Quite the Impression: Canadian-designed and painted classic hits the auction space
Montreal, Quebec — Art and auto enthusiasts, unite! A specially-painted 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera is going up for auction. The car, designed by Montreal-born artist Jean-Pierre Lafrance and painted onto the car by autobody painter Yves Thibeault. Thibeault used airbrushes, hand brushes, spray paints, markers, finger-painting, and sanding to translate Jean-Pierre Lafrance’s directives onto the […]
Nova Scotian bodyshop resurrects classic car for dying dad
By CRM Staff Elmsbridge, Nova Scotia — January 23, 2018 — A terminally ill man from the Northwest Territories is collaborating with Nova Scotian bodyshop Curtis Customs to rebuild his dream car – a 1965 Chevrolet pickup he intends to will to his son. Last autumn, Yvan Brien, himself a recently retired repair shop owner, […]
House of Kolor introduces new limited edition colours
Minneapolis, Minnesota — April 21, 2016 — Want the look and depth of a candy, without spending too much time? According to House of Kolor by Valspar, the company’s latest product launch has got you covered. The company has announced eight new products, including four limited edition colours that debuted at SEMA in Las Vegas. […]
XPEL introduces ULTIMATE hand-cut film for rare and classic cars
San Antonio, Texas — April 17, 2016 — XPEL has launched a new paint protection film for vintage and rare vehicles. According to the company, XPEL offers precut patterns for most late model vehicles, but there is no pre-cut pattern for some classic and muscle cars. The new product, XPEL ULTIMATE, was introduced to fill […]
Friday Fun: Saskatoon pounded by snow, repairers fight crime and a chicken farm yields over 200 classic British cars
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — January 21, 2016 — This week we take a look at the big snowstorm that hit Saskatoon, why the US Car Czar doesn’t believe we’ll see another record setting sales year in 2016 and the rare find of over 200 classic cars on a chicken farm in New Zealand. […]
Red Kap launches new Craftsmen videos featuring Heath Pinter
Nashville, Tennessee — September 29, 2015 — Automotive workwear manufacturer Red Kap has just released three new videos featuring acclaimed BMX rider, X Games champion and classic car builder Heath Pinter. The video series traces Pinter’s passion-fueled journey as he designs and builds a 1928 Ford Roadster. The custom car has been built specifically to […]
