Custom Car Magazine

It’s easy to say “one day” when it comes to building the car you’ve always dreamed of – but the February 2026 issue of Custom Car has arrived to prove that one day can still happen, no matter how long it takes.

Leading the way is Barry Ashton, who finally scratches a lifelong itch by building his very first hot rod: a beautifully executed ’32 Ford pick-up that goes from early self-doubt to Supernationals Top Ten success.

The theme runs right through the issue with Shane Taylor’s Ford F-100 challenging convention with a BMW M57 turbo-diesel under the bonnet and Phill Potterton’s TVR-engined Ford 100e as the result of a lifetime spent waiting for the right moment.

Alongside our spotlight cars, this month’s issue brings you the latest NSRA news and Hall of Fame honours, in-depth coverage of the Greenlight Nationals, a touching Camaro tribute build, and another chapter in the epic Man with Atlantis saga as the body finally comes off the buck.

Packed with event reports, upcoming dates and all our regular features, this issue is a reminder that in hot rodding, persistence pays off – and the best builds are often the ones that take the longest.