The Bugatti Renaissance design project is designer John Mark Vicente’s vision for the supercar that will replace the (al)mighty Bugatti Veyron. Since the concept has really large shoes to fill, it works hard to carry the virtues of the Veyron along. There isn’t a radical change in the looks department, and we think there won’t [...]
By Tim Bernsau Photography by Kevin Lee Spectators at the ’09 Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) were the first to see Jim Benitez’s Model A roadster pickup in finished form. Jim’s newest and greatest creation, nicknamed Faster Pussycat, made its first formal appearance in Pomona, California, last winter-and not just in the show, but among [...]
With This ’80 Z28, George Paul Unintentionally Raised The Bar When It Comes To Building Late Second-Gens. By Nick Licata Photography by Robert McGaffin Hit any car show these days-from a colossal spread like the Detroit Autorama to an intimate gathering at the local Fuddruckers-the chance of coming across a stunning late second-gen is somewhere [...]
One Bad Bowtie! – A 1967 Chevy Camaro RS This bad boy sports a 454 Cu In, Automatic Transmission, aluminum performer RPM intake, Holley dual feed carb, MSD ignition, Big Tube headers, aluminum radiator, and engine dress-up kit complete the engine compartment. The bumble bee exterior is finished in bright yellow accented by a bold [...]
Nothing says custom more than this 1950 Mercury Lead Sled. This classy machine was built on tubular frame. It sports a ’74 Camaro Front End, ’72 Monte Carlo Rear End, Tilted Post T-Bird Interior, Air Ride Technology Suspension. This Merc will lay all the way on the ground too! Other features include a ’54 Chevrolet [...]
A 700HP, 11-Second, Diesel-Powered ’28 Dodge By Jason Sands Photography by Jason Sands Steve Darnell’s ’28 Dodge Bros. sedan is quite an attention getter. While rat rods are nothing new, Steve’s 693-rwhp, Cummins turbodiesel-powered rat rod is indeed something different. All that power isn’t for show, either, as the 3,800-pound rat has run 11.69 at [...]
Engine Make: Ford Engine Size: DOHC Cobra 4.6l Transmission Type: T-45 (5 speed) Rear End Type: Ford 9″ Body Color: Black Interior Color: Black/Saddle Wheel Type: Billet Specialties Price: $90,000 Pricing Info: Negotiable Trades: No Trades Comments: This is one Bad ’37. It was featured on NBC’s hit show Whipnotic. For all the details please [...]
A Model Becomes A Reality By Gray Baskerville Photography by Gray Baskerville Since 1950, the promoters of the Grand National Roadster Show have presented the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) award to the top The initial recipients were home-brews based on race-car motifs. As the Oakland gathering became more spectator-driven, the entrants changed to purpose-built [...]
umors have continued to swirl over the past few years (around 2 to be exact) of an Audi mid-engined roadster model to slot in below the R8. It would be a continuation of the Audi “R” performance line and would help the brand grow by expanding availability to more buyers in the market. Via: CarThrottle
By The Time You Read This, Rob Morell’s ’73 Camaro Will Already Have A Bigger Turbo, Because 1,200 Hp Just Isn’t Good Enough. It’s not that Rob Morell is impossible to please. He’s just always tinkering, trying something new, pushing the limits, and applying what he learns to make things work better. All of which [...]
