bonspeed boys '34 Hot Rod at the Grand National Roadster Show, Pomona California Look

Look for the "Cruz Bum" 1934 Roadster at the GNRS

The Grand National Roadster Show is this weekend (January 28-30, 2011) in Pomona, CA.  This is the big show that everyone wants to attend.  Filled with some of the finest hot rods and show cars on earth the who's who of hot rods always attend.

This year look for the Speeed Yellow 1934 above.  The "Cruz Bum" belongs to bonspeed boy, Mark Cilani and it has an interesting past.  Find the car and read the story on the show board.

If you are at the show on Friday January 28th be sure to visit the NHRA Museum next door.  The museum will host a great forum featuring bonspeed boy- Brad Fanshaw, Chip Foose, Roy Brizio, Jimmy Shine and more.  They will discuss the link between hot rods and rock-n-roll, including the guitars and the cars they have built.  Brad's forum starts at 1:30p.m.

bonspeed "Speed Cult" Sunfire Concept Sold At Barrett-Jackson 2011

The bonspeed "Speed Cult" Sunfire is shown on the auction block.

 The Pontiac Sunfire concept car that was designed and built in 2003 again visited the auction block. The car designed by Brad Fanshaw and bonspeed is called the "Speed Cult" Sunfire. This speed yellow screamer has a one-off wide body design, hand-built wing, full roll cage, carbon fiber, Air Ride suspension and black bonspeed Wheels.

Pontiac asked bonspeed to design a car that would show what could be done, an out-of-the-box version of the Sunfire. The car debuted at the LA Auto Salon in the GM booth and was a huge success. In 2005 the car was sold at Barrett-Jackson with other concepts designed and built by bonspeed.

The car was auctioned again this year along with the iconic and collectible Speed Cult bass guitar signed by bonspeed co-owner Michael Anthony.

What 24X15 bonspeed Sweep Wheels Look Like Rolling Under a New Chevy!

bonspeed "SWEEP" wheels 24X15 with 405 Pirelli Tires

Sweet Spot: 24X9 fronts and 24X15 rear. Stuffed and no rubbing!

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bonspeed's Brad Fanshaw - Featured Speaker at NHRA Museum Hot Rods & Rock Seminar

Boyd Coddington, Michael Anthony and Brad Fanshaw at the Hard Rock Cafe, circa 1994

 It was about 1994 when I went on a trip to Cabo with Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar.  After some of the famous Cabo Wabo Margarita's, I opened my mouth about how Boyd and I should build a billet bass for Michael.  Well he thought it was great idea and I needed to go home and sell Boyd on the idea.

If you are interested in the entire story, then you may want to be at the NHRA Museum on Friday January 28, 2011. The entire story will be told of how I talked Boyd into the idea, the design and the making of the billet bass.  Also about Anthony's hot rod guitar and the custom guitars bonspeed designed for Ford and Barrett-Jackson.

Michael Anthony and Brad Fanshaw at the NHRA Museum opening of "Axes & Axles"

This is all part of the museum's "Axes and Axles" exhibit, "The Art of Building Cars and Guitars. Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Fender Telecaster".

Two sessions will be available (First Session is 10:30 a.m. – Noon; Second Session is 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.). Tickets are $20 per session includes admission to the Museum and light refreshments. Seating is limited. For more information, please contact the Museum at 909-622-2133 or visit us online at www.museum.nhra.com.

First Session: 10:30 a.m. - Noon

Moderator: Tony Thacker, executive director of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

• Scott Buehl, Fender Custom Shop 
• Chip Foose, Foose Design
• Jimmy Shine, SO-CAL Speed Shop
• David Steele, Gary Allan Band

Second Session: 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Moderator: Henry Astor, president of Astor Motor Productions www.astormotorproductions.com

• Roy Brizio, Brizio Street Rods
• Brad Fanshaw, bonspeed  
• Billy Ganahl, Brizio Street Rods
• Paul Waller, Fender Custom Shop, Master Guitar Builder

Michael Anthony & Brad Fanshaw - The bonspeed boys Featured in SEMA Magazine

When Brad and Mike; the bonspeed boys and owners of bonspeed Wheels go to the SEMA show in Las Vegas they get excited.  This two-page spread appeared in the SEMA show coverage issue of SEMA's magazine as part of an article of images that summed up the show.

The photo was taken during the filming of Car Crazy hosted by Barry Meguiar (right).  Michael was telling a story about cars or music (I am safe there) and Brad was along for the ride at that point.  SEMA is the world's largest and most exciting car show and trade event.  The bonspeed boys always have cars on display and make the media rounds; 2010 was no exception.  The boys appeared on Car Crazy, Hot Rod TV, Hot Rod Radio and Car and Driver Radio among others.

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bonspeed Wheels Commands the Truckin' Magazine's Top Trucks For 2010

Every Year the editors at Truckin' Magazine take every single super trick, clean, outrageous, tight ride that has appeared on its pages.  These guys spend hours, days and even weeks drinking beer, arguing and yes even throwing fists.

The group of photographers, writers and artists are all going to blows for their choice of what trucks will be called the very best of the year.  When the black eyes are given, the names have been called and most importantly the beer is all gone they make a decision.

Next they must go home sleep it off and then get back to work and finish the issue.

bonspeed Wheels is very proud to announce that of the top trucks in this years selection three of them are wearing forged billets by bonspeed!  Not only are there three, but no other wheel company has more than one winner.  See it pays to know the guy who brings the beer and the biggest baddest guy at the magazine.

Seriously, thanks to the builders who selected bonspeed wheels for their trucks and those who realize bonspeed is the brand for winners.

Chassis by Aaron sculpted this badazz C-10; bonspeed "QUASAR"

Aaron massaged every panel of this 1967 C-10 in his quest for perfection.  If you followed the month-by-month build then you saw the incredible metal work, chassis and attention to detail. The truck was built for L.A. Angels second baseman Howard "Howie" Kendrick and it is a home run.  You can now find it cruising the streets of So. Cal with the 22X8.5 and 24X12 bonspeed "QUASAR" wheels.

Andy Gulick's 1996 Silverado with bonspeed "CLUTCH" wheels

This super slammed silver Chevrolet is very deserving of a prime spot.  Andy Gulick of Phoenix, Arizona bolted on a set of 22X8.5 and 22X10 bonspeeed "CLUTCH" wheels.  To get the truck this low Andy used Belltech drop spindles, Firestone air bags and an Ekstensive two-link to hold that rearend under the truck.

Mark Espino's 1957 Chevrolet Cameo with 22" & 24" bonspeed "ATOM" wheels

Obviously, Mark Espino from Houston, Texas does not settle for just ok.  This guys goes for the very best when he builds a truck!  First Mark started with a super rare and desirable Cameo pickup, then he wedged between the fender wells a 454 big block motor.  To keep that power on the ground a set of bonspeed "ATOM" wheels; 22X8.5 front and huge 24X14 rear were selected.

Check out the others in the Top Trucks for 2010 at: LINK TO TRUCKIN' Top 10

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Barrett-Jackson, Scottsdale - It Has Become A bonspeed boy Tradition

Brad, Mike, Brad & Mike with Brad's newest buy!

Every year we wait for a week in January when we travel to Scottsdale, Arizona.  This is auction week when the RM Auction, Russo & Steele Auction, Gooding and Barrett-Jackson bring car lovers to our Mecca.  Along with the collectors, spectators and party goers are hundreds of millions of dollars in cars and over a billion in disposable income.

The bonspeed boys; Brad Fanshaw, Michael Anthony and Mark Cilani try and make this outing as part of our annual schedule.  Like most of the regulars, it is much more than an auto auction.  These events are a fun opportunity to see and make friends.

On Stage at Barrett-Jackson sizing up the other bidders.

The stage is crowded and not really the place to check out the cars.  You had better have looked over your choices on the staging field and in the staging lanes.

The stage is where you size up the other bidders and see who else is interested in your choices.  Make friends or at least let one of the bidders assistants know you are serious.  If you don't you might miss out on a car.

Michael, Brad, Andrea, Jim & Steve sitting front row.

After attending the auctions and Barrett-Jackson
for well over the last twenty years, I have one word of wisdom, have fun.  This is the best place to be around cars, have a drink, shop and relax.

SEE YOU IN SCOTTSDALE!

One more shot, it gives you that courage to make one more bid!

bonspeed's Michael Anthony Plays X-MAS Show in Los Angeles

bonspeed's co-owner, Michael Anthony is playing a big X-Mas show in Los Angeles tonight.  He is playing with Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Peter Frampton, Paul Rodgers (Bad Co.), John Waite (Babys) and...  You can even see a webcast of the concert, for details go to www.madanthonycafe.com

Helping everyone to have a Rockin' Good Holiday!

bonspeed Wheels Win GM Design Award at SEMA 2010 - Second Year in a Row!

SEMA 2010 was incredible for bonspeed Wheels. For the second year in a row a vehicle with bonspeed Wheels has won the prestigeous GM Design Award! Built in Texas by Mitch Henderson and his crew, this way so radical Chevy C-10 made everyone drool.

The concrete color, the subtle body modifications and the gorgeous interior made the bonspeed Big Block style wheels jump out from under the slammed body drop.  The 22X8.5 and 22X10 Big Block bonspeeds are Color Forged™ in an industrial Gold that is perfect with the body color.

Sitting in the Accu-Air booth at SEMA 2010 the truck just worked the crowd.  From the cab that is fitted to the bed and the custom wood bed this C-10 is so sweet that it rots your teeth.

Watch for more info and photos on this truck here on the blog.  Way to go Mitch and thanks for using the best wheels on the market for your award winner.



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bonspeed Wheels Featured on Chevy High Performance- January, 2011

 
bonspeed Wheels customer John Lipori’s sano Chevelle SS is featured on the cover of Chevy High Performance Magazines January 2011 cover. On sale any day now, check out the feature on this Chevelle that rides on bonspeed Huntington wheels.

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bonspeed Wheels Offers Customers LayAway - 120 Days!

ORDER NOW AND TAKE 120 DAYS TO PAY!

With everyone concerned about the economy, bonspeed Wheels has just announced a new Layaway program for all of our wheels. The new program offers you the opportunity to get the wheels you want for your winter project and pay for them over time.  Your layaway contract allows you up to 120 days to pay for the wheels.

You can pay over time and have your wheels ready for spring!  bonspeed will build your wheels and have them ready when you make your final payment.*

Quick Facts
· Take 120 days to pay.
· A $20 fee will be charged on all layaway contracts.
· A non-refundable $500 deposit is required with your order.
· A payment is required a minimum of every 30 days of contract
· Available only from bonspeed direct 1.888.999.7258 or 714.666.1966

*bonspeed requires 2 weeks minimum to process your order once your final payment
has been made.

Call bonspeed direct for other program details, rules and regulations

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bonspeed Wheels Support The Forge Invitational Muscle Car Show- Bristol, TN

The Forge Classic Features a Talladega Reunion for 2010

bonspeed Wheels might be well known for the finest forged billet wheels on hot rods and trucks, but they also are great on muscle cars too.  In fact the owners of bonspeed Brad and Michael each collect muscle cars and love the big horsepower of the 1960s and 1970s.

This year bonspeed is an associate sponsor of The Forge Invitational in Bristol, TN.  Check out the website and if you can make it be sure to attend.

THE FORGE CLASSIC 

NEW MUSCLECARS OUTSIDE RARE MUSCLECARS INSIDE

MUSEUM TYPE SETTING

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OCTOBER 1 - 2  2010

FRIDAY 10AM - 8PM  SATURDAY 10AM - 6PM

Open to the public $10 admission chance to win door prizes

 MARRIOTT MEADOWVIEW RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER

1901 Meadowview Parkway Kingsport 37660

Kingsport / Bristol Tennessee

Visit the event website: The Forge Classic

bonspeed Feature Car BLOG- A new Vehicle Every Week!

The new bonspeed Feature Car blog is a great place to visit every week! With great photos and information you will see some of the best vehicles that have bonspeed wheels.

It is also a great resource to see what fitments work, because our blog will show the vehicle and tell you what size and style wheels it has bolted underneath.

CHECK OUT THE BLOG NOW!

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bonspeed "PONY" Wheel Now Available 17"-22"

The newest wheel from the bonspeed factory is the "PONY". This retro muscle car inspired wheel gives Mustang enthusiasts a wheel they can love. Now any Mustang guy can have a
wheel that allows for better handling and bigger rubber.

Inspired by early Mustang GT rims the "PONY" is offered in both standard and soft lip outer hoops. The wheels will are available in diameters 17"-22" and widths of 7"-15". Like all bonspeed wheels they are made in the USA from 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminum and individually machined from solid billet forgings. These two-piece wheels are the finest in fit, finish and quality!

Each set is made-to-order and built to specially fit to your vehicle; call toll free for ordering and prices 1.888.999.7258.

NOTE: All bonspeed wheels come standard with a a high luster chrome like polished finish. The wheel featured above is shown with our optional Color Forged© black accent.

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Chickenfoot Shows Added for this Weekend!

bonspeed co-owner and full-time rock star is heading to the stage this weekend with Chickenfoot. Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith will be playing in So. Cal. and in Lake Tahoe.

So here are your orders; buy some tickets, go to the show, give a bonspeed shout out to the guys and have too much fun! Rock-On, Chickenfoot and Roll-On, bonspeed.

September 10, 2010 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, CA
September 11, 2010 Harvey's Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV

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Dixon Does It Again! Wins the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indy

Larry Dixon arrived at the NHRA U.S. Nationals with a 30 point lead in the top fuel championship chase. The lead was his reward for being #1 for the first portion of the 2010 season.

The U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis is known as the "Big Go" and thought of as the Superbowl of drag racing. With a tough field and every driver and team wanting the edge, Indy is important. Dixon was qualified #1 and used that momentum towards the win.

Dixon and the Al-Anabi team have now reached a milestone of 10 finals in a single season and this his 102nd final places him atop the record books.

Way to go Larry! We know it is because he rides on bonspeed wheels and wears a bonspeed/Bonneville watch!

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Michael Anthony Featured in the NHRA Museum's Axes & Axles Exhibit

The bonspeed boys Michael Anthony, Brad Fanshaw and Mark Cilani attended the premier opening of "Axes & Axles: The Art of Building Cars and Guitars" today; September 1, 2010. The exhibit which officially opens September 4, 2010 at the NHRA Museum in Pomona, California is a tribute to cars, guitars and the musicians who love them. The custom tribute also features the art of hot rods and the custom guitars that rockers build to wow the audience. Michael Anthony of Van Halen and Chickenfoot fame is a featured artist with one of the hot rods from his collection and two of his guitars being shown.The array of hot rods include Jeff Beck's 1932 Ford (shown above), Billy F. Gibbons "CadZZilla" built by the legendary Boyd Coddington, Eric Clapton's Ford Woody and of course Michael Anthony's famed "Fire Roadster" built by Hot Rods by Boyd.

Surrounding the hot rods and customs are showcase displays of the guitars that were played by the hard rockin' hot rodders and some very special custom axes. The bass shown above is one of Michael's favorites and shows the wear of years on the road and in the studio with Van Halen. The paint also matches his Fire Roadster!

In another case is Michael's billet bass that was designed and conceived by Brad Fanshaw; then President and business partner of hot rod legend Boyd Coddington. Michael and Brad were on a trip to Cobo San Lucas, Mexico when the idea was discussed and the plans were layed. Upon returning to the states, Brad talked his partner (Boyd) into having the shop spend hundreds of man hours creating the hot rod bass guitar. The ideas created by Brad and Michael were taken to shop employee Chip Foose who was given the concept and direction so he could illustrate the idea.

The bass was an instant hit, being discussed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, written about in newspapers world wide and many magazines. The guitar has even been displayed in the Hard Rock Cafe. This bass epitomizes the cross of cultures, as it features every element of a hot rod.

The Axes & Axles exhibit is at the NHRA Museum in Pomona, California, for information visit www.museum.nhra.com. Exhibit opens during the L.A. County Fair. Museum observes Fair's days and hours of operation. Fair admission is required for entrance to the Museum including Fair parking (Sept. 4 through Oct. 3). Exhibit will be open during regular Museum days and hours Oct. 4 through June 30, 2011.

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Street Trucks Magazine's bonspeed Super Cover!

Travis Noack, Jason Mulligan and the guys at Street Trucks Magazine always put out a great magazine, but the upcoming issue above is by far the best! The look reminds us of the old street machine driveway shots from the 1980's.

Making the cover better yet are the two feature trucks. The just completed slammed Chevy in the foreground with the bonspeed windshield banner and S/S style wheels is Travis' personal ride. In the background is the on-going full frame C-10 of Brandon's. The C-10 is wearing bonspeed Huntington's.

Show the magazine some love and pick up a copy as soon as you see it on the shelves! A big thanks to the hard working crew at Street Trucks!

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Dixon Does it Again - Win #8 in Sonoma!

Larry Dixon captured Top Fuel win #8 last weekend in Sonoma, California. Already in the number one position, this win gives him a commanding lead. Sonoma, California is perfect in July and the win made the wine country even sweeter.

It was made even better because we were on-hand to watch Larry grab the Wally and the additional points towards the 2010 NHRA Championship.

As I mentioned above, we were in Sonoma for the Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals and bonspeed Girl; Charlotte was there too. During the awards ceremony Larry pulled Charlotte in the winners circle to hold his Wally Trophy and get a photo. Since it was her birthday, he also presented her with the coveted and rare Top Fuel winners hat.PICTURED BELOW:
Charlotte in the NHRA Winners circle with the Al-Anabi Top Fuel dragster and her Top Fuel Winner hat that Larry added a big Happy Birthday wish on the bill. If you do not know it already, this gorgeous lady is the real brains behind the bonspeed empire and keeps everything going smooth!Way to go Larry and Happy Birthday Charlotte!

Larry Dixon Stays #1 With Win in Norwalk, Ohio

If you have been following the bonspeed blog, you already know that Larry Dixon the two-time NHRA Top-Fuel Champion is one of the bonspeed boys. Before Larry became the driver of the Al-Anabi car he proudly wore the bonspeed logo on his helmet. Today, Larry continues winning and promoting bonspeed by wearing our watches and using bonspeed wheels.

Larry is far more than just a driver who wears our watches and uses our wheels. Larry is a good friend and we are so excited to see how well this season is going for him and the Al-Anabi team.

The win in Norwalk, Ohio at the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals places him in the points lead with 176 pts above #2! Dixon is in the groove and we wish him the best in the coming races.


Be sure to cheer Dixon on as the season progresses we are looking forward to another top-fuel championship for our friend.

ABOVE: Larry Dixon signing autographs with teammate and funnycar driver Del Worsham.
Larry is looking stylish with his Bonneville/bonspeed "12.4.8" watch.

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