Modern Rodding

Starting Over Editorial

have always been a roadster fan. Sure, I like coupes and sedans, but I seem to have a real affinity for open hot rods—especially roadsters, roadster pickups, and phaetons … wait I think that makes up all the styles of roadsters? Among the multitude of roadsters out there I do have a real fascination with the ’28-29 Ford roadsters, but the fact is I would drive any year

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