The 2016 Car Craft Nationals rolled into the Milwaukee State Fairgrounds last weekend and boasted over 3,000 vehicles particpating. Our own Matt Avery was on hand to check out all the high-octane motoring action.
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1970 Dodge Challenger T/A Mr. Norm’s Grand Spaulding Dodge, Chicago IL
The passion for Chrysler vehicles runs very deep. It’s all for good reason; the brand builds vehicles that evoke emotion and excitement. Evidence of Mopar affection was readily found at the Daily Herald’s summer cruise night and wrap-up party held this past Wednesday, Sept. 16. The Feeny Auto Group in Elgin hosted the classic car celebration, […]
2015 Indian Uprising All Pontiac Car Show, St. Charles, IL
Some like sleek and fast. Others prefer big and wide. Jim Biebrach has found himself drawn more and more to the “big, wide-bodied cars.” Biebrach bought his 1958 Pontiac Star Chief to last weekend’s Indian Uprising all-Pontiac car show in St. Charles.
Cruise Night & Car Show Etiquette
With the summer months right around the corner, car show and cruise night season will soon be in full swing. Whether you’re a budding novice, seasoned veteran or somewhere in between, it’s always good
2015 Progressive International Motorcycle Show: Chicago
The Progressive International Motorcycle Show was held recently in Rosemont and offered a warm retreat for enthusiasts to get caught up with the very latest in the two-wheeled motoring world.
2014 Volo Auto Museum Camaro Car Show
Chevy Camaros from all five generations covered the grassy grounds of the Volo Auto Museum today, parked on display for the third annual Camaro Car show. The event is hosted by the Illinois Camaro Club and boasted around 160 examples of Chevrolet’s timeless pony car. We were there covering the action and have a full […]
SHOW: 2014 Custom Rides Car Show & Expo, Tinley Park, IL
With record low subzero temps, it’s been near impossible to stay warm in the bone-chilling Midwest. Our surefire cure to heat things up is to gather around some vintage and custom iron. We found plenty of hot vehicles parked at the 2014 Custom Rides Car Show and Expo earlier this month at the Tinley Park […]
CRCSE SHOW: 1938 Chevrolet Custom Pickup
One show-stopping vehicle parked near the entrance to the show was this ultra high performance 1938 Chevrolet pickup, owned by Larry and Connie Massengill. The two-toned hauler was built by the Custom Shop, in Flanagan, Illinois and boasts a modified 486ci V8 packing a BDS 8-71 supercharger. Output was pegged just north of 1,000 horsepower, […]
CAR SHOWS: Great Lakes, IL VA Hospital
When you go to an excess number of judged car shows, before long you’ll become too focused on one thing — going home with a sparkling new trophy. This can cause you to lose sight of one of the main tenants of the collector car hobby: showing your ride for the enjoyment of others. One […]