With the passing of Craig Breedlove last month, I’ve been thinking a lot about him, his achievements, and his cars. Obviously, my first thought is of all of… continue reading »
19 CommentsNothing beats taking the back roads. There are few better feelings than skipping the highway and getting creative with your route. It’s something I’ve done since my childhood… continue reading »
10 CommentsWhat transforms a Model A from a stocker to a bona fide hot rod quicker than removing the fenders? Not much… Case in point, this 1931 Ford Model… continue reading »
4 CommentsFinding decent home footage of hot rods and customs shot in period is getting increasingly rare. Discovering late 50s color film of an East Coast custom car show… continue reading »
13 CommentsIn 1956, “Hot Rodding” was still seen by most of the general public as an activity for hoodlums, criminals, and various other forms of ne’er-do-wells. A quick search… continue reading »
12 CommentsDrag racing has always been a hotbed of innovation. So many parts and pieces that set records at the track eventually found their way onto the street. Mags,… continue reading »
10 CommentsWhen I say Switzerland, you might think of chocolate, watches, skiing… But do you think of American hot rods? Thomas and Markus Schilter run the T&M Schilter Speed… continue reading »
3 CommentsA few weeks back, we launched The Jalopy Auction House in Beta. An auction platform was something I had always wanted to try building, so I figured I’d… continue reading »
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