The word "restomod" can signify many different things. To some classic car restorers, a restomod might be nothing more than altering a classic car with a lowered stance, wider wheels and tires, and a few cosmetic modifications. For other builders, restomod means pulling out all the stops and building something that's more akin to one of the chopped, channeled, and sectioned hot rods of old. California-based shop Restomod Mustangs offers builds that run the entire gamut, but the 1,000hp twin-turbo widebody '65 Ford Mustang seen here definitely falls at the most extreme end of that spectrum.

The 1960s and 1970s were transformative decades for the automotive world. The post-WWII boom had led to the birth of a new era of car design, and designers were pushing the boundaries of what was possible in terms of style, innovation, and performance. This was a time when cars were not just modes of transportation—they were symbols of status, freedom, and a rapidly evolving culture. From sleek muscle cars to futuristic concepts, the contributions of key automotive designers during these two decades shaped the vehicles we know today. Below are some of the most influential and visionary designers of the 1960s and 1970s.

The internet car community often tends to gravitate towards the most extreme, no-expense-spared car builds. Although we love to see these over-the-top projects with thousands of hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars invested into making every detail perfect, we also recognize they're out of reach for many Americans. Most of us work on our cars in our own garages and have much more restrictive budgets. That's why we also like to see blue-collar, self-made projects like this weathered Chevy Nova, owned by Joe Whitney.

There’s nothing worse than hitting the road in your high-performance Chevy and being assaulted by excess heat and vibration as you lay down the miles. Between adding an upgraded driveline and high-flow exhaust, the amount of heat generated has a direct connection through the floorpan.

The "Coke bottle" design, characterized by its curvaceous body that mimics the silhouette of a classic glass Coca-Cola bottle, stands as a testament to the golden age of American automotive design. This design ethos was especially popular in the 1960s and 1970s, a period that saw the birth and evolution of some of the most iconic pony and muscle cars. Here, we explore the top 10 "Coke bottle" designs that have left an indelible mark on automotive history.

"Hey, that car looks just like the one from The Rockford Files!" It's a statement owner Pat McEntee hears frequently. Then he has to explain that no, it doesn't just look like the car, it IS the car. His '77 Firebird Formula is certainly one of the most famous Pontiacs ever made, right alongside Burt Reynolds' "Smokey and the Bandit" Trans Am. According to his documentation, James Garner took the wheel of this Firebird on the famous detective TV series "The Rockford Files," which aired on NBC between 1974 and 1980.

Most American pony cars and muscle cars of the 1960's owe their Coke bottle styling to an industrial designer named Raymond Loewy. Mr. Loewy originated the Coke bottle shape with his design of the 1962 Studebaker Avanti. The silhouette is characterized as having a narrow midsection where the doors are located and curvaceous bulges atop the front fender located where the front wheel is and the rear wheel atop the quarter panels.

You could say that someone had a two-year Suburban addiction as he scoured the world wide web for a Chevrolet Suburban. Success came in August of 2023, when Facebook Marketplace yielded an advertisement for a 1972 Suburban at a vintage car restoration and consignment shop in Lake Forest, CA called Auto Addiction.

Last week, we featured a '65 C10 big window conversion DIY video from our friends at Old Anvil Speed Shop in Orange, California. The truck in that video was built for comfortable cruising with air suspension, but if you're looking for a more exciting driving experience, the Old Anvil team can do that too. Their '67 Nova SS recently appeared on the AutotopiaLA YouTube channel, and founder Paul Bosserman discussed all of its details, including the 525hp LS3 V8 under the hood.

The 1960-66 Chevy C10 pickup came standard with a small rear window at the back of the cab. However, buyers who wanted improved visibility and a more "open" appearance could select a big window as an optional upgrade. For big-window trucks, the GM assembly line stamped a larger hole in the outside of the cab and welded on a matching interior window panel before installing weatherstrip and glass. Today, many C10 owners choose to upgrade their small window trucks with a big window conversion. Old Anvil Speed Shop recently published a video that shows each step of the process.