RM Sotheby’s flagship Monterey sale, held during the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance week, continues to raise the bar for collector car auctions year after year. This annual auction event in mid-August is part of the largest and most important yearly gathering of collector cars and enthusiasts from around the world, and this year will… Continue reading The Pinnacle Portfolio – A Rare Collection of Cars

  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

  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

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

  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

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Goodguys is giving away a custom hot rod roadster next summer built by Mike Goldman Customs, and you can enter to win. Rolling back the clock for the 2015/2016 Grand Prize Giveaway Car, Goodguys chose a white ’32 Ford hi-boy roadster which is equal parts form and function. The hot… Continue reading Goodguys to Unveil Giveaway Roadster at 18th PPG Nationals in Columbus

  “Get your kicks on Route 66!” That seems to be the theme of this year’s Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty as the vintage car rally will travel along historic Route 66 for the 2015 event. The Great Race, the world’s premiere old car rally, will start in Kirkwood, Missouri, just outside… Continue reading The Great Race Preps for Route 66

One of our favorite events is coming up in the middle of June – theMinnesota Street Rod Assocation’s Back to the 50’s Weekend in St. Paul, MN. Held from June 19-21, 2015 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, the event features nearly 12,000 registered hot rods, customs and classics from 1963 and earlier. Vehicles cover nearly… Continue reading Heading to the 42nd Back to the Fifties Weekend

National Street Rod Association (NSRA) This past weekend (June 5 – 7, 2015) was the NSRA Street Rod Nationals East Plus in York, Pennsylvania.  COMP Cams and the National Street Rod Association are pleased to announce that the selection of the “Thumpr Award” for this show goes to this highly detailed 1923 Ford T-Bucket owned by Gene… Continue reading NSRA Street Rod Nationals East 2015 Thumpr Award