Rod Shops
There’s a lot more to owning and running a rod shop than working on cars. This section focuses on how to run a business, offering tips and examples from business experts as well as fellow rod shop owners. It also covers the latest innovations in the industry— from cool cars to shop tools.
Restorer Profile: Age Is Just a Number
With the help of a strong team and good branding, this young shop owner is building a business with a growing local reputation and a packed calendar.
Classic Car Sales Lag at East Coast Event
A writer from the York Daily Record interviewed rod builders at last weekend’s Street Rod Nationals East Plus in York, Pennsylvania, who were having trouble selling their project cars due to the down economy.
New Books Released for Muscle Car Builders
Two new books are available from Motorbooks that are designed to help builders and collectors understand and create the ultimate muscle car.
New Car & Truck Legislation Updates for Six States
The SEMA Action Network (SAN) has updated members on passed and pending legislation. Click to get information on legislation impacting hobbyists in six states.
This Weekend’s Car Show & Event Round-Up
Attending a car show can be a great way to get exposure for your shop. Click to get the lowdown on 10 shows and events taking place this weekend around the country.
This Weekend’s Car Show & Event Round-Up
This weekend is packed with more opportunities for hot rod shops and enthusiasts to pull their treasured classic cars out of storage and show them off! Here’s the lowdown on 10 shows happening around the country.
Bill to Increase Number of Specially Constructed Vehicles in California Moves to Senate
The California State Assembly recently voted to approve legislation to increase the registration limit for exempted specially constructed vehicle (kit car) registrations from 500 to 750 vehicles per year.
Mother's Day Weekend Car Shows & Events
In search of plans for the coming weekend? Car shows are being held across the country that offer you the perfect opportunity to proudly display your best work and connect with potential customers.
Gunner's Great Garage: A Hot Rod Business Incubator
After seeing the effect that the slumping economy has had on small businesses, particularly those in the classic car industry, John Gunnell had the idea of having small businesses join together to survive and, hopefully, thrive.
WSJ Blog: Slow Economy Brings Certain Collector Cars Within Reach
Jonathan Welsh, a contributor to the Wall Street Journal’s “Driver’s Seat” blog, wrote this weekend about the impact the economic downturn has had on prices in the American collector car market.
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