It should be self evident to anyone that the ’32 Ford is the most popular base vehicle from which to build a hot rod, followed closely by the ’57 Chevy. …read more
Unfortunately I didn’t get a chance to attend last fall’s Dead Man’s Curve “Wild Hot Rod Weekend” in Mahwah, New Jersey, but luckily that didn’t stop me from finding some sweet rides that made it to the grandiose event. …read more
Gary Grillo of Evergreen, Colorado, grew up during the heyday of the Sports Car Club of America’s (SCCA) Trans-Am racing series. “I was lucky enough to attend a few races when I was younger and was very impressed,” said the 59-year-old auto detail shop owner. …read more
The year 2014 is the one when we forever change the way we think about making horsepower. For decades, this author has written cover blurbs shouting the tips, tricks, and how-to’s for building engines in the 400-, 500-, 600-, and 700-hp range. …read more
Will your kids and grandkids be into cars? …read more
A look at the Top 100 from the 2014 NSRA Southeast Street Rod Nationals Street Rodder Top 100! …read more
There is an ongoing debate among enthusiasts about the merits of buying or building your next vehicle. When you build it yourself, you’re familiar with every nut and bolt and you are the best one to fix it, should something go wrong. …read more
It’s easy to make a car go fast. Car guys know this. Hang a big Whipple or twin turbos on your V8 and drag that bumper. The hard part is the compromise. …read more
While celebrating the 21st anniversary of the NSRA Northeast Street Rod Nationals, it was the ideal time for STREET RODDER and Ford Racing to recognize street rodders who install a late-model Ford engine in a Ford hot rod or custom. …read more
Featured this month we have a 1962 Plymouth Valiant with a Signet 200 twist and a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda with a 440 Six-Pack sent to us from readers like you! …read more