My Car Quest

September 26, 2025

Restomod Culture and California

by Mike Gulett -  In California—where surfing, startups, hot rods, custom cars, movie stars and supercars coexist—it’s no surprise that restomod culture has taken root and flourished. Nowhere else is the spirit of retro-modern engineering more fully … [Read more...]

Restomod, Pro-Touring, Replica Or Something Completely Different

by Mike Gulett - I suspect that, like me, many of you are attracted to the idea of creating a custom car that is suited to your own tastes and may run on modern mechanicals for a better and more reliable driving experience than the original or it … [Read more...]

The Restomod Trend

by Mike - The trend toward restomods is accelerating. The recent Barrett-Jackson auction in Arizona featured a few hundred restomods and some of those sold for more than a fully authentic restored model. I suspect that, like me, many of you … [Read more...]