"The New Guy" Owned by: Amanda Rose Photos by: John Mumaw Some builds start with a vision. Others start with a breakup, a reset button, and a need to figure out who you really are. Amanda Rose’s 2000 GMC Sonoma falls squarely into the second category. What began as a lowered mini truck she picked up for just $3,000 slowly turned into something way bigger than a … [Read more...]
2021 Jeep Wrangler
"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...]
