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A modern-day industrial complex is the last place you would expect to find a vintage vehicle. Those classics usually sit in a dimly lit barn from the same era, or rest under a dust cover in the detached garage behind your grandfather's bungalow. But a rat rod? That is a different story.1929 Ford Model A Tudor Photos by Carson MontagueDownload Wallpaper: Desktop | Mobile 1 | Mobile 2 \nJerrod's 1929 Ford Model A Tudor does not adhere to tradition. It chucks it hard out of the open roof

The tree-lined road stretched ahead like a living tunnel of green, arching over the 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS as it rolled toward the fairytale setting of Swaneset Bay Resort & Country Club in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Every fairytale needs a hero—and this story’s hero just arrived in style. \n1967 Chevrolet Impala SSPhotos by Zack PooleDownload Wallpaper: Desktop | Mobile 1 | Mobile 2 The first time Gary saw photos of the Impala, something clicked. He’d alway

Parked on the runway, JF’s sculpted 1964 Buick Riviera, Rivision, looks like an arrow poised for flight—its pointed hood ready to slice through the air. With this build, JF's target was a Detroit Autorama Ridler Award.\n1964 Buick RivieraPhotos by Carson MontagueDownload Wallpaper: Android | Desktop| iPhoneIn the automotive world, winning Detroit Autorama's Don Ridler Memorial Award has been described as equivalent to winning a Nobel Prize. It’s that pre

A steady stream of vehicles—each more unique than the last—rolled into Checkpoint’s Pop-up Shop 5. For the second year, Checkpoint partnered with Lordco Auto Parts to host the car meet and shopping event at Lordco’s head office and distribution centre in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. The modern, cool-toned building served as the perfect backdrop to vehicles sporting eye-popping colour and one-of-a-kind customization.\nThis year's event proved to be even more popular th

Rows of dark green, leafy kale, bordered on one side by a treed hill, follow the road, disappearing into the horizon. It is quiet and still. Then Clint appears in his 1962 Chevrolet Nova SS, drawing all eyes like steel to a magnet. \n\n1962 Chevrolet Nova SSPhotos by Zack PooleDownload Wallpaper: Android | Desktop| iPhoneThe Nova, finished in GM Surf Blue, is a striking contrast to the muted, earthy landscape. The paint colour pops, drawing attention to

A whisper of breeze stirs the tall grass growing defiantly on either side of the road. The day is far too hot for voluntary movement, but the 1930 Ford Model A Coupe is presently in motion. The Kamloops heat radiates off the gravel road, creating a shimmering curtain of haze. Beyond it, the view blurs and softens—dreamlike and distant.\n\n1930 Ford Model A Coupe \nPhotos by Carson MontagueDownload Wallpaper: Android | Desktop | iPhone\nThe Model A crests the hill and b

It seems like every vehicle restoration story begins with an unexpected barn find forgotten and buried under decades of dust. But Rick had waited 40 years to own a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad. He had no patience for dust. For him, owning a Nomad was a lifelong pursuit that ended when he came across a barn find well into the restoration process. \n1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad \nPhotos by Carson MontagueDownload Wallpaper: Android | Desktop | iPhoneRick's obsession wit

Arbutus trees, symbols of strength and resilience, stretch from a precarious outlook towards the bright sun. Below, the Saanich Inlet plays with lights and shadows. The scenery is soft and informal until the Charger arrives like an escapee fresh off the assembly line.  1967 Dodge Charger\nPhotos by Carson MontagueDownload Wallpaper: Android | Desktop | iPhone\n\nThis view from the Malahat has not changed much over the years, and neither has Mike's 1967 Dodge Charger. After

Some classic car owners can handle a little dirt on shiny paint. Some cannot. Rob quickly revealed which side of the fence he was sitting on. He was more than accommodating when approached with a last-minute add-on photo shoot location on a hardpan road littered with small stones. \n1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30Photos by Carson MontagueDownload Wallpaper: Android | Desktop | iPhoneBut then Rob waited 25 years to get a chance at restoring his 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30. He had a quart