Tag: Hot Rods

Barrett-Jackson, Goodguys Collaborate on Scottsdale Event Schedule

Barrett-Jackson, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association and the City of Scottsdale have announced the revised dates for two major automotive events at WestWorld of Scottsdale in 2021. The flagship Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction will be held March 20-27, while the Goodguys 11th FiTech Fuel Injection Spring Nationals is slated for April 16-18. “We sincerely appreciate the… Continue reading Barrett-Jackson, Goodguys Collaborate on Scottsdale Event Schedule

Legendary Pontiac Mechanic Milt Schornack Passes Away

Milt Schornack—a legendary Pontiac mechanic—passed away last November. Schornack was born in Detroit on July 8, 1935, and was 85-years-old at the time of his death. He was most famous for his work on the Bobcat GTOs that were modified for drag racing by Ace Wilson’s Royal Pontiac dealership in Royal Oak, Michigan. He also… Continue reading Legendary Pontiac Mechanic Milt Schornack Passes Away

Lakeland Winter Collector Car Auction Confirmed

The Lakeland Winter Collector Car Auction will take place as scheduled on Feb. 19-20, show organizers confirmed. Buyers will be able to bid and buy in-person, on the phone and online. 2021 auction highlights include 400+ consignments, an all-truck hour and a handful of resto-mods. For the February 2021 auction, there will be some modifications… Continue reading Lakeland Winter Collector Car Auction Confirmed

Pontiac Parts Specialist Steve Ames Passes Away

Steve Ames, 78, of Marlborough, New Hampshire, passed away on Dec. 20. After graduating from Columbia University with an engineering degree, he went into the National Guard. His next job was with a large paper company in Maine. Corporate life didn’t agree with him, so he ran a machine shop and drag raced from 1961… Continue reading Pontiac Parts Specialist Steve Ames Passes Away

The History of the 1970 Challenger R/T SE ‘Black Ghost’

A 1970 Challenger R/T SE, known by many as the “Black Ghost,” was recently inducted into the Historic Vehicle Association’s National Historic Vehicle Register. Although a dominant figure in the Detroit street-racing scene during the 70s, few people knew who was behind the wheel of the Black Ghost and why it suddenly vanished from Woodward… Continue reading The History of the 1970 Challenger R/T SE ‘Black Ghost’

Forgeline Wheels to Sponsor Goodguys Autocross Street Machine Class in 2021

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, an organizer of hot rod and custom car events, has announced that Forgeline Wheels will sponsor its Autocross Street Machine Class in 2021. This partnership marks the first time Goodguys has opened this level of sponsorship for its autocross competitions. The Forgeline “Street Machine” Autocross sponsorship will provide exposure on… Continue reading Forgeline Wheels to Sponsor Goodguys Autocross Street Machine Class in 2021

Arizona Auction Week Reworked for 2021

Arizona Auction Week will have a different look next year. In 2020, eight auction companies held classic car auctions in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Between January 10-19, 2020, eight car auction firms – MAG Auctions, Leake, Worldwide Auctioneers, RM Sotheby’s, Bonhams, Gooding and Company, Russo and Steele and Barrett-Jackson auctioned 3,867 cars–2,994 of those vehicles… Continue reading Arizona Auction Week Reworked for 2021

National Auto Body Council Names Best in Show Winner for Virtual Car Show

The National Auto Body Council has announced the winner of its Best in Show Award for its inaugural NABC Rides for a Reason Virtual Car Show Presented by LKQ. The Best in Show category was judged by AkzoNobel ambassador and president of Kindig-It Design, Dave Kindig. After reviewing the category winners and all of the… Continue reading National Auto Body Council Names Best in Show Winner for Virtual Car Show

Hoonigan Names New CEO

Automotive lifestyle brand Hoonigan has hired sports-industry veteran Jennifer van Dijk as its new chief executive officer, the company announced. van Dijk comes from global sports and entertainment marketing agency Wasserman, having most recently served as Executive Vice President of Digital overseeing the agency’s athlete media network, Athlete Exchange. Current Hoonigan co-CEOs Jacques Marine and… Continue reading Hoonigan Names New CEO

Classic Recreations Expanding Lineup, Facilities

Classic Recreations is undergoing an expansion including new car models, the hiring of additional personnel and an additional 24,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and showroom facility in North Texas, the company announced. This expansion will increase production of its classic muscle cars, as well as accepting high-performance restoration projects. “In spite of the challenging economic climate,… Continue reading Classic Recreations Expanding Lineup, Facilities

National Auto Body Council Announces Winners of Virtual Car Show

The National Auto Body Council announced the category winners in the “NABC Rides for a Reason Virtual Car Show Presented by LKQ.” The inaugural virtual car show featured cars, trucks and motorcycles from NABC members, virtual car clubs, featured car corral, automotive stars and celebrity judges. Proceeds support the National Auto Body Council mission of… Continue reading National Auto Body Council Announces Winners of Virtual Car Show