Car Features

Name and Surname: Neil Edmondson

Builders Name and/or Shop name: Steelroad Rods & Customs

Photos By Jan van der Walt

Neil Edmondson wanted a big truck to pull his boat after his Ford Ranger almost ended up floating next to his boat. Neil wanted something big that would stand out. Well, you don't get much bigger than an F250 with a lift kit.

The project began in earnest about six years ago, shortly after Michael pulled the covers off his Severed Ruby Rodeo (SM, May 16). The ute was a resounding success. Then, when Michael and his wife Lanis family began to grow, the two-seater became less than practical. I had a little Toyota motor Id built years ago and it was just sitting there. So Id always wanted to get another Corolla, Michael recounts.

Building a custom truck of this caliber takes a lot of time and attention to detail, which clearly shows here. In the above video, you get a quick glimpse at the wiring involved. This includes custom-built harnesses, distribution blocks, and monitors on the dash. Speciality harnesses were needed to allow communication between all four iDash modules, transmission control module, MoTeC power distribution modules and M142 engine control module. As well as all other onboard electronics.

Today, Ford opens the first electrified chapter in its legendary Supervan series with the global unveiling of the ultra-high-performance Ford Pro Electric SuperVan. This is at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. 

After completely stripping the interior, Ringbrothers began fabricating a complete custom interior. They started with a gauge cluster reminiscent of a WWII bomber to go with Restoration Hardware bomber-style seats. The exterior sheet metal was showing its age, too. Therefore, several custom panels were fabricated up front. Including new headlight surrounds and dimple-died trim that fill in the gap between the body and the bumper.

Robert McGaffin photographer 

The One That Almost Got Away

By Rob Fortier      

Photography by John Jackson

The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept features an inspired design that can bring revolution to the look of a BEV. However, it seems to still be offering some similarities to the brands muscle car past.

The looming extinction of muscle cars as we know them has left Dodge in a sticky predicament. How would Dodge transition from a muscle-car to an electric car, whilst still remaining that popular cool factor they are known for? The year 2023 will be the swan song for the ICE-powered Charger and Challenger. Stellantis seems unafraid of the big change that has to happen.

It’ll Cost Ya

At the time of its unveiling, Cyan Racing estimated a maximum of 10 examples per year could be produced and the entirely custom affair would start at around $500,000. Just a few months ago, when we revisited the P1800 Cyan, we informed you that the price had been bumped to $700,000. Also, Americans with some spare change burning a hole in their pocket were given the green light to take part in the fun.

The Ringbrothers set out to walk a fine line: evolve the first-year Mustang’s lines and proportions without losing the soul of Ford’s original pony car. The result? A seamless marriage of mid-’60s design charm with the sort of performance, precision, and refinement only the 21st century can offer.