The people behind the metal, engineering, fabrication, restoration, paint, performance and finish — rooted in Southern California's car culture, with room for exceptional work wherever it is built.
Editorial focus
LA Calendar Girls is developing original profiles of builders, fabricators and shops across hot rods, customs, traditional builds, restorations, restomods, custom trucks, performance cars and specialty vehicles. Recognition is not limited by shop size; the standard is work with a story, point of view or contribution worth documenting.
Where builders meet the culture
Follow the Southern California shows, reunions, swap meets and automotive gatherings where builders, owners, vendors and collectors meet.
Explore automotive events →Our Pomona preview follows the builders, trucks, vendors and stories converging at Fairplex.
Read the show preview →For shops & builders
Independent and established hot-rod, custom, restoration, fabrication, performance and classic-car businesses can inquire about selective paid visibility. The exploratory founding test is $150; editorial judgment and cultural fit remain independent of payment.
Explore the Founding Shop Showcase →Have work we should see?
Builder, fabricator, painter, upholsterer, restoration specialist, performance shop or owner with a significant build: introduce the work and tell us why it matters.
Submit a build or story →