The U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 196 (S. Res. 196) designating July 10, 2015, as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.”  The Resolution was requested by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils.  The date marks the sixth commemoration in what has become… Continue reading July 10th Will be "Collector Car Appreciation Day"

The National Street Rod Association is pleased to announce the selection of the “Pro’s Pick” winners at the Street Rod Nationals East plus held at York Expo Center in York, Pennsylvania. Classic Instruments of Boyne City, Michigan is the sponsor of these most sought after awards. The winners were: Jerry & Kathy Breznicky – Hampstead,… Continue reading NSRA Pro's Pick Winners

  By Clive Branson   If King Kong’s stomach rumbled, this is what the muscular 1969 Plymouth 440 GTX’s engine sounds like when it’s idle. With its slow-wave curvature of a body, it may give an innocuous appearance but the obvious display of hood vents, dual exhausts, bucket seats, 3-speed manual transmission, and eye-popping mag-type… Continue reading Bernie Brule's 1969 Plymouth 440 GTX

  In 2013, Coker Tire Company won the SEMA Best New Product award in the Tires and Accessories Category with its new American Classic bias look radial tire. The new tire blends vintage looks with modern ride quality and was introduced as a wide whitewall tire. The popularity of the new tire has resulted in… Continue reading Coker Tire Now Offers Bias Look Radials in Blackwall

Michael Brown’s 1946 Ford Tudor Conservative Custom – Lowered and setting on a 1983 Oldsmobile frame with a modified Chevy 350 and Turbo 350 Transmission. Car Images: 

West Springfield, MA
Saturday, June 13, 2015

It is with great sadness that we pass along the news of the passing of hot rodder, journalist, and Hot Rod Hotline contributor LeRoi “Tex” Smith. Tex was a lovely man, and a legend in the hot rodding world, known for his wit, wisdowm, craft, and humor.  He died on Thursday, June 11, 2015 in… Continue reading Saying Goodbye To LeRoi Tex Smith

West Springfield, MA
Friday, June 12, 2015

Submitted by Admin on Fri, 06/12/2015 – 11:43am My 2003 Lincoln LS was stolen from the Castleton Mall, in Indianapolis on the 29th of May 2015. The awesome thing about this day is that happens to be the same day as my birthday! Anyways, there are a few small scratches on the driver side door.… Continue reading Stolen 2003 Lincoln LS

  Nearly two months ago, Carlisle Events broke the news that a 1977 Bandit Trans Am owned by the legendary Burt Reynolds would be part of the Spring Carlisle auction, presented by Carlisle Auctions.  Not only was the car part of the auction, it sold for a hefty sum to one lucky bidder.  Now, after… Continue reading Bandit Trans Am is Back at Carlisle