Expedition Motor Company Introduces ‘White Wolf’ G-Wagen Build

“White Wolf” is the latest Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen (G-Wagen) restoration from Expedition Motor Co.

Restoration strives to honor the vehicle’s storied heritage…

Blackbridge Motors Presents a Remastered Defender With Classic Styling

Blackbridge Motors has debuted a remastered Land Rover Defender with classic styling called the Mark X.

The Mark X is designed to offer contemporary drivability characteristics…

ECD Automotive Design Officials Ring Nasdaq Opening Bell

ECD Automotive Design officials rang the opening bell on Wednesday, Dec. 13, to celebrate becoming a Nasdaq company (ECDA).

Restomod company also displays custom Land Rover Defender in Times Square….

FLEX Automotive Officially Opens U.S. Operations

Japanese restomod company FLEX Automotive has officially launched its U.S. operations, with a new headquarters facility and showroom in San Diego.

New San Diego headquarters to showcase four Renoca models & an extensive selection of JDM vehicles…

American Collectors Insurance Teams Up With Paul Jr. Designs

American Collectors Insurance (ACI) recently collaborated with Paul Teutul Jr. of Paul Jr. Designs and star of American Chopper for a one-of-a-kind classic car build.

‘The Spirit of an American Collector’ build celebrates automotive history & creativity…

Grand National Roadster Show Back for 74th Year

The Grand National Roadster Show annually showcases hundreds of the country’s best hot rods, customs, lowriders, muscle cars, trucks and motorcycles.

The Fairplex in Pomona will be the place to see some of the top hot rods, customs, lowriders, muscle cars, trucks & motorcycles from across the country…

Gunther Werks Announces First East Coast Showroom

With an expanding program of restorations, Gunther Werks recently unveiled the company’s new 750-hp Touring Turbo Edition Coupe restoration program based on the Porsche 993-generation classic.

Restorer works in partnership with Prestige Imports; unveils new limited-edition model…

American Metal Launches Small-Batch Whiskey for Hot Rod Enthusiasts

Auto and motorcycle shop American Metal Customs has debuted its own line of small-batch American Metal Whiskey.

Raise a glass to custom car & motorcycle culture…

‘Illicit’ Camaro a Bronze Beauty at SEMA Show

A striking 1969 Chevrolet Camaro named “Illicit” created by Lopez Performance and Sean Smith Designs debuted in the Aeromotive booth at the 2023 SEMA Show.

Lopez Performance & Sean Smith Designs teamed up on Aeromotive booth vehicle…

Petersen Cruise-In Celebrates Hulu’s ‘Drive With Swizz Beatz’

The Petersen Automotive Museum will host a cruise-in on Sunday in honor of the new automotive docu-series “Drive with Swizz Beatz.”

An all-make auto gathering will mark new docu-series & collect toys for the holidays…

ICON Introduces Inaugural Suburban Reformer Series Build

ICON’s first-ever Suburban is a $1 million, 1,100-hp one-of-one build.

First up is a $1 million, 1,000-hp dream machine…

OPTIMA Crowns Ultimate Street Car Invitational Winner

Bob Sobey, driving a 2013 Nissan GT-R, is the back-to-back winner of the annual OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI).

OPTIMA Batteries recently crowned Bob Sobey and his 2013 Nissan GT-R as the winner of the 16th annual OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI), the company announced. Sobey, now a four-time competitor and back-to-back OUSCI champion, returned this season and defended his title while also winning the Ultimate Street Car Association (USCA) National Championship, OPTIMA… Continue reading OPTIMA Crowns Ultimate Street Car Invitational Winner

Ringbrothers Introduces 1965 Mustang Convertible Restomod

The wheel center caps are the only factory components remaining on the custom-built Mustang…

Kevin Hart Partners With Detroit Speed on Custom Restomod

The three-year project involved a complete custom rebuild of the comedian’s 1969 Pontiac GTO…

Pro-Touring: More to Give

Many industry folks call the Pro-Touring market the gift that keeps on giving. (Photo courtesy Art Morrison Enterprises)

This article originally appeared in the November 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Many industry folks call the Pro-Touring market the gift that keeps on giving. That’s because this popular niche includes so many aspects and genres, not to mention fans from all walks of life. Pro-Touring covers cars and trucks from all eras—everything from… Continue reading Pro-Touring: More to Give