The roadster, built by Devlin Rod and Customs, is just the fourth Chevrolet to win the award…
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Ridetech F-100 System Wins Goodguys Best New Suspension Product Award
Ridetech’s 1965-1979 Ford Truck Suspension System was named 2022’s Best New Suspension Product at Goodguys Columbus, the company announced. “Here at Ridetech, we love building products that make cars and trucks sit lower and ride better than ever. From the factory, the F-100’s twin I-beam front suspension was cumbersome,” company representatives said. “Through extensive research,… Continue reading Ridetech F-100 System Wins Goodguys Best New Suspension Product Award
Petersen Deep Dive: 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
Chief Historian Leslie Kendall takes a closer look at the custom-built car once owned by movie star Clark Gable…
Petersen Museum to Honor VW CEO at Annual Gala
The Petersen Automotive Museum will honor Volkswagen Group CEO Dr. Herbert Diess with its Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award at its 28th annual Petersen Gala on October 1, 2022, the museum announced. The Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the significant influence and contributions of Diess in moving toward an electrified future and… Continue reading Petersen Museum to Honor VW CEO at Annual Gala
Petty’s Garage Recreates 1979 Championship Ride
General Tire commissioned a resto-mod replica of Richard Petty’s championship-winning 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo to use as a show car during the ARCA season…
E.C.D. Automotive Design Expands Offerings to Include Jaguar E-Type
Slated for completion in 2023, E.C.D.’s first restored E-Type is currently in production and will be powered by an electric Tesla drivetrain…
From the Mag – Something Special: The Deuce Turns 90
Celebrating the early days of Ford V-8 power…
From the Mag: RestoMods from the Heartland
Jeff Page’s builds are the perfect blend of classic charm and modern muscle…
Jim Browning Jr. Named President of Ultimate Headers
Ultimate Headers has appointed Jim Browning Jr. as its president, the company announced. Browning has worked for Ultimate Headers for five years, and under his leadership, the company recently moved operations to a new 12,000-square-foot facility in Berea, Ohio. Prior to joining Ultimate Headers, Browning worked in the oil and gas industry for six years… Continue reading Jim Browning Jr. Named President of Ultimate Headers
SpeedKore Unveils Carbon Fiber 1968 Dodge Charger Built for Stellantis Design Chief
The bespoke Charger features a full carbon fiber body, floor and wheel tubs, as well as a custom SpeedKore frame and is powered by a 1,000-hp Dodge Hellephant V8…
Stacey David to Join DEI on Hot Rod Power Tour
Stacey David, from shows “GearZ” and “Restoration Series,” will join Design Engineering, Inc., during day two of this year’s Hot Rod Power Tour at Nashville Superspeedway, the company announced. for a special appearance at 11 am on June 14th. “Having Stacey in our booth is an especially perfect pairing in Music City,” Steve Garrett of… Continue reading Stacey David to Join DEI on Hot Rod Power Tour
Theon Design Grows Production with New Facility
The expansion also allowed the custom Porsche 911 builder to double its workforce to support the increase in production…
SEMA Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees
Walker Evans, Jack Roush and Gene Winfield will be enshrined in the organization’s Hall of Fame during the 2022 SEMA Awards Gala later this year…
Petersen Museum Celebrates 1932 Ford Anniversary with New Exhibit
The Petersen Automotive Museum will honor the 90th anniversary of the 1932 Ford with a new national holiday, Hot Rod Day on June 11, and celebrate the special day with its new “Ford Fever: The Deuce Turns 90” exhibit in the Ross and Beth Myers Gallery, the museum announced. Opening to the public on June… Continue reading Petersen Museum Celebrates 1932 Ford Anniversary with New Exhibit
Retro Designs Restores 1954 Chevy
Powered by a 640-hp LT4 engine, the Bel-Air features numerous custom components, including the chassis, cold air intake, wheels, exhaust and more…