ICON 4×4 Revives 1949 Hudson as Part of Derelict Series

ICON 4×4 revived a barn-find Hudson and reimagined the vehicle as a high-tech Nashville daily driver. Its time-earned body patina hides modern mechanicals and a bit of rockabilly attitude, made even more boisterous by a 638-horsepower LS9, four-wheel independent suspension and custom hand-dyed alligator upholstery. See it in the Optima Batteries booth #20323 at the… Continue reading ICON 4×4 Revives 1949 Hudson as Part of Derelict Series

Forgeline Debuts 1970 Pro-Touring Camaro

Dayton, Ohio based-Forgeline Motorsports, a manufacturer of performance and racing wheels, knows a thing or four about all-out performance. It’s with this same single-minded focus that the team at Forgeline decided to build their own pro-touring style 1970 Camaro. “We’ve been dreaming about building our own world class, pro-touring machine for several years,” says Dave… Continue reading Forgeline Debuts 1970 Pro-Touring Camaro

Photo Gallery: Escondido Rolls Along

While Escondido, California may best be known for being home to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, each summer Friday the Cruisin’ Grand Car Show brings out a different set of animals – from Mustangs to Impalas and even a Cobra or Barracuda. From April through September, downtown Escondido hosts their weekly car show. Besides… Continue reading Photo Gallery: Escondido Rolls Along

’69 Mustang from John Wick Films Going on Tour

The 1969 Mustang from the John Wick films is headed to Lambeau Field – Keanu Reeves not included. The car his cold-blooded assassin drove in the first two installments of the franchise will be parked outside the South Gate of the stadium from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday for the Packers home opener against the Minnesota Vikings.… Continue reading ’69 Mustang from John Wick Films Going on Tour

Metallica’s James Hetfield Donates Custom Cars to Petersen Automotive Museum

The 10 donated cars will go on display in February 2020…

Cool Treats From a Hot Rod

Karmic Ice Cream has unveiled a 1935 Ford hot rod ice cream truck as the latest addition to its rentable fleet of vintage ice cream delivery vehicles. South Florida’s acknowledged Purveyors of Happiness, Karmic Ice Cream recreates the days when the ringing of a bell sent children and adults alike running and yelling It’s the ice cream man!… Continue reading Cool Treats From a Hot Rod

Stroll the Rows at Goodguys Del Mar Nationals

There were three large exhibit halls filled with show cars, and outside the fairgrounds were overflowing with the various hot rods, street rods, pro touring cars, rat rods, muscle cars, sport trucks, lowriders, classics, and vintage woodies—over 2,500 vehicle in all…

Classic Industries’ Customer Appreciation Day Includes a Big Sale

‘Scratch & Dent Blowout’ will be part of the fun in Huntington Beach…

Greg’s Speed Shop Provides Symco Wristbands

If the hot rodders attending the Aug. 9-10 Symco Hotrod & Kustom Weekender never heard of Greg’s Speed Shop before, they know about it now. The fast-growing Waupaca, Wisconsin, hot rod and classic car shop provided wristbands for the show’s attendees and the Greg’s Speed Shop name was on every single one of them. Shop… Continue reading Greg’s Speed Shop Provides Symco Wristbands

Resto Shop Uncovers Strategy to Earn New Clients

Hot rods, clear skies and thousands of spectators summarized the scene Aug. 2-3. for the 22nd Nostalgia Days Cruise and Car Show in Novato, California…

Chris Church’s 1940 Ford Truck is a Showstopper

Church Built Customs of Portland, Oregon had a great showing at last year’s SEMA show with the shop’s custom 1940 Ford truck…

Is Driving the New Meditation?

Countless millions of Americans find relief from their over-connected, stressed-out lives in the simple pleasures of yoga and meditation. Then there are car lovers. “What I remember most are those precious times I fired up my car with no particular place to go and no precise timetable, owing my punctuality to no one and my… Continue reading Is Driving the New Meditation?

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