Few modifications will make as big an impact on the look and handling of your street machine as your choice of wheels and tires.

When traveling down the road in search of more power, there comes a time when we all must decide in which direction we want to head and how far we’re willing to go.

When Ford unveiled the Mustang in 1964, it became an overnight success. It spawned an entirely new type of car to the marketplace, referred to as the “pony” car.

“Opening day,” these two words bring anticipation and excitement to the hearts and minds of many enthusiasts. For the fisherman, it’s the chance to return to the lakes and rivers.

When you think of “sleek” and how it relates to cars, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?

We all have a dream car we’ve wanted to own. Maybe it was a parent’s street machine or one you saw regularly at a local cruise spot or drive-in. For NSMC Life Member Denny Peterson of Champlin, MN, it was a 1950 Oldsmobile 88 coupe.

In countless conversations with street machine enthusiasts over the years, one thing has become truly apparent: their reasons for starting their projects can be as varied as the cars themselves.

Tim Olson's '68 GTS is a work of Dart.

Many owners of custom cars claim their rides are true "reachers" capable of traveling long distances reliably. NSMC Members Jerry and Doris Johnson's '61 Olds is just such a car. This cool custom has been seen coast to coast, and almost everywhere in between.

Widely thought to be the fertilizer that led to the rapid growth of the seed known as Chevrolet's 409-inch powerplants in the early '60s, the 352-powered Starliner holds a great place in high performance automotive history.