The 73rd Annual Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama filled nearly one million square feet of the Huntington Place in Downtown Detroit with an unforgettable celebration of automotive culture. The event showcased more than 800 spectacular works of art to create an immersive experience that blended the most revered one-of-a-kind custom hot rods, trucks, modern and muscle cars, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles from across the country. Throughout the weekend, attendees enjoyed live ente

Rex Satterfield has always been drawn to convertibles and when he found this rare 56' Bel Air, he knew it was the one. He loved the look, the style, the timeless presence that only this car could deliver. From the very beginning Satterfield had the vision to compete in the Great 8, and hopefully, and ultimately, win The Ridler Award at Detroit Autorama. He commissioned the Red Brick from Rockmore, Florida and set the plan in motion. Satterfield chose Jeff Wolfenbarger at Kool

It’s that time of the year again- the end of February signals another running of the Detroit Autorama, and with it, the Ridler Award, which has been handed out to one lucky recipient every year since 1964. Named after Don Ridler, the eponymous award is bestowed upon a car that demonstrates an extraordinary amount of creativity in design and modification. To get to one winner, the Autorama employs the talents of some of the country’s top judges to whittle the field of hopefuls

For me each car project must be something very different. I am fortunate enough to have a muscle car, street rod, pro touring car, slammed patina truck, and a traditional hot rod in my collection. In 2009 as the Pro Touring scene continued to grow, my next “something different” was a Pro Touring car. Those early 60s Chevy IIs always caught my eye. All I had to do was mention I was just thinking about one, and Curt Ukasik from RPM Hot Rods began the search. Shortly thereafter

This is in reply to my Decisions, Decisions blog previously posted.....  I have a bunch of cars in my collection.  I have been blessed to have had a very successful business career and a very understanding wife when it comes to my collection and building the garage to store them all.   For me, the reason to make the initial purchase has varied.  Here's the abridged story for each car in my collection (minus our daily drivers) in order of acquisition. I've had Corvettes since

For those who believe you cant go back, they obviously haven't met Garry Crawford. Based in El Dorado, Kansas, Garry has spent most of his seven decades in the small towns around Wichita, which includes going to high school in Ellis. Garry was one of the 57 people in the class of 1962 at USD 388 (go Railroaders!) as was his friend, Jerry Keller. As a senior in high school, Garry owned a '40 Chevy and, over time, sold it but never forgot about having one. As most hot rodders k

My name is James Bridges and I designed and built these cars. I am 61 years old and have wanted to build a 1969 corvette all of my life. After 30 years of government service in the Marine Corps, The Border Patrol and The Federal Air Marshal service, I retired and did just that. Well a 1968 because at the time they were more available and a little less expensive (at that time I had no idea about expensive!). I gained some mechanical experience during my ten years of service in

My 75 Chevy Nova, bought off original owner in October 2006 in Burin Newfoundland, Canada. It was in storage since 1981 when he brought it here from Ontario, Canada. In the winter, me and dad started working on the car, it first had a 6 cylinder motor, we swapped that out for a  350 small block motor. We put a hood scoop from a 70’s corvette, new paint job and new headers.   I was born with cerebral palsy, and am in a wheelchair. I cannot walk or talk but I do not let that s

I have built 4 cars in my time now. First car I owned was a 68 Camaro SS Big Block. That was the one that got away – and I miss the most....

Dave Kroona’s ’33 Willys Built by South City Rod & Custom Captures Goodguys 2025 Tanks, Inc. Hot Rod of the Year Title A striking set of...

The Detroit Autorama,  also known as America's Greatest Hot Rod Show , is a showcase of custom cars and hot rods held each year at...

Originally published in the September 1990 issue of Hot Rod magazine By Gray Baskerville I've gotta recall game for you. Betcha can't...

Alright everyone, here's a question for you. How did you choose which car or truck would be your Street Machine? I'm sure a lot of you...

HOT weather, Awesome cars and great people highlight the show! “The Big One” for Good Guys was a spectacular weekend! Weather was sunny...

Thank you for showing interest in my car. Here is a little background and a few pictures. I bought this car when I was 15 years old from...

From Jim Meyer, I really enjoy the design, engineering and mechanical side of the builds.  I’ll leave the metal work, body and paint...

This car has a little story.  This was my first car that my dad bought for me for Christmas back in 1992.   The car was rough no floor...

Paul Sonday Sr purchased his 1974 Plymouth 'Cuda on November 19th, 1973 at the age of 19 for an out-the-door price of $4500 cash. Over...

Alright Street Machine fans, in your opinion, what's the difference between a RestoMod and a Pro Touring car? A lot of people seem to...

Dean Moon, founder of Mooneyes, accomplishments are like a bright yellow thread that weaves through the tapestry of hot rod history, from...