Chattanooga Cruise In 2016 is Coming Soon!

Wow, it’s hard to believe it’s already time to start talking about the upcoming car show and cruise in season…and with that, we’re kicking off the local season with the Chattanooga Cruise In on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 10am to 4pm. This is our fifth year doing the Chattanooga Cruise In, in conjunction with…

Swap Meet Stuff–Used Parts vs. New Parts

Alright, we all love a good swap meet…you get up early in the morning and try to find a treasure within a sea of junk. It’s a thrill that hot rodders experience quite often, but some guys do all of their parts shopping at swap meets. Some swap meets are very big, and include new…

The Malibeater Visits Honest Charley Speed Shop

We’ve been trying our best to keep our lips sealed about the visit from Arvid Svensen and the “Malibeater” ’67 Chevelle project car. We absolutely love this car, and we’re glad Arvid took the time to stop by the shop, while he did a very cool tire and wheel swap article next door at Coker…

Honest Mike Goodman Retires

If there is anyone who embodies the lifestyle, character and legacy of Honest Charley Card, it is Mike Goodman. This man has been a hot rodder all his life, and he makes friends with everyone he meets. It’s astonishing to see him at a show, and realize that he knows almost everyone that walks up.…

SEMA Ignited Offers A Whole New Level of Fun for Hot Rodders!

Our parent company, the Coker Group, is very involved with the SEMA organization, and attends the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a trade only show, so it is not open to the public. However, SEMA has created a cool new event that allows the public to enjoy the atmosphere of the…

Fuel and Fire–Performance Tips for your Vintage Engine

The internal combustion engine needs a few things to operate, and the two main ingredients are fuel and fire. The mixture of fuel and air, and the way the engine ignites it are very important aspects of getting every ounce of performance out of an engine. Modern engines can be tweaked with a computer, but…