You don’t want your classic sitting in a museum, and you definitely don’t want it collecting dust in the garage while you wait on backordered parts from five different suppliers. You are building a machine meant to be driven hard. Whether it is a pro-touring Camaro with a Detroit Speed suspension, a restomod Mustang, or a street-brawling Chevelle rocking a Hurst-shifted Muncie, the engine is the heart of the build. And while LS swaps get a lot of the spotlight today, there is an undeniable, visceral authority to a traditional V8 breathing through a properly tuned high-performance four-barrel carburetor.

The 1957 Chevy truck stands out in the classic vehicle world. It sits right in the middle of GM's legendary Task Force generation, which ran from 1955 to 1959. When you look at a 1957 Chevrolet pickup, you see the exact point where GM bridged the gap between pure agricultural workhorses and stylish, modern haulers. If you are building one, you already know its potential. You might go for a factory-correct restoration, or you might build a high-horsepower restomod. Either way, understanding the history, specs, and parts availability for the 57 Chevy truck will dictate how you plan and execute your project.

In this final segment of the Camaro restoration, you will at last see the fruits of your labor. For the most part, the reassembly process is a bolt-together operation, especially if most of the parts are either new or already refinished. Hopefully, by this time the majority of exterior replacement parts have arrived and the engine is rebuilt and awaiting reinstallation. If that's the case, the reassembly should move smoothly and quickly.

Most car enthusiasts are familiar with the name ZR1, whether it's from the original run as a high-performance variant of the 1970-72 Corvette C3 or its continuation during the C4, C6, C7, and C8 Corvette generations. But far fewer enthusiasts know about the ZR1's much rarer sibling, the Corvette ZR2. This hardcore, big-block-powered package was offered only during the 1971 model year, and a total of just 12 Corvette ZR2s were ever built — ten coupes and two convertibles. Today, a surviving '71 Corvette ZR2 can sell for over a million dollars.

When you think of the ultimate cinematic car chase, one sequence immediately dominates the conversation. Ten minutes and fifty-three seconds of screaming V8s, smoking tires, and airborne American muscle tearing through the hills of San Francisco. Frank Bullitt, played by the "King of Cool" Steve McQueen, behind the wheel of a de-badged, sinister 1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt, relentlessly pursuing a black 1968 Dodge Charger R/T.

This 1966 Chevrolet Nova was purchased brand new at De Anza Chevrolet in Riverside, California, in 1966 by Chad and Ruth Manion. It was a 50-year journey through American military history. As the wife of a high-ranking U.S. Air Force officer, Ruth and her husband Chad transported their Nova from base to base across the country and overseas.

The term resto-mod has a wide range of possible interpretations. Some enthusiasts believe that anything that isn't restored completely to factory specs is a resto-mod, while others think that only significantly modified cars (like pro-touring builds) should get that designation.ICON 4x4 founder Jonathan Ward created a custom classic truck that pushes this concept to its most extreme limits, so much so that he prefers to avoid the term entirely. "This is not a resto-mod," he explained. "It behaves and acts like a brand new truck because it is a brand new truck." Still, despite its updated underpinnings and enhanced technology, ICON's C Modern Retro Series retains all the timeless style of a classic 1967-72 Chevy C-10.

After completing the body and paint work (or at least the majority of it - you can save final color sand­ing and buffing until the sheetmetal is reassembled), the Camaro's interior can be reinstalled into the car.

The 1959 Chevy Impala is a vehicle that has an unmistakable presence on the road. With its long, sleek body, dual headlamps, aircraft-inspired styling, and distinctive tailfins, it looks fast even when it's sitting still. This presents a challenge to any custom car builder: how can this rolling work of art be resto-modded without losing its original style and character? Steve Cook Creations attempted to do just that, and we'd say the result was extremely successful. The judges for the Al Slonaker Memorial Award — one of the most prestigious awards in the automotive industry — agreed, selecting this car as the award winner in 2024.

When tragedy strikes and a car you love gets totaled, it's easy to become discouraged or frustrated. Nick Relampagos felt this impulse when a racing accident caused his pro-touring 1970 Camaro to spin into a concrete barrier. But rather than give up, he chose to rebuild it better than ever. The result is a wild 750-horsepower track machine that's packed with high-end upgrades and custom-built carbon fiber parts. Autotopia LA recently interviewed Nick about the story of his car and how it ended up in its current form.