Restored one-off XK120 by Pininfarina could be the rarest Jaguar ever
Pebble Beach, California — September 29, 2017 — After a full nut and bolt restoration taking 6,725 hours by world-class specialists Classic Motor Cars (CMC), the wraps came off this unique Pininfarina bodied 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California, USA. The car was well received by the crowd of […]
PPG-painted cars take top awards
‘Inferno,’ a bright yellow 1969 Camaro painted with PPG products, captured the Best Street Machine title at the Shades of the Past 35th annual Hot Rod Roundup.[/caption] Strongsville, Ohio — September 27, 2017 — PPG-painted cars took home major awards at the recent Shades of the Past 35th annual Hot Rod Roundup and the Goodguys […]
Fanshawe College students restore 1967 Ford Falcon for 50th anniversary
By Erin McLaughlin Belleville, Ontario — September 18, 2017 — Fanshawe College recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a slew of exciting events. The students of Fanshawe’s transportation technology program took celebrating the anniversary to new heights this year, by restoring a 1967 Ford Falcon in honour of the 50 year mark. At least 30 […]
Genuine 427 Shelby competition Cobra race car goes full throttle
Los Angeles, California — September 15, 2017– Carroll Shelby International and DenBeste Motorsports Executives recently announced that production of the 427 Shelby Cobra Competition racecar, a highly anticipated vehicle, is going full throttle, with three finished vehicles and four more currently in process. Identical to the handful of original roadsters manufactured in the 1960s, these […]
Pebble Beach winning Porsche painted with BASF Glasurit
Pebble Beach, California — September 5, 2017 — A 1952 Porsche 356 Reutter Cabriolet restored by Road Scholars in Durham, North Carolina, won Best in Class (Post War Open) at the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach, California. This is only the second time a Porsche has won its class in a non-Porsche class. “Winning Pebble […]
Red Bull Bus: Inside the world of corporate customs
By Rick Francoeur Abbotsford, British Columbia — August 31, 2017 — Showing off an eye-catching promotional vehicle is one thing. Having a one-of-a-kind, head-turning, jaw-dropping machine is quite another. While some companies are opting for simple wrapped vehicles to act as rolling billboards, brand leaders such as Red Bull, General Motors, Netflix and Tim Horton’s want […]
Submissions open for third annual Glasurit Best Paint competition
Mississauga, Ontario — August 11, 2017 — BASF is accepting submissions for the third annual Glasurit Best Paint Award. Photos submitted must be of a Glasurit-painted vehicle. All vehicles must also be on display at the upcoming 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, and utilize Glasurit 22, 55 or 90 Line products, including primer, […]
BASF seeking submissions for 2018 R-M calendar
Mississauga, Ontario — August 7, 2016 — BASF is offering its customers another opportunity to see their work on the R-M calendar for 2017. The company is looking for unique photos of all sorts of vehicles, including motorcycles and planes, that feature its R-M brand finishes. These include Carizzma, Onyx HD, Diamont and Uno. Every year the […]
Notorious: Famous one-of-a-kind 1937 Cord reappears in Canada
By Rick Francoeur Abbotsford, British Columbia — July 20, 2017 — Some vehicles gain notoriety for engine innovation or revolutionary design. Others become famous because of their owners. In those cases the cars can become almost as legendary as the owners themselves. This is the situation with a one-of-a-kind car that played a part in […]
MPI puts the ‘Spotlight on Speed’
Winnipeg, Manitoba — May 7, 2017 — Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) groups operating in communities throughout Manitoba were out on their respective roadways last week, promoting “Spotlight on Speed” which ran from May 1 to 6. Volunteers operated speed reader boards provided by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) to raise awareness of posted speed limits […]
