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Photos/Story: T-Bone Day one of the big show. We rolled out of Southern California leaving our boy Panzer to watch the homestead and keep our loved one company. A beautiful day anticipated a great ride through the California Desert to Las Vegas some 230+ miles to the east. First a couple of stops to pick […]
Kustom Bike and Car Swap Meet in Aprilia, Italy. Pics/Story: Tommey Sperandeo Here is the third edition of the BBQ/Swap meet organized by the custom shop “Lo Scorpione Kustom” , in their own location in Aprilia (near Rome), dedicated to Harley-Davidsons & pre-70 custom cars, with the presence of some BMW and Moto Guzzi oldtimers. […]
Bernt Karlsson’s Custom “Holden8r” to be unveiled by RK Sport at the 2012 SEMA Show! Westminster, CA – Bernt Karlsson, most famously known as the powerhouse metal man at Hot Rods by Boyd, and now at The 401k Club Hot Rod Shop, has created a follow-up to his earlier “Camaro/Camino” concept with his personal build, […]
Car Crazy, Inc. is presenting the Bob Haagenson collection of miniature engines for auction with EBay Seller: “Kidzstuff1”. Bob Haagenson of Pomona, California, a master at building model replica engines for decades has opened his collection for auction with expert EBay Kidzstuff1. Chris Unger and his staff at Car Crazy, Inc. will manage the auction […]
Photos/Story: T-Bone Many of you know I work quite a bit with Genevieve Chappell, The Queen of Cars. A little while back she was invited to the set on the last day of filming “Snake & Mongoose” feature film. The movie is a moderately budgeted independent biography following the lives, friendship, rivalry and partnership of the […]
HIGH PROFILE CARS OF EXCELLENCE TO COMPETE IN UTAH’S 2012 INTERMOUNTAIN CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE EVENT SEPTEMBER 22 “Event Honors Carroll Shelby and Benefits Charities that Support America’s Military in Time of Need” SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (July 19, 2012) – Utah’s Intermountain Concours d’Elegance will honor automotive legend Carroll Shelby and the cars he influenced on […]
Photos/Story: T-Bone The Del Mar Nationals hosted by Good-Guys Rod and Custom Association is the big event for San Diego County. Sponsored by Meguiars the show was a standout of shiney panels and brightwork. This is a great show to catch up with friends. The weather this year was a bit drizzly and riding the […]
Our buddy Tony Thacker asked if we could help pass the word about: GhosTracksUSA.com. New CAR CRAFT Magazine LOUD – FAST – REAL Clothing Line Introduced. In celebration of CAR CRAFT Magazine’s impending 60th anniversary, GTUSA has introduced a new line of clothing that reinforces CAR CRAFT’s LOUD, FAST, REAL editorial message. First published under the […]
Story/Photos: T-Bone Rare Parts is at it again. This time, with parts for your 1948-52 Ford F-series trucks. Have you ever noticed some sloppy steering? Chances are your pitman arm is getting a bit worn. Now you have a choice in your restoration project. Rare Parts’ stash of NOS Pitman Arms is dwindling and they […]
Story/Photos: T-Bone Merciful Sakes Alive! There’s a new sermon on Sunday Mornings. The Mercifuls So Cal are hosting Hot Cakes and Hot Rods at Glory Days in Lakewood. Every Sunday Morning starting at 8:00am swing on by in your classic, custom, muscle, of American or even European or Asian Collector Car. Heck we even get […]
Story/Photos: T-Bone All-right you racers out there. While we were at the March Meet at Famoso, we ran into Scott “Lucky” Hudson and Diana Mite in the Currie booth. They both made their runs for the day in their 1966 Novas and were just hanging out enjoying the scene. I went up to Lucky and […]
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