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 the finalists [...]
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 between slim [...]
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 contrasting stripe [...]
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 Bumperette with parking [...]
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 118 mph [...]
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 [...]
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 showmobiles. With [...]
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 are [...]
