As you know, as aficionados of hot rods and customs, we are routinely exposed to the same troupe of famous and nearly famous builders, designers and craftsmen (the stars and all-stars) through magazines mostly and, more recently, on television. In this coverage, we see everything from routine builds to the construction of one-off pieces that are astronomically expensive. Naturally, because of the size of the market, this stream of coverage flows from the south (of the 49th parallel).

This is OK to a point but we inherently know that there are a lot of other talented people that toil away in relative obscurity in backyards, garages and shops - both hobbyists and professionals alike. This, unfortunately, is unlikely to change.

So, in the interest of spotlighting something different, from someone "local", we're going to share some information about a project that's taking shape in British Columbia. Chilliwack, British Columbia to be exact. This is anything but a routine build and is definitely one-off.

The man behind the project is Ron Bougie (as in boogie), the talented proprietor of Bougie's Hot Rod Shop. We look forward to more on the Bougie's Mid-Engined Roadster.