Tag: Customs

IMG Acquires Majority Stake in Barrett-Jackson

IMG, an operator of live events and distributor of sports and entertainment media, has acquired a majority stake in Barrett-Jackson, the collector car auction and live events company announced. IMG, which owns, operates and represents events around the world, including Frieze art fairs, the Madrid and Miami Open tennis tournaments, Formula Drift, and New York… Continue reading IMG Acquires Majority Stake in Barrett-Jackson

Hagerty Acquires Broad Arrow Group

Hagerty has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Broad Arrow Group, which specializes in transactional segments of the collector car market, the company announced. Earlier this year, Hagerty acquired approximately 40 percent equity ownership in Broad Arrow Group (Broad Arrow) as a part of its automotive marketplace strategy, the company… Continue reading Hagerty Acquires Broad Arrow Group

Legendary Companies Acquires Corvette Central

Legendary Companies has acquired Corvette Central, the Michigan-based Corvette restoration parts manufacturer and supplier, the company announced. “The acquisition expands Legendary Companies’ position in the Corvette market and is consistent with the company’s strategy of growing its portfolio of authentic components to comprehensively serve classic vehicle enthusiasts,” the company said in a statement announcing the… Continue reading Legendary Companies Acquires Corvette Central

Matt Jones Purchases Controlling Stake in Art Morrison Enterprises

Matt Jones, who joined Art Morrison Enterprises (AME) in 2005, has purchased a controlling interest in AME, the company announced. According to the company, Jones was hand-selected by Art Morrison to purchase the controlling interest in AME. Over his nearly 20-year tenure, Matt has worked closely with company founder Art Morrison and the late Craig… Continue reading Matt Jones Purchases Controlling Stake in Art Morrison Enterprises

Vehicle Sales Raise Funds for SEMA High School Program

Five vehicles built by SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program students were sold to benefit SEMA-led automotive youth engagement initiatives, the organization announced. The three customized third-generation Toyota 4 runners and two Jeep Wrangler TJs, sold on Bringatrailer.com, brought in a combined $148,250 for SEMA efforts, the organization said. Click here for more information.

Arizona Concours d’Elegance Calls for Entries

The Arizona Concours d’Elegance is seeking automobiles for its show and competition, which returns on Jan. 22, 2023, at the Scottsdale Civic Center, organizers announced. About 100 select automobiles will be accepted for the event. Such famed classic brands as Bugatti, Duesenberg and Pierce-Arrow will be joined by vehicles ranging from early 20th Century horseless-carriages… Continue reading Arizona Concours d’Elegance Calls for Entries

California Sheriff Raids Indiana Auto Shop Over Batmobile Replica

The San Mateo County, California Sheriff’s Office recently raided Fiberglass Freaks, a Logansport, Indiana, builder of licensed replica Batmobiles, over a business dispute, according to Motorious. Citing a report by ABC7 News Bay Area, a California real estate agent, Sam Anagnostou, was upset over the delayed delivery of a $210,000 replica 1966 Batmobile he ordered… Continue reading California Sheriff Raids Indiana Auto Shop Over Batmobile Replica

Dakota Digital Acquires W.I.D.E. Contact Brand

Dakota Digital has agreed to purchase the W.I.D.E Contact brand of door contacts, the company announced. Dakota Digital has been a distributor of W.I.D.E. Contact products, using the trade name of Magnum Shooters, since it was developed in 1995 by Dave Kopser, the company said. The acronym of W.I.D.E. Contact refers to “Wires in Doors… Continue reading Dakota Digital Acquires W.I.D.E. Contact Brand

Summit Motorsports Park Preps for Blue Suede Cruise

The upcoming Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Blue Suede Cruise presented by Cometic Gasket, scheduled for July 29-31 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, will highlight music, cars and culture from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s, event organizers announced. In addition to a very colorful and chrome-filled car show, there will be fun-runs, Nostalgia Drag Racing… Continue reading Summit Motorsports Park Preps for Blue Suede Cruise