Gnarly Magazine Blog

  • 100 Year Celebration of George Barris Highlights 2025 Grand National Roadster Show

    by Gnarly Magazine
    Photos and story by John McCartney George Barris, the legendary custom car builder, would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2025, making it...
    Posted in Features

  • Nothing And A Dream: Angel Claw Goes Full Bore!

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff Alexander A simple visit to her stepfather's farm led to Montana Wilson's discovery of moto culture, as she became enamored by the creativ...

  • Flames, Choppers, and Reality TV: Nub Grafix Adventures in the Kustom Kulture Limelight

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff Alexander Nub’s path to kustom kulture deviated from the more traditional routes of backyard builders and artist trailblazers. His admirati...
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  • UPDATE: FINAL ROUND - Pinstriping Art Contest

    by Gnarly Magazine
    UPDATE: The polls have officially closed on the Pinstriping Art Contest. Please scroll down to view full results. Congratulations to at1m for winn...

  • UPDATE: FINALS - We Want Your Skulls Art Contest

    by Gnarly Magazine
    UPDATE: Congratulations Keith Sturgeon for winning Gnarly Magazine's WE WANT YOUR SKULLS art contest! The polls were tight, but Keith comes out on ...

  • Mahoning Miracle: Preserving Americana on 35MM

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff AlexanderPhotos by Jeff Alexander with Krystal Mathias-Alexander Pennsylvania’s Mahoning Drive-In has the unique distinction of being the ...

  • Revving Up Success: The Evolution of Lowbrow Customs from a Bedroom Startup to Bonneville Triumphs

    by Gnarly Magazine
    Ohio’s Lowbrow Customs has transformed itself from a parts business operating from founder Tyler Malinky’s bedroom to a nationally respected outlet...

  • The Southern Charm of Texas Choppers

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff Alexander California is arguably the birthplace of kustom kulture, but chopper builder Jason Ochoa continues proving that the burgeoning Te...
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  • UPDATE: Final Round - Hand Painted Woodcut Art Contest

    by Gnarly Magazine
    UPDATE: The Final Round polls have closed and we have a winner! Congratulations Eric Karalis for winning Gnarly Magazine's Hand Painted Woodcut Ar...

  • The Evolution of a Builder: Jared Weems on Triumphs, Harleys, and the Art of Custom Motorcycles

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff Alexander Jared Weems began his passion for motorcycles at the young age of five, captivated by watching his father wrench a classic, pre-...
    Posted in Features

  • SLAYER - Harley's X-Builders Program - Customized HD by American Metal Customs

    by Gnarly Magazine
    Check out Josh Allison's latest masterpiece, "SLAYER," featured in Harley Davidson's 2024 X Builder's program. Josh took on the task of redefining ...

  • The Top Ten Most Influential Custom Car Builders

    by Gnarly Magazine
    The world of custom car building is an art form, blending engineering expertise, creativity, and passion. These ten builders have left an indelibl...
    Posted in Features