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The Incredible E-Testarossa that Richard Rawlings Wanted to Call ‘Test-E’ • IMAGINE a world where a classic Ferrari purrs absolutely silently. Sounds like heresy, right? Well, hold onto your gated gear knob because Gas Monkey Garage, in cahoots with Legacy EV, decided to turn this wild thought into reality. Meet the “Testa,” a car that looks like it came straight out of a retrofuturistic comic book. It’s what happens when old-school cool crashes headfirst into the electric revolution.

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A Prerunning Toyota Tundra Turned Trophy Truck Spec’d Ford F-100 • Folk who have a passion for extreme sports have a tendency of carrying that same excitement into whatever other activities they choose to partake in. There must be something imbedded into one’s DNA that craves that action, speed, and all things that cause high spikes of adrenaline. Whatever the scientific cause of this is, Eric Conner, who was a professional street-style skateboarder back in his youth during the ’90s, has experienced long-term effects that go along with wanting to land the next big trick in life.

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Racing into the Future • IN the heart of Colorado’s iconic Pikes Peak, history was etched anew on June 25, 2023, as racing wonder Lucy Block took the wheel of the Sierra Echo EV Block Edition, a masterpiece powered by Hypercraft, at the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. This electrifying debut marked a milestone in the transformation of classic cars into electric ones, and it captured the essence of a family legacy, the spirit of innovation, and the power of giving back.

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The Women of the Custom Automotive Industry • WE ARE HONORING THE women in our automotive industry this month, so we wanted to do something a little different to show our appreciation through these pages. Sure, it’s no secret that the custom automotive industry can seem like a “man’s world,” and it’s true that ego and testosterone abound. This can be intimidating for some, but there are plenty of women out there who have conquered and grown this industry in ways unimaginable. With their help and them pursuing careers in this space, this industry is certainly better off.

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence • THE LATE 1960S DREW IN FOUNDER LONNIE MCCURRY Sr's passion for off-roading (Louisiana southern-style mud digging) into local mud truck racing. Lonnie, along with his wife, Nell recognized a need in the growing 4X4 community and opened up Lonnie McCurry's 4-Wheel Drive Center–a small shop in their backyard. It started as a passion for growing the hobby that Lonnie and his friends enjoyed. Lonnie Sr. set out to design products that would redefine off-road capabilities, and eventually in 1974, he established Skyjacker Suspensions. This project would go on to become a transformative force in the off-road aftermarket industry, largely in part to the popularity of the dentside F-150 heavy-duty half-ton pickup. Today, Skyjacker has over 85,000 square-feet of combined facility space, over 50 employees, and three generations of family working in the business.