A look back at the history of the original Ford Maverick…
Author: James Maxwell
James Maxwell is an automotive journalist and historian based in Southern California. Contact him at imax@roadrunner.com.
Photo Gallery: Chip Foose Experience — Part 2
See all 20 Foose-designed vehicles that appeared at the 2021 SEMA Show…
Photo Gallery: Chip Foose Experience — Part 1
See all 20 Foose-designed vehicles that appeared at the 2021 SEMA Show…
From the Mag: SEMA Show Beginnings – Part II
Partnerships, growth and no signs of slowing…
From the Mag: SEMA Show Beginnings
A look back at the birth of the ‘Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association’ and the early days of the SEMA Show…
A Farewell to Barris Kustoms
The birthplace of the Batmobile, the Munster Koach and many other famous custom cars has been put up for sale…
Chevy II Nova Retrospective
A look back at the origins, development and transformation of the classic Chevrolet muscle car…
Photo Gallery: 2020 Grand National Roadster Show
Taking place at the Pomona Fairplex about 30 miles from Los Angeles, the annual Grand National Roadster Show is now in its 71st year and it’s a true celebration of everything roadsters. And that means a lot of ’32 Fords. John Buck, the producer of the historical GNRS, said this about it prior to the… Continue reading Photo Gallery: 2020 Grand National Roadster Show
Speed Shop Gets Exposure at San Diego Auto Show
San Diego-based JBA Speed Shop exhibited at the show, getting their products and services in front of potential customers…
Junior Johnson: From Moonshine to Racing Pioneer
A look back at the late stock car legend’s storied career…
Photo Gallery: ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Car Show at ArtCenter College of Design
Once a year, Pasadena, California’s, ArtCenter College of Design opens up its campus, classrooms and workshops to the public. At its latest gathering, the overall theme was ‘One of a Kind: Vehicles that Stand Alone.’ Some of the more famous alumni that attended included the likes of Chip Foose, Freeman Thomas, Jeff Zwart, Larry Erickson and Dave… Continue reading Photo Gallery: ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Car Show at ArtCenter College of Design
PHOTO GALLERY: Fun & Fanfare at Pebble Beach
Once a year the most prestigious car gathering in America (and a major automotive event worldwide) takes place on the Monterey Peninsula, the Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. The latest running (the 69th year of the elegant event) celebrated the 100th year of the British marque Bentley, with some 54 examples showing up to participate… Continue reading PHOTO GALLERY: Fun & Fanfare at Pebble Beach
Stroll the Rows at Goodguys Del Mar Nationals
There were three large exhibit halls filled with show cars, and outside the fairgrounds were overflowing with the various hot rods, street rods, pro touring cars, rat rods, muscle cars, sport trucks, lowriders, classics, and vintage woodies—over 2,500 vehicle in all…
The Recipe for a Comeback
The description of the word classic in general terms means something that’s judged over a period of time to be of highest quality and outstanding of its kind. And in extreme form, a true classic is a recognized work of art with established value. Some examples of classic high-performance American automobiles include the iconic 1932… Continue reading The Recipe for a Comeback
Gallery: Factory Sport Trucks Get in on the Action
It was on Sept. 14, 1990 when GMC took a special, all-out performance vehicle called Syclone to the salt flats and ran it to 210.069 mph, becoming the first truck in history to break the 200 mph barrier in the flying mile. Soon after, in January 1991, the production version came out, equipped with an… Continue reading Gallery: Factory Sport Trucks Get in on the Action