The Detroit Autorama was founded by the Michigan Hot Rod Association to put hot rods and custom cars in the spotlight — along ...

In a competitive field, John Ayers’ radically restyled 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo muscled its way to the front.

Johnson’s Hot Rod Shops nails the restoration of this classic cruiser.

His collection, including custom Ford Roadsters and a 1932 Ford Model B, embodied the rebellious spirit of hot rod culture.

As a teen, he added to his first car antennas decorated with fox tails — even though the vehicle had no radio.