Posts Tagged ‘ Award Winners ’

1970 Mustang to Appear in Video Game

By Ashley Smissen , November 20, 2009 in News & Events

Phillip Koenen's 1970 Mustang will appear in the fifth edition of the Gran Turismo video games.

The seventh annual Gran Turismo Awards, held at the 2009 SEMA Show, recognized Philip Koenen and his 1970 Ford Mustang “TransCammer” with “Best Hot Rod” and the coveted “Best in Show” awards.

The latter award earns Koenen’s car a spot in the forthcoming Gran Turismo 5 as a fully drivable player selection, and was selected as Best in Show by the game’s creator, Kazunori Yamauchi.

Phil and Jeremy Gerber named Goodguys Trendsetters for 2009!

By Ashley Smissen , November 12, 2009 in News & Events, Rod Shops

The Gerber brothers of the Roadster Shop accepted the award at the HRIA Industry Reception at the 2009 SEMA Show.

Phil and Jeremy Gerber of the Roadster Shop were presented with the Goodguys Trendsetter award at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The award is presented annually at SEMA to rising young talents in the realm of rod and custom car building.

1932 Ford Sedan “Delivery” is a Show-Stopper!

By Ashley Smissen , July 20, 2009 in News & Events, Rod Shops

Dave Lane’s concept for this vehicle was simple— to build the ultimate Sedan Delivery. Keeping in mind that the car was meant to be a commercial vehicle, possibly hauling products or providing a storage area for tools or other items, Lane took a utilitarian approach.

Builder Profile: Pinkee's Rod Shop

By Laura Culley , May 1, 2009 in Business Resources, Rod Shops

The design room at Pinkee’s Rod Shop is where a build officially begins. This dedicated area is a place the customer can discuss ideas with the build team with no outside interruption. Here, Pinkee’s owner Eric Peratt (right) and fabricator Shawn Seifert discuss color options for a project.

Eric Peratt and his crew at Pinkee’s Rod Shop know the importance of working together as a team when building a project car. However, they also know who the most important person on the team should be— the customer.

Restorer Profile: Hot Rods & Custom Stuff

By Ashley Smissen , April 1, 2009 in Paint & Body, Rod Shops

The vehicle service center at Hot Rods & Custom Stuff. Photo by Steve Stillwell.

Randy Clark knows the secret to running a successful business.

“Treat your customer exactly the way you want to be treated,” said Clark, who has been living by this philosophy since he opened his shop, Hot Rods & Custom Stuff, nearly 20 years ago.

The Escondido, California shop that started in Clark’s garage in 1989 has grown into a four-building facility that now includes a body shop, parts showroom, service bays, fabrication shop, paint facility and upholstery shop. Clark and his wife and business partner, “Peaches,” now employ 38 people and currently have more than 50 cars being worked on in the shop.

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Restorer Profile: Hollywood Hot Rods

By Ashley Smissen , December 30, 2007 in Industry Voices, Rod Shops

Hollywood Hot Rods is a full service hot rod and classic car build-up and restoration shop that utilizes a “team approach” to building some of the finest cars to hit the street in recent years. The Burbank, California shop is owned and operated by Troy Ladd.