It’s been a while since we’ve had a classic cars and their drivers – apologies for the long wait. Just to jog your memory, last time we had the distinct pleasure of covering a Mister Softee Ice Cream van – an endearing tale of TLC and the familiar blue and red of childhood’s most sought […]
Read MoreIn John Wick, Keanu Reeves plays an assassin who drives one of the ultimate muscle cars – a 429ci powered 1969 Mach 1: the ride that launched the Mustang into its heritage of being a true muscle car. Wouldn’t it be cool to have your own replica of this iconic boss-mobile? Let’s see what it […]
Read MoreGet Out N Drive’s Shawn ‘Mr Sedan Man’ Sherill is the proud owner of a ‘65 Chevelle – a car worthy of gettin’ out and driving in. Chock full of power and incredibly drivable – not to mention easy on the eye – this hot rod has graced the streets for more than a decade […]
Read MoreWe’re really excited about the awesome restorations we’ve had the chance to profile – in partnership with Car Facts Disc. Last month, we chronicled Roger’s emphatic tale of a 1977 Triumph Stag – worthy of a Jack Kerouac novel. This month, we won’t be embarking on another Petrolhead odyssey. We’re going from epic Grand Tourer […]
Read MorePatina: an appearance or aura that is derived from association, habit, or established character. Driving across 48 States in the US of A in a beat up ‘57 wagon isn’t everybody’s idea of a good time. But for Blake Evans, it’s more than a Power Tour joyride from one car show to the next. A […]
Read MoreFrom toy to the real McCoy A local Hot Wheels collector approached me to build a van in the spirit of the redline Hot Wheels Super Van. Like so many of us, his love for cars started with a $0.97 die-cast at a young age. As an adult, he wanted to have a life-sized one. […]
Read MoreWhen Khalil Dagher graduated from the Lebanese American University of Beirut, he thought he would end up working at the United Nations full time. Born in the United States – he’s lived in Sierra Leone, Guinea, the UK, and Lebanon before settling in the UAE – definitely earned his Globetrotter badge! Now a leading PR […]
Read MoreGetting started A successful restoration starts with the right vehicle for your skill set and budget. As a first time restoration, choose a vehicle that you already have common knowledge about or a vehicle that has restoration parts readily available. Don’t start with an oddball car as your first restoration. We think it’s best to […]
Read MoreDetailing. Glorified car wash? Not according to Sergio Garcia. Born and raised in Maryland, Sergio began his detailing journey at the tender age of 22. And in 2018, he ventured into business for himself. And Garcia Brothers Mobile Detailing was born. Mikaniki went behind the scenes with the man himself – for a scoop on […]
Read MoreThese guys are the real deal. Let me start off by saying that. They put the P in Petrol Head, and will tell you things about cars that you never knew. They are John and Shawn, auto restoration vets, two guys who drive around in a ‘68 Chevy called ‘Saddletramp’ to give you the 411 […]
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