Tag: Hot Rods

Reimagine That

World Touring Car champion Cyan Racing of Mölndal, Sweden, decided to revisit the svelte Volvo P1800 and create a reimagined, more exotic offering.

This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP. “Reimagining” is a fancy way of describing forming a new concept of something already established. I don’t think the word was really in common use in automotive circles until Rob Dickinson, founder of Singer Vehicle Design in Torrance, California, used it to describe… Continue reading Reimagine That

ARP to Present Awards at Triple Crown of Rodding

ARP will sponsor several awards presented at the Triple Crown of Rodding event later this year, the company announced. ARP will also serve as the Official Fastener of the event. Scheduled for Sept. 8-9 at the Nashville Super Speedway in Tennessee, ARP will be the presenting sponsor of three of the Triple Crown of Rodding’s… Continue reading ARP to Present Awards at Triple Crown of Rodding

Living Legends: Pre-War Projects On the Rise

With cars like this selling for less than $15,000, many owners are having shops restore them as police or fire chief vehicles to have a little more fun with them.

This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP. We recently bought an original 1927 Oakland for $9,500—that was $6,500 more than we paid for a 1917 Oakland in the fall of 2016. Our “new” car had its original paint and upholstery and 28,000 original miles. It also came to us with… Continue reading Living Legends: Pre-War Projects On the Rise

Hold Me Tight: Performance Clutch Systems

Establish a strong relationship with your clutch suppliers. (Photo courtesy mcleodracing.com)

This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP. The continued excitement around manual shifting from a loyal group of racers and street enthusiasts means the clutch market remains strong, even amid all the new developments happening with automatic transmissions. In fact, the clutch market is seeing plenty of advancements of its… Continue reading Hold Me Tight: Performance Clutch Systems

Goodguys Details Scottsdale Show Schedule

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is continuing its 40th anniversary car show season March 17-19 at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, for its annual Spring Nationals, the organization announced. Scheduled for March 17-19, festivities will include the Classic Performance Products AutoCross Racing Series, a burnout competition and vintage dragsters during the Nitro Thunderfest exhibition.… Continue reading Goodguys Details Scottsdale Show Schedule

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

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

Driving & Thriving: The Classic Car Market

If there’s one trend that’s driving the classic car market, it’s just that—driving.

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