Tag: Customs

Student-Restored Mercedes-Benz to Appear at Pebble Beach Concours

A 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet, entirely restored by McPherson College Automotive Restoration program students, has been accepted into the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and will be shown at the event later this year, the school announced. “We set a bold vision 10 years ago to show a car at Pebble Beach, and I was… Continue reading Student-Restored Mercedes-Benz to Appear at Pebble Beach Concours

Mullin Museum to Host Automotive Art Exhibit

The Mullin Automotive Museum will host a new art exhibition highlighting the works of visual artist Keith Collins, the museum announced. Collins, whose work explores the automotive realm, portraiture, music, sports and abstract genres, will showcase 20 art pieces influenced by the Mullin Automotive Museum collection, museum curators said. Titled “ArTexture,” the exhibit will spotlight… Continue reading Mullin Museum to Host Automotive Art Exhibit

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