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 [...]
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 [...]
In the Pantheon of American Muscle Cars, the Chevelle has staked a rock-solid position. When it first rolled off the production lines in 1964 you get it with 120hp V6 or, either a 283- or 327- V8, that with the SS set-up would produce 300 bhp. Chevrolet would continue to produce the Chevelle until 1977, [...]
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 [...]
Factory Five’s Latest Kit Looks Like A ‘33 Ford But Handles Like An Indycar. Here’s Part 1 Of The Buildup: How To Prep And Paint The Fiberglass.
You know of Factory Five Racing (FFR) as the creator of you-assemble-them roadsters (don’t call them Cobras-Shelby gets really territorial), Daytona coupes, and the GTM supercar, but its new [...]
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 [...]
John Swanson’s Traditional A/V-8 Is A Lifelong Dream
Many a rodder has a story about how long it took to build their dream ride. So it should come as no surprise when John Swanson of Huntington Beach, California, gobbled up 12 years to build his A/V-8. This 1929 Ford highboy roadster resting on Deuce ‘rails is [...]
