Cruisin’ For A Cure is the world’s largest one-day charity car show that donates 100% of its proceeds to the KSK Cancer Center for prostate cancer research to find a cure. Sadly, this show was another of so many that were cancelled due to COVID-19. (more…)
In this upcoming episode of All Girls Garage, Bogi and Faye continue working on a '71 Cutlass 442 Tribute that made its first appearance in Season 8! (more…)
With OPGI's collection of cars on an essential quarantine because of so many car show cancellations, we thought we would bring them all out virtually. Check out this post from a couple of years back, "The Cars of Original Parts Group". (more…)
Most automotive enthusiasts may recognize the name Vinny Costa, an editor that focuses on automotive features for digital magazines such as Chevy Hardcore and Street Muscle. Last year Vinny stopped by our SEMA booth and chatted with us about the '70 Chevelle OPGI had displayed and ended up writing up a nice feature on it entitled, "OPGI Scores a touchdown". (more…)
In this upcoming episode of All Girls Garage, Bogi and Faye work on a '66 Corvair. Fun fact, this is the very first time a Covair has been featured on the show. (more…)
SEMA CANCELLED It was just a month ago that we received news that SEMA was on, and if you have been following updates it seemed that it was definitely a go. That was until the most recent update on the 5th of August, when it was announced that SEMA was, in fact, being cancelled due to circumstances related to the pandemic, concerns with convention facilities, and related services not being available for the show. (more…)
With events being cancelled left and right, we know it is a disappointment to all of you enthusiasts who work so hard to get your ride show ready for your favorite Car Shows every year. We agree it is a bummer indeed, but we must not forget that a good percentage of these shows are held to help support many wonderful non-profit organizations. With shows not taking place, these organizations are losing out on donations they rely on each year…
A new commercial for Original Parts Group had been in the works for quite a while, and we couldn't have scheduled it at a more perfect time as a week after filming, COVID-19 brought everything to a halt here in California. (more…)
Earlier this month Peter Barwick stopped by the OPGI showroom to pick up a convertible slide rail for his Pontiac. After speaking with Peter we came to find out that this vehicle was one of one, made special for a GM executive and originally finished in a 1965 Cadillac color! (more…)
Where do we even begin with a recap of SEMA 2019? Was it just us or did this show seem to grow in size? We saw a lot of familiar faces and so many amazing rides. We have to give it up to all of the incredibly talented builders who were behind them. (more…)
