[portfolio_slideshow id=15832] Ron and Deb Cizek’s 1940 Ford Coupe may be named “Checkered Past,” but the Ridler Award-winning vehicle is more likely an indication of a bright future for custom car builder Andy Leach. The coupe is the very first car built by Leach’s new hot rod shop, Cal Automotive Creations of Omaha, NE. A veteran of Troy
[portfolio_slideshow id=15673] Detroit, Michigan is synonymous with American automotive muscle and engineering. Automobiles have rolled of the assembly lines and out of the Detroit area since the days of Henry Ford’s Model Ts in the early 20th century. And America’s best muscle cars, street rods, and customs have returned home to the Motor City since 1953, the
The Detroit Autorama’s Ridler Award is always a highly coveted award. Since this year’s award is the 50th anniversary of the much sought-after honor, the 2013 Ridler Award is extra special—especially for Ron and Deb Cizek. The couple’s 1940 Ford Coupe, named “Checkered Past,” earned the 2013 Ridler Award on Sunday, beating out several other finalists. Built
The 2013 Detroit Autorama is happening now. And while we look forward to getting to the show and seeing some of these vehicles ourselves, we wanted to take a quick trip down memory lane and revisit some photos from last year’s show. Stay tuned to OnAllCylinders for new Detroit Autorama photos in the coming days.
Every car guy has a story about the one that got away. You know, the Tri-5 in the old barn off of the highway, or the 40-year-old cream puff the nice lady down the street sold to someone else for $500. It can keep you awake at night. You can sit and wait for a
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