I stopped by this speed shop yesterday in Linden, NJ that is closing. They had lots of interesting inventory; both new and used. I can’t say the prices were great; they appeared to be close to retail. But if you’re restoring or building a car, they might have some of the pieces you need. https://www.estatesales.net/NJ/Linden/07036/3272790
That's quite often the deal with going out of business sales, the items are marked at list and even with a % off are higher than the regular selling price. I saw that in a parts house/speed shop that I used to work for then they closed out. The close out prices were higher than the regular every day prices had been to anyone who walked in the door and didn't get a discount.
From the link above: "40 Year Working Speed Shop Liquidation Ford GM Chrysler business closing•4 day sale •sale is over"
Perhaps the reason that they are closing is because the prices were too high, resulting in few sales.
I wonder if this speed shop closing had anything to do with the crate motor craze that seems to be going on. Here in Florida in the area where I live there are not many speed shops or automotive machine shops left compared to 31 years ago when I moved here. I hate to read stories of speed shops closing and going out of business because it is the end of an era that I loved. Peoples interests are changing, and it is just not like it used to be. Jimbo
I have been friends, as well as doing business with the Bontempo Brothers, for over 40 years. They have been my "go to' guys whenever I had a problem I couldn't solve, to get intensive machine work done, and to build engines for my projects, if I didn't have the time, or inclination to do it myself. They have a vast inventory of mostly muscle car parts, and tons of tools and machinery. I spotted a nailhead, early Cad, and other vintage motors in their stash. They also specialized in building 4 speeds, and have lots of cases, and parts for them. Both brothers are over 65 years old, and had made the VERY difficult decision to retire. Mostly because they have worked hard all their lives, and partly due to difficulties in getting reliable help. Their repair business is the main source of income, with the muscle car/resto stuff as a side. They had to stop taking in repairs over 2 months before announcing retirement, just to catch up with the backlog of work. While I'm very saddened by their decision, as I do depend on them frequently, I wish them the best in their retirement. It is the end of an era here.
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