You spent years bringing that '69 Camaro back to life. Weekends spent in a garage, thousands of dollars in repro panels and months searching for date-coded parts. One bad afternoon, and its all headed to the junk yard on a flatbed with crumpled fender and bent frame. Here's the ugly truth: Retromods aren't daily drivers. When something gets smashed on your ride, it … [Read more...]
Street Rod Nationals 2025 Fills Louisville with Thousands of Classic Cars and Hot Rods
Every summer, hot rod enthusiasts from across the country make their way to Louisville, Kentucky, for one of the largest and most respected automotive gatherings in the nation, and the Street Rod Nationals 2025 was no exception. Held July 31 through August 3 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, the event brought together thousands of classic cars, street rods, muscle cars, … [Read more...]
Car Shipping for Car Collectors – How to make the process easier for you
Most guys will spend five years tearing a classic car down to bare metal in their garage, spending thousands on a custom restoration, and then spend five minutes picking a shipping company when they finally sell it. People often treat moving a highly modified classic vehicle like they are mailing a simple package. The reality is that car shipping for car collectors is … [Read more...]
Gauge Magazine April 2026 Issue
If you’re the kind of person who lives for horsepower, chrome reflections, and the unmistakable rumble of a built engine, this issue is going to feel like home. We’ve got a lineup that blends classic grit, modern muscle, and the kind of custom culture that keeps the scene alive and evolving. Let’s start with a true piece of rolling history—“SPIKE,” a 1946 Ford truck owned by … [Read more...]
Certified Summer Car Show 2025
Car enthusiasts gathered in full force for the Certified Summer Car Show in Atlanta on July 26, 2025, turning a hot summer day into an unforgettable celebration of automotive passion. From classic muscle to modern custom builds, the event brought together a diverse crowd and an even more impressive lineup of vehicles. Atlanta Sets the Scene Held in the heart of Atlanta, … [Read more...]
