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One has a Flathead, One a Blown Olds, But Somehow These Traditional Hot Rods Share the Same Soul

There is just something about a traditional styled hot rod that just makes people smile. Even folks that wouldn’t describe themselves as traditional hot rod fans somehow find themselves drawn...

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From Dirty Dozen to Unreal Adventure 2026 Invited Subscriber: Pete Meyer and his 1963 Willys Wagon Made The Cut!

A few days ago we shared the Unreal Adventure Dirty Dozen, those 12 rigs that came from more than 100 submissions to be chosen to participate in Unreal Adventure 2026. Out of those 12, 5 will be...

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Retropower’s Austin Allegro Build Is Restomod Greatness. But is it Hiding a Secret? You Bet Your Ass It Is!

This here is something special. It’s not that an Austin Allegro is at the top of my british car list, but it is certainly up there! And when you see what has been done to make this what some...

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Building A 1968 Camaro Drift Car In Autoshop, and Then Taking It To The SEMA Show AND PRI! This is Something Special!

When the Los Angeles Career Center decides to do something, they go all in. Given the fact that Southern California is the epicenter of hot rodding and racing, it makes sense that a project like this...

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Jay Leno Takes a ride in ONE of the TWO 1914 Knox Model 46s still in Existence: This is a 496 CI Overhead-Valve Monster From the Nethercutt Collection!

Sometimes we forget just how bad ass humans were 100-140 years ago. I say this because the amount of invention and ingenuity that was happening in the world was just insane. I mean people came up...

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Quarantine Cruise Photos: Trucks, Customs, Muscle Cars, And More From SoCal’s Quarantine Cruise

(Photos by Wes Allison) Thanks to some creative folks who spent their time thinking rather than griping, SoCal’s Quarantine Cruises have been a great way to get out and enjoy your hot rods in...

AACA Hershey Fall Meet Photos: More Amazing Iron On Display And For Sale At Hershey

Here is our fifth gallery of photos to share, and you are not going to want to miss them. And if you missed any of our previous photos, there is a link below so you can check all of them out too!...

Gene Winfield Car Show Photos: More Killer Rides From The 2021 Winfield & Watson Custom Car and Hot Rod Gathering

(Photos by Wes Allison) The Winfield and Watson Custom Car and Hot Rod Gathering is one of those must attend events that is more than just showing up for a car show. Located an hour and a half to two...

Wheels UP! NMCA Expands Their Stock and Super Stock Program To Include Individual Championships!

Big news here for stock and super stock racers as the NMCA has decided to expand their offerings for class racers in 2022. For about a half decade these guys have run a great stock/super stock combo...

2021 SVRA Speedtour Action Images From VIR: Rumbling Stock Cars, Screaming Open Wheelers, More!

(Photos by David Whealon) – We have finally reached the end of the proverbial road with David Whealon’s awesome 2021 SVRA Speedtour action images from VIR. This is the neatest group yet...

Tweaked: The 2022 Ford Bronco Has Changes For The Better – Clutch Pedal, New Colors, More

(By Tom Lohnes) – The Ford Bronco has received some tweaks for 2022, and they only make it better. Starting with the big news, you can now get a manual transmission in the Bronco equipped with...

Winning: Final Round Action Videos From NHRA Bristol – See DeJoria, Salinas, and Sampey Collect Their Wallys!

Going into the 2021 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, there was a lot of questions. NHRA competitors had never run Bristol in the fall so the tuneup data available was thin to say the least. Add in the...

Wheels Up Fun Video: Highlights From The 2021 World Power Wheelstanding Championships At Byron Dragway

There are certain things you can set your watch by in drag racing. The US Nationals on Labor Day weekend and the World Power Wheelstanding Championships every fall at Byron Dragway in Illinois....

Gene Winfield Car Show Photos: The 2021 Winfield & Watson Custom Car and Hot Rod Gathering Did Not Disappoint

(Photos by Wes Allison) The Winfield and Watson Custom Car and Hot Rod Gathering is one of those must attend events that is more than just showing up for a car show. Located an hour and a half to two...

Fall Carlisle Swap Meet Photos: Dude!! The Cool Just Continues! Look At This Rad Stuff From Carlisle Now!

As if Grippo’s photos from the AACA Hershey Fall Meet aren’t enough, he also went to Carlisle and shot photos to share with all of you! So big thanks to our man Joe, who has been contributing to...

AACA Hershey Fall Meet Photos: Awesome Muscle Cars And Vintage Stuff From This GIANT Event Continues!

Here is our fourth gallery of photos to share, and you are not going to want to miss them. And if you missed any of our previous photos, there is a link below so you can check all of them out too!...

Edd China’s Workshop Diaries: Why The Hell Is Edd Putting A Diesel Engine In His Electric Ice Cream Truck?

Well… that didn’t take long. Apparently someone else wants the Mercedes Sprinter Van ice cream truck, but without the electric motor and drivetrain. We’re not exactly sure why, but...

Fall Carlisle Swap Meet Photos: Look At All This Rad Stuff We Want To Buy!

As if Grippo’s photos from the AACA Hershey Fall Meet aren’t enough, he also went to Carlisle and shot photos to share with all of you! So big thanks to our man Joe, who has been...

Decisions, Decisions: Which Fuel Tank Is Right For Your Ride? Carb Or Fuel Injection Ready?

One of the worst things about building a hot rod, muscle car, street machine, truck, or whatever else is sitting in your garage is the decisions you have to make about what parts to use. On the one...