Custom Car

Custom Car is still the best magazine to bring you the latest round-up of custom cars, hot rods and street machines making waves in the custom car scene around the world. From low budget traditional hot rods and customs to hi-tech street rods and 250mph drag strip pounders, the expert team of writers bring together event coverage, technical articles, project cars, news and reviews and feature cars every month. Find out how some of these amazing creations have been put together, the latest goings-on at the heart of the UK drag-racing scene and what else is going on in the world of modified cars. In addition, the magazine offers a popular classified section for those looking to buy and sell.

News & reviews

SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND?

ARCHENEMY • When you have a focused vision, there is no room for compromise. It is that or nothing

Marquee de grande • The National Hot Rod, Custom and American Car Show hit Lincolnshire Showground for the fourth consecutive year at the end of June. As always, it was staged in conjunction with the Modified Nationals, meaning pretty much every square inch of the 270-acre site was put to good use.

Firenza like these • Bazza's back. And his front, too! And to those lifelong friends that remember where he started his custom car journey, it'll be a familiar sight

In the good old SUMMERTIME • 2026 Summer Nationals • 10-12 July • Santa Pod Raceway

Bigger and better

Hall of Fame at 20 • While Santa Pod celebrates its 60th anniversary, this year also featured a milestone for the British Drag Racing Hall of Fame. This was formed 20 years ago, when the much prized Bootsie crystal tablets were presented to new inductees for the first time. The possibility of establishing a hall of fame was first discussed in the winter of 2005/6, with the aim of honouring those who had made their mark in the sport – which by that time already had a history spanning more than four decades. It would be the well known figure of long time chief starter Stuart Bradbury who would be the driving force, as the founding Chairman, in establishing and growing the fledgling group.

PRESENTS OF MIND • If you're going to buy yourself a 60th birthday present, make it a good one. If it turns out to need a whole load of work... well, that's just the gift that keeps on giving

Say it with Roses

Chip's shop • When Chip Foose invites you round to his workshop, you go. Better yet when it's to get an eyeful of the cool new '27 T he's building

Pub crawlin'

Events • NB: We advise you to double check with organisers that the event or show as listed is still going ahead, to avoid any wasted journeys. To submit an event, email editorial@pistonpublications.co.uk