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 town’s main drag, High Street, […]
$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. The show is a rain-or-shine event and will officially open at 8:00 am […]
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. And every year for nearly […]
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 is done online these days, […]
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 car enthusiasts across all interests. […]
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 factories turn into character-filled residences. […]
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. But there’s nothing like an […]
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 from the 1930s and the […]
Eastwood Announces 2024 Summer Classic Car Show
Eastwood’s annual Summer Classic car show will once again take place at the company’s Pottstown, PA headquarters. The event, open to all cars and enthusiasts, is scheduled for Saturday, July 24th, 2024. The show will officially open at 8:00 am with the awards presentations starting at 1:00 pm. The cost will remain $5.00 per car […]
The Incomparable Simeone Museum Celebrates the Spirit of Competition
If your car affliction leans heavily on motorsport, a trip to most car museums can be hit or miss. Sure, you can always count on Indy pace cars at the National Corvette Museum. And yes, sprinkled among the 900+ motorcycles on display at the Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum are some notable race cars. But outside […]