A Texas hot rod shop owner who promised dream builds and modern engine swaps for classic cars is now facing a 60-year prison term for what prosecutors describe as a sweeping theft and fraud scheme.

While a true restoration entails returning a vehicle to the way it was delivered from the manufacturer, hot rodders typically just borrow selected components from the restoration industry. These can ...

In today’s hot-rodding landscape, station wagons are not only accepted but embraced as a fun alternative to a standard coupe or sedan. Not too long ago, though, most longroof cars were relegated to ...