Tag: Rides

Real Deal Steel Celebrates 10th Year in Business

Real Deal Steel is celebrating both its 10th year in business and reaching the milestone of 1,000 reproduction steel bodies shipped to customers around the United States and the globe, the company announced. Joe Whitaker and Randy Irwin founded the company in February 2011 when they began building all-new-steel Tri-5 Chevy bodies. After a couple… Continue reading Real Deal Steel Celebrates 10th Year in Business

Masterpieces of Metal Build Contest Winners Announced

Sponsored by Westin Automotive and presented by The AAM Group’s Event 2020 virtual trade show, the Masterpieces of Metal vehicle-build contest invited automotive builders to submit their best creations and pit them against the work of other metal-minded overachievers. Event attendees voted for their favorite builds across four categories, with the winners taking home a… Continue reading Masterpieces of Metal Build Contest Winners Announced

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Names Kahn Media Agency of Record

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, an organizer of hot rod and custom car events, has announced that Kahn Media will exclusively represent the automotive event producer as its Agency of Record. Kahn Media will provide public relations, social media and digital marketing services for the Goodguys organization and the 19 events it is hosting around… Continue reading Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Names Kahn Media Agency of Record

NHTSA Issues Replica Car Sales Regulations

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has completed a regulation permitting low volume motor vehicle manufacturers to begin selling replica cars that resemble vehicles produced at least 25 years ago, SEMA announced. Congress enacted a SEMA-led bill into law in 2015, which streamlined requirements for small automakers, but implementation was delayed while awaiting the… Continue reading NHTSA Issues Replica Car Sales Regulations

Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Postponed

Citing COVID-19 developments both locally and around the globe, the 26th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will move to May 20-23, event organizers announced. “At the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation made a promise to put the safety of our spectators, volunteers, entrants, judges, vendors, sponsors, staff and board… Continue reading Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Postponed

Barrett-Jackson, Goodguys Collaborate on Scottsdale Event Schedule

Barrett-Jackson, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association and the City of Scottsdale have announced the revised dates for two major automotive events at WestWorld of Scottsdale in 2021. The flagship Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction will be held March 20-27, while the Goodguys 11th FiTech Fuel Injection Spring Nationals is slated for April 16-18. “We sincerely appreciate the… Continue reading Barrett-Jackson, Goodguys Collaborate on Scottsdale Event Schedule

Moss Motors Buys Victoria British

Moss Motors Ltd., a supplier of sports car parts and accessories headquartered in Goleta, California, is acquiring Victoria British Ltd., a former competitor from Lenexa, Kansas, the company announced. Victoria British LTD. was founded in 1981 and is a manufacturer and retailer specializing in British sports car parts and accessories for MG, Triumph, Austin Healey… Continue reading Moss Motors Buys Victoria British

Greenwich Concours d’Elegance Rescheduled

The Greenwich Concours d’Elegance has been rescheduled to Oct. 23-24 for 2021, according to Vintage Motorsport. The event is typically held the first weekend after Memorial Day, but Hagerty, which purchased the show last year, opted to move the 25th anniversary event to the fall, citing COVID-19 concerns. The event will take place at its… Continue reading Greenwich Concours d’Elegance Rescheduled

Valspar Automotive Selects Refinishers to be Featured in 2021 Calendar

Valspar Automotive has selected the winners of its award-winning finishes contest to be showcased in the 2021 Valspar Automotive Calendar. On this year’s cover, Valspar Automotive will showcase the work of Bo Vescio of Vescio’s Customizing in Rogers, MN, on a 1958 Bocar. Other featured refinishers include Jason Vander Woude’s 2015 Harley-Davidson Roadglide from NSD… Continue reading Valspar Automotive Selects Refinishers to be Featured in 2021 Calendar