Street Cars 101 Magazine – January 2026 | Issue 64. Worth Every Page.
The January 2026 Issue 64 of Street Cars 101 Magazine is more than a new release. It is the culmination of months of storytelling, travel, trust, and community building that began in late 2025 and came together as one of the most Cadillac-focused, people-driven issues we have ever produced.
At the center of this issue is the undeniable momentum of the Cadillac Kings Monroe, North Carolina chapter. Over the past three years, the chapter has grown from just three members into a tight, disciplined group of 18 dedicated enthusiasts, many maintaining multiple Cadillacs in their fleets. That growth was formally recognized in 2025 when Monroe was named Chapter of the Year out of 65 chapters worldwide, followed by Club of the Year honors from Queen City Lowriders. These awards were not symbolic. They were earned through consistency, leadership, and miles driven.
That reputation was fully on display during the chapter’s three-day October picnic weekend, now recognized as the largest all-Cadillac event on the East Coast. Forty-two Cadillacs rolled in from three states, joined by four Cadillac Kings chapters and numerous solo riders. Over the course of the weekend, participants logged more than 200 miles through multiple cruise stops, park picnics, a kickball tournament, custom Cadillac awards, and plenty of barbecue. This was only the chapter’s second picnic event, more than doubling the previous year’s turnout of 19 cars. Open to all Cadillac makes and models, with a strong emphasis on 1976 and older vehicles, the Monroe chapter continues to preserve Cadillac heritage while actively shaping its future. With another major event already in the works for 2026, their story is far from finished.
Issue 64 also dives deep into one of the most authentic long-distance Cadillac stories ever documented. Josh Carpenter’s 1966 Cadillac Sedan DeVille, known as Golddigger, is not a trailer queen or a showpiece built for applause. It is a Cadillac built to be driven. From North Carolina to Florida, California, Nevada, and back again, Golddigger has accumulated tens of thousands of real miles. After a carefully executed LS swap in 2024, the car proved itself on a thousand-mile Daytona Turkey Run, then went on to complete an eighteen-day, six-thousand-mile solo cross-country journey. Along the way, Josh stayed with Cadillac Kings members, cruised Route 66, stood at Cadillac Ranch, and quietly rolled into Las Vegas to claim the Furthest Driven Cadillac award. In 2025, when shipping plans fell apart, he loaded the Golddigger and drove nearly 2,400 miles in three days to attend the Cadillac Kings twentieth anniversary picnic, once again earning longest distance honors. By any reasonable measure, Golddigger may be the most driven vintage Cadillac in the world today. Not because it is perfect, but because it is used exactly as intended.
From there, Issue 64 expands into a broad and deeply personal cross-section of Cadillac ownership. Lori and Brian Linder’s 1968 DeVille Convertible Sweet Pea represents celebration, craftsmanship, and shared passion, born from a fiftieth birthday gift and strengthened through hands-on customization and club family. Lisa Church’s 1966 Eldorado Ruby blends elegance and modern refinement, supported by skilled local builders and anchored by pride in the Monroe chapter’s leadership. Huffman’s 1967 Calais Priscilla honors originality with subtle custom touches, preserving the final year of Cadillac’s iconic stacked headlights.
The issue continues with rare and historically significant vehicles, including David and Amy Laxton’s 1970 Fleetwood Series 75 limousine Majik, a former governor’s car with just 55,000 original miles, and Topper’s equally rare 1970 Fleetwood limousine Mac Fleetwood, one of only 1,200 produced, preserved as a rolling piece of Cadillac history. These cars are not just rare. They are responsibly stewarded.
*I always get these 2 cadillacs confused lol. Not once, not twice, but three times. How did Josh educate me how to tell the difference? By the wheels*
Readers will also meet deeply personal builds that go far beyond metal and paint. Brian Kennedy Saint Cin’s 1969 Fleetwood Bikini Bottom is a rolling tribute to his late son, built with intention, memory, and forward motion. Danna Dunn’s 1965 Coupe DeVille Deep Blue C tells a story of travel, service, survival, and healing, from cross-country journeys to supporting students during COVID and drawing strength during cancer treatment. Adrian’s 1947 Series 62 convertible El Presidente captures postwar Cadillac excellence and the realization of a lifelong dream. Kim Mitchell’s 1996 Fleetwood hearse Scarlett Rose redefines elegance and individuality, while David’s 1963 Coupe de Ville proudly embraces its work-in-progress identity. Candace Hudson’s 1960 Series 62 Cilla closes the issue with unapologetic confidence, blending bold color, modern performance, and unmistakable presence.
It is way more beautiful cadillacs in this magazine issue and together these stories form the backbone of January 2026 Issue 64. This is not a collection of random features. It is a carefully curated portrait of Cadillac culture as it exists right now: driven, personal, diverse, and deeply connected. It is about family, loss, healing, pride, leadership, and the simple truth that nothing rides like a Cadillac.
The January 2026 Issue 64 of Street Cars 101 Magazine has been in the works since late 2025, and it shows on every page. If you care about real cars, real miles, and real people, this is an issue you do not want to miss.
Check out the latest Street Cars 101 Magazine – January 2026, Issue 64 – available now.
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