Always great to see a few long time friends Alan & Jeff of Borgeson. Did a tour years ago at their old CT facility. Founded in Torrington, CT, Borgeson Universal began manufacturing universal joints for lathes and milling machines in 1914.  By the 1920’s, Ford was using Borgeson universal joints for the steering on some… Continue reading SHOP STOP – BORGESON UNIVERSAL

Written by Barry Meguiar   Very Sad Day! Historic  photo with Doug Freedman, producer of the Concours on the Ave in Carmel and Pat Phinney, owner of the Baja Cantina. We lost Doug this year and his Concours, my favorite Event of Pebble Week, would normally have been today. Thank you Doug for so many great … Continue reading R.I.P. Doug Freedman

The man, the myth, the legendary Chip Foose will be bringing his artistic eye to the 2022 SEMA Show as the official artist of this year’s trade show. Foose created original pieces of art that will be woven into signage throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center and in marketing materials for the Show to help… Continue reading Industry Legend Chip Foose Named Official Sema Show Artist

Another great stop is to see Mark Wright at Rides by Wright in Louisville, KY, a premier auto shop since 2013. Wrights specialize in custom paint and complete mechanical services all types of hotrods, trucks, antiques and stockers.   Car Images: 

Back to KY it’s been a while to check out Shane Lile and Jessica Lile at Sewn Tight Custom Interiors At Sewn Tight they specialize in custom interiors and design for your rod or custom. They use only the best materials available to ensure your car looks show ready for years to come. Shane will design your interior for you or… Continue reading SHOP STOP – Sewn Tight Custom Interiors

 I had the opportunity to see first hand some of the finest car collections around but this time … KABOOM !! the collection of TV CAR John Sbrigato.  It was so unique to see the collection of cars I remember in TV shows and movies growing up. I met John a few years ago.… Continue reading SHOP STOP – TV CAR JOHN SHOW CARS

Never know what instore when you stop by IDA AUTOMOTIVE / ROB IDA CONCEPTS. One of my first stops when I head back to NJ to see my friend Ron and his father Bob. This trip was no exception. I had the chance to see the #26 Tucker going through the unique metal work along… Continue reading SHOP STOP – RETURN TO IDA AUTOMOTIVE & ROB IDA CONCEPTS

Words: John Gunnell Photos: Courtesy of Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is putting more than 5,000 curated Ford and Lincoln photographs and product brochures online for media and car enthusiasts. The “factory photos” and showroom brochures can be downloaded cost free. Ford says it will enlarge this resource even further as time goes on.… Continue reading Ford Historical Photos and Brochures Online for Free

July means summer. It also means it is Challenge Time! The Industry Cup Challenge is a friendly competition that raises money for amazing charities! The donation cost is $1,000 per sponsoring company. The standard pinewood build rules apply to all competing vehicles. Vehicles are randomly assigned and the race is officiated by SEMA Cares volunteers.… Continue reading Sign Up for the SEMA Industry Cup Challenge Today

  Words and Photos: John Gunnell   Cars like the Cyclone Spoiler II put “Viagra” into Mercury’s high-performance image in the muscle car era. When NASCAR Grand National stock car race teams tested the new ‘68 body styles, they found Mercury’s Cyclone fastback to be a bit faster than its Ford Fairlane counterpart. A more… Continue reading 1969 Cyclone Spoiler II Gave Mercury Comet More Pep