HeyReader Below are thelatest news and updatesfrom your friends at Kustomrama KUSTOMRAMA NEWSLETTER NO. 202 Dear Reader, As we dive into February, many of you are attending the 75th Anniversary Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, marveling at the array of spectacular rides. It’s an exciting time for everyone in the custom car community, and though I can’t be there in person, I’m eagerly following along from afar. This year's show is not just any event—it's a historical milestone with the...
2 months ago • 12 min read
Happy New YearReader Get ready to ride into 2025 with the January Edition of the Kustomrama Newsletter KUSTOMRAMA NEWSLETTER NO. 201 Happy New Year! As we launch into 2025, it's the perfect moment to reflect on a year rich with extraordinary stories and unforgettable cars from around the globe. The past year was packed with moments that remind me why I cherish this scene so much. A month ago, we traveled to Japan for the Yokohama Hot Rod and Custom Show, a trip I have been dreaming about for...
3 months ago • 9 min read
HeyReader Below are thelatest news and updatesfrom your friends at Kustomrama KUSTOMRAMA NEWSLETTER NO. 201 Welcome to the December edition of the Kustomrama Newsletter, which we’re excited to call the Japan Special! While the Christmas madness was ramping up back home, I had the incredible opportunity to jet off to Tokyo with two good friends from the Coupe Devils car club. We finally made it to the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show show, a dream nearly 15 years in the making. It was my first...
4 months ago • 15 min read
HeyReader Below are thelatest news and updatesfrom your friends at Kustomrama KUSTOMRAMA NEWSLETTER NO. 200 Dear Kustomrama Family, Here we are at the 200th edition of the Kustomrama Newsletter. It's hard to believe that it's been 14 years and 278 days since the very first Kustomrama Newsletter was sent out back in March 2009. I was just 27 then. Now I'm 42 and a dad to two great boys who, fingers crossed, might keep this passion for hot rods and customs alive long after I've hung up my keys....
5 months ago • 15 min read
HeyReader Below are thelatest news and updatesfrom your friends at Kustomrama KUSTOMRAMA NEWSLETTER NO. 199 As we usher in the fall season, another eventful month has entered the history books. Here in Norway, it's that time of the year when our beloved cars retreat into hibernation. This weekend, I tucked my '34 away in its winter cave, marking the shift from the open roads to the cozy indoors. Now, it's time to stoke the fireplace and dive into the trove of stories we've collected over the...
6 months ago • 13 min read
HeyReader Below are thelatest news and updatesfrom your friends at Kustomrama KUSTOMRAMA NEWSLETTER NO. 198 Hello, good people of Kustomland, A lot has happened since our last edition in August. Last month, I shared with you an exciting project that was about to kick off. Marius Kristiansen from Dal, Norway, entrusted me with a unique task—to cover his 1951 Ford Custom entirely in flames! I told him I would do it if I could do it in a late 1950s Larry Watson-inspired style. Marius gave me...
7 months ago • 17 min read
HeyReader Below are thelatest news and updatesfrom your friends at Kustomrama KUSTOMRAMA NEWSLETTER NO. 197 Dear friends of Kustomland, As I warned you about a month ago, here is a delayed and shortened edition of the Kustomrama Newsletter. The summer has been wonderfully full, with family time and plenty of classic car fun, including taking the Ranchero out for some memorable spins. I hope your summer has been just as enjoyable! We've got some exciting updates to share beyond our regular...
8 months ago • 16 min read
HeyReader Below are thelatest news and updatesfrom your friends at Kustomrama KUSTOMRAMA NEWSLETTER NO. 196 Dear Kustomrama Community, I hope this message finds you enjoying the warm embrace of summer. June has been a whirlwind of activity for us—end-of-school and kindergarten celebrations, family gatherings, and, not least, the 14th annual Coupe Devils Rod & Kustom Bonanza. Thanks to my brothers in the Coupe Devils car club and all who attended, the show was a roaring success, drawing even...
9 months ago • 10 min read
HeyReader Below are thelatest news and updatesfrom your friends at Kustomrama KUSTOMRAMA NEWSLETTER NO. 195 Summer is here, and with it, the much-anticipated season of sun, fun, loud hot rods, and ground-scraping customs has officially begun! I recently had the pleasure of kickstarting this season by attending the Flying A Garage Invitational hosted by Atle Eriksen. Nestled on the serene border between Sweden and Norway, it was a fantastic party that set the perfect tone for the upcoming...
10 months ago • 14 min read