EDITOR’S NOTE: The following blog was written by John Gunnell, owner of Gunner’s Great Garage Restoration Shop in Manawa, Wisconsin. Gunnell regularly contributes articles and industry-driven observations for THE SHOP magazine and eNewsletter. Chicago’s Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals (MCACN) lines up lots of dream machines. Last year’s dream car was a 1970 Barracuda with four doors.… Continue reading Four-door ‘Cuda Showcases Vintage Parts Supplier
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Firm to Produce Classic Boss And Mach 1 Mustangs Classic
Classic Recreations is now officially licensed by Ford Motor Co. to build turnkey versions of some of the blue oval brand’s most legendary vehicles. The company will start with the 1969-1970 BOSS 302, 1969-1970 BOSS 429 and 1969-1970 Mach 1 Mustangs. Classic Recreations is the only licensed continuation car builder to offer the highly sought… Continue reading Firm to Produce Classic Boss And Mach 1 Mustangs Classic
Rare Collection of Paul Newman Race Cars to Highlight California Event
A collection of 10 cars raced by Paul Newman will highlight the more than 350 classic and collector cars to be displayed at the eighth annual San Marino Motor Classic. The event is Southern California’s premier Concours d’Elegance, and it will be held June 10 at Lacy Park in San Marino, California. Adam Carolla-television and… Continue reading Rare Collection of Paul Newman Race Cars to Highlight California Event
Drive Toward a Cure to Raise Money for Parkinson’s Disease Research
The Drive Toward a Cure non-profit charitable organization has opened registration for its upcoming multi-day luxury drive…
Goodguys: Best of the West
The season-opening Goodguys event at the historic Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego County hosts a huge gathering of the best of the best specialty vehicles…
New York Corvette Shop Digs up ‘Glass Gasser’
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following blog was written by John Gunnell, owner of Gunner’s Great Garage Restoration Shop in Manawa, Wisconsin. Gunnell regularly contributes articles and industry-driven observations for THE SHOP magazine and eNewsletter. See images in the gallery above. Kevin Mackay, owner of Corvette Repair Inc., in Valley Stream, New York, is renowned for his rescues of fiberglass… Continue reading New York Corvette Shop Digs up ‘Glass Gasser’
Iowa Shop to Continue Retro Vibe at SEMA Show
Craig Piggott and River City Rods & Fabrication are set to completely rebuild a 1976 Ford GTB100 for the upcoming SEMA Show. The shop was behind a popular project build at last year’s SEMA Show-a converted 1968 C30 camper that was displayed in the AccuAir project vehicle corral. Plans for the GTB100 include: A complete… Continue reading Iowa Shop to Continue Retro Vibe at SEMA Show
Chevrolet Pulls Wrap Off 2019 Camaro Turbo 1LE
Chevrolet this week introduced a “reinvigorated” 2019 Camaro lineup with new designs and technologies. The company also debuted the Turbo 1LE. Highlights of the 2019 Camaro include: Camaro SS now offered with 10L80 10-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission featuring custom launch control and line lock Chevrolet Infotainment 3 systems, including available navigation New available rear camera… Continue reading Chevrolet Pulls Wrap Off 2019 Camaro Turbo 1LE
Shelby Legendary Cars Moves to New Facility and Showroom
Shelby Legendary Cars has moved to a new location in Irvine, California…
Ford Focus Redesigned from the Wheels Up
Ford has introduced the fully redesigned Focus for world markets-hinting at what’s to come for U.S. customers. The car has been remade “from the wheels up after hundreds of hours studying and speaking with Focus customers around the world,” according to Ford. Design The -new Focus will have a longer hood with cab-rearward interior that… Continue reading Ford Focus Redesigned from the Wheels Up
1926 Model T Gets the Jeff Lilly Treatment
San Antonio-based Jeff Lilly Restorations recently restored a 1926 Ford Model T and finished it with a distinctive green exerior
Custom Jeep Personifies Super 8 Campaign
The Super 8 hotel brand has conducted $100 million in renovations at more than 1,800 hotels across North America. To promote the hoteliers’ stylish new look, the company rolled out a custom Jeep Wrangler—nicknamed ROADM8—at last week’s New York International Auto Show. ROADM8 was commissioned by Super 8 as the ultimate road trip vehicle, as… Continue reading Custom Jeep Personifies Super 8 Campaign
Genesis Supercar Captures Imaginations
Genesis unveiled its Essentia Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The all-electric, high-performance concept provides a vision of future Genesis product performance and technology, according to the company. Essentia is the brand’s first battery electric vehicle and features a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque, a multi-motor electric powertrain, and a custom-tailored interior. Essentia is the… Continue reading Genesis Supercar Captures Imaginations
Toyota Proclaims the ‘Hatch is Back’
Toyota brought its new Corolla Hatchback to the New York International Auto Show this week. The vehicle features a revised sport-tuned suspension and the new Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform. The Design Corolla Hatchback is 1-inch lower, 1.2-inches wider and 1.5-inches longer than its predecessor, Corolla iM. It also has wider front and rear… Continue reading Toyota Proclaims the ‘Hatch is Back’
Saleen’s Sportruck is Faster Than Your Pickup
Saleen Automotive revealed the 2018 Saleen Sportruck in January at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. “This addition to the product lineup demonstrates the Saleen Company’s commitment to its brand and continued growth in the sport car and truck markets, returning Saleen back to its position of dominance,” said Amy Boylan, president of Saleen Automotive.… Continue reading Saleen’s Sportruck is Faster Than Your Pickup