Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2012, A Week In the Winter Sun

Dixon signing autographs at the ADESA Auction

January is auction time in the Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona area. Every type of vehicle and every type of collector is in town. There is the Gooding, Mecum, RM, Russo & Steele, Barrett-Jackson and more.

In January you usually find excellent weather and a great time with even better car people.  This year bonspeed boy, Brad Fanshaw attended with his friends Larry Dixon and Steve Johnson. Due to drag racing schedules neither had ever attended the events. This year they found some extra time.

Appearing with some true legends at ADESA.

The people at ADESA Auto Auctions couldn't have been any nicer they asked us to come by and appear at their annual event. We were in great company the group was Barry Meguire (Meguire's Car Care and Car Crazy), Larry Dixon (Three-time NHRA Top Fuel Champion), Steve Johnson (NHRA Pro-Stock Motorcycle Champion), Parnelli Jones, Mike Russo (ADESA), Brad Fanshaw (Car Warriors on SPEED and Rod & Custom Radio) and Alan Taylor (TV and Radio Host).

Dixon gets interviewed by SPEED Johnson drives in view.

Larry was grabbed by SPEED for a quick interview in the staging lanes to discuss his search for a new sponsor.  The ever-ready Steve Johnson grabbed some of the limelight by sneaking into a car and making an appearance.

Brad with April Rose from SPEED, all work and no play!

Brad did his share of hanging out with the SPEED crew to promote his new show that premiers on February 24th. After a live interview he made his way up to the SPEED Social Garage to answer Twitter questions and meet April Rose and Justin Bell.

One rare muscle car, M/T prepared HEMI Thunderbolt

Jim Mangione sold an incredible collection of cars at Barrett-Jackson, it included this Mickey Thompson, Hemi Ford T-Bolt.

Brad and Bob Bauder were part of the team that restored this car years back and the owner asked us to take it across the auction block.

Brad Fanshaw, Bob Bauder and the Hemi Ford Thunderbolt.

On the block at Barrett-Jackson, Brad and Bob Bauder had just drove the T-bolt across the block.
The car then sold for $242,000!

Bobby Alloway taking a Boydster across the block.

Ran into our friend and street rod builder Bobby Alloway at Barrett-Jackson.

The Hemi Dart reveals dual quads when the hood is lifted.

Another of the cars auctioned by Jim Mangione was this HEMI Dart. Here it is on the block being eyed by everyone in the house!

A real HEMI Dart and it sold for $176,000, might be expensive but a deal for the right buyer.

Simple Silver and an aluminum block equals nearly $500K

Yes, muscle cars are still very much in demand and rarity reigns supreme! This 1969 Camaro ZL-1 (Aluminum 427). Sold for $451,000 on Saturday.

Racing legends in Craig Jackson's skybox.

Even champions find champions at Barrett-Jackson. Larry and Steve with "Big Daddy" Don Garlits.

New bonspeed Wheel Styles Released for 2012

bonspeed "DETROIT" shown with optional bead blasted center spokes

bonspeed is ready for 2012 with several new wheel designs. Our newest designs range from classic to cutting-edge.

All bonspeed wheels are manufactured to order in our Anaheim factory, special backspace and brake fitment is always included. Most all bonspeed styles are also available in 6-lug versions.

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The bonspeed "DETROIT" is a wheel that screams classic muscle car style, but looks equally as good on trucks and late model muscle.

The DETROIT has deep recessed spoke details and is available in sizes 17"- 26".

bonspeed "FreeBird" shown with optional finish and cap.

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The bonspeed "FREEBIRD" is a wheel that needed to be built. So many auto enthusiasts remember the late 1970 styling that came from Detroit and now a similar style is available for their cars in modern sizes.

This premium wheel is available in sizes from 17"-24" and you can order them with special powder coating and even a custom center cap.

bonspeed "SWITCH" a directional wheel shown in polished finish

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Always the design leader bonspeed has released the "SWITCH" a wheel that was inspired by the late model pony cars but works on any truck or even hot rods.

Personalize the directional spoke insets with our optional brushed finish or a powder coating. The wheel is available in sizes 17" - 26".

bonspeed "ICON" shown with optional black powder coat.

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Classic muscle looks for your vintage steel or even your new Challenger. The bonspeed "ICON" is a billet wheel that provides the style you seek but with the ability to get a custom fitment.

The ICON comes in sizes 17"- 20".

Car Warriors Season 2 on SPEED - Production is Complete

Brad Fanshaw, bonspeed President on-set Car Warriors for SPEED

All twelve (12) episodes of Car Warriors Season 2 for SPEED are completed. This production challenges two teams of car builders to customize a car in just 48 hours!

On Car Warriors there are no made up time lines the clock starts and the clock stops, it is truly 48 consecutive hours. The teams create a design then paint the vehicle, install a high-performance drivetrain, sew custom upholstery, add modified suspensions and a host of other custom features.

Brad Fanshaw acts as a technical co-host for the show by providing the audience with up-to-the minute information about the build. Fanshaw also informs the viewers of potential problems and solutions that the team encounters. His is a roll of information provider, coach, design leader, mentor and psychologist. Yes, Brad gets his hands dirty helping teams with ideas, solutions and management of the 48 hours.

Car Warriors premiers February 24th, 2012 on SPEED.

Live From the Set of Car Warriors Season 2

Car Warriors Season 2 is an all new format and it is going to be a great new show. Shop vs. Shop in a crazy 48 hour build! That is right, we said it, just 48 hours!

The show is filming now in the Car Warriors studio some where in Southern California. The teams are top notch, the action intense and the cars incredible.

Be sure to keep watching for even more information as it develops. Also, remember that bonspeed's Brad Fanshaw is one the three show hosts.

Fanshaw brings his years of building award wining cars, shop management and style to the show. More than just a talking head, he jumps in and helps the teams build these cars, without him they may never get done in just 48!


Car Warriors - Coming to SPEED in February!

Christiana Muscle Cars Grabs Mag Cover With bonspeed Huntington Wheels

The guys at Christiana Muscle Cars built this way bad pro-touring Mustang and it made its debut a while back. Now after making the show circuit and waves along the way the car is on the cover of Modified Mustangs and Fords.

Stuffed under the fenders of this highly modified Stang are 20" bonspeed Huntingtons that are Color Forged™ in a gloss black finish.

Way to go guys and great car!

Brad Fanshaw is New Host of Rod & Custom Radio

Brad Fanshaw made his debut as the new host of the nationally syndicated radio show; Rod & Custom Radio. The show is developed from the pages of Rod & Custom Magazine that was founded in 1953. The magazine has technical features, show coverage and how-to articles for rods and customs to 1964. Fanshaw takes over from the former host David Newhardt who is taking over a new Muscle Car show.

Fanshaw and his former business partner Boyd Coddington won four AMBR awards and numerous other awards.  Together they employed the best and brightest including Jesse James and Chip Foose, while designing and building iconic rods that set a standard for generations to follow.

The first two shows are available now on iTunes and are syndicated by ERN Networks.

CLICK For iTunes Rod & Custom Radio

http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rod-and-custom-radio/id412975283

bonspeed's President is Co-Host on Season 2 of Car Warriors on SPEED

Brad Fanshaw has been filming the new season of Car Warriors for SPEED. The show that debuted in 2011 has been given a new format that pits shops against one another in a 48 hour challenge! The show features less time to build the cars, but provides a much better approach with more tech information and a better look at how these vehicles get built in just a mind-boggling 48 hours.

Fanshaw, brings over twenty-five years of professional custom car design and building experience to the show. As a business partner of the legendary Boyd Coddington from 1987 to 1996 their shop won the prestigious Grand National Roadster Show AMBR award four times. Since 1996 Fanshaw has won numerous awards on his own including both the GM and Ford Design Awards. Additionally, he has founded a leading forged aluminum wheel company, bonspeed Wheels with rock star Michael Anthony of Van Halen and Chickenfoot fame.

Brad Fanshaw brings his management, design and building talents to the show while he is allowed to flex his on-camera presence.  The producers of Car Warriors have chosen Fanshaw to provide teams his expert advice during each build and provide the audience a while-it-happens perspective from his first-hand view. The show is hosted by Jimmy Shine and the two interact throughout each episode along with another lead tech.


Car Warriors will begin airing on SPEED in February 2012.

bonspeed boys- Michael & Brad Attend Montery/Pebble Beach Events

Michael outside the Jaguar Party.

Monterey MotorWeek is an event that must be added to your bucket list.  If you love cars it is a week of racing, people, cars, auctions and parties.

Trust us you will see virtually anything from hot rods to Bugatti's.  One party we attended had an incredible row of no less than ten Bugatti's parked in Valet!

What can you expect? Exotic cars, vintage races, auctions where cars sell for multi-millions and shows of all types.

The bonspeed boys had such a schedule of events that we were worn out by Sunday night. Enjoy our photos and then add this to your list of must attend events. Every August in Monterey, California.

The auto builders like Jaguar, Bentley, Lambroghini, Ferrari, Lexus and more through lavish displays and parties.  Most launch new models or concepts during the events.

At right is a concept that Jaguar showed at its party.

If vintage Ferraris are your thing, you will not be disapointed they are everywhere from the newest to the rarest.

This Lusso was sitting at rest on the grass at the Concorso Italiano an all Italian car show.

At the Italiano event our friend and host of Motor Trend radio grabbed us for an interview about the cars and the week of events.

We were flattered he asked us since he had been interviewing guys like Leno, Car Co. Presidents, Indy and F1 drivers.

This is the Gooding Co. / Ferrari party at Pebble Beach, it was packed and the cars ranged from a hot rod to a $19 million Ferrari.

The people were great and no wonder they all love cars!

The cars are such a selection of brands and styles. Some of these cars are usually only seen in museums and/or books.  In Carmel you actually seem them drive in from 17 Mile Drive.

This boattail speedster was perfect and had such fantastic lines.

Brad found his favorite in Carmel, a Ferrari 250 GTO.  Since these cars are now in the tens of millions it is like having your picture taken with a movie star!

This Lamborghini may have stealth styling, but it drew attention all day parked curbside.  This car is bad and there was also a flat black one cruising around all weekend.

Out at Laguna Seca the racing was fantastic and it was every type of car you can imagine.  Trans-Am, Can-Am, experimental tons of fun.

This is Bruce Canepa racing his vintage 935 Porsche.

Jaguar was the celebration manufacturer at the track this year. There was a two lap parade of Jaguars and they asked the bonspeed boys to drive a vintage 1962 Jaguar.

We jumped in and experienced two laps on the fabled track.  They must of thought we were someone else?

Steve Moal the ultimate builder showed off his newest creation and it was rolling art.  It takes alot to stand out in Monterey and Moal's car did it with the vintage 1940's bomber inspiration.

The outside of Moal's car had all the right stuff. Steve showed with a grinning owner standing close by at the Monterey Jet Center event call McCall's MotorWorks.

The week was a thumbs-up! Brad even got to drive the new Ferrari through Carmel Canyon which was an experience in itself.

We want to thank our hosts:
Bentley Motors
Ferrari
Jaguar
Laguna Seca
Meguiar's
FlexJet
RM Auctions
Russo and Steele Auctions
Mecum Auctions

By Sunday at Pebble Beach, Michael wanted to know why it all had to end and where he could sign up for next year?

Chickenfoot Releases Single, Ready to Drop New Album and...

Kenny Arnoff and Michael Anthony

The Foot is going crazy, first Chickenfoot released a new single; "BIGFOOT" and it is running up the charts. They have announced that the new album drops on 9/27/11 and they will celebrate with a LIVE online performance.  Man these guys are clucking awesome!

Now word that the band cannot wait for drummer Chad Smith to finish his tour with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.  So they have been beating the bushes to find a show replacement.

They found Kenny Arnoff ready to beat the drums and Chad has even handed him the sticks in video on the Chickenfoot site.

Ok, get ready for a cool video too, go to Chickenfoot.us for even more!  Yep, our bonspeed boy Michael is ready for shows.

bonspeed's Brad Goes Looking for Parts on Storage Wars

bonspeed's President, Brad Fanshaw went storage locker hunting recently for an episode of Storage Wars. Barry Weiss (Shown Sitting) invited Brad out to Long Beach for a day of filming and bidding. Barry drove in that morning in a sweet 1958 Ranchero and talked the day over with auctioneer, Dan Dotson.

It was a great day and everyone was really great.  Watch for the episode with Brad wandering and interacting with everyone.

bonspeed boys Attend Barrett-Jackson Orange County California

The view from on the stage at Barrett-Jackson Orange County

Barrett-Jackson produced yet another another fun auction in Orange County, California this past weekend. The event drew thousands due to the perfect Southern California weather, plenty of cars and a great location.

The most memorable sale of the weekend was a VW bus that exceeded $200, 000! The bonspeed boys - Michael Anthony and Brad Fanshaw did not buy or sell this time, but enjoyed the festival.

Other notables in the skybox were Tony Hawk, Don Prudhomme, Bruce Jenner and Barry Weiss from the TV show Storage Wars.

Charlotte, Michael and Brad from bonspeed talking cars with Storage War's; Barry Weiss

Brad told tall tales in two interviews one for Car Craft radio and another for Rod & Custom radio.

Visit Adam Carolla's CarCast for an Interview with Michael Anthony & Brad Fanshaw

As we told you in the previous post Mike and Brad (the bonspeed boys) went to the Burbank studios of Adam Carolla to tape an episode of CarCast with Adam and Sandy Ganz. Go there now and listen to the podcast and see the video of the cars.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE CARCAST SHOW SITE

The podcast is also available on iTunes

bonspeed boys Talk Cars & Music with Adam Carolla on Car Cast

Adam Carolla talks about pro-toring with Brad Fanshaw

The bonspeed boys; Micahel Anthony and Brad Fanshaw braved mid-day traffic in two of their cars to visit Adam Carolla.

Adam Carolla's Car Cast podcast which is available on Apple iTunes will air in June. It was recorded June 16, 2011 in Burbank, CA.

Michael, Brad, Adam and Sandy Ganz had a lively discussion about cars, Van Halen, hot sauce, Baldwin Motion and even Brad's old business partner Boyd Coddington.

L to R: Adam, Brad, Michael and Sandy at Ace's Studio

The Orange couch where all tales are told!

Adam was sweet talking us into letting him drive, didn't happen.

Brad's explains how to take an overweight car and make it handle.

Michael's bad-ass 600+ hp Ford GT


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bonspeed Boys International Edition!

Ludo Boon and the bonspeed boys from the Netherlands.

The original bonspeed boys might be Brad Fanshaw and Michael Anthony the owners of bonspeed.  However, the group is growing world wide and more car loving, fun loving guys want in on the action.

Recently, our friends from the Netherlands sent us this photo from their adventure to the USA.  Seems along the trip they were pulled over by the long arm of the law.  They were released with just a warning, but we think the sheriff wanted to know where to get one of those great bonspeed Wheel t-shirts?

Send us a photo of you with your car or truck that has bonspeed wheels and if we use it we will send you a bonspeed boy t-shirt.
(include your shirt size and address, send submissions to us by e-mail at bonspeed@aol.com)