I graduated from high school in 1986. Started buying car magazines my freshman year. Mostly Hotrod and Car Craft. Around 1988 my Dad told me "for all the money you have wrapped up in Car Magazines you could have a REAL car". Well I took his advice and never bought another car mag again. Bought a 65 442 in 1988 for $500 and drove it home. Restored it myself and finished it in 1991 and still own it.
Everyone of these older guys were my hero's when I was growing up, and now I'm one of these older guys! And still into Hot Rods. Once it gets under your skin, there's no turning back!
HEALTH AND FITNESS AND HOT ROD MAGAZINE KEEP ME ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW!!! YOU GUYS HELPED ME REBUILD MY LIFE AFTER MY DIVORCE. I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL FOR THAT. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
When I saw the Cheese Whiz '55 I was taken way back, loved it then, love it now. That, and B'Ville's '32, and Linda Vaughn...to me were the best-ever! I agree, get a DVD of these legends together and I'll be in line to buy a couple copies!
I just turned 25 and probably only know of two of the many cars that were shown during this event. It would be such an amazing video series if you could go through as many of these historic cars as possible; depicting their specifications, personal story, and impact on their era. It would educate those who weren't around to see these great pieces of automotive history, and bring great joy to those who were. Come on "Hot Rod"...do what you do! If anyone can do it, it's you.
It's stories like these that make you go out to these events, and just imagining that these cars were built before I was born, I just wish I was there...
I'm part of that lost age of young'uns and I want more of us to take notice of cars just like these. Cause this is where hot rodding came from, and where it is going.
Quintuple LIKE!! Toooo Short! Give us more footage please. This could have easily been a two hour episode. Thanks for making it happen Hot Rod, Chevy & Edelbrock.
Christ!!! I've loved, looked at, and drooled over these cars when I was twelve or thirteen... really liked or loathed ( a few) since then. I'm almost sixty now and I want to build just one more. But you... you lucky bastard. You were there... standing over them looking down at them, through your viewfinder, able but maybe unwilling to touch them,(because of 'the code' )... this is such an amazing event and here I am... stuck ( again ) on the the wrong friggin coast. Dammit.
HOT ROD, thank you for stepping up your program and diversifying into the video sets. i know there is not many of you and you are doing it all from press to play. keep it up and we look forward to more great things from you. winning back a former reader.
some of those cars were built not only before i was born or my dad was born, when my late grandfather was a teenager. its cool to see these cars that may have influenced not only my dad but my grandfather (who was a hot rodder in the 50s). some of these cars i remember reading about in my Hot Rod magazine collection (which includes various issues from the 60s on up. i still have my 1st issue of Hot Rod, the 1st swimsuit issue i got when i was 7 years old. it was an older issue my unlce gave me).
I remember the cars & drivers,especially the flyin hawaiian. Never to forget ronnie sox,bill hishler,wally booth...I could go on. The glory days live now...only in my memories...
It's always old guys who own these beautiful cars I know it's probably a thing of money but I'd love to see a 19 year old like myself there showing that hot rodding isn't dead and won't die cuase we will carry it on
Well, ya can find a classic that'll be fun. You just can't expect it to be a '55 Chevy, or a '69 Camaro, or a '32 Ford. It may have to be a more-door, but they're out there. There's a decent '63 Fairlane 2dr post car on my local craigslist for $3500 right now. I should clarify, I'm 17. I don't *own* a classic (the '63 Fairlane on my channel (different one from the one I mentioned earlier) was technically owned by Dad, supposed to be our project but we never worked on it, and the others are my grandfather's)
I remember the article for that orange 55 chevy! I remember a picture a picture of cheeswiz being dumped in the oil, it was just a gag, but it hung around in the memory banks for more than 20 years now!
New HOTROD TH-cam show, do a video feature of all of these cars so us young whippersnappers can learn so much more about the history of hotrods and HOTROD.
Omg, I could go on with ‘80’s Hot Rod Magazine feature Cars. The Orange ‘57 Chevy Giveaway Car. The Silver Camaro with the cool for color striping to Black lower. The maroon or candy ‘64 GTO with Square Headlamps.
Jim Wangers, the Godfather of the GTO, and I we happy to display the '66 GeeTO Tiger that was featured in the March 2002 issue of Hot Rod. Jim is seen several times in that amazing autograph session clip. What an amazing event! See more of "Jim Wangers and the GeeTO Tiger" on Facebook.
damn i was hoping to see something about the cheese whiz 55 chevy that i used to read about back in the early 90s..as a kid i would always steal my dad's magazines and read them..and this was one of the most memorable (for me) feature cars with a really cool story behind it!
Man, I wish I got to go! I'd be a little kid in a candy shop. That 72 Orange Chevy Chevelle SS was sexy and I know Carl Shelby's spirit was in that place. R.I.P Carl Shelby.
I graduated from high school in 1986. Started buying car magazines my freshman year. Mostly Hotrod and Car Craft. Around 1988 my Dad told me "for all the money you have wrapped up in Car Magazines you could have a REAL car". Well I took his advice and never bought another car mag again. Bought a 65 442 in 1988 for $500 and drove it home. Restored it myself and finished it in 1991 and still own it.
It's our pleasure. Thanks for watching and for writing!
Everyone of these older guys were my hero's when I was growing up, and now I'm one of these older guys! And still into Hot Rods. Once it gets under your skin, there's no turning back!
Glad you enjoyed it.
The passion you guys projected on what you do was totally transparent in this video. You guys are the best!!!
this episode is EPIC ... we need more sequels of this
HEALTH AND FITNESS AND HOT ROD MAGAZINE KEEP ME ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW!!! YOU GUYS HELPED ME REBUILD MY LIFE AFTER MY DIVORCE. I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL FOR THAT. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
When I saw the Cheese Whiz '55 I was taken way back, loved it then, love it now. That, and B'Ville's '32, and Linda Vaughn...to me were the best-ever! I agree, get a DVD of these legends together and I'll be in line to buy a couple copies!
Man, what a wonderful display of automotive history. Hopefully you have more coverage in the future.
I just turned 25 and probably only know of two of the many cars that were shown during this event. It would be such an amazing video series if you could go through as many of these historic cars as possible; depicting their specifications, personal story, and impact on their era. It would educate those who weren't around to see these great pieces of automotive history, and bring great joy to those who were.
Come on "Hot Rod"...do what you do! If anyone can do it, it's you.
It's stories like these that make you go out to these events, and just imagining that these cars were built before I was born, I just wish I was there...
This was a very special episode. On of the best in my opinion.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I ENJOY SPENDING MY TIME WITH MY HOT ROD FAMILY!!! YOU GUYS ARE TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!
Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
Thanks - we appreciate the feedback!
Brings back memories!
Thanks for putting them all together HOT ROD Magazine!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I LOVE MY HOT ROD FAMILY!!!! YOU GUYS ARE GREAT!!!!
Wow. Unbelieveable coverage. Total goosebumps, this stuff. Awesome.
This brought a tear to my eyes.Remembering the old days when we used to cruz the beach.AHH those were the best of times.
I'm part of that lost age of young'uns and I want more of us to take notice of cars just like these. Cause this is where hot rodding came from, and where it is going.
This is so much fun to get to see - CONGRATULATIONS HOT ROD - thrilling and fun!
I have wanted Guy's orange '34 ever since I saw it in the 40th Anniversary issue. Good to see it's still around and looking just as good as ever!
I could listen to fryburger talk about the cars and the people all day. Very cool, one day i could be in hot rod magazine.
Quintuple LIKE!! Toooo Short! Give us more footage please. This could have easily been a two hour episode. Thanks for making it happen Hot Rod, Chevy & Edelbrock.
Dear Hot Rod,
Thanks for the upload and the memories. Those were the days my friend.
Greatest show of all time.
Yet ANOTHER fantastic episode ! Thank You Motor Trend and Hot Rod Magazine.
Christ!!! I've loved, looked at, and drooled over these cars when I was twelve or thirteen... really liked or loathed ( a few) since then. I'm almost sixty now and I want to build just one more.
But you... you lucky bastard. You were there... standing over them looking down at them, through your viewfinder, able but maybe unwilling to touch them,(because of 'the code' )... this is such an amazing event and here I am... stuck ( again ) on the the wrong friggin coast. Dammit.
Wow, there were so many great cars I had to watch it again and hit the pause button over and over. lol Great job!
It was all souls day in the way-back machine at this Hot Rod extravaganza!
Great Video! Only in America. My hats off to Hot Rod and its staff. You guys rock!
HOT ROD, thank you for stepping up your program and diversifying into the video sets. i know there is not many of you and you are doing it all from press to play. keep it up and we look forward to more great things from you. winning back a former reader.
some of those cars were built not only before i was born or my dad was born, when my late grandfather was a teenager. its cool to see these cars that may have influenced not only my dad but my grandfather (who was a hot rodder in the 50s). some of these cars i remember reading about in my Hot Rod magazine collection (which includes various issues from the 60s on up. i still have my 1st issue of Hot Rod, the 1st swimsuit issue i got when i was 7 years old. it was an older issue my unlce gave me).
I remember the cars & drivers,especially the flyin hawaiian. Never to forget ronnie sox,bill hishler,wally booth...I could go on. The glory days live now...only in my memories...
incredible! wished I was there to look through history and appreciate it in person.
Wow. Just wow. My dad was a HRM subscriber for YEARS and I just saw a ton of cars that I recognized :) Awesome stuff guys, really awesome!
Just like the Brit dude in the van video, this one is epic and shows the true spirit of something that is now a dying breed.
Only thing wrong with this vid is it's too short. Could've been an hour.
would have loved to see this in person. jay Leno's garage is another venue I need to see.
i was there that saturday morning...Koolest thing ever! even the new stingray was there!
Loved it all!
Thanks DDOC - That's the nicest thing the internet has ever said to me. - Elana
When Elana speaks, I listen because she is always faithful to the foundation of hot rodding.
that video blows me away.....thanks for it....
YES YES YES YES YES!!! Motortrend / Hot Rod Magazine PLEASE PLEASE make this happen! Great idea Eightballjr!
You could do a ten minute video on nearly every car!
Great job on the Homecoming Episode 31, David. Really enjoyed all the memories it invoked. All it needed was the RumbleBee to complete it ;-)
I recognized quite a few of these cars that became posters on my room growing up.
Great video love to see all types of old cars
Uhh-Ahh, I remember that one... Uhh-Ahh, I remember that one...
thank you so much guys!!! one day I want to build my own hot rod.
Truly amazing.... im speechless.
this video is WAYYYYYYYYYYY to awesome to be this SHORT!!!!!
MORE!!!!
MORE!!!!
MORE!!!!
best part of motortrend is hot rod unlimited :)
cracking video guys - made my Sunday here in the UK
Man i wish i was there!! I could stay there from start till finish!!
Fantastic! I loved this. I wish I could have been there...
It's always old guys who own these beautiful cars I know it's probably a thing of money but I'd love to see a 19 year old like myself there showing that hot rodding isn't dead and won't die cuase we will carry it on
Well, ya can find a classic that'll be fun. You just can't expect it to be a '55 Chevy, or a '69 Camaro, or a '32 Ford.
It may have to be a more-door, but they're out there. There's a decent '63 Fairlane 2dr post car on my local craigslist for $3500 right now.
I should clarify, I'm 17. I don't *own* a classic (the '63 Fairlane on my channel (different one from the one I mentioned earlier) was technically owned by Dad, supposed to be our project but we never worked on it, and the others are my grandfather's)
Me too; the GoodGuys Hot Rod organization has awards specifically dedicated for the younger rodder. Called Young Guns Award. Check them out.
Awesome video thanks for the memories!
I remember the article for that orange 55 chevy! I remember a picture a picture of cheeswiz being dumped in the oil, it was just a gag, but it hung around in the memory banks for more than 20 years now!
Great idea and great job, this is why I buy hot rod magazines
This is the kind of videos we wanna see. Xcept that longer would be better. Cheers from Belgium.
OMG, the Mongoose truck and trailer. My favourite!!!
Great coverage and a great show !
Great post enjoy! love these cars!
New HOTROD TH-cam show, do a video feature of all of these cars so us young whippersnappers can learn so much more about the history of hotrods and HOTROD.
Almost passed till i saw freiburger and finnegan and knew it was going to be a awsome video and boy was i right. Thanks guys
amazing video
thanks for the upload
Omg, I could go on with ‘80’s Hot Rod Magazine feature Cars. The Orange ‘57 Chevy Giveaway Car. The Silver Camaro with the cool for color striping to Black lower.
The maroon or candy ‘64 GTO with Square Headlamps.
Greatest car show ever.
It's the only reason I subscribed.
My favorite cover - Jungle Pam!
Jim Wangers, the Godfather of the GTO, and I we happy to display the '66 GeeTO Tiger that was featured in the March 2002 issue of Hot Rod. Jim is seen several times in that amazing autograph session clip. What an amazing event! See more of "Jim Wangers and the GeeTO Tiger" on Facebook.
Wow, I would love to have been there to see everything!
I agree with this man. I have been interested in them but I never bothered to learn more about them due to me not wanting to read.
excellent video you guys are the best. 120 dislikes? why? must be bmw, merc drivers
Scott Sullivans Cheeze Whizz orange 55" had me at hello!! Still an awesome car by todays standards!
How in the hell did I miss this show? Oh now I remember...cars down and cant go to a show without being in it.
damn i was hoping to see something about the cheese whiz 55 chevy that i used to read about back in the early 90s..as a kid i would always steal my dad's magazines and read them..and this was one of the most memorable (for me) feature cars with a really cool story behind it!
I so remember that cheeze whiz 55 chevy as well, even them dumping a jar a cheeze whiz on the trunk lid to show the paint match. Lol
Thank you.
I LOVE MY HOT ROD FAMILY!!!!
I was there and what a great show
Man, I wish I got to go! I'd be a little kid in a candy shop. That 72 Orange Chevy Chevelle SS was sexy and I know Carl Shelby's spirit was in that place.
R.I.P Carl Shelby.
Great video!
Thank you
Looks like a killer show
Branson Missouri has the facilities to have a Hot Rod Museum!
Fantastic cars
You guys have a dream job
man so awsome !such talent building things perfect !
MotorTrend please make a longer version
That looks awesome
Fantastic!
Just amazing
Why can't I hold all of these feels?
Great video
Very cool event.
Kaiser Drag'n. Beautiful car, just beautiful
AWESOME!!
Please do a downloadable full version of this! Podcast or something! PLEASE!