trying to sell you a can of stuff that says it is R-134A but is really something else, and that’s not the case here. This...

Drag Race Photo Coverage From The 2024 NHRA Virginia Nationals: Wheels Up And Tire Smoking Door Car Photos!

(Photos by David Whealon) It has been a big year for NHRA Drag Racing and the Virginia Nationals were no different. Virginia Motorsports Park always puts on an epic race, and this one is no...

Literally Chasing Classic Cars! The Hot Rod Hoarder Goes To The GREAT RACE Which Goes From Kentucky To Maine!

The Great Race is one of those events that looks like it would be relaxing and fun, but that is way more competitive and grueling than you might think. The Hot Rod Hoarder, Tommy Lee Byrd, has been...

Own A Buick Grand National? OPGI Is The Place For Your Restoration Parts Needs – Check Out These Videos

There were few cooler cars produced in the 1980s than the Buick Grand National. For a run of about a half decade these things were highly sought after by buyers, highly feared by Mustang owners, and...

Nitro Powered Hill Climb Video: Some Of The Best Riders In The World Get After It And Make It Up A Hellacious Grade

No, this is not one of those videos where everyone fails. This is a video that shows some of the best nitro powered hill climb action we have ever seen on a hill that can only be described as...

Neat Video: This 1930s Footage Of A Ruth Dredging and Trenching Machine In Action Is A Cool Look Into The Gearhead Past

There are few neater things than being able to look back into the history of machines through old video. For instance, in this case we get to watch a Ruth Dredging and Trenching Machine in action...

Meet The Completely Insane City Slicker Pulling Tractor – Triple Turbo Allison (W/Video)

(Photos from Sascha Mecking collection) – Stuck in no one’s rut – That’s what it says on the side of the amazing, weird, interesting, and completely unique City Slicker that...

TAKE ON THE NIGHT: RetroBright LED Headlights For Classic Rides Make Seeing While Driving A Whole New Experience!

We’ve talked about Holley’s RetroBright headlights here before, and I can tell you that no amount of praise is too much for these things. I know that sounds like a stretch, but the truth...

450 Classic Cars Drive 500 Miles On The 31st Annual Tour Nebraska! We’re One Of The 450! Check Out Scott Liggett’s Adventures

Driving your hot rod is good for the soul, and is always a good time. But driving your hot rod with a bunch of other hot rodders is even more fun, and that’s why events like Hot Rod Power Tour...

Make It Kustom And HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck: Welding Starts On The Bed For The 1971 GMC Cabover Ramp Truck!

It’s time for more welding! A big stack of tubing and plate are going to be used to build the bed and make this thing the ultimate hot rod hauler. It’s got a special payload planned for...

New Wrecking Yard Inventory! Another F Body! 1983 Chevy Camaro Berlinetta! T-Tops, Originally a V-8 car, Solid

Chad’s got some new inventory at the wrecking yard, and if you are looking for a solid 3rd Gen Camaro project to start, then this one might be the right choice for you. It’s a solid car,...