E.C.D. Automotive Design has announced new plans to go public, the company announced. E.C.D., the Florida-based Land Rover restomod builder, and EF Hutton Acquisition Corporation (EFHT), a special purpose acquisition company formed by a division of Benchmark Investments, an investment bank, will merge, making E.C.D. a wholly owned subsidiary of EFHT. Following the merger, EFHT… Continue reading E.C.D. Automotive Design Announces Merger, Stock Listing
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Keystone Automotive Shares BIG Show Recap Video
Keystone Automotive Operations has shared a recap video of its annual BIG Show customer event, held at the Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, Colorado, last month. Watch the video above to get a glimpse of the action and hear from some builders who attended the event.
Piston Foundation Partners with Bring a Trailer
The Piston Foundation, whose mission is to bring more young people into the trades of the collector car industry, is partnering with Bring a Trailer (BaT) to auction off a 1973 Datsun 240Z, the organizations announced. Proceeds from the sale will support the foundation’s scholarship program, the nonprofit said. Bidding on the Datsun, which commemorates… Continue reading Piston Foundation Partners with Bring a Trailer
Goodguys Preps for Start of 40th Season
The Lone Star Nationals, held at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, will include a car show, a special truck showcase, vendor midway and more…
Singer Factory Tour
Follow Singer CEO Mazen Fawaz as he leads a virtual tour of the Porsche restoration company’s new California facility…
Motor State Distributing Details Plans for 2023 Motor State Challenge
Motor State Distributing has revealed new details regarding the 15th annual Motor State Challenge, the company announced. The Motor State Challenge, scheduled for July 20-22, is hosted annually in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana and draws drivers from across the US and Canada, Motor State representative said. Since its debut in 2009, the pro-touring event… Continue reading Motor State Distributing Details Plans for 2023 Motor State Challenge
Bruce Meyer Donates McGee Roadster to Petersen Museum
The 1932 Ford originated many of the design cues now synonymous with hot rodding, according to the museum…
Restoration Shop Wins Website Redesign Award
Danville, Virginia-based KTL Restorations, a restoration and custom car shop, recently received the 2023 Gold AVA Website Redesign Award for its website, consulting firm Autoshop Solutions announced. “Autoshop Solutions has taken our website to a new level,” said Crystal Lawrance, owner of KTL Restorations. “We work so closely as a team and it was truly… Continue reading Restoration Shop Wins Website Redesign Award
The D Lot Returns to Detroit Autorama
The annual custom vehicle showcase from Pfaff Designs also serves as a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Michigan…
Driving & Thriving: The Classic Car Market
This article originally appeared in the March 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. If you’re uncertain about the classic car market heading into 2023, a panel of experts has some advice: Stop worrying and start driving. Sharing their thoughts at the Classic-Car Trends: Preparing for the Future seminar during the 2022 SEMA Show, panel members… Continue reading Driving & Thriving: The Classic Car Market
Battle of the Builders: Finding Success on the Aftermarket’s Biggest Stage
The four finalists from the 2022 Battle of the Builders gathered for a panel at the Keystone BIG Show to discuss the competition, supplier relationships, managing their shops and more…
2022 Motor State Challenge Rewind
Catch up on highlights from last year’s cruise, track day and OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car Open Event…
E.C.D. Automotive Design Debuts ‘Project Pivot’
The convertible Land Rover Defender 110 is designed to provide the optimum tailgating experience…
Velocity Modern Classics Featured on Jay Leno’s Garage
The episode takes a look at a couple of the restomod outfit’s recent builds, including a Ford Bronco and F-250…
1932 Ford Roadster Wins America’s Most Beautiful Roadster Award
A 1960 Buick Invicta custom owned by George and Angela Eliacostas and built by CAL Automotive Creations won the Al Slonaker Memorial Award…