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LS-Swapped 1987 Volvo 240 Defies Reality With 6-Second, 200-MPH Achievement

LS-Swapped 1987 Volvo 240 Defies Reality With 6-Second, 200-MPH Achievement

A Turbo Vette Earns International Fame on HOT ROD Drag Week

A Turbo Vette Earns International Fame on HOT ROD Drag Week

Michael Galimi | May 17, 2024

The Official HOT ROD Drag Week 200 MPH Club

The Official HOT ROD Drag Week 200 MPH Club

Michael Galimi | May 13, 2024

Bryant Goldstone Dominates Drag Week With a 6-Second 1973 AMC Javelin

Bryant Goldstone Dominates Drag Week With a 6-Second 1973 AMC Javelin

Michael Galimi | May 16, 2024

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Ever wonder where coupes came from or why they sometimes have four doors instead of two? We have answers.

2-Door Timeline: Here’s How Coupes Have Evolved Over the Years

Benjamin Hunting | May 19, 2024

Originally published in the August 1978 issue of Hot Rod magazine

Aired Out: A Look Into the Basics of Modified NASCAR Carburetors

Hot Rod Staff | May 19, 2024

Originally published in the August 1978 issue of Hot Rod magazine

Showcase Camaro, Part 2: Street Freak Bodywork is Finished on Accel's Project Car

Dave Wallace | May 18, 2024

Tim Kuniskis was the driving force of Dodge’s Brotherhood of Muscle and is stepping down after decades of horsepower greatness.

Thanks, Tim! Dodge and Ram CEO Retires After 32 Years

Michael Galimi | May 17, 2024

Catch Rick Dobbertin’s J2000, Matt Hay’s Thunderbird, and a bunch of other cool cars at the Benedict Castle Concours in Riverside, California.

Pro Street Legends to Attend SoCal Car Show This Weekend

John McGann | May 17, 2024

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75 Years of HOT ROD

Originally published in the August 1978 issue of Hot Rod magazine

Shake Rattle & Roll: 1954 FIAT Topolino

Gray Baskerville, Hot Rod Staff | May 17, 2024

Originally published in the August 1978 issue of Hot Rod magazine

These Unique Street Freaks Stand Out from the Crowd

Hot Rod Staff | May 16, 2024

From the January 1970 issue of HOT ROD: How does one make the transition from weekend amateur to full-time professional? "Dandy" Dick Landy answered questions from John Dianna.

“Dandy” Dick Landy: An Interview With a True Drag-Racing Professional

Hot Rod Staff | May 15, 2024

From the January 1970 issue of HOT ROD: A 240-inch-wheelbase dragster from Ed Pink, by way of Long, Hanna, Cerny, and Kelly.

Bucks-Up Racer: This Digger Oozes Affluence

Hot Rod Staff | May 14, 2024

From the January 1970 issue of HOT ROD: Boss 302 engines come in one Ford Mustang wrapper.

A Boss to Like: Small-Block Engines Are Ideal for Versatile Drag, Roundy-Round, and Street Vehicles

Steve Kelly | May 13, 2024

From the February 1970 issue of HOT ROD: Producing well over 1 hp per cubic inch, Ron Hoettels' home-brewed 283-based four-cylinder beat the legendary Chevy V-8 engine at its own game.

How One Racer Made Big Power With Half a Small-Block Chevy Engine

John Thawley | May 12, 2024

From the February 1970 issue of HOT ROD: Witnessing a Southern-style NHRA heads-up Super Stocker get put together.

Sox & Martin's Heads-Up Hemi ’Cuda

Hot Rod Staff | May 11, 2024

Part 6: HOT ROD's 40th anniversary coverage from the January 1988 issue looked at trends on the horizon and had designers share their points of view.

The Future: Predictions for a 21st-Century Hot Rodding World—Accurate or Awful?

Hot Rod Staff | May 2, 2024

Part 5: HOT ROD's 40th anniversary coverage from the January 1988 issue looks at a full-circle revival of every aspect of rodding.

The 1980s: High-Priced Gas, Smog Controls, and Complicated Electronically Controlled Cars—Sound Familiar?

Pat Ganahl | May 1, 2024

Part 4: HOT ROD's 40th anniversary coverage from the January 1988 issue tells the story of the 1970s, where the only constant was change.

The 1970s: HOT ROD Was the Source for Radical Changes in the Automotive World. And Vans.

Hot Rod Staff | Apr 30, 2024

Part 3: HOT ROD's 40th anniversary coverage from the January 1988 issue portrays a decade, the 1960s, when racing set the tone.

The 1960s: A Turbulent Era of Hot Rodding With Unprecedented Growth and Experimentation

Hot Rod Staff | Apr 29, 2024

Part 2: Drag racing and Detroit. HOT ROD's 40th anniversary coverage from the January 1988 issue illustrates what was happening in the 1950s.

The 1950s: When HOT ROD Magazine Went From Regional to National

Gray Baskerville | Apr 28, 2024

Part 1: Looking back at how Robert E. Petersen shaped the first years of HOT ROD's editorial vision, straight from the January 1988 issue.

How the Early Years Set the Tone for the First 40 Years at HOT ROD Magazine

Hot Rod Staff | Apr 27, 2024

From the October 1987 issue of HOT ROD: A Super Duty conversion kit that could give your Fiero the kind of performance its styling implied.

Formula Four Success: Pontiac's 16-Valve Cylinder Head for the Super Duty 4-Cylinder Engine

Hot Rod Staff | Apr 26, 2024

From the December 1979 issue of HOT ROD: Would you describe a Chevy Vega as a station wagon?

This Blown ’74 Chevy Vega Is a Sight to Behold!

Hot Rod Staff | Apr 25, 2024

From the November 1969 issue of HOT ROD: How to "trick-up" a Ford C-6 automatic transmission—make it live is the problem.

Ford C-6 Transmission Tricks

Bud Lang | Apr 24, 2024

From the November 1969 issue of Hot Rod magazine: Those who appreciate good cars had an eye out for the GS 455.

Buick's GS 455 Made It Hard to Stay Away From the Muscle-Car Mania

Steve Kelley | Apr 9, 2024

Long before bolt-in gasser axle kits found favor in the 21st century, you had to build them the old-fashioned way!

How To Build a Gasser Front Axle for a Tri-Five Chevy

Bud Lang, Johnny Hunkins | Apr 9, 2024

Originally published in the November 1969 issue of Hot Rod magazine

The Salt Was Fine In ’69: Records Fell on a Near-Perfect Bonneville Course

Eric Rickman | Apr 6, 2024

From the April 1957 issue of HOT ROD: A novice tackles fiberglass, triumphs with flawless roadster shell.

First-Time Builders Fabricated This Fiberglass-Bodied Roadster

Hot Rod Staff | Mar 14, 2024

Barn Finds and More!

From the August 1999 issue of HOT ROD: Steve Magnante leads us through SoCal's rust-free wreckage.

Retro Junkyard Crawl With Steve Magnante

Hot Rod Staff | Feb 13, 2024

Like a barn find without the barn, this project was left on a trailer and off the road for over 45 years!

Stalled 1970 AAR ’Cuda Project Found Rotting Behind House

Steven Rupp | Feb 8, 2024

Originally published in the March 1997 issue of Hot Rod magazine

Barn Find Rescue! Infamous 'Black Widow' '57 Gasser Test Mule Built by Chevy's Secret Drag Racing Skunkworks

Hot Rod Staff | Dec 7, 2023

This was a record year for barn finds at MCACN, with 36 rare and rusty cars on display.

Barn Finds and Hidden Gems at the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals

John Machaquerio | Dec 1, 2023

48 classic cars, with nearly half being hard-to-find Impalas, are going up for sale in an online field-found auction!

Hoard of Classic Impalas and Other Vehicles Found in South Dakota

Steven Rupp | Nov 27, 2023

A castle in Los Angeles County!? Rubel Castle features a lush history of famous visitors and, of course, some really cool four-wheeled relics.

Old Car Barn Finds Discovered at Rubel Castle

Kruger Kirston | Nov 7, 2023

LS-Swap Heaven: Engine Bays of the 2024 LS Fest West! Huge Gallery!

LS-Swap Heaven: Engine Bays of the 2024 LS Fest West! Huge Gallery!

Exclusive! Meet the Apocalyptic Hot Rods of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga"

Exclusive! Meet the Apocalyptic Hot Rods of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga"

Andrew Beckford | May 6, 2024

How To Make Your Car Stand Out From the Crowd: Install a Custom Interior

How To Make Your Car Stand Out From the Crowd: Install a Custom Interior

John McGann | May 10, 2024

What Is the 1964 Pontiac XP-833 Banshee Concept, Why Wasn’t It Made, and Why Is It For Sale?!

What Is the 1964 Pontiac XP-833 Banshee Concept, Why Wasn’t It Made, and Why Is It For Sale?!

Johnny Hunkins | May 6, 2024

Holy Grail 1989 Saleen Mustang SSC headlines a collection of Fox Bodies and more that totaled over $230K.

A Quarter-Million Dollars in Saleen Ford Mustangs and Trucks Sold at Mecum Auctions’ Indy Classic

KJ Jones | May 17, 2024

The evolution of the third-generation Hemi continues unabated with four badass race blocks!

Aluminum Third-Gen Hemi Race Blocks From HPP Racing Keep Mopars Competitive

Johnny Hunkins | May 17, 2024

Traditional hot rods and customs show off at the 2024 Sacramento Autorama!

Customs Rule at the 73rd Sacramento Autorama! Show Gallery!

Steven Rupp | May 17, 2024

Summit Racing and BluePrint Engines join forces to offer three new 302- and 347-cubic inch Ford small-block crate engines.

Ford Crate Engines: New Windsor Small-Blocks Ready To Ship!

Johnny Hunkins | May 16, 2024

Dave Schroeder and Jason Ens conquered the HOT ROD Drag Week 200 MPH Club with a unique engine combination.

Nitrous Powers Two-Time Drag Week Champion Dave Schroeder to 200-Plus MPH

Michael Galimi | May 16, 2024

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Misty Mowen and Vengeance Racing go mid-8s with their turbocharged Caddy coupe.

This Turbocharged 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Has Its Own Version of Art and Science

Michael Galimi | May 16, 2024

Joe Barry’s 1956 Chevy 210 is everyone’s favorite flavor on Drag Week.

Joe Barry Brings Style and Speed to Drag Week With 'Creamsicle'

Michael Galimi | May 15, 2024

All-steel and big power are the highlights of Doug Cline’s 200-mph classic Camaro.

Doug Cline Revisits the Pro Street Glory Days With a 1969 Chevy Camaro Z/28

Michael Galimi | May 15, 2024

These corner-carving Pro-Touring trucks show they can haul more than just cargo at the 2024 Pro-Touring Truck Shootout!

Pro-Touring Trucks Hitting the Road and Being Driven Hard! Huge Gallery!

Steven Rupp | May 15, 2024

Dave Ahokas pushed Unlimited into the Pro Mod era when he built a spicy 1968 Chevy Camaro for Drag Week.

Dave Ahokas Brought HOT ROD Drag Week Into a New Era

Michael Galimi | May 14, 2024

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Tom Bailey has the highest speed recorded on Drag Week and has two cars in the 200 MPH Club.

Sick Speed Is the Theme for Tom Bailey and His 1969 Chevy Camaro Street Cars

Michael Galimi | May 14, 2024

Nothin’ could be finer than driving this drop-top Carolina Blue '69 Camaro RS down Tobacco Road.

Super-Rare 1969 Chevy Camaro Convertible Looks Like Team Spirit

KJ Jones | May 14, 2024

Jeff Lutz crushed records on Drag Week long before he joined the Street Outlaws television show.

3,000 HP and Records Highlight Jeff Lutz and his HOT ROD Drag Week Career

Michael Galimi | May 13, 2024

Five-time Drag Week Overall/Unlimited winner Larry Larson is the inaugural member of the HOT ROD Drag Week 200 MPH Club with his 1966 Chevy II Nova.

Before Street Outlaws, Larry Larson Made History as America’s Fastest Street Car

Michael Galimi | May 13, 2024

We’re not talking Ford Mustangs, Plymouth Barracudas, or the Chevrolet Chevelle SS here.

8 Old Muscle Cars You Didn’t Know Had Big-Block V-8 Power

Benjamin Hunting | May 12, 2024

Mopar survivor expert and conservator Frank Badalson draws a fine line between preservation and restoration.

Update: Notorious ‘Black Ghost’ 1970 Hemi Challenger Gets Much-Needed Repairs

Johnny Hunkins | May 10, 2024

This 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 wagon is that car, and it’s a far cry from the simple grocery-getter it appears to be.

Hellwagon! What If a Hellcat-Powered Dodge Charger Had Five Doors?!

KJ Jones | May 9, 2024

Lots of misinformation surrounds GM’s golden Tri-Five, but we have the real story of these cars and the stunning tribute being sold at the Mecum Indy event!

GM’s Golden 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air and the Mystery Surrounding the 50-Millionth Vehicle!

Steven Rupp | May 9, 2024

Matt Hay brings the famous Rick Dobbertin J2000 Pro Stret back to the limelight and proves Pro Street is still cool.

A Barn Find Pro Street Car? Rick Dobbertin’s Pontiac J2000 Resurfaces and Never Went Out of Style

John McGann | May 9, 2024

Traditional hot rods live on at the 2024 Sacramento Autorama. Here are some of the winning builds!

8 Award-Winning Custom Builds From the 73rd Sacramento Autorama!

Steven Rupp | May 8, 2024

Rick Finamore wanted a supercharged Pro Street Mustang that was more than just a fairgrounds cruiser.

This Supercharged 1966 Ford Mustang Drives as Good as It Looks

Chuck Vranas, John McGann | May 8, 2024

Looking for the Perfect Whip for HOT ROD Power Tour? This ’56 Chevy Nomad Could Be Yours!

Johnny Hunkins | May 7, 2024

A Studebaker Rockne is unique enough on its own, but this has been owned by the same person for more than 60 years. He bought it when he was 10!

This 1932 Studebaker Is a 60-Year Love Affair

Scotty Lachenauer, John McGann | May 7, 2024

What started as a strict restoration turned into a full custom build. Check out Hollywood Hot Rods’ interpretation of a second-generation Thunderbird.

Hollywood Hot Rods Built a Custom 1960 Ford Thunderbird—Can You Spot the Differences?

Stephan Szantai | May 6, 2024

A proposed state bill increases the penalties for illegal street racing, including potential jail time and up to $3,000 in fines.

Tennessee Flashes The Red Lights On Street Racing, Harsh Penalties Could Be Coming Soon

Michael Galimi | May 3, 2024

With careful spending and the right parts, we build an SBC that’s perfect for your street car project!

Budget 350-Inch Small-Block Chevy Engine Rebuild and Dyno Test: DIY Performance!

Steven Rupp | May 3, 2024

Saleen celebrates an icon’s 60 Years with the unveiling of its latest super ’Stang.

2024 Saleen 302 Mustang: a First Look at the All-New, 800-Horsepower Black Label

KJ Jones | May 3, 2024

From the March 1999 issue of GM High-Tech Performance: The 1986 and 1987 Buick Regal Grand National set the performance bar high in the 1980s, not with a V-8 but with a turbocharged intercooled V-6.

What Is a Grand National and Why Is It So Fast? The Story Behind Buick’s Intercooled Turbocharged LC2 V-6!

Jim McCraw, Johnny Hunkins | May 2, 2024

In the 1980s, it took a turbocharged intercooled fuel-injected V-6 to show the V-8s who was boss!

Five Buick Regal Grand Nationals Surface at Mecum Auctions Indy!

Johnny Hunkins | May 2, 2024

The mighty Chrysler 426 Hemi continues to go heads-up racing in NHRA Super Stock thanks to Sox & Martin and the McCandless Collection.

The Famed Hemi Shootout Is Set for the 70th Anniversary of NHRA US Nationals

Michael Galimi | May 2, 2024

The Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge travels to overseas to find the baddest rides in Australia!

Crikey! Optima Heads Down Under for Insane Aussie Race Action!

Steven Rupp | May 1, 2024

Built in a mere 18 months, this capable stallion was lucky to have the right car builder waiting in the wings!

Living the Good Life in a Pro Touring 1966 Mustang Convertible

Johnny Hunkins | May 1, 2024

The Sunshine State’s biggest truck happening brought hundreds of custom rigs from far and wide.

Florida Truck Meet 2024: Huge Gallery of Custom Rigs Showin’ and Shinin’ in the Orlando Sun

KJ Jones | Apr 30, 2024

Larry Dixon Sr., a Southern California drag racing legend from the 1960s and ’70s, has passed away at 84 years old.

Remembering Top Fuel Driver Larry Dixon

Marc Gewertz | Apr 29, 2024

A lot of skill, the right tools, and a few tricks can get you OE-looking steel fender flares for your hot rod project!

How To Fabricate Steel Fender Flares for Your Project Car

Steven Rupp | Apr 26, 2024

The CPW Mopar Spring Fling proves that Chrysler V-8 power is still alive and well.

Mopar Muscle Car Takeover: Dodges, Plymouths, Chryslers, DeSotos, and AMCs Rule Los Angeles!

Johnny Hunkins | Apr 26, 2024

Mustang’s 60th birthday bash continues at the biggest all-Ford car show in the West.

Fabulous Fords Forever 2024: Mustang Celebrates 60 Years! Epic Gallery of Badass Ponies and More!

KJ Jones | Apr 25, 2024

We hit the HOT ROD Power Tour West in Ford’s EcoBoost 2.3-liter four-cylinder turbo Mustang to see if less can actually be more—or, at least, enough.

Dude, Where Are My Cylinders?! Can a Turbo 2.3-Liter EcoBoost Four-Banger 2024 Mustang Still Be a Fun Hot Rod?

Steven Rupp | Apr 25, 2024

Want a smooth-as-glass paintjob? You can achieve expert results with a little practice.

How to Sand and Buff Your Paint for a Perfect Finish

Barry Kluczuk | Apr 24, 2024

Aftermarket shock pros build 500 hardcore off-road Chevy Silverados to challenge Ford’s Raptor R for supremacy.

Fox Factory Silverado: Is This the Raptor R-Beater of Chevy Truck Fans’ Dreams?

KJ Jones | Apr 24, 2024

This boosted small-block Chevy street engine is more than just a pretty face!

383-Inch Blown and Fuel-Injected Small-Block Chevy Engine Makes 660 HP On the Dyno!

Steven Rupp | Apr 23, 2024

Lingenfelter and Paragon team up for the first ever supercharged C8 E-Ray Corvette and it hauls ass: 734 hp and 793 lb-ft to the tires!

Inside Look! Lingenfelter's Supercharged AWD LT2 V-8 Engine Hybrid C8 Corvette E-Ray Makes Huge Power

Steven Rupp | Apr 22, 2024

Hundreds of Mustangs show up for Fords big birthday bash and product unveiling!

Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Celebration—MEGA Gallery

Steven Rupp | Apr 22, 2024

Duramax LB7 V-8-powered G-Body 1978 Chevy Malibu was one of the coolest work-in-progress drag cars at Florida Truck Jam.

WIP Appeal: G-Body Chevy Malibu Drag Car Has a Duramax LB7 Diesel V-8 Engine for Power

KJ Jones | Apr 22, 2024

We take a look at 70 years of changes to the logos and badging used for the Corvette.

History of the Chevrolet Corvette Logo: Crossed Flags Forever

Steven Rupp, Benjamin Hunting | Apr 20, 2024

Here’s why Berryman’s Fuel Injector Cleaner and Carburetor Choke & Throttle Body Cleaner are indispensable instruments in our toolbox!

HOT ROD Top Pick: Berryman B-12 Chemtool

Johnny Hunkins | Apr 19, 2024

Texas Motorplex held this crazy, Nitro-fueled Funny Car race where anything goes!

Wild Funny Car Action Under the Lights

Marc Gewertz | Apr 19, 2024

Shelby American enters the S650 Mustang pony wars with two levels of performance and a lot of new styling from its 2024 Shelby Super Snake.

2024 Shelby Super Snake First Look: Is This 830-HP Cobra the Best Specialty Mustang Ever?

Michael Galimi | Apr 18, 2024

Designing and building a reliable fuel system for street and strip use in a turbocharged Fox Body Mustang.

Building a 2,000-HP Fuel System for HOT ROD Drag Week

Michael Galimi | Apr 17, 2024

The limited-edition aesthetic package is a throwback to the original Mustang.

Ford Celebrating Mustang's 60th Anniversary with This Special Edition, Hoopla

Andrew Beckford, Justin Banner | Apr 17, 2024

Summit Racing has teamed with Brian Tooley Racing to bring new cam choices to late-model 5.7-liter Hemi owners.

Third-Gen 5.7-Liter Hemi: 5 New Mopar Cam Grinds You Need To Know!

Johnny Hunkins | Apr 16, 2024

Trick tube truck is an outside-the-box break from the norm at the big custom truck show in Orlando.

What tha Truck?! Totally Tubular Exotruck Stands Out in the Crowd of Custom Rigs at Florida Truck Meet