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We're only a few days away from our first-ever Open House - Come and join us at the StanceWorks HQ for an afternoon of cool cars and shop talk as we open our shop doors for the first time. The shop i...
It's been some time - more than four years in all - since we've last taken a look at the Fosters' E21; however, like a good scotch, "Mr. Belvedere," as the 320i is known, has only grown better with a...
It should come as no surprise that both fashions and trends come and go - whether its apparel, design, art, or even automotive, styles emerge and retreat with a nuanced flow. With the advent of socia...
As we crawl our way through the depths of the web, hidden gems are uncovered; sometimes, we're even lucky enough to find them before they're old news. Just a few days ago, Beto Lopez of Mooncricket F...
We've made it to June, and with it comes the long-awaited summer heat. The snow, for most of us in the Northern hemisphere, has melted away, and droves of tourists now flock to the closest shores to ...
Few YouTube videos/series captivate us for more than a few minutes at a time, let alone a staggering 300 minutes spread across twelve episodes; however, the duo at Bad Obsession Motorsport from South...
After 5 years and two different locations in Southern California, the time has finally come - we're proud to announce our first-ever Open House. Join us on Sunday, June 26th, for an afternoon of cool...
This week, renowned publisher, Gestalten, has released "The Drive: Custom Cars and Their Builders," the end-all of automotive-related coffee table books - one we'd suggest every enthusiast needs to h...
Behind the tinted glass of the Frank Monise Motors lobby, there are some not-so-subtle hints that 'Monise' (pronounced moe-neece) is not your average shop. For starters, the walls are lined with phot...
To celebrate the completion and revival of our project E28, "Rusty," we launched the most recent art print from the Lowly Gentlemen. Andrew Ritter paired his talent with paper once again, this time d...
Photography by Keith Ross For most, it's clear that in the '50s and '60s, the Big Three were on to something. From the towering fins perched atop Cadillac fenders, to the tiered, rolling hoods of cla...
Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, the much-anticipated return of Eurowerks brought premier automobiles from all over the United States to descend upon the twin cities o...
It seems like only yesterday that the team at StereoScreen released Adrenalin, a long-awaited in-depth look at the BMW touring car story as a whole. As BMW enthusiasts, its rare gift when art meets o...
In an effort to embrace the art behind the very essence of StanceWorks as a whole, we're proud to announce Throttle & Shutter: a film competition for the car culture, by car culture. We've teamed up ...
From its small stature and lightfooted presence, to its iconic traits and its well-penned lines, the BMW 2002's allure has ensnared a considerable number of us. Its history, its legacy, and its futur...
For as long as we've known Ron Perry, it's almost impressive that he still manages to catch us by surprise. With each car that emerges from his shop - the Vintage Motorsport Group - comes a new idea....
As of late, each new Daily Grind has proved better than the last: new projects, a clean shop, and fun adventures have made for some of our favorite bits of content in the past few months. Rarely are ...
From now until Friday May 6th, we are cutting prices to make room for a new line of summer gear in the Lowly Gentlemen store. With discounts starting at 30%, it's a great opportunity to save on the c...
Photography by Courtney Cutchen "When you put the 'CSL' name on your vanity plate, its not something to be taken lightly," Shafique Bhimani tells me with a humble sense of confidence. It's not as tho...
We've watched over the past few years as values in the classic car market soar. What were once affordable Porsches are now backup retirement investments, and even the bottom-of-the-barrel Bimmers are...
The world of air suspension is one full of intricacies, details, and a multitude of components; frankly, it requires a certain level of knowledge, understanding, and heaps of research in order to bec...
On spring afternoons, it’s common to find yourself driving home after a morning out at the various car shows that emerge as winter wanes. You leave content, having filled your quota of cool cars for ...
It was in 1982 that the world of motorsport saw the introduction of Group A racing, a direct replacement for the FIA's Group 2 regulations for modified touring cars. Almost immediately, BMW scrambled...
Over the past few years, we've taken the opportunity to share our thoughts on a hand full of racing games and simulators. While we're far from professional game reviewers, we are, first and foremost,...
Last night, the StanceWorks FJ62 Land Cruiser was stolen from Tustin, Orange County CA. Please help us spread the word and hopefully bring our project truck home. 1988 FJ62 Land Cruiser Blue/Grey in ...