This year’s Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama goes to the owner/builder team of Nancy and Buddy Jordan and Steve Frisbie with a reimagined 1933 Ford they call the Renaissance Roadster. Continue reading
Category Archives: Hot Rods
Pirelli Great 8 Chosen at the 2017 Detroit Autorama
Straight from the show floor at Cobo Center, here are the Pirelli Great 8 finalists for the Ridler Award at the 2017 Detroit Autorama. They’ve selected a fascinating assortment of cars this year—please check them out. Continue reading
2017 Detroit Autorama Preview: All the Ridler Award Winners 1964–2016
It’s nearly here! The 2017 Detroit Autorama happens this coming weekend, February 24-26, at Cobo Center. Here’s a preview, including a gallery with all the Ridler Award winners from 1964 through 2016. Continue reading
A Pioneer American Hot Rod Goes to Auction
One of Michigan’s best-known early hot rods, the 1933 Ford built by Oliver Hine, is headed to the auction stage in Fort Lauderdale on April 1. Here’s a closer look at the pioneering homebuilt. Continue reading
Video: Drag Racing Action at the 1970 NHRA World Finals
We love original color action from the golden age of drag racing, and we know you do, too. Check out this top-quality 1970 film featuring the NHRA World Finals from Dallas—it’s the good stuff. Continue reading
Five Fabulous Hot Rod Show Cars That Defied Taste and Logic
Sure they’re tacky, but they’re garish, too. Mac’s Motor City Garage revisits the golden age of wacky car-show theme rods, where camp and kitsch collide. It’s fun. Join us. Continue reading
Historic Hot Rod: The Arnett-Granatelli-Couch ’34 Coupe
Built by the legendary Joaquin Arnett and modified by Andy Granatelli, this hot rod first burned rubber over 60 years ago. Let’s take a closer look at the Bill Couch ’34 Ford Coupe. Continue reading