“We’re back, baby!” That seemed to be the mood at the annual gathering of the weird, the wonderful, and the wildly divergent. Otherwise known as the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals. After a couple off years in the wake of the Covid pandemic, the crowds returned in full force to […]
Culture & Events
A Wet Start for Pottstown Nights Car Show Series
One of the great aspects of Eastwood’s home base in Pottstown, Pennsylvania is the area’s rich car culture. In to heyday, Pottstown was known as the Cruising Capital of the Northeast. If you’ve ever seen the classic film American Grafitti, that was essentially a snapshot of old Pottstown. Today, the […]
$5 Show Car Registration for Eastwood Summer Classic 2024
Eastwood’s is proud to announce that the cost to participate in its summer car show, the Eastwood Summer Classic, will remain just $5 per car. Registration will take place on site only on the day of the show, Saturday, July 20, 2024. As always, spectators and guests are free. The […]
Annual Easter Safari Proves Jeep Still Gets Enthusiasts
Say what you will about Jeep owners – and the internet is chock full of Jeep memes – but they’re a passionate bunch. A spirit of adventure runs deep in many Jeep owners. They spend thousands of dollars on outfitting and personalizing their vehicles for off-roading, overloading, and adventure travel. […]
Where to Find Eastwood in Person This Event Season
Since 1978, Eastwood has been a trusted resource for DIY automotive enthusiasts. Part of that trust comes from the fact we’re car people ourselves. We have our own projects in our driveways and you’ll find us at car shows and gatherings throughout the year. And while most of our business […]
New Awards Announced for Eastwood Summer Classic 2024
It’s not quite March, but plans are already coming together for Eastwood’s annual car show this summer. The Eastwood Summer Classic 2024 will take place at the company’s headquarters in Pottstown, Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 20. As always, the show will celebrate DIY car culture and will be open to […]
Would You Live in a Historic Car Factory?
Over the course of a century or so, most commercial buildings will witness numerous businesses come and go. In fact, it’s not uncommon for an old building to change its function entirely over time. Sometimes old houses become new offices, run-down gas stations live on as cool diners, and derelict […]
Carlisle’s Indoor Auto Mania Breaks Up Winter’s Chill
Winter is a tough time to be a car enthusiast in the northern part of the country. And lately, it’s been serving up its deep freeze well into other parts as well. In fact, it’ll still be months before many of us get our favorites cars back on the road. […]
California’s Mullin Museum to Close Permanently
The Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, California, has announced that it will cease operations and close its doors forever, effective February 10, 2024. Following the death of founder Peter Mullin last September at age 82, his wife Merle has decided to close the museum. Peter Mullin’s passion was French cars […]