“I was not attempting to create a new genre of cars. I was attempting to harden an old Camaro enough to survive One Lap of America.” Unless you’re already familiar with Mark Stielow’s creations, ther...
Photos by John Ahlberg. The story of John Ahlberg’s SnabelGalf begins, like so many stories of beloved yet admittedly ugly cars, with a rear-ending from a taxi. It takes some unexpected twists and tu...
All photos by Jim O’Clair It’s modern beach racing at its finest, restricted to pre-1934 car bodies (among other rules) and American motorcycles from 1947 or older. As a longtime follower of the Oile...
Images courtesy Hbomb Customs, except where noted. Many moons ago, while composing yet another photochops post, I hemmed and hawed about including the above photo. It would have fit perfectly, though...
Before World War II, modifying cars was as much about what you could adapt as what you could buy. Photo of an auto dump near Easton, Pennsylvania, in 1935 by Walker Evans of the Farm Security Adminis...
Customized 1951 Kaiser Henry J for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: Fresh out of the barn is this high-quality built roadster it is on a Henry J platform there are remnants of Hen...
1987 Chevrolet S10 for sale on Hemmings.com From the seller’s description: Complete frame-off, impeccably documented Custom Restoration, New Chevy 350 motor, polished and billet accessories, Corvette...
We spend a whole lot of our waking hours, here at Hemmings, talking about the new kids. The younger generations. Passing the baton. What’s gonna happen with all the stuff we love so much, after we’ve...
Hot rod 1932 Ford Model 18 roadster for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: With the collection of rare and vintage parts, the Big Wheel roadster would be a great addition to any col...
The Corvette. I’m gonna switch from the “royal we” that I usually use to convey the general opinion and position of Hemmings to the “lowly subject me” for a minute. Because I’m gonna use my own thoug...
American Motors products (and even a couple pre-AMC Nashes) filled the former Chilson AMC dealership in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, for the final Chilson Family Reunion. Photos by David Conwill. We ...
Hot on the heels of ending modern Beetle production in Mexico, Volkswagen will be offering a sentimental surprise at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show: the introduction of the a near-production-ready...
Documented 1965 Devin Special for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: A spectacular pairing of European design and American grunt, this Devin roadster is offered for sale by its orig...
Courtesy of the National Automobile Museum The directors at the National Automobile Museum announced the topic of their Second Thursday talk to take place later this month. John Sell, a retired tech ...
Gasser-style 1956 Ford Fairlane for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: This 2DR Fairlane was first customized in the 60’s. The black paint is one of the best indicators of its histo...
Photos courtesy Profiles in History, except where noted. For appearing in one episode of a 50-year-old television show, Grampa Munster’s Dragula has gone on to inspire a disproportionate following, b...
Four auctions will see the hammer fall today on the Hemmings Auctions. Today’s array of vehicles includes a Falcon Sprint with a 302, a rugged vintage Jeep Gladiator, a Bowtie icon, and a Blue Oval s...
Black Pearl. Photo courtesy Goodguys. In the band’s entire 38-year discography, Metallica has mentioned in its lyrics the Great Old One Cthulhu more times than it has name-dropped any automobile bran...
The views from atop Corkscrew Hill are simply amazing. Here the Group 2A machines, 1955-’61 Sports Cars, make a warm-up lap behind the pace car. Photos by David Conwill. “Pebble Beach,” as Monterey C...
Customized 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: How do you describe this ultra custom interpretation of a true classic? As you can see from the phot...
OK – full disclosure, here: we may have tested your patience last week with a truly terrible movie. But look, there’s some beauty in a bad movie. If you can suspend reality for an hour or so and let ...
John Athan’s 1929 Ford roadster atop a 1932 Ford frame is historical not only for its appearance along side Elvis Presley in the 1957 film Loving You (The King’s first starring role), but because it ...
Gasser-style 1958 Ford Anglia 100e for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: Custom/new frame and rear axle. New Speedway steering gear box and custom suspension, and new Crager S/S 15...
Shag carpeted 1977 Dodge B200 for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: 2nd Owner 1977 Dodge B200 From California Low Miles Only 51xxx Original Miles!!318 2 bbl Automatic Power Steerin...
Not to admonish anybody, but every now and then we receive an otherwise great submission for the Lost and Found department in Hemmings Classic Car that we can’t use because the images are unprintable...