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A walk through the Barn Finds and Hidden Gems at the 2022 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals MCACN
And join us as we take a walk through the barn finds in hidden gems section of the 2022 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show in Chicago. This Continue reading “A walk through the Barn Finds and Hidden Gems at the 2022 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals MCACN”
This awesome Cougar blurs the lines between luxury and street brawler!
There are times when you don’t really want to stand out in a crowd… instead, working your way through the masses undetected, but knowing you’ve got the goods to leave the pack in your dust. This super clean 1969 Mercury Cougar is the perfect ride for times like those.
Continue reading “1969 Mercury Cougar 428 Super Cobra Jet 4-Speed Drag Pack: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 380”
The 2022 SEMA show is coming up in Las Vegas, and we will be working the show and attending. However, we are always ask the same question, Continue reading “Why YOU Can’t Get In To The SEMA Show – Unless You Are In The Automotive Aftermarket Business V8TV”
Many cool cars, one awesome event. MotorTrend’s Amanda Busick interviews “The voice of SEMA” Kevin Oeste, who shares some of his favorites from Monday night’s reveal.
From the Cars, Stars, and Roll Bars site: “Kevin Oeste, Owner of V8 Speed and Resto Shop, has been a friend for many years and it was great to have him set aside time to be my featured guest. He is a lifelong automotive and motorsports enthusiast who’s passion was sparked at an early age. After receiving a degree in Broadcast Communication from Illinois State University, Kevin was able to merge his two passions by getting hired at Hot Rod Magazine in Los Angeles, eventually producing Hot Rod TV on Speedchannel. Shooting NCMA races and events like the Hot Rod Power Tour led him all over the country, eventually meeting his wife Kelle 6 states from home after his 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible broke down on the Power Tour.
In 2005, Oeste and Kelle launched the V8 Speed and Resto Shop in Red Bud, IL, a world-class restoration, custom, and performance center currently employing 25 dedicated professionals building award-winning cars for discerning customers all over the world. Kevin handles the media and helps customers visualize their dream cars, and Kelle is the operational force that runs the business. Their first car was a 1969 Camaro SEMA show car, and it’s been full throttle ever since.
The mission statement of the V8 Speed and Resto Shop is “To connect people with the best times of their lives through things with wheels.” Kevin and Kelle Oeste remain immersed in automotive business, media, events, and culture, noting that it’s not about the cars… it’s all about the people and their stories. It seems they’ve written quite a story for themselves along the way.”
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2022 V8TV Drive In Cruise Event Walk Through Video Live Replay V8TV
Join us as we take a walk through the cool cars at the 2022 V8TV Drive In Cruise event! This classic car show at the Belleville Skyview Drive in was the sixth drive-in cruise. Continue reading “2022 V8TV Drive In Cruise Event Walk Through Video Live Replay V8TV”
This clean 1964 Ford Falcon Futura came to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop looking for some performance upgrades, and we will be installing new front suspension components from Global West and QA1 Motorsports, a Borgeson steering gear, a Flaming River tilt steering column, and more in phase one.
Continue reading “1964 Ford Falcon Convertible Suspension Upgrades at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop”
Muscle Car Bucket Seat Restoration Upholstery Time Lapse V8 Speed and Resto Shop
The V8 Speed and Resto Shop features a complete interior shop, and in this video, technician Jay Jenner starts with some freshly restored and painted 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle bucket seat frames and installs Continue reading “Muscle Car Bucket Seat Restoration Upholstery Time Lapse V8 Speed and Resto Shop”
2 Step Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating on 2700 Mile Corvette ZR-1 at V8 Speed and Resto Shop
This amazing 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is showing less than 3000 miles on the odometer, making it a nearly 30 year old brand new car! It has been Continue reading “2 Step Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating on 2700 Mile Corvette ZR-1 at V8 Speed and Resto Shop”
This unbelievable 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 shows a mere 2700+ miles on the odometer, but nearly 30 years have dulled the shine on this LT5-powered jewel. The V8 Speed and Resto Shop team was tasked with a full show-car detail, including the underside, and topped it off with a paint correction and ceramic treatment for a super luxurious shine. The paint correction and ceramic coating video shows all the steps we took to make it stand tall! You’ll be able to see this one in person at the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Show in Chicago!
