Tag: Customs

HRIA General Membership Meeting to Highlight Market Trends

The upcoming general membership meeting for the SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance will include a panel discussing trends in the market and expectations for 2023, the SEMA council’s leadership announced. Scheduled for Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. ET, the panel, featuring Amy Fitzgerald, Cool Hand Customs; Jonathan Goolsby, Goolsby Customs; Stacey David, Rattletrap Productions; and… Continue reading HRIA General Membership Meeting to Highlight Market Trends

From the Mag: Classic in the Front, Party in the Back

As a kid, I grew up taking family vacations in a trailer. The UK can be cold, wet and damp; nevertheless, I have fond memories of those carefree simple times. Maybe that’s what attracts people of all ages to the burgeoning vintage trailer scene. Lately I’ve seen them all over the freeways, but only when… Continue reading From the Mag: Classic in the Front, Party in the Back

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