America’s beloved gearhead says he’ll be crawling the junkyard again soon!

Back in 1980, a teen comedy called “The Hollywood Knights” hit the big screen, and the automotive star of the show was our very own ’57 Chevy called Project X.

For years, this ’70 Dodge Hemi Challenger took down street racing opponents in Detroit, but nobody knew its owner. Now the Black Ghost’s story can be told.

Hidden since 1974, Ronnie Belletieri’s 1969 Dodge Daytona is set to undergo a full OE restoration.

Family man Matt Barrett adopts Roadkill’s low-buck strategy for building a 1971 Dodge Demon 340 barn-find clone, and it involves using a ton of used parts.

Steve Magnante, one of America’s most beloved motorsports and hot rod broadcasters, is in serious condition with a brain infection.

Young Austin Bittle and his crew at JBA Speed Shop embrace his father’s legacy with this 427ci tunnel-port FE big-block-powered 1966 Ford Fairlane hardtop.

Family man Matt Barrett adopts Roadkill’s low-buck strategy for building a 1971 Dodge Demon 340 barn-find clone, and it involves using a ton of used parts.

It was a long road, but this 1969 Boss 429 Mustang looks like it rolled off the plant floor yesterday.

Back in 1980, a teen comedy called “The Hollywood Knights” hit the big screen, and the automotive star of the show was our very own ’57 Chevy called Project X.

This particular 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T restoration was worth the effort, as it was 1 of 2 convertibles produced that year with a 426 Hemi.

Plymouth’s most ordinary A-Body makes the A-list with some basic modifications within the reach of regular hot-rodders. Well, mostly, anyway.

Exomod’s carbon-fiber panels give a modern Dodge Hellcat the look of a 1968 Charger—and Daytona and Demon versions are coming soon!

Ringbrothers “Tusk” Charger build sports a supercharged Hemi and much, much more!

Originally published in the July 1988 issue of Hot Rod magazine

Fat fenders and fat tires, plus a stance that looks fast standing still—what's not to like?

Chuck Fisher’s 1965 Plymouth Fury is a factory-built four-door four-speed mystery machine with a 426-Wedge Engine, and it used to be a moonshine runner.

In 1966, GM gave endurance-racers a leg up with an optional 36.5-gallon fuel tank for 427ci, 425-hp L72 V-8-equipped Corvettes. Here’s the backstory!

Reliving the ’70s Pro-Street Movement with Rick Kiel’s Radical 1971 Chevy Vega Packed with a 462ci Blown Big-Block Chevy Mill.

Young Austin Bittle and his crew at JBA Speed Shop embrace his father’s legacy with this 427ci tunnel-port FE big-block-powered 1966 Ford Fairlane hardtop.

Father and son team, Nick Maneri Sr. and Jr., build this 1931 Ford Model A Coupe roadster for Junior, inspired by Senior's old hot rod from the '70s.

This big-ass 1970 Monte Carlo makes well over 700 horsepower and runs 9.39/144 on a 175-shot in the quarter-mile.

For years, this ’70 Dodge Hemi Challenger took down street racing opponents in Detroit, but nobody knew its owner. Now the Black Ghost’s story can be told.

On his 30th anniversary of being hired at HOT ROD magazine, David Freiburger reflects on his career with the magazines he’s been a part of.

Renowned hot-rodders help construct a genuine 1932 Ford Deluxe that looks like it was built in the ’50s.

This C1 Corvette restomod has an LS3 swap and a five speed transmission.

Super-low stance, American Graffiti flavor, and lots of unexpected details come together in this ’32 Ford hot rod truck. Where does he drive it? Everywhere.

More than 6,000 cars were on site for the first stop of HOT ROD Power Tour 2023! Check out this huge photo gallery to see a sampling of vehicles that showed up on day 1.

In 1966, GM gave endurance-racers a leg up with an optional 36.5-gallon fuel tank for 427ci, 425-hp L72 V-8-equipped Corvettes. Here’s the backstory!

Plymouth’s most ordinary A-Body makes the A-list with some basic modifications within the reach of regular hot-rodders. Well, mostly, anyway.

This 1969 Ford Torino Talladega sports a real Boss 429 Hemi, and even though Ford never made one for production, you can bid on this one at Mecum!

A piece of racing history was sold as Richard Childress put Dale Earnhardt’s 1996 NASCAR Monte Carlo into a charity auction where it brought $425,000!

This world record holder's resurrection was a long time coming.

Plymouth’s most ordinary A-Body makes the A-list with some basic modifications within the reach of regular hot-rodders. Well, mostly, anyway.

Are These Mean and Nasty Hot Rods Race Cars or Street Cars? The Answer Is Yes

Mopar fan resurrects a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi, 1969 Road Runner 6-BBL, and 1970 Plymouth Hemi ’Cuda after years in storage.

Lost for years, this former Coca-Cola giveaway car first built with the help of Dyno Don Nicholson was recently restored for the 2023 Kissimmee Mecum show!

An all-original 1967 Camaro hiding in a garage for the last 25 years is discovered—and it was surrounded by vintage Mopar parts!

Family man Matt Barrett adopts Roadkill’s low-buck strategy for building a 1971 Dodge Demon 340 barn-find clone, and it involves using a ton of used parts.

Vintage photos of the Fuel Altereds that tore up Southern California drag strips in the ‘70s.

Originally published in the November 1979 issue of Hot Rod magazine

Nick Weber built this 1960 C1 Corvette with a modern chassis and drivetrain and does everything with it—car shows, track days, even road trips!