Posts by: Chris Tonn

If Mr. Bubble had a driver's license, he'd have an Impala Bubbletop in the garage. This red and white beauty is a stunning example.

This 1940 Ford Deluxe looks nearly stock. But peel back the layers, and you’ll discover a wealth of innovative tricks.

The mid-engine Lotus Elise was introduced in 1996 with a Rover 1.8-liter powerplant. This British Racing Green beauty begs to be driven.

The Supercharged Nitemare is not only about power. This F-150 was lowered from stock for better handling. And it's a hard-working truck.

This custom 1975 Ford Pinto "Pinchero" pickup proves the point. Trucks don’t have to be huge to get the job done.

When done right, a Volkswagen Beetle can blur the lines between real and replica. Consider this high-quality 356 knock-off.

Had the company survived, it might have shown the entire industry the way forward. The wedge design was emulated for years.

This gorgeous 1966 Ford Econoline van has a rare fiberglass high-top roof that provides oodles of head room while camping or tailgating.

The classic Coke-bottle styling of the C3-generation ’Vette was amplified with a widebody conversion.

The Willys Aero Eagle was a compact car built in an era of hulking family cars. But this gem was modified for the drag strip.

The grille’s gape reminds us of a bottom-feeding fish. Yet, what it lacks in looks, it makes up for in unexpected power.

Aspiring road racers seeking the best Camaro just say “1LE” to describe amazing cars like the 1989 IROC-Z for sale on eBay.

The Dodge Neon SRT-4's 2.4-liter turbo four delivered 230 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. But that's before custom mods.

The De Tomaso Pantera is the stylish Italian exotic ideally suited to Americans craving to turn their own wrenches and go fast.

The Citroën CX's pillowy ride is reminiscent of a 1970s American luxury car with savoir faire, courtesy of a hydropneumatic suspension.

The 1996 Viper GTS was modeled on the 1964 Shelby Daytona coupe, with classic American racing colors—deep blue and white center stripes.

Introduced for the 2000 model year, the Honda S2000 AP1's 2.0-liter engine revs to 9,000 rpm. Later AP2 S2000s have a 2.2-liter.

Swapping a 5.0-liter Ford V-8 into the Mazda Miata's engine bay turns the inexpensive roadster into a tire-shredding monster.

Off-road enthusiasts are overlanding in crossovers. Learn about the tires, lift kits and other gear needed to follow in their path.

At Gridlife, you can get on the track to compete for trophies on Sunday—in the same car you drive to work on Monday.

Imagine a car race going on during a massive concert.