Check out this incredible modernized Mopar at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals!
Exo Mod Concepts introduces the D69 Carbon Daytona, a reimagined 1969 Dodge Daytona built on a 2022 Hellcat Challenger Redeye chassis. This amazing machine blends past, present, and future with every body panel crafted from aircraft-quality carbon fiber.
From the hood, fenders, and quarter panels to the decklid and wing—everything is custom-made and meticulously designed. The D69 retains its safety features, including a steel safety cage, airbags, and modern tech while merging the iconic look of the original Daytona with modern performance.
This modern custom packs 807 horsepower and remains under the factory warranty. Rick and his team even stretched the body 10 inches to match the proportions of the original ’68-’69 Mopar Charger. Inside, the D69 features custom leather seats and door panels, adding luxury to the powerful build.
The reception has been phenomenal, and the D69 stood tall at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals. Don’t miss this unique fusion of classic design and modern muscle!
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Top Cats – Rare Buick Wildcat Muscle at Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals MCACN 2023
The Buick Wildcat is a big Muscle Car, and here, Buick enthusiast Ted Nagel shares four amazing 1965 Buick Wildcats he brought out to display at the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) show in Chicago.
The 1965 Buick Wildcat was a sporty version of the full-size Buick coupe, initially starting life as an Invicta in 1962. By 1965, the base Wildcat engine was the 325 horsepower 401 “Nailhead” V8, but you could get the optional 340 HP 425 version, or the Super Wildcat 425 that churned out 360 HP thanks to the two 4-barrel carburetors.
Ted Nagel brought out four great Wildcats, including his version of the ideal ‘Cat featuring a rare aluminum dual-quad intake manifold and a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission beneath the stock 4-speed console. The other three are restored to original configuration but boasting lots of rare options and combinations, like the red 1 of 14 Custom Convertibles with both the 4- speed and the Super Wildcat dual quad 425 V8!
Learn more about the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show at the link:
Triple Crown of Rodding: Nashville Superspeedway – September 6th & 7th, 2024
Calling all hot rodders, classic car lovers, and truck enthusiasts!
The Triple Crown of Rodding, a great hot rodding event celebrating everything automotive in Nashville, Tennessee!
Here’s what awaits you:
Compete for incredible awards: Win beautifully machined billet trophies across various categories, including Best Street Rod, Best Street Machine, Best Truck (various years), and more!
Be featured in top magazines: Top 3 cars and trucks get magazine covers and feature articles!
Win a dream truck: One lucky participant will drive away in a custom-built 2024 Chevrolet Silverado!
Meet industry celebrities: Get autographs and see iconic cars from top builders!
Huge vendor midway: Find new and old parts for your project car or truck!
Family-friendly fun: Enjoy live music, nostalgia dragster demos, a car show, and more!
Support a good cause: The event benefits charities like the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and Speedway Children’s Charities.
Dates: September 6th & 7th, 2024
Location: Nashville Superspeedway
Don’t miss out! Register online now at Triple Crown of Rodding and see you there!
1969 Chevrolet Camaro With Surprise Under The Hood
This cool 1969 Chevrolet Camaro arrived at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop for a complete restoration, but we are intrigue with some of the unique elements found on this all-original car.
Stuff You Don’t See Every Day
This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is a bit out of the ordinary for several reasons:
– The car is all-original – The exterior color is Butternut Yellow – The interior color is green
Striped For Style
This Camaro is wearing the code D69 stripes, which swoop over the wheel openings on the quarter panels and fenders, and it is also painted with the DX-1 hood and nose stripes. These wrap around the nose of the car and up the hood pointing to the windshield.
Under The Hood
Another interesting part of this ’69 Camaro is the all-original 250 cubic-inch 6 cylinder engine, coupled to an automatic transmission. While 6 cylinder Camaros were popular when new, it seems most were converted to various V8 engines over the years for better performance and more power. However, this one is slated to stay with the original inline 6 during the car’s restoration.
1969 Camaro Restoration Preview Video
1969 Chevrolet Camaro With Surprise Under The Hood – Restoration Preview at V8 Speed and Resto
✅ The Votes Are In! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 6 Cylinder Restoration Part 2 at V8 Speed and Resto Shop
Let’s Make It New Again
The V8 Speed and Resto Shop team is tasked with completely restoring this happy little Camaro, complete with a repaint, new interior, suspension, and whatever else it needs to be a great driving car once again.
Perhaps it will receive a more powerful LS3 V8 in the future.. time will tell.
What do you think about this cool old survivor? You can always reach us to restore your Classic or Muscle Car… or maybe even build a full-custom Pro Touring Camaro or Hot Rod!
V8 Speed and Resto Shop
817 S. Main Street Red Bud, IL 62278 314.783.8325 https://www.v8speedshop.com
This cool 1949 Oldsmobile is powered by the original 303 Rocket Oldsmobile V8, but is wearing a smooth custom look with a lowered stance, vintage green exterior, and fully a finished interior. The 1949 Oldsmobile joined Cadillac as the second American automaker to mass produce an overhead valve V8 engine, and this version remained in production until 1953.
Returning The Olds To The Road
The V8 Speed and Resto Shop team aims to make the car more enjoyable to drive all day long, installing power steering, air conditioning, disc brakes, cruise control, tilt wheel, and perhaps some seat upgrades as well. Fuel injection might be in the cards, we’ll post all the pictures and videos here so you can follow the progress of this unique resto-mod street rod… is that a “Street Mod?” Hmmm…
Follow The Upgrades
The V8 Speed and Resto Shop is ready to perform a stock and original restoration or build a high performance restomod just for you. Contact us anytime to chat about your project goals!
Taking a ’68 Coronet 500 to the next level! This episode follows our progress as we transform this classic Mopar muscle car with a meticulous “premium restoration.”
What you’ll see:
Engine bay perfection: Original 383 motor installed and painted in its correct colors.
Award-winning attention to detail: Door jambs, trunk, and fenders get flawless paint that continues under the hood for a truly consistent finish.
Premium touches: We go beyond factory spec with a beautiful metallic green exterior and a tasteful satin green interior (originally from the factory).
Expert Bodywork: Witness the incredible transformation from bare metal to a smooth, flawless finish.
Watch the videos and check out the photos as we transform this cool Coronet!
The owner of this sweet 1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX received the car in 1985, and has had it ever since then. But it wasn’t just a car he bought off some used car lot… this one came from his uncle, who bought it new after returning home from the Vietnam war. You can imagine the sentimental value the car holds for the owner and his family, and that is something we do not take lightly here at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop!
It looks great, but…
The car has received an extensive restoration, but the owner isn’t sure that it looks the best it can, so he reached out to our shop for some insights on taking the paint and appearance to the next level. And being a fairly fresh restoration, there are always mechanical fixes that need to be addressed as miles are driven, and the GTX had a few mechanical issues to button up as well.
The “X” Files
The letter X has always been kind of mystical… X marks the spot, x stands for experimental, x represents an unknown or even secret stuff like x factors or x files. This time, the X could stand for Extra, as the GTX came from the Plymouth factory loaded up with goodies intending to make it an all-around performer, with comfort and style as well. Based off the no-frills Belvedere platform, the GTX came stock with the powerful 375 HP 440 cube V8 and was no slouch. Upgrades from the basic Belvedere were all over the car and included performance and appearance items, and this one is wearing Medium Blue Poly paint.
The 67 GTX had the look, with a dual snorkel scooped hood, and many featured two thin stripes that made ‘em even racier. The front end design is tight, with quad headlights and a no-nonsense grille treatment featuring blacked out upper and lower sections. Follow along as we perform some TLC on this GTX at V8 Speed!
Muscle Car Of The Week Plymouth GTX 440 Family Heirloom
Recorded at the 2024 Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, CA
V8’s own Kevin Oeste is honored and excited to join Jeff Smith and Cam Benty on the Car Guy Confessions podcast presented by ARP! Jeff and Cam both have long careers writing Oeste’s favorite car magazines like Hot Rod, Car Craft, Motor Trend, and others. This Podcast shares the story of how Oeste was able to join the ranks at Petersen Publishing and work at Hot Rod along side these two car culture icons. The episode also covers how Oeste met Kelle and they eventually launched V8TV and the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. Thanks to all at Car Guy Confessions for the opportunity for Oeste to join the show! Be sure to like and subscribe for more from our friends at Auto Revolution!
This Camaro is a great example of a 1970s – 1980s style Street Machine!
Wearing an Rally Sport trim package and an SS badges, striping, and hood, this killer blue 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is a feast for the eyes. But what really has us jazzed are all the period-perfect accessories that give this Camaro a look we instantly recognize.
The parts we all wanted “back in the day.”
It all starts with the stance… the jacked-up look which allowed for much wider wheels and rear tires. In this case, a polished set of US Mags aluminum “slots” wrapped with BFG rubber put the power of the small block V8 to the pavement. Note the ladder bar rear suspension supporting a 12-bolt rear axle. Under the hood, the engine is wearing the prerequisite gold iridite plate Moroso valve covers, yellow Taylor spark plug wires, Edelbrock intake manifold, and long-tube headers. It’s a total time-warp.
It’s got the right look on the inside, too.
We converted the Camaro to an automatic transmission at the owner’s request, and added a “horseshoe” shifter to the O.E. style console. The console features the Rally gauge package, and the car is also fitted with a Vintage Air A/C system for even cooler cruising. Houndstooth upholstery, deluxe door panels, and rosewood accents provide even more detail inside.
Overall, this is a very fun Camaro that has the ability to transport not only from point A to B, but also back in time. And although we’ve built all kinds of Camaros here at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, we’re always happy to see how many different ways these cars can be personalized and made cool.
Check out the video on this sweet 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Street Machine!
Now Hiring Digital Marketer for Muscle Car Restoration Shop – Full Time
Are you an awesome story teller? We are seeking a talented and creative Digital Marketer to join our team! As a Digital Marketer, you will be responsible for creating compelling content and developing and implementing digital marketing strategies to drive brand awareness. You will work closely with the marketing team to create engaging content, manage social media platforms, and optimize digital campaigns. Help us share cool cars and automotive enthusiast culture!
Digital Marketer Responsibilities Include:
Create compelling stories and content centered around the cars in our shop, the people who own them, and the team renewing them.
Develop awesome marketing and advertising strategies to better position the company in the marketplace and reach target customers
Support marketing executives in organizing various online and in person projects, including speaking engagements, hosting gigs, and other third party productions. Schedule and participate in meetings with outside contacts.
Employ marketing analytics techniques to gather important data (social media, web analytics, rankings etc.)
Daily Marketing Department administrative tasks, calls, follow-up, meetings, etc. as required
Assist in the organizing of promotional events and traditional or digital campaigns and attend them to facilitate their success
Develop campaigns to promote digital media properties – TV / streaming services, video channels, podcasts, websites, social, radio. Communicate with each as needed.
Manage merchandise program including working with designers, 3rd party outsources, website store, promotions
Prepare and deliver promotional presentations
Compose and post online content on the company’s website and social media accounts, including distributing videos to key outlets, manufacturers, customers, and partners; podcast descriptions, keyword phrases, images
Create, analyze, and report on Google Ads campaigns. Make recommendations on campaign demographics and strategies.
Monitor social media posts, provide follow up commentary, identify leads, and promote good will of the shop and V8TV Productions media properties
Coordinate with live events to plan exhibits, collateral material, customer vehicles, promotion of our shop, etc.
Attending selected live events as a representative of our company, both as attendee and exhibitor
Working with manufacturers and distributors to cross promote our shop and media, including working with inside parts team to identify marketing / branding opportunities
Identifying new opportunities to reach new markets, proposing campaigns, implementation
Write marketing and advertising literature (brochures, press releases etc) to augment the company’s presence in the market
Communicate directly with clients and encourage trusting relationships
Reformat existing website / YouTube channel thumbnails, layouts, descriptions to be current and SEO friendly
Coordinate with outside video and audio production customers regarding 3rd party video and podcast production projects, scheduling, booking crews, booking guests, status updates, deliverables, etc.
Monitoring the latest technologies and AI to assist in analysis, content creation, market positioning, effective lead generation
Create partnerships with other content creators to cross promote and grow channels
Create digital newsletters and email blasts
Sharing content with sponsors, vendors, and potential sponsors and advertisers when mentioned
Market employment opportunities for shop
Create and implement PR communication for community involvement (local and industry)
Skills:
Proven experience in Digital Marketing
Graphic Design
Photography
Creative Copywriting
Social Media reporting/analytics
Ability to manage all aspects of events
Good understanding of office management and marketing principles
Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach
Good knowledge of market research techniques and databases
Excellent knowledge of Google Apps, marketing computer software and online applications (CRM tools, Online analytics, Google Adwords etc.)
Knowledge of photo editing software (Photoshop preferred)
Video editing skills a plus (Adobe Premiere preferred)
Excellent communication and people skills
High School diploma; BSc in Marketing, Business or relevant field is a strong advantage
Knowledge of enthusiast automotive market is a big plus
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Based on experience
Preferred Experience:
Marketing: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Red Bud IL
On site in our place of business, some remote opportunities
We offer a 40 hour work week with optional overtime available. We pay holidays, vacation, and provide health insurance, 401K, life insurance, dental & vision. Excellent opportunities for training and career growth. Great crew to work with. Excellent working environment with an innovative team ready to set your creativity free!
If you have a deep love for classic cars, take pride in your craftsmanship, and possess the skills to bring engines back to life, we want to hear from you! At the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, you’ll have the opportunity to work on remarkable projects and collaborate with fellow automotive enthusiasts.
About The V8 Speed and Resto Shop:
We value the well-being of our Team and their families above all else, and we all focus on generating the best employee and customer experience possible. Our core values center around the way we treat people and would like to be treated. We live and breathe classics, customs, restored and modified muscle cars, restomods, pro-touring cars, and more at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. We take pride in meticulously restoring and customizing vintage vehicles, and our commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail sets us apart in the industry. We understand the significance of these cars to their owners and treat them as such. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who share a common passion for automotive excellence.
V8 Speed and Resto Shop Purpose:
We believe in the importance of classic vehicles not only as historical objects, but for their personal significance to enthusiasts and their families, and for the joy they bring to the world.
We believe in the importance of the automobile industry as a workspace where people of all skill sets and in all areas of business can thrive working around special vehicles that ignite their passion.
We believe that dream cars can and do exist, and that our team is here to build them.
V8 Speed and Resto Shop Mission Statement:
To connect people with the best times of their lives through things with wheels.
Values Statement:
The V8 Speed and Resto Shop achieves our goals and the goals of our customers by applying the following core values to everything we do:
Happiness
Quality
Respect
Honesty
Loyalty
Teamwork
Passion
Innovation
V8 Speed and Resto Shop Vision Statement:
To ensure that automobile enthusiasts will always have a trusted, talented, and passionate source to provide services they need to enjoy their special vehicles.
To always provide a healthy, safe, creative, and respectful workplace where our team can enhance their skills and abilities and enjoy satisfying and rewarding careers.
The V8 Speed and Resto Shop is a great working environment with awesome teammates and lots of cool tools and equipment to grow your abilities. We have a backlog of work and are always looking to build better, more creative hot rods, customs, and muscle cars. We are located in a small, safe midwestern town of Red Bud Illinois.
If you want consistent, rewarding work every day, every week, building award winning show cars this is a job for you! We are hiring for this Digital Marker job opening now.
Fill Out This Job Application To Schedule An Interview Today!
The V8 Speed and Resto Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The V8 Speed and Resto Shop does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
