Take 5 With SCOTT SULLIVAN

If you’re into hot rods, you should know the name Scott Sullivan. He built the “Cheese Whiz” 1955 Chevy that won a ton of awards when it was first introduced to the public. Not satisfied with that, Scott then set out to prove Pro Street cars were real cars by convincing me to ride shotgun while he drove this radical hot rod across country at a time when that endeavor was considered implausible.

I’ve known Scott for 30-plus years, and when we arrived in Los Angeles after our famous Pro Interstate trip (HRM, Dec. 1988 and Jan. 1989), he had planned to stay at my house for two weeks. He stayed for two months. We have lots of stories together and perhaps one or two perpetuated myths.

Scott has built some of the most notable—yet unpretentious—hot