John Rowley's Austin Dorset

Check this out for a true brit rod: John Rowley's subtle Austin places stock bodywork over an owner-built chassis which features a n independent front-end using Granada spindles on home-made A-arms. At the rear there's a narrowed Chrysler 8 3/4 axle and the motor is a tastey 360ci Mopar V8, tweaked well enough to put this rod into the thirteen-second territory over the quarter. Despite a bad crash at SantaPod in 2004, John has rebuilt the car and it's back out again - racking up plenty of miles to rod runs the length and breadth of the country.

Gary Bust's 1928/29 Model A Bucket

MisChief is Gary's super-cool, low-buck rod which oozes style. Completely homebuilt, this rod features an early Gary Janes body on a scratch-built 4x2 chassis. The front beam is Ford Pop with Anglia drums, whilst there's a 2.8 Capri axle out back. The motor is a V6 Ford, dressed with plenty of home-cast aluminium parts. The best thing about this rod - aside from the ingenuity - is that it's Gary's daily driver! (featured in HRG 2005)

Bob Booth's 1930 Model A Ford

Bob Booth, from Manchester, has turned out many a top-quality rod over the years - and here's his latest offering - a trad-daddio Model A Coupe that's really got some cool sixties feel going on. Motivated by a tri-carbed 350ci Chevy V8 backed up by a TH350 trans and 8" rear this baby can shake on a bit. That superb gold colour is actually off a Citroen Saxo (!) with contrasting white diamond-pleated interior. For the finishing touch checkout those Radir rims and wide white crossplies....hmmm, tastey!

Brian 'Crusty' Perks Track T

There doesn't come much more hardcore hotrodders than Brian and Tracy Perks - and here they are out on the road in their Track T. Powered by a cookin' 355ci small block, this T runs drum brakes and skinny crossplies and is regularly seen smokin' its hides all the way up the quarter at Shaky County Raceway. Thirteen second tickets and never a dull moment. Guys and gals like this keep the scene alive. Brian's rod was featured in HRG in 2002 whilst his wife's breasts appear much more frequently....

Al Williamson's 1954 Chevy Stepside

Big Al, from Riverside Rod & Custom, puts plenty of miles on this Pro Streeted truck. Imported from the States in 2003 and flamed by Chris Froggatt, this truck packs a 502ci motor with FAST fuel injection, making it good for mid-11s in the quarter but relaible enough to make it 2005 NSCC runner-up, having covered shows from Scotland to Essex. Feature coming soon!

Shaun Crowe's Mk2 Ford Zephyr

Those of you who've been into hotrodding for as long as we have will probably recognise this as the ex-Nick Kemp car, with that unmistakable roof chop. Shaun has spent many years rejuvenating this car, including a tubbed rear end and full cage. The motor is a very fit supercharged 440 Chrysler topped by twin Predator carbs and the paint was applied by ex-pat (now in Oz) John 'The Doc' Claydon.

Mark Miller's '35 Ford Coupe

Rescued as an unfinished project and originally imported by John Reid, Mark and his pal 'Big Ian' Caldwell spent a year of hard graft to create this gorgeous rod. The front end is Mustang II whilst there's a 9" rear, the motor is a triple-carb'd 350ci Chevy with a 2-speed Glide box. Despite having to rack up some serious miles from his Dundee home, Mark and his rod can be found at most of the major rod runs. (featured in HRG 2005)

Steve Fletcher's '46 Chevy Stepside

Bling it on! Steve, from Humberside, has turned out some great rods over the years and here's his multi-award winning Chevy Pickup from the soooo ugly it's cool school of motoring! Airbagged suspension help dump it in the weeds at the shows whilst power is from a 350ci Chevy V8 and TH400 trans. Featured in HRG 2007.

Stu Smith's '32 Ford PickUp

Riverside member, Stu Smith, runs this hot-to-trot all-steel '32 Ford PickUp. Don't be fooled by the 'rat-look' red oxide paint and maltese cross on the door - this ain't no thrown together beater. Powered by a 400ci Chevy motor on nitrous, this rod will cock a front wheel right off the floor when it leaves the line and turn out low twelves on treads!

Graham Bell's 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible

67 Stangs are a rare enough sight, but take one that's had a full body resto and then been stuffed full of 427 stroker motor backed up by a 5-speed manual trans and 9" locker rear end and it's no wonder the car pulls the babes! Grahm, from Wigan, puts plenty of miles on the clock each season running in NSCC and this gorgeous machine turns mid-twelves - the biggest problem being able o put all that power down on the track! Featured in HRG 2005.

Paul Hughes 's V8 Hillman Imp

Paul, from Darwen, Lancashire, set out to build the fastest street-legal V8 Imp in the country, and with low-11s at the track we reckon he's done it! The car features a full John Sleath roll cage and 383ci Chevy stroker V8, TH700R4 trans and a Capri back axle.

Mike Moffoot's V8 Escort

Mike Moffoot, from York, was better known on the scene for his ProStreet '39 Ford (ex-Roger Grundy - RiP) but these days he's having a blast in this Mk2 Escort which ought to be keeping the rally boys guessing. Aside from the Forest arches and big spot lamps (hmmm, not really our kinda thing Mike!) there's an ali Rover V8 under that bonnet (now you're talking) topped with a unique twin downdraught Weber setup. And for you purists out there who think that Mike may be losing his way, there's a tubbed Mk2 Zodiac well under construction back home in the garage....

Philippa Rosethorn's '34 Ford Coupe

From Cumbria, Philippa is an ex-stock car champion, so you'd better think twice about mixing it with this lady at the lights! Her vibrant flamed rod packs a 4.5-litre quad-carbed Rover V8 built at JE Engineering and is backed up by a 5-speed manual trans and independent Jag rear. Catch this rod...if you can!

Melissa Gee's '32 Ford

Now here is a real old time rod with a lotta character, imported from the States in 2004. This all-steel machine runs a blown 396ci Chevy V8, TH400 trans and a Quick Change rear. The seats are straight out of a B-16 Bomber and most of the time Melissa - from Doncaster - is blatting about on open headers. We featured this cool rod in HRG in March '05 - shame on you if you missed it!

Chris Cade's '29 Ford Sedan

Chris, from Essex, put together this super sedan in full period fifties perfection, with the aid of well-known rodder Dave Haskell. It features a small block Chevy motor, TH350 trns and gorgeous white diamond-pleated interior. We featured this rod in July 2006.

Russ Duce 's Ford A Sedan Delivery

This lovely little hotrod has been around for a while, originally put together by Andy Norton who has now re-located to Canada. Russ has been putting plenty of miles on the rod, which runs a Rover V8 motor.

Dave Napier 's '73 Dodge Challenger

Dave 'Tig' Napier's street-legal ten-second Dodge is a tough competitor in Sportsman drag racing, yet still retains a full interior and trim. The motor is a 572ci Keith Black which runs 9's without nitrous. Tig is mad as a ferret on a skateboard and his wife is no better!

Jim Fairbairn 's '32 Ford

This Scottish Deuce Coupe was a former CCSE racer, with a purpose-built chassis, small block Chevy V8 and a narrowed 9" carrying some fat Mickey Thompson treads. The rod has seen high twelves in its current guise, although with its old CCSE engine it was a genuine 9-second motor!

Colin Jackson 's '34 Ford

Colin from Cumbria has recently purchased this very California Kid-esque 34 Coupe which runs a 289 Ford V8 and autobox. It's already been dubbed the Cumbria Kid!

Pete Edwards' '35 Ford

Pete's been running around in this cherry five-window coupe for some time now, a member of the Northern HotRod Club and never far away from a good event.

Mick Miles' '32 Ford

Here's a real home-grown hotrod which features some really wild touches - like a bullet caps made from hairspray lids, a switchblade knife shifter and a grillshell from an old dustbin! Powered by a 318ci Chrysler V8 and 727 trans, this rod gets plenty of miles in throughout the season. We featured this in June 2006.

Carl Powles '33 Ford B Truck

Carl actually found this original B Truck local to where he lives in Humberside and set about giving it a complete metal-makeover, including taking seven inches out of the bed and rebuilding all the chassis. The motor is a 327 Chevy with a 700R4 auto box. The truck is on its second finish now, first time on the road with suede paint and now back out in gloss. Featured HRG 2007.

Barry Woodford's Ford Pop

The traditional British hot rod doesn't come much finer than this example from Riverside Rod & Curtom. Powered by a 383ci stroker motor, Baz's Pop has been racking up th e miles for years now and still looks as fresh as ever - and it sure runs better than ever with 12.2 second wheels-up quarters.

Russ Pursley's Dutton Phaeton

This is the kind of kit car we like at HRG HQ - one stuffed full of nitrous'd Chevy V8! Russ' car has turned a best time of 9.68 @ 136 mph in full street trim at Santa Pod and is a regular attendee at the Leeds Cruise.