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5:30 pm Bob’s Big Boy Northridge Cruise ... @ Bob's Big Boy
Bob’s Big Boy Northridge Cruise ... @ Bob's Big Boy
Jan 29 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bob's Big Boy Northridge Cruise Night @ Bob's Big Boy | Los Angeles | California | United States
At the end of a long week, you and your ride deserve to rev up and wind down. Drive on over to Bobs of the West San Fernando Valley. Cruise in and park. Walk in [More...]
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6:00 am Classic Cars & Coffee ~ 2019 @ Western Bagel
Classic Cars & Coffee ~ 2019 @ Western Bagel
Jan 31 @ 6:00 am – 10:00 am
Classic Cars & Coffee ~ 2019 @ Western Bagel | Los Angeles | California | United States
EVERY SUNDAY MORNING [weather permitting!] we welcome all Pre-1980 classics to join our casual & low-key coffee cruise. Since 2015, this is how we celebrate classic cars, trucks & other vehicles as a vital part [More...]
7:00 am Cars and Coffee Los Angeles @ William Mulholland Memorial
Cars and Coffee Los Angeles @ William Mulholland Memorial
Jan 31 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am
Cars and Coffee Los Angeles @ William Mulholland Memorial | Los Angeles | California | United States
Cars & Coffee Los Angeles was founded to bring together like-minded automotive and design enthusiast. The events are very chill and welcoming to all car sorts. Our core group of regulars is composed of area [More...]
8:00 am Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee @ La Cumbre Plaza
Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee @ La Cumbre Plaza
Jan 31 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee @ La Cumbre Plaza
Every Sunday morning from 8AM to 10AM this group meets at La Cumbre Plaza near the intersection of La Cumbre Ave and State Street for a casual get together. Our meeting spot is the parking [More...]
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5:30 pm Bob’s Big Boy Northridge Cruise ... @ Bob's Big Boy
Bob’s Big Boy Northridge Cruise ... @ Bob's Big Boy
Feb 5 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bob's Big Boy Northridge Cruise Night @ Bob's Big Boy | Los Angeles | California | United States
At the end of a long week, you and your ride deserve to rev up and wind down. Drive on over to Bobs of the West San Fernando Valley. Cruise in and park. Walk in [More...]
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NADA Show 2021 Collector Car Video Contest

December 6, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Share a video of your favorite collector car for a chance to win $5,000 donated to a charity of your choice. [More…]
Petersen Auto Museum Full Collection Tour
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First-Ever Petersen Auto Museum Full Collection Tour ~ Over 200 Cars

December 5, 2020 Roadkill Customs
See over 200 makes and models spanning over 120 years of automotive history, and the Vault presented by Hagerty which includes celebrity cars. [More…]
1949 Cummins Diesel Ford Truck ~ Photo: ford-trucks.com
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Pikes Peak Hill Climb Record Shattered by a 1949 Ford Truck

September 1, 2020 Roadkill Customs
A new record was set for the fastest diesel vehicle to complete the Pikes Peak Hill Climb by a 1,400 HP Cummins powered 1949 Ford Truck. [More…]
Zip-Tie Drags 2020 In a Borrowed Race Truck
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Racing the 2020 Roadkill Zip-Tie Drags in a Borrowed Turbo Race Truck

August 14, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage
This is a BTS tale of two total strangers and one seriously mashed up race truck having a blast at the 2020 Zip-Tie Drags in Tucson, Arizona. [More…]
SEMA Ignited 2020
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SEMA Ignited 2020 ~ The SEMA Show After-Party

July 23, 2020 Roadkill Customs
You’re invited to SEMA Ignited 2020, the official SEMA Show after-party where you can connect with industry leaders, celebrities, and award-winning custom vehicles. [More…]
The 2020 SEMA Show
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What To Expect At The 2020 SEMA Show

July 23, 2020 Roadkill Customs
No doubt the 2020 SEMA Show will be different, but SEMA is making plans to preserve the Show’s core value in a safety-first environment. [More…]
Fillmore Fourth of July Cruise 2020
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Fillmore Cruises 4th of July in Lieu of the Sespe Creek Car and Bike Show

June 30, 2020 Roadkill Customs
The 2020 Sespe Creek Car Show has been canceled. In lieu of the show, cars will cruise more than 20 miles of Fillmore neighborhoods… [More…]
Hot Rodder's Paradise ~ Inside The Petersen Vault
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Hot Rodder’s Paradise ~ Inside The Petersen Vault

April 29, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Journey into the Petersen Automotive Museum’s vault and tour its amazing collection of Hot Rods and Customs. [More…]
HooptieX Racing Invades King of the Hammers
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HooptieX Racing Invades King of the Hammers

April 5, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage
With all the chaos in the world right now, 9 minutes of Craigslist cars getting beaten like dirty rugs is exactly what the doctor ordered. [More…]
Grand National Roadster Show 2020
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Grand National Roadster Show 2020

February 6, 2020 Roadkill Customs
The Grand National Roadster Show is one of the oldest and longest continuously operating custom car show in the US. The show started in 1950 in Oakland, California and in recent times moved to Pomona, [More…]
The Steve McQueen Bullitt Mustang Movie Car
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Steve McQueen’s ‘Bullitt’ 1968 Mustang GT sells for $3.74M at Auction

January 10, 2020 Roadkill Customs
The original 1968 Mustang Bullitt car from the movie crossed the Mecum auction block on January 10th selling for $3.74 million. [More…]
Roadkill Closes Down Woodward Ave For A Day Of Racing
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Roadkill Closes Down Woodward Ave For A Day Of Racing!

December 31, 2019 Busted Classic Garage
Roadkill closes Woodward Ave ~ here’s a brief history of Woodward Ave drag racing and whats become an all-day event called Roadkill Nights. [More…]
Slamfest 2019
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GrinderTV Takes You To Slamfest 2019

December 23, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Slamfest 2019 was held at the Florida State Fairgrounds with some of the countries baddest rides, bikini contest, crazy burn out contest and more. [More…]
Emily on the Hot Rod Power Tour
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Thinking About Driving The Hot Rod Power Tour?

December 7, 2019 Mad Scientist Garage
The 26th HOT ROD Power Tour will continue in 2020 with exciting new features ~ Here’s what it’s like and why you should do it. [More…]
Cruising the Pomona Swap Meet with Hoonigan
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Cruising the Pomona Swap Meet with Hoonigan

November 27, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The Hoonigan crew cruises the World Famous Pomona Swap Meet… [More…]
FabTech 2019
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So You Missed Fabtech 2019…

November 23, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Fabtech 2019 was held in Chicago, IL. There was a ton of awesome new products and innovations, as well as incredible people. If you missed the show, here’s a quick recap… [More…]
2019 Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour Finale at The SEMA Show
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2019 Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour Finale at The SEMA Show

November 21, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Outside SEMA 2019 in Las Vegas, the finalists gathered for a show of authenticity, creativity, and garage spirit — a last chance to catch the eye of the judges… [More…]
SEMA 2019 Hot Rod Alley After Hours Tour
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SEMA 2019 Hot Rod Alley After Hours Tour

November 20, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Take an after-hours tour of Hot Rod Alley — See dozens of radical hot rods and dazzling show cars after the crowds have left for the day. [More…]

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