Pontiac is celebrating its 100th anniversary milestone! From early flatheads to legendary GTOs and Trans Ams, they left a massive mark on American roads.
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October 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Pontiac is celebrating its 100th anniversary milestone! From early flatheads to legendary GTOs and Trans Ams, they left a massive mark on American roads.
#MikesHotRodShop
#MikesHotRodShop
The iconic Dodge Charger hits its 60th anniversary milestone this year! From classic B-body muscle to modern legends, what's your favorite year?
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#MikesHotRodShop
October 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The iconic Dodge Charger hits its 60th anniversary milestone this year! From classic B-body muscle to modern legends, what's your favorite year?
#MikesHotRodShop
#MikesHotRodShop
Engineering royalty meets motorsports history. Celebrating the legendary 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans where Ford pulled off an iconic 1-2-3 podium sweep. Seeing these GT40 Mark IIs back on track is perfection.
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#MikesHotRodShop
September 30, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Engineering royalty meets motorsports history. Celebrating the legendary 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans where Ford pulled off an iconic 1-2-3 podium sweep. Seeing these GT40 Mark IIs back on track is perfection.
#MikesHotRodShop
#MikesHotRodShop
Hunting for rare parts? Head to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds for Fall Carlisle, Sept 30–Oct 4. Massive swap meet, car corral & auction!
#MikesHotRodShop #CarShow
#MikesHotRodShop #CarShow
September 29, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Hunting for rare parts? Head to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds for Fall Carlisle, Sept 30–Oct 4. Massive swap meet, car corral & auction!
#MikesHotRodShop #CarShow
#MikesHotRodShop #CarShow
Thinking of NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip and his family. The Hall of Famer is stepping away following an FTD diagnosis. Thank you for the memories, DW!
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#MikesHotRodShop #DarrellWaltrip
September 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Thinking of NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip and his family. The Hall of Famer is stepping away following an FTD diagnosis. Thank you for the memories, DW!
#MikesHotRodShop #DarrellWaltrip
#MikesHotRodShop #DarrellWaltrip
Classic Car Trivia:
The 1957 Chevy Bel Air could be ordered with a 283 V8 producing 245 horsepower with two four-barrel carburetors.
Not bad for 1957!
#ChevyBelAir #MikesHotRodShop
The 1957 Chevy Bel Air could be ordered with a 283 V8 producing 245 horsepower with two four-barrel carburetors.
Not bad for 1957!
#ChevyBelAir #MikesHotRodShop
September 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Classic Car Trivia:
The 1957 Chevy Bel Air could be ordered with a 283 V8 producing 245 horsepower with two four-barrel carburetors.
Not bad for 1957!
#ChevyBelAir #MikesHotRodShop
The 1957 Chevy Bel Air could be ordered with a 283 V8 producing 245 horsepower with two four-barrel carburetors.
Not bad for 1957!
#ChevyBelAir #MikesHotRodShop
Jack Roush's automotive collection is heading to Mecum's Nashville auction!
The collection includes race cars, prototypes and performance vehicles from Roush's decades in motorsports.
Sept. 22–26 at Nashville Superspeedway.
#Mecum #MikesHotRodShop
The collection includes race cars, prototypes and performance vehicles from Roush's decades in motorsports.
Sept. 22–26 at Nashville Superspeedway.
#Mecum #MikesHotRodShop
September 24, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Jack Roush's automotive collection is heading to Mecum's Nashville auction!
The collection includes race cars, prototypes and performance vehicles from Roush's decades in motorsports.
Sept. 22–26 at Nashville Superspeedway.
#Mecum #MikesHotRodShop
The collection includes race cars, prototypes and performance vehicles from Roush's decades in motorsports.
Sept. 22–26 at Nashville Superspeedway.
#Mecum #MikesHotRodShop
Did you know?
The 1964 Pontiac GTO started as an option package for the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans.
Its 389 V8 helped kick off the American muscle-car era.
#PontiacGTO #MikesHotRodShop
The 1964 Pontiac GTO started as an option package for the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans.
Its 389 V8 helped kick off the American muscle-car era.
#PontiacGTO #MikesHotRodShop
September 23, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Did you know?
The 1964 Pontiac GTO started as an option package for the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans.
Its 389 V8 helped kick off the American muscle-car era.
#PontiacGTO #MikesHotRodShop
The 1964 Pontiac GTO started as an option package for the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans.
Its 389 V8 helped kick off the American muscle-car era.
#PontiacGTO #MikesHotRodShop
Ty Gibbs' No. 54 M&M's Toyota at Bristol featured a mosaic of photos honoring Kyle Busch and moments from his life and racing career.
A pretty incredible tribute on the track this past weekend
(Image Credit: NASCAR)
#NASCAR #KyleBusch #MikesHotRodShop
A pretty incredible tribute on the track this past weekend
(Image Credit: NASCAR)
#NASCAR #KyleBusch #MikesHotRodShop
September 22, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Ty Gibbs' No. 54 M&M's Toyota at Bristol featured a mosaic of photos honoring Kyle Busch and moments from his life and racing career.
A pretty incredible tribute on the track this past weekend
(Image Credit: NASCAR)
#NASCAR #KyleBusch #MikesHotRodShop
A pretty incredible tribute on the track this past weekend
(Image Credit: NASCAR)
#NASCAR #KyleBusch #MikesHotRodShop
Classic Car News
Nearly 300 classic cars, trucks and project vehicles from the Born Family Estate Collection are being auctioned in Colorado this week.
The collection spans everything from Model Ts to pre-war Fords, Chevrolets, pickups and more.
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Nearly 300 classic cars, trucks and project vehicles from the Born Family Estate Collection are being auctioned in Colorado this week.
The collection spans everything from Model Ts to pre-war Fords, Chevrolets, pickups and more.
#MikesHotRodShop
September 21, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Classic Car News
Nearly 300 classic cars, trucks and project vehicles from the Born Family Estate Collection are being auctioned in Colorado this week.
The collection spans everything from Model Ts to pre-war Fords, Chevrolets, pickups and more.
#MikesHotRodShop
Nearly 300 classic cars, trucks and project vehicles from the Born Family Estate Collection are being auctioned in Colorado this week.
The collection spans everything from Model Ts to pre-war Fords, Chevrolets, pickups and more.
#MikesHotRodShop
Upgrading your workspace to bright LED lighting completely changes the game. Being able to actually see smooth metal, spot bodywork flaws, and trace wiring without squinting makes late-night builds much easier.
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#MikesHotRodShop
September 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Upgrading your workspace to bright LED lighting completely changes the game. Being able to actually see smooth metal, spot bodywork flaws, and trace wiring without squinting makes late-night builds much easier.
#MikesHotRodShop
#MikesHotRodShop
Nothing hurts like finishing a sandblasting session and finding orange flash rust creeping over bare metal the next morning from humidity. An acid-based rust converter that turns it into a protective black layer is a lifesaver.
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#MikesHotRodShop
September 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Nothing hurts like finishing a sandblasting session and finding orange flash rust creeping over bare metal the next morning from humidity. An acid-based rust converter that turns it into a protective black layer is a lifesaver.
#MikesHotRodShop
#MikesHotRodShop
After a long day of welding and grease, regular soap doesn't cut it. A pumice-infused, heavy-duty hand cleaner is a total must-have for stripping away carbon, oil, and paint without wrecking your skin.
#MikesHotRodShop #ShopLife
#MikesHotRodShop #ShopLife
September 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
After a long day of welding and grease, regular soap doesn't cut it. A pumice-infused, heavy-duty hand cleaner is a total must-have for stripping away carbon, oil, and paint without wrecking your skin.
#MikesHotRodShop #ShopLife
#MikesHotRodShop #ShopLife
Stubborn transmission fluid and oil stains on the concrete are the worst. A quality heavy-duty degreaser paired with a stiff push broom and hot water rinse will lift that grime right out and keep your floor looking sharp.
#MikesHotRodShop #ShopTips
#MikesHotRodShop #ShopTips
September 15, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Stubborn transmission fluid and oil stains on the concrete are the worst. A quality heavy-duty degreaser paired with a stiff push broom and hot water rinse will lift that grime right out and keep your floor looking sharp.
#MikesHotRodShop #ShopTips
#MikesHotRodShop #ShopTips
In 1958, Ford built the Mercury Turnpike Cruiser as a luxury land spaceship, packing it with so many experimental electrical gadgets that it constantly drained the battery and weighed a ton. Peak over-engineering!
#MikesHotRodShop #CarHistory
#MikesHotRodShop #CarHistory
September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
In 1958, Ford built the Mercury Turnpike Cruiser as a luxury land spaceship, packing it with so many experimental electrical gadgets that it constantly drained the battery and weighed a ton. Peak over-engineering!
#MikesHotRodShop #CarHistory
#MikesHotRodShop #CarHistory
September 11, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Counting down to the Goodwood Revival (Sept 18–20)! Millions in historic machinery getting pushed to the limit while everyone rocks period-correct vintage fashion. Pure automotive history in motion taking place in England!
#GoodwoodRevival #MikesHotRodShop
#GoodwoodRevival #MikesHotRodShop
September 10, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Counting down to the Goodwood Revival (Sept 18–20)! Millions in historic machinery getting pushed to the limit while everyone rocks period-correct vintage fashion. Pure automotive history in motion taking place in England!
#GoodwoodRevival #MikesHotRodShop
#GoodwoodRevival #MikesHotRodShop
The SCCA Solo National Championships are underway in Nebraska! Thousands of drivers are putting precision and car control to the test on tight autocross courses.
#Autocross #MikesHotRodShop
#Autocross #MikesHotRodShop
September 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The SCCA Solo National Championships are underway in Nebraska! Thousands of drivers are putting precision and car control to the test on tight autocross courses.
#Autocross #MikesHotRodShop
#Autocross #MikesHotRodShop
Christopher Bell breaks a 33-race winless streak and captures his first career Southern 500 victory at Darlington! Incredible drive in the 20 car to park it in Victory Lane.
#MIkesHotRodShop #ChristopherBell #Nascar
#MIkesHotRodShop #ChristopherBell #Nascar
September 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Christopher Bell breaks a 33-race winless streak and captures his first career Southern 500 victory at Darlington! Incredible drive in the 20 car to park it in Victory Lane.
#MIkesHotRodShop #ChristopherBell #Nascar
#MIkesHotRodShop #ChristopherBell #Nascar
September 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Nothing beats firing up vintage iron, smelling the gas and hot oil, and hitting a two-lane blacktop with nowhere to be. Where are you driving this weekend?
#SundayDrive #VintageIron #MikesHotRodShop
#SundayDrive #VintageIron #MikesHotRodShop
September 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Nothing beats firing up vintage iron, smelling the gas and hot oil, and hitting a two-lane blacktop with nowhere to be. Where are you driving this weekend?
#SundayDrive #VintageIron #MikesHotRodShop
#SundayDrive #VintageIron #MikesHotRodShop
When aerospace design hijacked Detroit. Post-WWII styling went wild, scaling up to the soaring, rocket-inspired tailfins of the '59 Cadillac.
#MikesHotRodShop #AutomotiveHistory #ClassicCars
#MikesHotRodShop #AutomotiveHistory #ClassicCars
September 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
When aerospace design hijacked Detroit. Post-WWII styling went wild, scaling up to the soaring, rocket-inspired tailfins of the '59 Cadillac.
#MikesHotRodShop #AutomotiveHistory #ClassicCars
#MikesHotRodShop #AutomotiveHistory #ClassicCars
The golden age of Main Street cruising. Before highway bypasses and smartphones, the local strip was where you showed off your hard work. What was your hometown cruising spot?
#ClassicCars #CarCulture #HotRodLife #MikesHotRodShop
#ClassicCars #CarCulture #HotRodLife #MikesHotRodShop
September 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The golden age of Main Street cruising. Before highway bypasses and smartphones, the local strip was where you showed off your hard work. What was your hometown cruising spot?
#ClassicCars #CarCulture #HotRodLife #MikesHotRodShop
#ClassicCars #CarCulture #HotRodLife #MikesHotRodShop
Why the '32 Ford became the ultimate hot rod canvas. Henry Ford just wanted an affordable family car, but dropping a flathead V8 into it accidentally birthed a century-long American subculture.
#MikesHotRodShop #HotRodHistory #ClassicCars
#MikesHotRodShop #HotRodHistory #ClassicCars
September 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Why the '32 Ford became the ultimate hot rod canvas. Henry Ford just wanted an affordable family car, but dropping a flathead V8 into it accidentally birthed a century-long American subculture.
#MikesHotRodShop #HotRodHistory #ClassicCars
#MikesHotRodShop #HotRodHistory #ClassicCars
The '69 Boss 429 Mustang: Ford shoved a monster semi-hemi engine into the bay so tight they had to mod the shock towers at the factory just to make it fit. Pure NASCAR engineering. What's your ultimate muscle car unicorn?
#MikesHotRodShop #Boss429 #ClassicCars
#MikesHotRodShop #Boss429 #ClassicCars
August 31, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The '69 Boss 429 Mustang: Ford shoved a monster semi-hemi engine into the bay so tight they had to mod the shock towers at the factory just to make it fit. Pure NASCAR engineering. What's your ultimate muscle car unicorn?
#MikesHotRodShop #Boss429 #ClassicCars
#MikesHotRodShop #Boss429 #ClassicCars