This week’s top news is filled with stories rooted in the heart of that unbeatable feeling of getting things for free! Although, spoiling oneself and becoming acclimated to such a hedonistic life will surely spell dismay, it’s nice every now and then–no matter who you are. On the other side of the spectrum two topics of debate where brought up that would make for some good ‘ol bench racing with the boys. Chime in with your own opinions on the debate by clicking on the full story.

NEW WORLD RECORD SET FOR LARGEST AMOUNT OF CLASSIC CARS ON A CRUISE

The world record for the largest parade of classic cars has been set in Mexico City. Check out some screenshots from the video we found of the event, along with the video itself! Read More

A FREE ’34 FORD COUPE IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, TOO GOOD

Check out this awesome ’34 Ford Coupe, built by Michael Behrendt–if you can believe it, the shell was free!

“He came up to me and said, ‘If you still want that old car, I’ll just give it to you … if you promise you’ll give me a ride in it when you’re through with it,’” Behrendt explained in The Wichita Eagle. Read More

CLASSIC INSTRUMENTS ANNOUNCES “FRESHEN YOUR FORTY” SWEEPSTAKES

In time for the 75th anniversary of Ford’s release of its 1940 models, Classic Instruments teams up with other aftermarket companies in order to give a ’40 Ford owner the makeover of a lifetime.

According to a release from the folks at Classic Instruments, “To celebrate this momentous occasion [we] have joined forces with the top suppliers in the industry to bring you a valuable array of prizes that can be used to ‘Freshen Your Forty’ into an icon of your own creation.” Inside is a list of the complete package that you or someone you know could be lucky enough to win! Read More

FULL BODY REPRODUCTION OR ORIGINAL STEEL? WE WEIGH IN ON THE DEBATE!

In the world of hot rod building, there are two major categories: full body reproductions and original steel. But which one is the best way to go? Well, it all depends on who you ask!

“While plenty of people will buy a popular modern car off a car lot, just as many people shy away from doing so in order to not own something that ‘everyone and their mother’ drives.

It’s the same way with hot rods.

Hot rodding has long been about personal expression rather than building a cookie-cutter car, and many people find that reproducing popular vehicles so everyone who wants one can own one is a bad way to keep the hot rod scene rolling.” Read More

WHAT MAKES A HOT ROD A HOT ROD?

Does a hot rod have to have an American V8 to make it a hot rod? We are exploring what makes a regular car into a hot rod just as Boyd Coddington did when he put a Mitsubishi Eclipse 4-cylinder into his Aluma Coupe.

“In 1992, legendary Boyd Coddington seriously put the word to the test. A world renowned hot rod builder built this amazing yellow one-off car for Larry Erickson, an automotive designer for Cadillac. Dubbed the Aluma Coupe, this car was specifically designed as a mid-engine car with styling cues from the Pierson Brother’s 1934 Ford coupe and the chopped 1930 Ford Model A coupe by Art Chrisman. The Aluma Coupe was a head turner from the start.” Read More