Category: Features

The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.

Using Technology to Improve Your Customers’ Car Convenience

Technology and convenience features in automobiles has taken the industry by storm, and the options available could be overwhelming to customers. To make these technologies easier to explain, we’ve compiled a list of profitable methods for shop owners to add to their customer’s cars that aid in both convenience and safety. According to Consumer Reports,… Continue reading Using Technology to Improve Your Customers’ Car Convenience

These Classic Car Shop Requests Come with a Hitch

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. Several shops that restore old cars have been getting requests to redo travel trailers that match the era of the vintage cars. The motivation… Continue reading These Classic Car Shop Requests Come with a Hitch

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

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

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