A tornado ripped through the property of Staunton, Illinois-based Country Classic Cars on Saturday, causing significant damage. Nobody at the classic car dealership and shop was injured. The tornado battered three buildings and an estimated 100 cars. The business suffered another setback in August 2017 when a major fire destroyed 143 cars and required 13… Continue reading Tornado Whips Shop, Launches Classic Car Missiles
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PPG Finalizes SEM Products Acquisition
PPG has finalized its acquisition of SEM Products Inc…
New Facebook Series Follows Auctioneer who Remodels Classic Cars
A new Facebook Watch series, Pick, Flip & Drive, follows auto-auctioneer Jim Eli and his family finding vintage automobiles from barns and backyards across Montana. Eli flips the cars into custom-designed works of art…
Mothers Shine Award Goes to ‘Nickelback’
The annual Mothers Shine Award went to Nickelback, a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS, owned by Greg and Chris Allen of Selbyville, Deleware and built by Superior Auto Works of Frederica, Deleware….
Why In-N-Out Burger’s 70th Anniversary Party has Turned into a Car Show
Aldan American will be on hand this weekend to celebrate with In-N-Out Burger and Hot Rod Magazine, who are both putting on a 70th Anniversary bash in Southern California…
EXCLUSIVE: Coker Tire Acquisition Keeps Company Leadership in Place, Introduces New Partner
The Coker Group has been acquired by its president and CEO, Wade Kawasaki, and the current Coker Group leadership team, in partnership with Irving Place Capital…
Restoration Shop Works to Merge Luxury with Family Atmosphere
Bill Kilpatrick puts his heart into his family and max effort into building an air of luxury at his New York shop, B&C Auto Restoration & Paint. Kilpatrick joined Anthony Bowe during the SEMA Show to discuss certain investments he’s made at his shop to make it stand out and to satisfy his customers. Kilpatrick also… Continue reading Restoration Shop Works to Merge Luxury with Family Atmosphere
‘TUX’ Wins Battle of the Builders
Kyle Tucker, president of Detroit Speed, won the SEMA Battle of the Builders contest with his 1969 Chevy Camaro named TUX. More than 300 vehicles entered the contest this year. Detroit Speed has won the Battle of the Builders contest twice since the company won the inaugural event in 2014. Both wins were with 1969 Camaros. Detroit… Continue reading ‘TUX’ Wins Battle of the Builders
Project Vehicle Sandwich Outside the SEMA Show
*See a few vehicles by Pfaff Designs shown at SEMA Murray Pfaff of Detroit’s Pfaff Designs joined THE SHOP’s Anthony Bowe for an interview on Day 3 of the 2018 SEMA Show-”watch it above. Pfaff, who collaborates with builders and shops that build one-off masterpieces, shared his thoughts on SEMA showstoppers this year, the inspiration… Continue reading Project Vehicle Sandwich Outside the SEMA Show
Covercraft Acquires Carver Industries
Covercraft Industries has acquired of Carver Industries, which produces custom covers for the marine industry…
‘All Girls Garage’ Stars to Drop in on Covercraft
Gearhead Diva Rachel De Barros, star of All Girls Garage and Wonder Spawn, will be making several appearances at the Covercraft booth (No. 23243) during this year’s SEMA Show…
PPG Promotes Adventure, Top Artists at SEMA Show
PPG booth visitors during the Oct. 30-Nov. 2 SEMA Show are in for an adventure, according to the company…
Custom Shop Started with Pencils, Drawing Paper, and Serious Car Passion
It all started with some pencils, drawing paper and a passion for cars. That’s how John Wargo, owner of The Custom Shop in Flanagan, Illinois, got started in the business…
Alabama Shop Builds NSRA’s Street Rod Nationals Giveaway Car
Gadsden, Alabama-based Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop was named the builder of one of the two 2019 Street Rod Nationals giveaway cars…
ClassicCars.com Lands on ‘Fastest-Growing Companies’ List
ClassicCars.com for the fourth consecutive year has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list identifying the fastest-growing private companies…