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Supercharged Flathead Powers This Deuce Highboy Roadster

Most everyone knows how you put a gigantic jigsaw puzzle together. You work the edges first (which have at least one straight side to them) and slowly work inward to reveal the final picture. But...

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This 1940 Ford’s Amazing Journey Took Some Twists and Turns

A car’s journey on the road to becoming a street rod can be short and straight or long and twisty. Doug and Susie Bush’s 1940 Ford coupe took the latter route. The coupe had passed from one owner to...

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Bolt On 160 HP To Any 5.7L Hemi With A TorqStorm Blower!

Let’s take a look at the list of the things the Gen-III Hemi has going for it. Right off the bat, we have to give the nod to the name itself, as the word Hemi is far and away the most recognizable...

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Traditional Deuce Coupe powered by Olds Rocket V-8

As hot rodders we’re driven to create vehicles that personify style and performance while maintaining a classic vibe showcasing not only hard work, but also the design elements of the original car....

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Charlie’s Turbo’d 3-Valve 2006 Ford Mustang GT Makes Over 550 Horses

Charlie Stobaugh • Mount Vernon, OH • 2006 Mustang GT Ohio resident Charlie Stobaugh transformed his 2006 Mustang GT from plain Jane to insane. He has added a 73mm single turbo setup with a 3-core...

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How Craig Calmes Built his 9-Second Street Car

Many enthusiasts found their way into the car hobby via an older sibling and Texan Craig Calmes is no exception. His five older sisters weren’t obsessed with cool cars, but some had boyfriends who...

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Reader’s Ride: After Looking 34 Years He Finds 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 of...

I have been into muscle cars since I was 14 and have owned (and still own) many: a 1969 Chevelle, 1972 El Camino, 1970 Nova, 1975 and 1977 Trans Ams, 1970 Buick Wildcat, 1971 Camaro, pro touring 1970...

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More of the Top Sportsman Drag Cars in the World

A Nice Northern Nova The family oriented Bauer Motorsports team, based out of Elma, New York, added to their multi-car racing team for 2017. In addition to campaigning GM-powered Top Sportsman and Top...

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Repairing a Bulge in a Handmade Fender

This handmade fender has a bulge (arrow). Read some of the options for repairing this defect. Q. I have fabricated the rear fenders for a 1935 Ford and I want to get your advice on repairing a defect....

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MCACN 2017 Preview! Check Out These Muscle Car Heroes

In 1967, muscle cars had become mainstream. Drag racing was a favorite pastime in America, evidenced by the packed stands at local dragstrips. The rebellious generation of the 1960s blended muscle cars...

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MCACN Preview Coming in the November 2017 issue of Muscle Car Review

Our favorite muscle car show is right around the corner. To whet reader’s appetites about the 2017 edition of the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN), our cover story features four cars that will...

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Build A Vintage 392 Hemi On The Cheap & Get 436 HP!

It’s hard to imagine nearly 70 years have passed since Chrysler first introduced the wonders of the highly efficient hemispherical combustion chamber to American motorists—and hot rodders. Back in 1951...

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Smokey Stories: Skipping the ’70 Indy 500 to Regroup

After the 1969 Indy 500, Smokey returns to Daytona to regroup and reassess engine programs. When we left Smokey last month, he’d just experienced the 1969 event. “might have been the sorriest Indy race...

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Inside the Award-Winning Restoration of a Day-Two 1969 COPO Camaro

When Grady Burch rumpty-rumped his Burnished Brown COPO Camaro into the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center last year for the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN), a standard was set. We have...

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Save Money by Inspecting Your Motor Parts (Part One)

Here is a thought. What if you did your own teardown of your motor prior to sending it off to your favorite engine builder to freshen up for next season? A part of the fee most engine builders charge...

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Old Cars in New Times

I’m finally driving my 1971 Road Runner nearly every day I’m in town, but I’m ashamed it’s been 18 years since an old car was my daily. I drive vintage junk for 12 to 20 weeks a year for my video gig,...

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Two 427-Powered R-Code 1966 Ford Fairlanes Share Common Bond—or Do They?

When you think of Ford’s top-of-the-line, bad-to-the-bone offerings of the muscle car era, don’t forget the über-rare R-code 1966 Ford Fairlane. The race-ready stunner has both the beauty and brawn to...

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Preserving Corvette History … Bloomington Gold 17

Bloomington Gold Corvettes USA has been dedicated to certifying a Corvette’s factory authenticity since it was founded. The 2017 edition returned to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the third...

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Save Money by Inspecting Your Motor Parts (Bottom End)

Save Money By Inspecting Your Motors Parts In our previous installment of this engine teardown checklist we took care of most of the top-end of the engine and then took out the cam and examined the...

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Hot New Mopars For 2018! Widebody Hellcat, Trackhawk & More!

Every summer, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) brings in automotive journalists from around the world to their “What’s New” media event to check out soon-to-be released 2018 rides from all the brands...

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