Chevy Crate Engine In the late ‘60s, Chevrolet decided to equip its Corvette with a race-bred 427 big block, creating RPO code L88. Though the… Continue reading
Compiled by Staff . October 26, 2022
AXC Open House I’ve been touting the fine points of the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC) for five years. In that time we’ve… Continue reading
PETE CHAPOURIS . October 25, 2022
If You Want to Go Fast, It’s Essential to Have Serious Stopping Power Everybody loves to go fast. But the faster you go, the more… Continue reading
Jason Fogelson . October 25, 2022
As a kid I was totally enthralled with the movie, The Cannonball Run, starring Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin and… Continue reading
REINALDO ROBINSON . October 25, 2022
The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club presented its 50th annual Vintage Car Show on the grass at beautiful Pala Mesa Resort. Fallbrook is a comfortable rural… Continue reading
Roger Rohrdanz . October 25, 2022
The Surf City weather was a little brisk for the 15th Annual Huntington Beachcruiser Meet, but by 11 o’clock the sun was out and temperatures… Continue reading
Roger Rohrdanz . October 25, 2022
Icon’s All-Electric 1949 Jonathan Ward and his Los Angeles-based company Icon need no introduction. Appreciated by design masters and fanatics as well as Hollywood stars… Continue reading
John Mata Jr. . October 25, 2022
The Friends of Steve McQueen Car & Motorcycle Show has become one of Southern California’s finest automotive gatherings. Part of the reason for that is… Continue reading
Roger Rohrdanz . October 25, 2022
Getting the Most from Your Classic Muscle Car’s Suspension The factory crate-motor phenomenon has swept our industry at warp speed. With mega horsepower being just… Continue reading
JOHN HOTCHKIS JR. . October 25, 2022
Quick connect Performance Automatic’s “Quik Connect Program” is a comprehensive program that contains easy to follow instructional video and personalized technical assistance for various products… Continue reading
Compiled by Staff . October 25, 2022
A well-designed electric radiator cooling fan is critical to prevent engine overheating in a variety of demanding driving conditions. The heat generated in stop-and-go-driving, or… Continue reading
CJ Clayton . October 25, 2022
SO-CAL’s 19th Open House I usually start the column with “I can’t believe it’s been 19 years etc.”, but in all sincerity I really can’t… Continue reading
PETE CHAPOURIS . October 25, 2022
Brad Selland Takes His Ride to Another Level For some people, good isn’t good enough. Brad Selland really liked his 1967 Mustang, but he wanted… Continue reading
Dan Burrill . October 25, 2022
Replace, Restore, Build—your Project Starts here. Summer’s almost over, so when you’re done showing off your ride it’ll be time to take stock and consider… Continue reading
Drive Staff . October 24, 2022
Casual fans may not realize how rare Woodies are. For instance, Ford produced less than 1700 total. And the last production Woodie was the ’53… Continue reading
Roger Rohrdanz . October 24, 2022
It’s not every day you meet an 88 year-old—especially one with a storied past, and who has more going on than most adults that are… Continue reading
KEVIN WILLIAMS . October 24, 2022
The 15th Annual Show! The Goodguys Del Mar Nationals, presented by Meguiar’s, started early on a Friday at the scenic Del Mar Fairgrounds. Known in… Continue reading
Roger Rohrdanz . October 24, 2022
The Hot Rod Balancing Act I’ve been building hot rods all my life—I should be able to say “adult life” but at 72 I’m not… Continue reading
PETE CHAPOURIS . October 24, 2022
Noted Builder Roger Brinkley Finally Makes a Special for Himself Roger Brinkley, owner of Brinkley Manufacturing, has been building hot rods for customers for a… Continue reading
Dan Burrill . October 24, 2022
Replace, Restore, Build—your Project Starts here. This is our second annual SPS where we take a look at some cool products that will perhaps inspire… Continue reading
Drive Staff . October 24, 2022