2022

Jon Grinager's 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe of Farmington, Michigan. Grinager acquired the Coupe in 1956 during his sophomore year at Farmington High School. What began as a school shop project soon became a local hot rod masterpiece. Years later, the car lay dormant for three decades after a 1980s restoration attempt that ended in heartbreak. However, its legacy was rejuvenated by Jon's nephews, Tanner and Logan Kucharek, who had it restored and showcased at the 2022 Detroit Autorama, where it clinched three awards. Amidst its revival, whispers emerged of its alleged ties to the Alexander Brothers, an iconic Detroit customizing duo. The quest for this connection remains alive, seeking evidence to validate these legendary claims.

Terry Cook's I Was There! The Stories I Couldn't Tell at Hot Rod - Volume I - Bench racing tales from the 60's & 70's. Check price and availability at www.tcookbookc.com.

Terry Cook's I Was There! More Stories I Couldn't Tell at Hot Rod - Volume II - Bench racing tales from the 60's & 70's. Check price and availability at www.tcookbookc.com.

The 2022 LA Roadsters Show was held June 17-19, 2022 at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, California.

The 12th Coupe Devils Rod & Kustom Bonanza was held June 17-19, 2022 at Bruvollen in Blaker, Norway.

The second annual Gasoline Revival and Kustomrama Invitational will be held Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Grängesberg, Sweden.

Kustomträff 2022 will be held August 27, 2022 by Torch It! Car Club in Frövi, Sweden.

Early Kustom Kulture: Kustoms and Hot Rods Photographed by George Barris is a 200 pages book by Brett Barris. The book was published on October 1, 2022. Click here to check price and availability on Amazon.com.

Vintage Speed Parts The Equipment That Fueled the Industry by Tony Thacker - Published on October 10, 2022 this book follow the history of hot rodding through this nostalgic look at vintage speed equipment. Click here to check price and availability on Amazon.com.

The Automotive Alchemist by Andy Saunders - Published in November of 2022, this book dives into the universe of UK master fabricator Andy Saunders. A tapestry of inspiration, resilience, and craftsmanship unfolds over 464 pages adorned with 1,055 behind-the-scenes photographs, telling the story of a young man from Poole with an endless imagination.