Creating A Car In 1,400 Days
Fourteen-hundred days, more than 1,000 sketches, 11,000 pounds of clay and 265 gallons of paint. These are just some of the figures that go into designing a new model of car.
Rebuilding An American ‘Iron’ Icon: The Ford ‘FE’
Adapted from Robert McDonald’s article in Engine Builder. It seems as though the car restoration market is in full swing. Anybody who has an appreciation for an automobile can tell you that it’s all about American Iron. The phrase American Iron came about because we as Americans loved big automobiles with big engines. There is
Aston Martin Unveils Vanquish Zagato Concept
Aston Martin and Italian design-house Zagato are proud to announce the Vanquish Zagato Concept, the latest creation from their long-standing partnership. The Vanquish Zagato Concept made its global debut at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, held at Lake Como in Italy, May 21-22, 2016.
The Fundamentals Of Color
There is no magic bullet when it comes to color matches. A review of the fundamentals, however, and seeking solutions and not excuses can help us get to the promised land.
Ride Of The Week: Mr. Chevy’s 1955 Bel Air and Ramp Truck
The V8 Speed and Resto Shop of Red Bud, Ill., recently restored an eye-catching truck and car for collector Larry Frees. The attention-getting 1955 Chevrolet ramp truck carries a color-matched 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air “gasser” style racing car.
‘Project 2&4’ Powered By Honda’s MotoGP RC213V Engine Will Blow Your Mind
Honda Project 2&4 brings together the brand’s unique capabilities in two- and four-wheel mobility. Featuring the RC213V competition motorcycle engine, which has been modified to run on public roads, Honda Project 2&4 provides the freedom of a motorcycle and the maneuverability of a car.
Red Kap Releases Its Newest Craftsmen Series Featuring Heath Pinter
Red Kap has released three videos featuring acclaimed BMX rider, X Games champion and classic car builder Heath Pinter. The video series traces Pinter’s passion-fueled journey as he designs and builds a 1928 Ford Roadster. The custom car has been built specifically to compete in The Race of Gentlemen, a one-of-a-kind event that was held on the beaches of the Jersey Shore on Oct. 3-4.
Red Kap Welcomes Troy Ladd To The Craftsmen Series
Red Kap has selected L.A. Roadsters 2012 Builder of the Year Troy Ladd as the third custom car icon to be added to the growing stable of Red Kap Craftsmen. Ladd owns Hollywood Hot Rods in Burbank, California. He has been designing, building and restoring custom hot rods out of his shop for more than a decade.
SEMA Battle of the Builders TV Special Premieres March 8
Program highlights newest SEMA show event and competition. Tune in to the Velocity Network on March 8, at 8 p.m. (EDT).
Report Card: Supercar Silhouette — Peugeot’s ONYX Concept
The Onyx, which debuted during the Paris Auto Show, was sculpted using materials with little processing.