The Buick Division of General Motors never had it so good. After hammering at the door of the “Big Three” for 17 years, the door suddenly opened and even Buick personnel were amazed to find that their ...

From the January 2013 issue of HOT ROD: Builder Dan Webb recreates the iconic vehicle that set the 200-mph bar back in 1950. To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to ...

Hot rods have left an indelible mark on automotive history, evolving from post-war curiosities into enduring symbols of creativity and freedom. Their journey from the fringes of the automotive world ...

It might be cliche, but the journey is just as important as the destination, and that rings true for the HOT ROD Power Tour event series. The return of HOT ROD Power Tour West in 2023 goes down the ...

Marlan Davis gives us this second installment of our 350-cubic-inch Chevy V-8 engine build series. Engine blueprinting and short-block assembly require taking precise measurements, a process that can ...

We've often said there are treasures hidden in the HOT ROD archives, and stuff like this is chief among 'em: We unearthed some long-lost photos of 1959's pilot episode of the March Meet. That event ...

Quality engine components are expensive. Especially the trick "hi-po" parts that are usually found reciprocating in a hot rod engine. That's why it's critical when assembling your engine that you get ...

Gearheads can join in at any point along the way; the exclusive Long Haulers include the people who drive the entire Power Tour West route along with the staff of HOT ROD. Participants can sightsee, ...

HOT ROD continued to maintain a high profile throughout the '70s by inspiring the sport, rather than just reporting on it. A total of six editors carved and sculptured the appearance and involvement ...