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…
TV and Film
Up Close With Ford v Ferrari’s 1966 GT40 #95
Hollywood’s recent Ford vs Ferrari movie has sent vintage GT40s racing into the limelight. And that’s for good reason. Those years at Le Mans in 1966, ’67 and ‘68 proved…
Star Power: Legendary ‘Bullitt’ 1968 Mustang Movie Car Heading For the Mecum Auction Block
After shocking the automotive world by coming out of four decades of hiding, the iconic ‘Bullitt’ Mustang GT is now destined for the Mecum Auctions block. The four-wheeled legend made…
Musclecars
Drive It or Show It? How One Car Collector Says ‘Yes’ to Both
“It’s too nice to drive.” You hear this a lot from the car show camp. No wonder: they’ve spent tens of thousands of dollars on their car’s paint alone, and…
Testing Is ‘Starting Soon’ on the Challenger Drag Pak
Between Hellcats and Demons, Redeyes and R/Ts, Dodge wasn’t lacking for another high-performance Challenger. That didn’t stop the brand from unveiling the 2020 Challenger Drag Pak at last year’s SEMA…
Sportscars
Driving Justice: The ‘Outlaw’ 356A Speedster That Took Down Thieves
Steve Raucher’s dad, Bob, was a huge Porsche 356 enthusiast. In 1965, he bought a silver 356 SC coupe new right from the factory. Naturally, he’s loved them ever since.…
You Can Stop Wondering, Here’s Exactly What’s Under the Cargo Doors in a 1982 Chevy Corvette
More and more, I’m seeing C3 Corvettes. These are the Chevy icons produced from 1967 all the way through 1982. The two-seaters are gaining in popularity so naturally, they’re popping…