1953 was the first year Studebaker adopted a “foreign look.” The “Champion” had a 6-cylinder engine, and the “Commander” had a V-8, but both looked the same. In the early 1950s, while Ford and Chevrolet competed to dominate the car market, Studebaker—a company over 100 years old—introduced a car that would stand out forever. This … Read more

The Packard Panther, first called the Gray Wolf II, is a car with a strong fiberglass body (up to an inch thick) and impressive performance under the hood. During the time when many show cars were just mock-ups with no working engines, Packard surprised everyone. They made a stylish car that not only looked great … Read more

The El Morocco is the rarest 1957 Chevy, known as the “Poor Man’s Cadillac.” It was a customized full-size car created by Ruben Allender, based on the 1956 and 1957 Chevrolet models. This car is special because it was the first time GM let an outsider design a custom Chevy. The result is a car … Read more

The Dawn of a New Era In the mid-1960s, the automotive world was undergoing a revolution. Formula 1 racing had embraced mid-engine designs, signaling the end of front-engine dominance in motorsports. Yet Ferrari, led by its founder Enzo Ferrari, remained hesitant to bring this configuration to their road cars. Enzo’s concern was simple but profound: … Read more

When you talk to custom car builders, they often say their projects start from wanting a great daily driver or trying something new and unique. For Brian Hall, it seems his goal was to achieve perfection. His stunning ’69 Camaro is one of the best we’ve ever seen. Brian’s love for cars comes from his … Read more

The Chevrolet Kingswood was a big 4-door station wagon with room for nine people. It was made in 1959 and 1960. Ryan “Ryno” Lieberman had recently moved from Southern California to Joplin, Missouri. One morning, he was browsing his favorite car websites when he found a “super clean, no rust” 1960 Chevy Kingswood 9-passenger wagon … Read more

The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air remains one of the most iconic cars in history. Its design and performance amazed people during its time, and even today, it holds a special place in the hearts of car enthusiasts. The ’57 Chevy isn’t just a car; it’s a symbol of style and innovation. A Design That Stands … Read more

In 1981, a teenage Tim Burton first saw two cars that left a lasting impression on him. “There were two Pontiacs in my neighborhood that caught my attention,” Tim shared. “One was a 1969 Limelight Green GTO Judge, and the other was a 1973 Brewster Green SD Trans Am. These cars would race on the … Read more

The 1957 DeSoto Adventurer amazed everyone with its amazing design and power. It came with a 345 cubic inch Hemi engine, two 4-barrel carburetors, dual exhaust, a race cam, a dual-point distributor, and a speedometer that went up to 150 mph—all in its original form! In 1957, DeSoto was at its peak, creating what many, … Read more

In 1957, ten-year-old Ron Cisek watched as his father, Gordon, purchased a worn-out Ford with a rough history. The car had been wrecked by Mike Dizona, a racer known for driving a ’32 three-window on local dirt tracks. Despite its condition, Gordon planned to restore and modify the car, dedicating some time to the project … Read more