Tag: Customs

E.C.D. Automotive Design Enhances EV Drivetrain Options

E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.) has enhanced its available electric drivetrains, the restomod builder announced. With the new powertrain’s, E.C.D.’s new EVs will feature brand-new batteries, charge up to 90% in less than an hour and have new display controls housed in the entertainment system screen, the company said. “E.C.D.’s biggest advantage is that we’re never… Continue reading E.C.D. Automotive Design Enhances EV Drivetrain Options

Goodguys Previews Del Mar Nationals

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is prepping for the 22nd Meguair’s Del Mar Nationals, scheduled for March 31 – April 2 at the Del Mar, California Fairgrounds, and offered a preview of the weekend’s festivities, the organization said. The show will bring street rods from across the country together to vie for the Street Rod… Continue reading Goodguys Previews Del Mar Nationals

ARMO Membership Meeting to Cover Supply Chain Issues

The SEMA Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) is hosting a General Membership Meeting that will include a panel discussion on supply chain issues facing the industry, the SEMA council announced. Scheduled for Thursday, March 23, the virtual panel will feature Rick Love (Vintage Air) and Darrin Dewey (National Parts Depot) as they share their insights… Continue reading ARMO Membership Meeting to Cover Supply Chain Issues

Reimagine That

World Touring Car champion Cyan Racing of Mölndal, Sweden, decided to revisit the svelte Volvo P1800 and create a reimagined, more exotic offering.

This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP. “Reimagining” is a fancy way of describing forming a new concept of something already established. I don’t think the word was really in common use in automotive circles until Rob Dickinson, founder of Singer Vehicle Design in Torrance, California, used it to describe… Continue reading Reimagine That

Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance to Benefit Local Children’s Hospital

Cool Cars for Kids will again present its annual Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum on June 23-24, the nonprofit organization announced. Held in support of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the family-friendly event will celebrate the Porsche marque and has been dubbed “Porsche-delphia,” organizers said, and will include a preview gala… Continue reading Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance to Benefit Local Children’s Hospital

ARP to Present Awards at Triple Crown of Rodding

ARP will sponsor several awards presented at the Triple Crown of Rodding event later this year, the company announced. ARP will also serve as the Official Fastener of the event. Scheduled for Sept. 8-9 at the Nashville Super Speedway in Tennessee, ARP will be the presenting sponsor of three of the Triple Crown of Rodding’s… Continue reading ARP to Present Awards at Triple Crown of Rodding

Living Legends: Pre-War Projects On the Rise

With cars like this selling for less than $15,000, many owners are having shops restore them as police or fire chief vehicles to have a little more fun with them.

This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP. We recently bought an original 1927 Oakland for $9,500—that was $6,500 more than we paid for a 1917 Oakland in the fall of 2016. Our “new” car had its original paint and upholstery and 28,000 original miles. It also came to us with… Continue reading Living Legends: Pre-War Projects On the Rise

Goodguys Details Scottsdale Show Schedule

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is continuing its 40th anniversary car show season March 17-19 at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, for its annual Spring Nationals, the organization announced. Scheduled for March 17-19, festivities will include the Classic Performance Products AutoCross Racing Series, a burnout competition and vintage dragsters during the Nitro Thunderfest exhibition.… Continue reading Goodguys Details Scottsdale Show Schedule