The latest project to roll out of the speed shop at Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop is a 1954 land speed quad turbo Duramax diesel Chevrolet truck…
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The Hawk Returns to Chicago After 55 years
A bright red 1963 Studebaker Grand Turismo Hawk with a special satin black half top made a return trip to Chicago 55 years after it was first showcased at the Chicago Auto Show. The car that originally was showcased in the Studebaker booth this time was on special display in the lobby of the Donald… Continue reading The Hawk Returns to Chicago After 55 years
Glasurit Best Paint Award Goes to Goolsby Customs
A 1940 Ford convertible built by Jonathan Goolsby of Goolsby Customs Inc. was crowned the winner of the third annual BASF Glasurit Best Paint Award at the 2017 SEMA Show…
Retro Manufacturing Names its ‘Dealer of the Decade’
Crutchfield was honored for a decade of excellence by Retro Manufacturing…
Muscle Cars and ‘Vettes Blow into the Windy City
The ninth annual Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals brought enthusiasts from across the U.S. and Canada to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. With its Corvette Triple Diamond Judging and reputation for being the center of the muscle car universe, the Nov. 18-19 event registered another successful year. MCACN 2017 retained all… Continue reading Muscle Cars and ‘Vettes Blow into the Windy City
When Rockabilly Meets Car Culture
Editor’s Note: Eddie Wieber, a longtime staffer of THE SHOP and its sister publications, penned this article (with photos included below) while encountering an interesting car event while travelling the country: The Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston, South Carolina was the site of the 5th annual Southern Roots Smokehouse Rockabillaque Festival on Saturday, Nov. 4.… Continue reading When Rockabilly Meets Car Culture
Simeone Museum Named ‘International Automotive Museum of the Year’ for Second Time
Octane Awards singles out Philadelphia collection of 65 rare and significant racing sports cars…
Goodguys Vehicle Eligibility Rules Change After 20 Years
For the first time in more than 20 years, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is raising the year eligibility for registered event participants…
Century-Old Oakland Honored at Wisconsin Capitol
The car was built in 1917, in Pontiac, Michigan and cost $875. The capitol was completed in 1917 at a cost of $7.25 million…