As we stood next to her husband’s 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, Sheri told me she has always had an appreciation of cars. We continued talking during the 2nd Annual Lady Trojans Car Show in Shallotte, North Carolina, while people walked up to the see the 402 cubic inch engine cradled between the fenders under the bright red hood with white racing stripes. Continue reading →
Daniel’s passions include photography and classic cars. Anyone who has seen the wallpaper images available for download on Carsolina has been able to view Daniel’s artistic talent. Continue reading →
The 2nd Annual Lady Trojans Open Car & Truck Show at West Brunswick High School in Shallotte, North Carolina was held March 6, 2010. The temperatures topped out in the mid 50’s while hot rod and classic car owners enjoyed the show organized by West Brunswick Youth Softball, Inc.
Mark has added another restoration project to his stable in the form of a 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1. Continue reading →
Byron Spivey’s dad started a body shop on the south side of Wilmington, North Carolina in 1963 and that’s where Byron’s education of the automobile started.
“I spent all my time there as a kid and learning the trade as far as bodywork. My first Snap-On account was when I was fifteen years old,” Byron told me when I stopped in to check out the 1931 Ford Model A that he built over the last year in his home garage. Continue reading →
July 18, 1996 was cloudy day that so far had a steady drizzle of rain. I was following my Dad as we wondered around a muddy gravel parking lot that was roped off and designated as the swap meet area during the 27th NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. Continue reading →
Until recently, Alice didn’t claim to be an automotive enthusiast. But ask her today, and she will tell you that she is proud to be a car gal. Continue reading →
December 12, 2009 marked the 2nd Annual Northwood Charity Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show in Whiteville, North Carolina.
I get asked by people who cruise Carsolina, “I have (insert car of choice) and I would like to know what I can do to get involved?” So here you go. Continue reading →
The cold temperature on Saturday December 12, 2009 wasn’t nearly enough to keep the kind warm hearted people at home. Many came out to participate in the 17th Annual Brunswick County Motorcycle Enthusiasts Toy Run. The event is organized and promoted by all volunteers and 100% of all money raised goes directly to underprivileged children in Brunswick County. Continue reading →
The Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) and Bonneville Nationals Inc. (BNI) hosted the Land Speed Racing spectacle that is Bonneville Nationals Speed Week. Continue reading →
Linda cruised her black 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air from Hartsville, South Carolina to Myrtle Beach to participate in the Wheels at the Beach Car Show, September 5, 2009. The weather was perfect for enjoying the two-hour; ninety-eight mile trip in an iconic classic American automobile, and Linda’s view through the windshield from behind the steering wheel of her Bel Air was special that morning. Her grandson Lee, who was driving the recently completed 1935 Hudson Terraplane, accompanied Linda. A vehicle that Linda and her late husband Larry, who passed in April 2009, had started together in 2001. Continue reading →
The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association held the 16th Southeastern Nationals this past weekend in Concord, North Carolina at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. This Goodguys event was open to vehicle models of 1972 and earlier. Continue reading →
Johnny was searching for a dually truck to fit his needs and after an 18 month quest without any results he decided eight years ago to build his own. After looking at haulers that others had built and taking notes on the features he liked, Johnny a retired school teacher did his homework over the next two years and seven months and built his dream hauler. Continue reading →
The South Eastern North Carolina Mustang Club hosted the 11th Annual All Ford Car & Truck Show on October 17, 2009. The cool morning started with clouds over Wilmington, North Carolina but the sunshine would not be denied and broke through by noon and the show was in full swing at Capital Ford. Continue reading →
