Want to win big? 8 tips to create a show-stopping Semi
The world of competitive show trucks is a big one, with the passion for perfection running high. Top tier events are regularly held around the country with show fields ranging…
Amcan Truck Fest
Breaking from the Haulin’ Herd: Grant Alderman’s 2008 Peterbilt 389 named ‘Milk Money’
Grant Alderman and his family do a lot of dairy hauling, it just made sense they’d cash in and call their show truck ‘Milk Money’. They purchased the 2008 Peterbilt…
A little over the top: Gary Jones Jr.’s 1999 Peterbilt 379 – ‘Excessive Behavior II’
Gary Jones. Jr. goes big with his high contrast customization. But first he starts small. That’s how he dialed in the wild black and white flame scheme he’s come to…
A Bittersweet Build: Steve Sontag’s 2008 Peterbilt 309 ‘Dreamsickle’
Whipping up ‘Dreamsickle’ wasn’t easy for Steve Sontag. The toughest part of putting together the eye-searing show truck wasn’t the fabrication, but rather pulling the 2007 Peterbilt 379 from use.…
‘I had to buy the semi – it matched the car’: Pat Sullivan’s 1979 Peterbilt & 1958 Chevy Bel Air
There was no way Pat Sullivan was walking away from purchasing his 1979 Kenworth K100. Afterall, it perfectly matched another vintage vehicle already in his stable: a 1958 Chevy Bel…
Circling Back: Camaros return to the Indy 500 for the 2019 Camaro Pacecar Reunion
Camaro pace cars from all generations circled back to the famed Indy 500, taking part in the 2019 Camaro Pace Car Homecoming. The event took place on May 17 through…
Trucks
Ram’s TRX Features Two Dino-Sized Easter Eggs That Have Raptors Running
Ford’s Raptor F-150 Raptor has essentially gone unchallenged since arriving on the scene in 2010. Since then, it’s been top dog (er, dino) in the hardcore off-road market with no…
Pop’s Pickup Passion Turns Into A Pair of Hauling Heirlooms
By his own admission, Paul ‘Pop’ Gilligan has is fond of one thing – 1940 Ford pickups. For that, he has four older brothers to thank. “Growing up, there was…
Ponycar
Electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 Charges Down The 1/4-Mile In 8 Seconds
Following Chevrolet’s lead with the all-electric eCOPO Camaro racecar, Ford Performance has shown off their charged-up competitor in the form of the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400. The vehicle’s prototype was…
‘The Flying Mustang’ Shelby GT350R Is Up Grabs, Coming To Mecum’s Indy Auction
Mecum Auctions made worldwide news earlier this year with the sale of a famous 1960s Mustang that lept through the air and into hearts of muscle car and film fans…
Features
Circling Back: A Fond & Welcome Return to a Retro Grand Wagoneer
A former Jeep tech gets back in the saddle with a very familiar 4×4: a retro Grand Wagoneer.
Marketing Memories: VW’s 1964 Talking Beetle Known as ‘Max’
Back in 2008, Volkswagen rolled out a quirky run of commercials with a very unique spokesperson: a 1964 Beetle known as ‘Max’. The marketing campaign was put together by advertising…