Pontiac is celebrating its 100th anniversary milestone! From early flatheads to legendary GTOs and Trans Ams, they left a massive mark on American roads.
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@mikeshotrodshop.comPontiac is celebrating its 100th anniversary milestone! From early flatheads to legendary GTOs and Trans Ams, they left a massive mark on American roads.
@mikeshotrodshop.comThe iconic Dodge Charger hits its 60th anniversary milestone this year! From classic B-body muscle to modern legends, what's your favorite year?
@mikeshotrodshop.comEngineering royalty meets motorsports history. Celebrating the legendary 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans where Ford pulled off an iconic 1-2-3 podium sweep. Seeing these GT40 Mark IIs back on track is perfection.
@mikeshotrodshop.comHunting for rare parts? Head to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds for Fall Carlisle, Sept 30–Oct 4. Massive swap meet, car corral & auction!
@mikeshotrodshop.comThinking of NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip and his family. The Hall of Famer is stepping away following an FTD diagnosis. Thank you for the memories, DW!
@mikeshotrodshop.comClassic Car Trivia:
The 1957 Chevy Bel Air could be ordered with a 283 V8 producing 245 horsepower with two four-barrel carburetors.
Not bad for 1957!
@mikeshotrodshop.comJack Roush's automotive collection is heading to Mecum's Nashville auction!
The collection includes race cars, prototypes and performance vehicles from Roush's decades in motorsports.
Sept. 22–26 at Nashville Superspeedway.
@mikeshotrodshop.comDid you know?
The 1964 Pontiac GTO started as an option package for the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans.
Its 389 V8 helped kick off the American muscle-car era.
@mikeshotrodshop.comTy Gibbs' No. 54 M&M's Toyota at Bristol featured a mosaic of photos honoring Kyle Busch and moments from his life and racing career.
A pretty incredible tribute on the track this past weekend
(Image Credit: NASCAR)
@mikeshotrodshop.comClassic Car News
Nearly 300 classic cars, trucks and project vehicles from the Born Family Estate Collection are being auctioned in Colorado this week.
The collection spans everything from Model Ts to pre-war Fords, Chevrolets, pickups and more.
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@mikeshotrodshop.comUpgrading your workspace to bright LED lighting completely changes the game. Being able to actually see smooth metal, spot bodywork flaws, and trace wiring without squinting makes late-night builds much easier.
@mikeshotrodshop.comNothing hurts like finishing a sandblasting session and finding orange flash rust creeping over bare metal the next morning from humidity. An acid-based rust converter that turns it into a protective black layer is a lifesaver.
@mikeshotrodshop.comAfter a long day of welding and grease, regular soap doesn't cut it. A pumice-infused, heavy-duty hand cleaner is a total must-have for stripping away carbon, oil, and paint without wrecking your skin.
@mikeshotrodshop.comStubborn transmission fluid and oil stains on the concrete are the worst. A quality heavy-duty degreaser paired with a stiff push broom and hot water rinse will lift that grime right out and keep your floor looking sharp.
@mikeshotrodshop.comIn 1958, Ford built the Mercury Turnpike Cruiser as a luxury land spaceship, packing it with so many experimental electrical gadgets that it constantly drained the battery and weighed a ton. Peak over-engineering!
@mikeshotrodshop.comNEVER FORGET
@mikeshotrodshop.comCounting down to the Goodwood Revival (Sept 18–20)! Millions in historic machinery getting pushed to the limit while everyone rocks period-correct vintage fashion. Pure automotive history in motion taking place in England!
@mikeshotrodshop.comThe SCCA Solo National Championships are underway in Nebraska! Thousands of drivers are putting precision and car control to the test on tight autocross courses.
@mikeshotrodshop.comChristopher Bell breaks a 33-race winless streak and captures his first career Southern 500 victory at Darlington! Incredible drive in the 20 car to park it in Victory Lane.
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