Toyota Me.We Concept

While it may not be impressive at first glance, the 2013 Toyota Me.We Concept is quite the engineering marvel. The carmaker formed an alliance with acclaimed designer Jean-Marie Massaud to create this unique vehicle.

The primary objective that went into crafting this vehicle are forward thinking, consolidation plus usefulness and personalization based on lifestyle.

Engine & Performance

As you may have guessed by now, the Toyota Me.We Concept car is electric powered. Each wheel contains its own electric motor allowing the capability of an efficient 2 or 4 wheel drive function. The car batteries are located beneath the floor.

Exterior

It looks like one of the cars featured in Disney's "Cars" movie rather than an assembly line. Its front façade is comprised of 2 headlights and a single strip "grille". Its profile is short and rectangular.

One large circular handle affords entry via the front or rear doors. The rear view showcases mostly window with a large rear bumper with tiny taillights. Its body is made from aluminum coated with a polypropylene outer shell.

Interior

The inside of the 2013 Me.We Concept is reminiscent of a vessel made for water rather than the road. Its floors are bamboo, another concession to the environment. The seats are thin, once again reminding you more of nautical benches than of those for a driving machine.

The steering wheel adds an aeronautical flavor as well. Perhaps it most interesting interior feature is that of a single screen that displays all car information.

However, the 2013 Toyota Me.We Concept is not about appearances. It is instead concerned with adaptability and effectiveness. Each individual body panel can be reconfigured to suit most everyone's needs.

It is an everyday use urban vehicle, off roader, convertible and pick up all in one! The Me and We in its name literally refers to the car being good for you, while also for others around you. It is environmentally friendly to the greatest extent.

It is even bio-degradable with much of its materials recyclable. It weighs just 1,653 pounds, 20% lighter than other models of its proposed market segment.

MG CS Concept

Although there is not a whole lot of information about the 2013 MG CS Concept, it may just be a mirror of the 2012 MG CS.

Not only will the new Concept be mixed with power and looks, but you can also expect it to be great on fuel efficiency. If people are looking for vehicle that packs power and luxury features, then they will love what the new 2013 Concept offers.

Interior

The MG CS Concept seats five people comfortably. The interior is equipped with features such as a sleek look, a great stereo system and plenty of room.

Exterior

The exterior is equipped with many cool, and unique features. One of these features include headlights that have a 'shard' structure that will refract light in a few colors, and alter the shape from the side. This is a unique feature that you will love.

From the side, the 2013 MG CS has a cool sporty style, as well as a youthful appearance that will impress anyone who is a fan of sporty looking vehicles. The rims are equally impressive.

Price

The CS Concept may look like a million dollars, but it is not going to cost that much. This prized package may come just under $30,000 dollars.

If you're looking for a great vehicle that looks good on the inside and out, and great on fuel consumption, look no further than the 2013 MG CS Concept. This is one of the best vehicles arriving in the market.

Lamborghini Egoista Concept

The Lamborghini range of sports car are almost synonymous with powerful engines and aggressive designs. This is more and more punctuated with the launch of Lamborghini's new "ultra-rad road rager", the 2013 Lamborghini Egoista Concept.

It was launched as part of the automaker's 50th anniversary. Egoista is an Italian phrase that means, "selfish or egotistical". The selfish element is more pronounced because this super car has been designed for only one person, the driver.

Engine

The Lamborghini Egoista Concept is powered by a 5200 cc engine with a V10 configuration that is capable of supplying it with the power of up to 600 horsepower. The car's engine performance is 20 times greater than the original Lamborghini Aventador.

The engine is located at the rear of the driver and is capable of bringing the car to top speed of 0 to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds. This extreme engine performance combined with Egoista's perfect technical and aerodynamic design provides pure driving pleasure, style and performance beyond limits.

Exterior & Interior

It is not surprising that the Egoista's exterior design is inspired by Lamborghini's distinctive symbol, the bull is ready to plow. It has stealth-styled carbon composite body panels as well as its electric orange wheels crafted from special radar rejecting materials.

It incorporates a series of reticulated flaps on its upper exterior surface in place of fixed spoilers.

The interior of this super car is extremely rational and can be set automatically depending on the car's condition while driving. Basically, everything in the cockpit's interior only works with electronic commands and hence it requires a pilot more than a driver.

Price

It is important to mention that 2013 Lamborghini Egoista Concept is the only one of its kind in the world because it's just a concept. However, it is very possible for the automaker to make one just for you, are you up to it?

Audi TT Ultra Quattro Concept

This year, Audi is representing an impressive concept in the form of 2013 Audi TT ultra Quattro Concept. This is a concept car that combines style with an impressive power-to-weight ratio, high-tech construction and very lightweight.

It will no doubt attract a lot to the waiting list, if one were to be made. Audi continues to wow the auto world with its innovative approach to make driving an experience to remember.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Concept Coupe

Base Price: NA

Performance

Engine: 2.0 Liter TFSI 4 Cylinder	Horsepower: 310 HP
Torque: 296 lb-ft @ 1900-5000 rpm	Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
0-60 mph: 4.2 seconds	Maximum Speed: 174 mph (280 km/h)

Engine & Performance

It is powered by a 2.0 liter TFSL engine which produces 295 pound feet of torque and 310 horsepower. The power allows it to hit 62 mph in 4.2 seconds, to go with the top speed of 174 mph.

All these are aided by a lithium-ion starter battery and a power-to-weight ratio of 3.6 kilograms per horsepower which is in line with many performance oriented sports cars. The lithium-ion starter battery is much lighter and smaller than the standard lead battery.

Interior

The interior is designed in a way to reduce excess weight. Carbon fiber has been used in the cabin, the center console, the door trim and the cross-bracing which replaces the rear seat-bench.

Bucket seats are used and installed borrowing from the current Audi-TT. These include; air conditioning, electromechanical parking brake and electric window controls.

Handling

Audi TT ultra Quattro Concept makes use of a simpler and a lighter suspension system-unit. This shaves off some weight from the current set-up improving comfort and handling. The coil springs which were traditionally made from steel have been replaced now with fiberglass reinforced plastic. This shaves of 40% of their bulk and still maintaining the overall usefulness.

Lightweight

The engine modifications to the crankshaft, the crankcase, the balancer shafts, the oil sump and bolts have been made lighter by 25 kilograms (55 pounds).

The spokes are made of high-strength aluminum bolted to the wheel directly. This reduces weight by 20 kilograms (44 lbs).

This simply shows Audi's goal that the car was designed to reduce its weight, enhancing performance. The Audi TT ultra Quattro Concept is comfortable and simple.

Spyker C12 Zagato

Spyker, the small producer from "Tulip Land" and the famous design house Zagato presented at Geneva an exclusive supercar, meant to celebrate the Dutch debut in Formula 1. They introduce theSpyker C12 Zagato.

When one thinks of the rich heritage that both companies represent in the field of aviation and racing, the partnership is nothing short of logical. It would be hard to find a better combination, that of aesthetics, skill and passion.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe	Est. Market Price: $684,103.00
Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.4 gallons (70l)	MPG: NA

Dimensions

Length: 177.3 in. (450.5 cm)	Wheelbase: 105.5 in. (268 cm)
Height: 49.2 in. (125 cm)	Width: 79.9 in. (203.1 cm)
Curb Weight: 3262 lbs (1480 kg)	Maximum Seating: 2

Performance

Engine: W12 VW AG	Displacement: 6.0 Liter
Horsepower: 500 HP	Max RPM: 6500 rpm
Torque: 450 lb-ft	Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
0-60 mph: 3.8 seconds	Top Speed: 193 mph (310 km/h)

Body Design

Borrowing design elements from the Formula 1 body, known by the code name of F8-VII F1, C12 Zagato has an aluminum body with stainless steel roof rails, and other Formula 1 design details such as: nose, air scoop, chimneys, mirror, rain light, fuel flap and diffuser.

Engine Performance

The C12 has a portentous 6 liter W12 propeller (12 cylinder, 500 hp W12) from Volkswagen AG an is able to accelerate in 3.8 seconds from 0-60 mph.

Other technical specifications that can be found on the Spyker C12 Zagato include a fuel tank that can hold 15.4 gallons (70l) and hit a top speed of 195 mph (310 km/h).

By combining Spyker's styling philosophy and Zagato’s stylish design using the typical lines from Raptor Zagato (1996) an extremely relevant example of contemporary exotic high performance sports car has been created. Only 24 units are being made, the first delivery (destined to a very exclusive range of clients) is scheduled for March 2008.

The C12 Zagato comes at a hefty price and is only available in one color and can only be had in Europe at the moment.

Xenatec Maybach 57 S

The 2011 Xenatec Mayback 57 S Coupeweighs around 6050 lbs and comes with a 6 liter V12 engine. Horse power of the model is 604 hp at 4800 rpm, 100.7 hp per liter and 737 lb/ft for torque.This coupe goes from zero to 60 mph in 5 seconds with a top speed of 171 mph.The vehicles interior has a combination of several materials including buffalo hide and dark nappa leather, with the foot wells lined with Alcantara. The combination is a stunning design that stimulates relaxation within the vehicle.

As for the exterior, the Xenatec Maybach 57 S Coupe comes with a brand new air diffuser plus an exhaust system. The roof is made of glass material and an armored body to increase protection for the passengers. The model is capable of providing extra space when the B-pillar is moved a few inches towards the rear of the car.

The Xenatec Maybach 57 S Coupe is on display at the “La Reserve” and customized by designer Fredrik Burchhardt. The car is painted with a two-tone matte finish. Production of the car is limited to 100 units and would be priced at $929,000.

Maybach DRS Concept Design

An economy-conscious world, in danger of running out of resources, is in need of technological breakthroughs and innovations. One of these is a vehicle believed to be of the future, the Maybach DRS – “Den-Riki-Sha” (electric powered rickshaw). Though run by electric power this is one fast car.This vehicle uses an electric motor that is placed in its wheel hubs, which of course runs on battery and is controlled by an onboard computer that is connected into a city’s transport communications. In case the battery runs out an alternative source of power is available, in this case that alternative power is man power.The Maybach DRS has a pedal in which the driver can use to provide additional force or power. With the use of electric power and alternative method of manufacturing, opening a new source of energy, together with an wide range of ease and safety options, not to mention its elegant designs this car is indeed a new way to travel.

Lexus IS [US Version]

The 2014 Lexus IS may just be the most anticipated of the new car releases for the coming year. The IS from Lexus truly is a stunning sport sedan and it stands out thanks to its amazingly innovative design.

A combination of a custom spindle grille with LED Daytime Running Lights that are uniquely separated from the grille immediately allows this vehicle to visually stand out from competitors. The IS comes available in either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The top of the line trim, the IS 350, continues to be one of the top sellers.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Sport Sedan	Base Price: $35,065.00
Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.2 gals (65 L)	MPG: 21 city / 30 hwy

Dimensions**

Length: 180.3 in. (458 cm)	Wheel Base: 107.5 in. (273 cm)
Height: 55.7 in. (141.5 cm)	Width: 70.9 in. (180 cm)
Curb Weight: 3435 lbs (1558 kg)	Ground Clearance: NA
Luggage Capacity: 13 cu ft	Maximum Seating: 5 people

Performance

Engine: 2.5 liter V6 VVT-i	Compression Ratio: 12.0: 1
Horsepower: 204 HP	Max RPM: 6400 RPM
Torque: 185 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm	Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic ECT-i
0-60 mph: 7.9 seconds	Maximum Speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)

** RWD

Engine

The 2.5 liter V6 engine offers an amazing amount of power along with incredibly reliability. The transmission is electronically controlled which allows you to switch gears smoothly and the enhanced fuel injection ensures you can pick up speed in a moment's notice.

The IS 350, a step up, you get a 3.5 liter V6 that churns out 306 horsepower that comes with an 8 speed Sport Direct Shift (SPDS) automatic transmission

Features

The IS is packed with scores of brilliant features to complement an amazingly stylish look. Will the vehicle handle well on the road? For those wondering about its rigidity, this model offers one of the most stable rides available.

This enhances not only the smoothness and safety of the ride; it gives you comfortable ride behind a lot of power. Those looking for a leisurely vehicle to make their lengthy commute to work a lot more relaxing, the new Lexus IS might be the perfect choice.

Engineering

The manufacturing and engineering has contributed to what makes this car special. The screw welding process used, which includes innovative laser technology and a new adhesive system, ensures you of well built vehicle.

Both of these processes contribute to the solid feel of the vehicle. The enhanced suspension of the vehicle deserves notice, it allows for a smoother ride.

Renault Twin-Z Concept

It's not easy being green or even blue with green wheels as is the 2013 Renault Twin-Z Concept car when it was unveiled. The green wheels may be a bit much, but it is intended to emphasize the eco-friendly nature of this compact all electric vehicle.

It is obviously aimed at the big city markets where it will carry you from place to place up to 100 miles between charges.

Engine & Performance

The 2013 Twin-Z Concept runs on a rear mounted electric motor that delivers 68 horsepower and 166 lb ft. of torque. Its power source are 4, 96 volt lithium-ion battery packs that fit nicely under the floor.

Surprisingly, the Twin-Z Concept can reach a top speed of 81 mph. It is a rear wheel drive vehicle. The engine is paired with a direct drive transmission with a reducer gear and forward/reverse inverter.

Exterior

The Renault Twin-Z Concept let's take a look at its overall dimensions. It is slightly less than 12 feet in length. The width measures close to 5.5 feet. It stands less than 5 feet tall with a wheelbase of 98 inches (just over 8').

A vortex effect is created by the new front grille and rear bumper. The headlamps are of the LED variety and when you look at the running lights you'll have the eerie impression of a human eye staring back. However, the "piece de resistance" has to be the LED display on the entire roof surface.

The electronically controlled front and rear doors are multi hinged. They are reminiscent of a modern version of "suicide" doors. Don't bother looking for any outside mirrors as the outdoor views are displayed on internal video. The tail lamp assembly encompasses the large rear window with a light display.

Interior

Dashboards and instrument clusters are also a thing of the past on the Twin-Z Concept. The controls are accessed via a large touch screen display mounted on the center console. It will seat 4 with an extended steering column topped off with a racing style oval steering wheel and 2 rear bucket seats integrated directly into the rear floor.

August Horch-The Creator of Audi

Born: 12-Oct-1868 Birthplace: Winnenden, Germany Died: 3-Feb-1951 Location of death: Muenchberg, Germany Cause of death: unspecified Remains: Buried, Winnenden Cemetery, Stuttgart, Germany Gender: Male Religion: Christian Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Engineer, Business Nationality: Germany Executive summary: Founder of Audi August Horch worked for Karl Benz for several years, rising to become factory manager at early automaker Benz & Company. In 1899 he established his own business, August Horch & Company, which had success for several years as a niche maker of technically advanced cars, including Germany's first vehicle with a four-cycle engine. In 1904 he took his business public, a move he later regretted, as stockholders voted him out of the company's presidency when sales slumped. In 1910 he founded a new company, Horch Automobile Works, which led to an immediate lawsuit alleging trademark infringement filed by Horch's first company. A court subsequently ruled that Horch & Company owned the rights to August Horch's name, so he renamed his second company Audi, a Latin translation of Horch, which literally means "hark". He retired in 1920, and died 30 years later. In 1932 Audi was merged with three other automakers (including Horch & Co.) to form Auto Union of Saxonian Motor Vehicle Builders, the corporate forebear of Audi AG, which is now a subsidiary of Volkswagen. The Auto Union nameplate was discontinued after 1964, but Auto Union's logo -- four interlocking rings to represent its four interlocked companies -- remains the nameplate on present-day Audi vehicles. Father: Karl Horch (blacksmith) Mother: Helene Michel Horch Wife: Anna Schulz Horch (m. Sep-1897, adopted twins in 1928, d. 1946) Wife: Else Kolmar Horch (m. 1948)     University: BS Engineering, Mittweida College (1890)     Teacher: Engineering, University of Braunschweig (1944-48)     Audi Founder & President (1910-20)     August Horch & Co. Founder & President (1899-1909)     Benz & Company Factory Mgr. (1896-99)     Automotive Hall of Fame     German Ancestry  Author of books: Ich Baute Autos (1937)

Top 100 Old Beauties in the world of Cars

To narrow the scope, we also limited the picks to hot rods (a catchall that includes customs, race cars, and more) built in 1948 or later, the date that coincided with this magazine's first issue. So there will be no early Henry Ford speedsters or the like, and just one very famous stock production car. That leaves out Hemi Super Stockers, Shelby Mustangs, and COPO Camaros. Get over it. You'll also think of at least another 100 famous or popular cars that are not on the list-there's nothing here from Tony Nancy, the Alexander Brothers, Dean Jeffries, Bill Cushenberry, or another several dozen builders on your mind. Why? Remember the dividing line: influence. We couldn't name a car by any of those guys that changed the world more significantly than the 100 cars in these pages. For the same reason, don't look for legendary rods as the Pierson coupe or the Niekamp roadster, because we couldn't argue that they changed more lives than such clods as the General Lee, the Bandit Trans Am, or even the American Graffiti coupe. Fame trumps grace every time, and if fads had anything to do with style, then there'd be thousands of CadZZilla kits and just one Meyers Manx dune buggy.100 ROBERT WILLIAMS '32 FORD There are plenty of precedents for the "done in primer," bea99 MAGAN/WILLIAMS GOLDEN THINGS Hot rods don't have to have wheels. Ski and drag boats wi98 STEVE LISK'S HEMI CHALLENGER Even today it's rare to see a Lenco transmission in a reaSince we didn't care to shoulder this responsibility alone, we called on some friends-though none can be blamed for our final selections or our ranking order. Pat Ganahl, former editor of HOT ROD, Street Rodder, Rod & Custom, and Rodder's Journal, helped us with the significant rods and customs. Dave Wallace is a former staffer of Drag News and HOT ROD and editor of Petersen's Drag Racing who enters the Drag Racing Hall of Fame at the Garlits Museum this year, and he helped with the top drag cars of the past 60 years. Our eldest staffer, Detroit Editor Bill McGuire, focused on the icons of his generation, while 40-somethings Kinnan and Freiburger meddled with the street-machine era. Once our list was compiled, we adjusted it based on comments from Pete Chapouris, Larry Erickson, and Dave Ross (Design Manager, GM Performance Division).So it's not a perfect list, but it's pretty freakin' close. Your flames will be given due attention if you send them to HOTROD@sourceinterlink.com. Meanwhile, enjoy HOT ROD's 60th anniversary celebration of the 100 most influential cars of our time. -David Freiburger97 RUGIRELLO/ROUCH MUSTANG II Before Cactus Jack became "Jack Roush," Baskerville venture96 ROD SABOURY'S '63 CORVETTE As the Pro Street genre was gaining steam in the early '80s95 MAX BALCHOWSKY'S OLD YELLER I Max Balchowsky and his wife Ina were the proprietors of94 JACK STEWART'S '50 OLDSMOBILE It wasn't the first-that would be the '50 Ford done for93 RON COURTNEY'S X-51 FORD When this red, sectioned, large-finned ex-shoebox Ford hit sm92 LARRY ERNST'S '51 CHEVROLET BEL AIR The chopped Bel Air that George and Sam Barris bui91 THE CHEAP THRILLS DART Like Jeff Smith's '65 Chevelle that follows it, choosing David90 JEFF SMITH'S '65 CHEVY MALIBU Jeff Smith has been editor of Car Craft, HOT ROD, and Ch89 JIM LYTLE'S RACE CAR A cool combination of homebuilt hot rod and race car, the quickes88 THOM TAYLOR/GREG FLUERY FRANKENSTUDE Originating from the mind of designer Thom Taylor87 CHARLES CARPENTER'S '55 CHEVY In 1984, when word got around that some kid's old Chevy86 THE CORTOPASSI BROTHERS' GLASS SLIPPER HOT ROD's Aug. '55 cover car was significant as85 JUNGLE JIM LIBERMAN'S VEGA FUNNY CAR There's no business like show business. The cover84 THE DODGE CHARGERS Drag racing's biggest deal ever (reportedly a quarter-million 196483 COOK & BEDWELL/BANEY, FENN & ARNOLD DRAGSTER Never has one lap changed a motorsport li82 JACK CHRISMAN'S '29 SEDAN This heavily chopped, full-fendered, beautiful maroon, wicke81 CRAIG BREEDLOVE'S SPIRIT OF AMERICA When Craig Breedlove's J47-powered land speed race80 SADD-TEAGUE-BENTLEY ROADSTER Al Teague is perhaps best known for his 400-mph streamlin79 KENNY BERNSTEIN'S 300-MPH TOP FUEL DRAGSTER It's a simple truth that e.t. wins drag ra78 DON HARDY'S V-8 VEGA The early '70s were bleak times, with magazines pushing vans, Pin77 AK MILLER'S CABALLO DE HIERRO It means "The Iron Horse." Ak Miller's road-racing hot r76 PHIL COOL'S '32 ROADSTERYou just have to scan a photographic list of Oakland's America's Most Beautiful Roadster winners to see the total paradigm shift when this straight orange, blown big-block-powered, mag-wheel-and-slick-shod, traditional highboy hot rod stepped up in 1978. It had the same effect when new editor Lee Kelley plastered it on our cover (in place of vans and V-6s) that July. Need we say more? -Pat Ganahl76 PHIL COOL'S '32 ROADSTER You just have to scan a photographic list of Oakland's Ameri75 & 74 PETE CHAPOURIS' AND JIM JACOBS' '34 COUPES Roadsters-only-were the first hot rods73 THE FUTURESHOCK VAN Hate them all you want, but vans were a huge part of the scene in72 & 71 CALVIN RICE'S AND MICKEY THOMPSON'S SLINGSHOTSPrevious pioneers had sat behind rear axles and Chryslers, but the world waited for Calvin Rice and Mickey Thompson to convincingly demonstrate the superiority of Hemi-powered slingshots. The two tangled at the inaugural NHRA Nationals (1954, pictured), which Rice opened with a flathead, then won with a Chrysler. Thompson's rail-the first single-engined car to run 150 mph-introduced the rollcage and the narrowed rearend to rails, while stimulating interest in streamlining. -Dave Wallace72 & 71 CALVIN RICE'S AND MICKEY THOMPSON'S SLINGSHOTS Previous pioneers had sat behind r70 THE NO. 88 CHARGER DAYTONA MULE CAR In considering the Chrysler winged Daytona and Sup69 BOB CHANDLER'S BIG FOOT This '74 F-250 (with a '79 body) began as a promotional stunt68 GEORGE MONTGOMERY'S '33 WILLYS As everyone knows, Ohio was Gasser country in the '60s,67 THE RAM CHARGERS' HIGH AND MIGHTY '49 PLYMOUTH There is a reason that in the early '6066 MARCELLUS & BORSCH'S '23 FORD AA/FUEL ALTERED First Fuel Altered in the 8s. First Fuel65 & 64 STONE-WOODS-COOK'S SWINDLER A AND BIG JOHN MAZMANIAN'S WILLYS While Ohio George h63 MOONEYHAM & SHARP'S '34 FORD Here it is, the working prototype for both the Fuel Alter62 DENNIS VARNI'S AMBR '29 Many hot rods have multiple lives, some good, some bad, often61 DARRYL STARBIRD'S PREDICTA '57 T-BIRDDarryl Starbird was already making a name for himself as a groundbreaking customizer in Wichita, Kansas. But when his candy-blue, injected, Hemi-powered, big-finned, and bubbletopped Predicta '57 T-bird hit the Car Craft cover in 1960, it launched his rise to the deserved title of Bubble Top King. Outfitted with a TV, instrument pods, air conditioning, and joystick steering, this car epitomized '60s jet-age customizing. Starbird is still building wild show cars and staging some of the country's largest car shows. Best of all, he still has this one, in original candy-blue, running condition. -Pat Ganahl61 DARRYL STARBIRD'S PREDICTA '57 T-BIRD Darryl Starbird was already making a name for hi60 THE ALA KART What started as Dick Peters' '29 roadster pickup was totally reformed in59 SMOKEY YUNICK'S '66 NASCAR CHEVELLE Yunick's slippery Chevelle never won a race, but i58 DICK SCRITCHFIELD'S (BOB MCGEE'S) '32 ROADSTER When it appeared on the Oct. '48 cover57 MICKEY THOMPSON'S CHALLENGER I Bonneville, Friday morning, September 9, 1960: Mickey T56 PETE CHAPOURIS' LIMEFIRE '32 ROADSTER There's more story to this car than will ever be55 BILLY GIBBONS' CADZZILLA Billy Gibbons might not be the only person to make this list54 THE SO-CAL STREAMLINER When hot rodders asked to run on the Bonneville Salt Flats in 153 THE EMPI INCH PINCHER This is the car that made hot rodders take Volkswagens seriously52 TROY TREPANIER'S '60 CHEVY Trepanier's first car was a raspberry Chevelle that Gray Ba51 EASTWOOD & BARAKAT'S '32 FORD SEDAN While no one had used the term "rat rod" by 1982,50 VERN LUCE'S '33 COUPE We had a spate of red rods before this, but this one, designed b49 JOHN BUTTERA'S '26 MODEL T SEDANBefore billet there was John Buttera's '26 Ford. Better known then as a top Funny Car builder, Little John raised the bar in street rod construction to new heights with scratch-built independent suspension on all four corners and full creature comforts adapted from a '72 Cadillac, all crammed into a Model T sedan. Art Chrisman, Steve Davis, Tony Nancy, and Willie Desatoff joined in on what was arguably the first all-star rod build covered in HOT ROD. -Bill McGuire49 JOHN BUTTERA'S '26 MODEL T SEDAN Before billet there was John Buttera's '26 Ford. Bett48 BOYD/FOOSE/WARREN SMOOTHSTER There was a time when no hot rodder had any interest in a47 BILL JENKINS' '72 PRO STOCKER As if discriminatory weight breaks weren't sufficient to46 SOX & MARTIN'S PRO STOCK PLYMOUTHSRonnie Sox won so many AHRA, IHRA, NHRA, and independent races during Pro Stock's first two seasons that 426 Hemis have been unfairly handicapped ever since. A new Pro category that promised fair, heads-up, weight-to-cubic-inch competition among GM, Ford, and Chrysler became compromised instead by rules requiring Hemi cars to add weight and/or destroke displacement. In protest, Chrysler pulled its top teams for 1972, sending Sox and Martin back to Sportsman racing. -Dave Wallace46 SOX & MARTIN'S PRO STOCK PLYMOUTHS Ronnie Sox won so many AHRA, IHRA, NHRA, and indepe45 DAN AND R.J. GOTTLIEB'S BIG RED CAMARO Dan and R.J. Gottlieb's wicked '69 Camaro was n44 MARK STIELOW'S '69 CAMARO GM engineer Mark Stielow is a hero among the Pro Touring fai43 STAN SHAW/TONY CHRISTIAN'S '57 CHEVYStan Shaw showed up at the very first HOT ROD Fastest Street Car Shootout in 1992 with a '57 that had the parts to run fast, but we doubted its ability due to its show-car roots. He ran 11-something in the quarter, but caught the bug and showed up the next year with a purpose-built, tube-chassis car that ran the number and paved the way for the current wave of radical Pro Street cars we have today. When he sold it to former Pro Stock racer Tony Christian, the car destroyed not only the competition but also the "street car" pretense of that type of racing. -Rob Kinnan43 STAN SHAW/TONY CHRISTIAN'S '57 CHEVY Stan Shaw showed up at the very first HOT ROD Fas42 C.A.R.S. INC. CAMAROS (DYER, SCOTT, KIMMEN, CARRIER, TREPPA) The C.A.R.S. Inc. Camaros41 RICK DOBBERTIN'S PONTIAC J-2000 PONTIAC PRO FAIRGROUNDS The J-2000 was stupid, really.40 SCOTT SULLIVAN'S '55 CHEVY You're familiar with Power Tour(r), our cross-country roadt39 FAT JACK'S '46 COUPE We'll have to admit our Fat Attack "new trend" announced on the J38 GARY KOLLOFSKI'S '55 CHEVY Dzus-fastened sheetmetal is de rigueur today, but in 1977 i37 LARRY WATSON'S '58 THUNDERBIRD From his shop in Long Beach, California, Larry Watson w36 ED ROTH'S BEATNIK BANDIT A little-known fact: The Beatnik Bandit was not designed by E35 HEMI VERSUS BUICK SHOOTOUT CARS In 1985, Car Review (now Muscle Car Review) magazine s34 ANDY'S INSTANT TWe can't have an All-Time Hot Rod anything list without one fiberglass T-bucket kit car on it, can we? With all the other replica and repro 'glass or steel bodies available today, we tend to forget the trail blazed by these inexpensive, easy-to-build, yet totally fun "fad cars." Andy Brizio sold plenty of his Instant T kits, but his own, painted in psychedelic ribbons by Himsl, won Oakland's AMBR trophy in 1970. -Pat Ganahl34 ANDY'S INSTANT T We can't have an All-Time Hot Rod anything list without one fiberglas33 NORM GRABOWSKI'S KOOKIE KART When it made HRM's cover in Oct. '55 in basic black, Norm32 THE MERCURY FACTORY TEAM With no formal NHRA category or accompanying rules on the hor31 SACHS & CHRISMAN'S COMET When FoMoCo commissioned Jack Chrisman and Bill Stroppe to be30 THE ROD & CUSTOM DREAM TRUCK No other magazine has done this. In 1954, first R&C Edito29 GRAY BASKERVILLE'S '32 FORD ROADSTER Aside from the driver, there was nothing particul28 THE HIROHATA MERC Before Sam and George Barris built this full custom for Bob Hirohata27 DOANE SPENCER'S '32 ROADSTER Begun as a rod in the '30s and fitted with the sleek DuVa26 SAM BARRIS' '50 BUICK SEDANETTE George Barris was the rainmaker and front man. His bro25 DICK LANDY'S '64 AWB DODGE Altering a car's wheelbase for traction advantage has been24 DICK KRAFT'S BUG The first commercial, weekly-repeating dragstrip had been officially23 STUART HILBORN'S CLASS B STREAMLINER Stu Hilborn's Class B streamliner was influential22 BILL BURKE'S BELLY TANK Bill Burke saw a stack of teardrop-shaped P-51 auxiliary fuel21 SNAKE AND MONGOOSE HOT WHEELS FUNNY CAR Team In the early '70s Don Prudhomme and Tom M20 SCOTT SULLIVAN'S PRO STREET '67 NOVA It's often been said that this is the first Pro S19 THE GONE IN 60 SECONDS ELEANOR MUSTANG The original Eleanor was a plenty ugly '73 Must18 THE BANDIT TRANS AM This is the single bone-stock production car on our list, but we c17 STEVE COLLISON'S MEAN MR. MUSTANG Originally a Cars Illustrated project car, Steve Col16 SHIRLEY MULDOWNEY'S FIRST DRAGSTERWhile Shirley's first dragster, built by Jack Muldowney, is perhaps her least-known car, we selected it based on the influence it had on Muldowney herself and the subsequent impact she had on drag racing overall. She was an ambassador for all women in proving they could compete, and her gender led to huge promotional impact on the sport itself, including the lasting effects of Heart Like a Wheel, her life story on film. This rare photo of that first dragster is from Englishtown, New Jersey, in 1968. -David Freiburger16 SHIRLEY MULDOWNEY'S FIRST DRAGSTER While Shirley's first dragster, built by Jack Muldo15 HOT ROD'S '67 CAMARO The popularity of the early Camaro is inarguable, and the HOT ROD14 PROJECT X '57 CHEVY We can't say that Popular Hot Rodding's Project X was the first en13 THE LITTLE RED WAGON Bill "Maverick" Golden's very successful Stock and Super Stock ca12 THE FIRST MEYERS MANX Bruce Meyers will never argue that he invented the dune buggy. G11 ZZ TOP'S ELIMINATOR COUPE With MTV videos, the album cover, and worldwide appearances10 TWO-LANE BLACKTOP/AMERICAN GRAFFITI '55 CHEVY As with most movie cars, the '55 seen in9 THE BATMOBILE The car and the 1965 TV show it starred in are stereotypical examples of8 TOM McMULLEN'S '32 ROADSTER It's very hard today to understand this car's impact on the7 CHRISMAN BROTHERS & CANNON'S HUSTLER I More than any earlier dragster, Hustler I proved6 CARROLL SHELBY'S FIRST COBRA While the Cobra is a sports car, arguably the greatest on5 DON GARLTIS' REAR-ENGINE DRAGSTER A crippling two-speed explosion inspired Big Daddy t4 RICHARD PETTY'S '64 PLYMOUTH When Richard Petty won the '64 Daytona 500 with a new-desi3 '64 PONTIAC GTO PRESS CAR It is said that with his infamous road-test comparison of the2 THE AMERICAN GRAFFITI COUPE With its chopped grille, bobbed fenders, and black framerai1 THE GENERAL LEE Influence. That's what this list is all about. Love it or hate it, but