The toy company launched the 16-date tour to track down one special car to become its next 1:64-scale die-cast vehicle…
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
Veteran Restyler Offers Advice on New Car Shows
*See photos above from Perfetti’s car show display Automotive Concepts ran The Custom Garage powered by Automotive Concepts display at this year’s Twin Cities Auto Show. In an article being printed in THE SHOP‘s June 2018 issue, Automotive Concepts’ sales manager Dino Perfetti reviews the company’s Custom Garage display and offers advice to restylers on attracting attention at new car shows.… Continue reading Veteran Restyler Offers Advice on New Car Shows
A 1967 Stingray with Super Bowl Swagger
A Super Bowl super car will be among the headline offerings at the Dana Mecum’s 31st annual Spring Classic Auction May 15-19 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. The 1967 Corvette Stingray convertible was given to the most valuable player in the NFL’s very first Super Bowl in January 1967. The Green Bay Packers… Continue reading A 1967 Stingray with Super Bowl Swagger
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Holds First STEM Day
Engine challenge opens the eyes of 94 fifth graders…
Museum Flaunts the Beauty of French Classics
The Mullin Automotive Museum last week opened an exhibit featuring the crown jewels of its collection…
Four-door ‘Cuda Showcases Vintage Parts Supplier
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following blog was written by John Gunnell, owner of Gunner’s Great Garage Restoration Shop in Manawa, Wisconsin. Gunnell regularly contributes articles and industry-driven observations for THE SHOP magazine and eNewsletter. Chicago’s Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals (MCACN) lines up lots of dream machines. Last year’s dream car was a 1970 Barracuda with four doors.… Continue reading Four-door ‘Cuda Showcases Vintage Parts Supplier
Firm to Produce Classic Boss And Mach 1 Mustangs Classic
Classic Recreations is now officially licensed by Ford Motor Co. to build turnkey versions of some of the blue oval brand’s most legendary vehicles. The company will start with the 1969-1970 BOSS 302, 1969-1970 BOSS 429 and 1969-1970 Mach 1 Mustangs. Classic Recreations is the only licensed continuation car builder to offer the highly sought… Continue reading Firm to Produce Classic Boss And Mach 1 Mustangs Classic
Rare Collection of Paul Newman Race Cars to Highlight California Event
A collection of 10 cars raced by Paul Newman will highlight the more than 350 classic and collector cars to be displayed at the eighth annual San Marino Motor Classic. The event is Southern California’s premier Concours d’Elegance, and it will be held June 10 at Lacy Park in San Marino, California. Adam Carolla-television and… Continue reading Rare Collection of Paul Newman Race Cars to Highlight California Event
Goodguys: Best of the West
The season-opening Goodguys event at the historic Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego County hosts a huge gathering of the best of the best specialty vehicles…
Eddie’s Texas Two Step
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following blog was written by Eddie Wieber, a staff member of THE SHOP magazine, during his travels across the country. Ok, we know there are tons of way cool hotrod and auto accessory shops all over the state of Texas and we’re pretty sure each one is worth checking out. But we only… Continue reading Eddie’s Texas Two Step
Iowa Shop to Continue Retro Vibe at SEMA Show
Craig Piggott and River City Rods & Fabrication are set to completely rebuild a 1976 Ford GTB100 for the upcoming SEMA Show. The shop was behind a popular project build at last year’s SEMA Show-a converted 1968 C30 camper that was displayed in the AccuAir project vehicle corral. Plans for the GTB100 include: A complete… Continue reading Iowa Shop to Continue Retro Vibe at SEMA Show
Shop Finds its Niche with Old Broncos
Gateway Bronco, based in Hamel, Illinois, sells early Ford Bronco vehicles that it turns into muscle SUVs…
Chevrolet Pulls Wrap Off 2019 Camaro Turbo 1LE
Chevrolet this week introduced a “reinvigorated” 2019 Camaro lineup with new designs and technologies. The company also debuted the Turbo 1LE. Highlights of the 2019 Camaro include: Camaro SS now offered with 10L80 10-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission featuring custom launch control and line lock Chevrolet Infotainment 3 systems, including available navigation New available rear camera… Continue reading Chevrolet Pulls Wrap Off 2019 Camaro Turbo 1LE
Hardcore Heat and Sound Management Solutions
Heat and sound insulation products can provide solutions to problems customers know they have but aren’t sure how to easily (and cost-effectively) solve. This makes them a great opportunity for shops, jobbers and retailers to provide customers with supplemental solutions for a variety of challenges, whether performance- or appearance-based. Shops can create new sales revenue… Continue reading Hardcore Heat and Sound Management Solutions
Ford Focus Redesigned from the Wheels Up
Ford has introduced the fully redesigned Focus for world markets-hinting at what’s to come for U.S. customers. The car has been remade “from the wheels up after hundreds of hours studying and speaking with Focus customers around the world,” according to Ford. Design The -new Focus will have a longer hood with cab-rearward interior that… Continue reading Ford Focus Redesigned from the Wheels Up