Author: Harry

  • His & Her’s: Leola’s C2 & Bob’s Chevrolet COE

    There’s a whole subset of the automotive community that is vehemently opposed to any vehicle that travels via trailer or tow. These often vocal individuals feel that anything worth owning is worth driving and if you pull it you are missing half the fun that comes with owning a classic. In the case of Bob and…

  • Goodguys Muscle Machine of the Year: Tom Demrovsky’s ’67 Chevelle

    With the Goodguys‘ show season firmly upon us, we were sitting around the desk wondering about what it takes for a car to win one of the 12 coveted Goodguys awards. These special awards recognize the nation’s finest cars, trucks, and the best autocross racer in the land of Goodguys. For that reason, we decided to…

  • 1000hp 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL Felt More Like A Black Hole

    It might be a stunning, 1000hp star now, but there were times when Justin Walker’s ’64 Galaxie felt more like a black hole SLATHERED in lustrous gloss black, Justin Walker’s colossal two-door 1964 Galaxie 500XL is a real head-turner, sporting a perfectly proportioned chop and highlighted by big rims and a hefty blower poking through…

  • Women and Cars: Julia Stallone’s 1973 Chevy Camaro with LS1 Engine That’s Waiting for a Pro Touring Makeover

    Like a lot of us, Julia Stallone got the addiction to mechanical things and speed as a kid, riding jet skis, four-wheelers, and dirt bikes. She tells us, “The adrenaline rush was so exciting to me, a feeling I know only other speed lovers could understand.” We fully understand, Julia! Her first automotive memory was…

  • What Have We Here? A 1959 Corvette Named Clockwork Orange

    The first-generation Corvette is without question, an automotive icon. The sheer number we see at events across North America is proof alone that they’re extremely well-loved by enthusiasts. Typically, the C1s we see fall into four distinct groups. Factory restorations, light restomods, Pro Touring builds, and purpose-built race cars. We love all of the aforementioned styles, but what…

  • Win This ’68 Corvette And Promote World Peace Too!

    Some restoration shops are in it for both fun and profit. But Angel’s Garage has a higher calling, as implied by its name. You see, Mark and Angela Babala not only restore all sorts of cars, but also donate their time and energy to raise money for charities such as PeaceJam, which mentors youth leaders…

  • When Form Follows Function, You Get The Ruffian

    Chris Ashton is an artist and a craftsman operating out of his home garage in Orange County, California. For Chris, the builder of Ruffian, our hero car for this feature, nothing is without a purpose. That might be a provocative idea for Ford fans, whose beloved house of Blue Oval never misses an opportunity to…

  • Kayla Rundle’s Fifth-Gen Camaro Stands Out From The Crowd

    LS Fest West is one of those wild and crazy car shows that attracts people from all walks of life. So, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. More difficult still, if you’ve brought a ubiquitous fifth-generation Camaro. People bring all kinds of crazy cars that have been LS-swapped. See our show…

  • How To Properly Meld A C4, C5, And C1 Corvette To Build Perfection

    Finding the right car to restore, rebuild, or turn into a restomod can sometimes be a tough proposition. The search can involve a lot of time on the computer. If that doesn’t end up being fruitful, it can even consume more time having you drive to look at various options as you can find yourself…

  • Slick Sleeper: Drew Fleming’s Turbocharged 1972 Nova

    If you grew up in the right time period of the car culture, you know just how important “cruising” was to a gearhead. The local cruising spot was where everyone went to hang out, show off their ride, and maybe engage in a horsepower display on the street. These were magical times and they influenced…