"AS IF" 2021 Jeep Wrangler Owned by: Cali Keith Photos by: John Mumaw Some builds start with horsepower. Others start with attitude. This Jeep Gladiator build started with pure personality—and evolved into a fully dialed, SEMA-ready rig that blends show presence with real-world Jeep life. Owned since new and built over the course of two years, this Gladiator proves … [Read more...]
2023 Toyota Camry
"Ice_Edge" Owned by: Carmelo Padin Photos by: Chris Gosda At first glance, this 2023 Toyota Camry might look like a clean late-model sedan. But spend more than a few seconds around it, and you’ll quickly realize this build—nicknamed Ice_edge—is anything but ordinary. What started life as a reliable daily commuter has evolved into a full-on show-stopping light and … [Read more...]
1971 Chevrolet Vega
"Potent Rodent" Owned by: Rick Kiel Photos by: John Mumaw Some builds are polished. Some are pretty. And then there are builds like Potent Rodent—raw, loud, and unapologetically aggressive. Owned by Rick Kiel, this 1971 Chevrolet Vega is exactly what happens when a lifelong gearhead finally builds the car he’s been dreaming about since the golden days of street … [Read more...]
1969 Pontiac Trans Am
"Early Bird" Owned by: Kevin Hoffman Photos by: Chris Gosda For the December 2025 Issue, we’re showcasing a build that doesn’t just turn heads—it breaks necks. Owned by Kevin Hoffman and built by the legendary team at The Custom Shop in Flanagan, Illinois, this radical 1969 Pontiac Trans Am—nicknamed “Early Bird”—is the third evolution in a visionary trilogy of Trans … [Read more...]
1929 Hudson Super Six
"Blown Lone Wolf" Owned by: Mike Ward Photos by: John Mumaw Some rides just have that attitude — the kind that makes you stop in your tracks when you hear it rumble. That’s exactly what happens when Mike and Tina Ward’s 1929 Hudson Super Six rolls up. Known by two names — “Lone Wolf” and “Blown Wolf” — this grey, chopped, bagged beast is as raw and real as it … [Read more...]
