With the gravitas of Ventura Nationals, it attracts enthusiasts and builders from all over the US. Naturally, this means long travels for many in the scene, and the local car community rolls out the red carpet for all those headed in. The afternoon and evening before Nationals, the local shops host open houses, inviting any and all to bring their cars to decompress from the journey to Ventura and... Source ..read more

The inaugural Grand National Truck Show kicked off this year at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. While the Grand National name has been known since 1949 to be one of the best car shows in the country, it was not until this year that organizers decided to split it into two from the historic Roadster Show and give classic trucks their own weekend. Billed as the premier truck event of 2023, it isn’... Source ..read more

Last month, Ventura Nationals rolled into town over Labor Day weekend at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Starting in 2003, it’s one of the biggest and best shows on the West Coast and encapsulates all aspects of automotive culture with hot rods, custom paint, restorations, live music, and vendors. Sprawled out over sixty-two acres, Ventura Nationals packed classic cars and vintage trucks in while... Source ..read more

Reflecting back on my life I found myself reminiscing about the times spent in a garage with friends working on my 1971 Datsun 510 and 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. Both cars long gone because of life events I longed for another project… or two. So I bought a 2000 Yamaha Road Star and a 1969 Ford F-100 Ranger. All original the F-100 has a 360 cubic inch engine under the hood, and is the long bed 4×2... Source ..read more

I purchased my first car a 1966 Pontiac GTO in May of 1968, and never parted with it. After enjoying the car for years, I performed a frame off restoration on the old gal that was completed in 2016. The car was originally built from the factory with a 389 cubic inch engine, 4-bbl carburetor, but now has been upgraded to a period correct factory Tri-Power setup and factory front disc brakes. Source ..read more

When I was younger I used to race, legally and illegally, in the N.Y. / N.J. area. I made some money and won quite a few trophies at the track. About 13 years ago, my youngest son, after asking me about racing and the Muscle car era I grew up in, asked me if we could find something to build together. I naturally said yes! We found a 1981 Malibu 2 door coupe that someone had converted from a 6cyl. Source ..read more

I got into the car hobby in the 80 s with my late brother John. It started by going to local car and cruise nights and elevated from there. John found a 1957 ford retractable from Iowa that needed work and bought it and drove it as is. As for me I never dreamed I would own or could afford a classic car but it all changed one Saturday morning in 1988. In the Boston Globe that morning one 1967 chevy... Source ..read more

This photo is of my 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, taken on Rt. 66 in Oklahoma. She was originally purchased by Vogue Magazine in London and made it to America in 1984 to a banker in Ada, Oklahoma. His estate sold it to an exotic car dealer in Kansas City where I acquired her in 2014. She is Caribbean Blue with tan leather interior and only 67,000 original miles. She has won several car shows and... Source ..read more

I grew up building model cars, like so many kids, and dreamed of the first time I might be able to buy my own car. My dad was not supportive at all, he thought if I had a car then I wouldn’t take college seriously… anyway, I saved and saved. My dream was to get a fastback Mustang. Finally in 1978, I was able to buy the car in the photo. $1400.00, if you can believe it? This was just before the... Source ..read more

Welcome to the Bringing a Car Out of Long Term Storage Series! Join Mark Simpson as he prepares to bring this 1931 DeSoto Model SA long term car storage of over 30-years. You’ll learn how to take all of the appropriate steps to ensure once the engine does fire up that no damage to the engine, electrical system or drivetrain occurs. Click any of the thumbnails below to start watching. Source ..read more