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They don't make things like they used to… but we do!

So what do all these cars, trucks, bikes, and racing things have to do with a leather goods company?

Truckers, riders, rodders, and ranchers know what a whiteknuckle experience is, and this is why we say that our line of leather goods and accessories is hot rod and horsepower inspired. Much of our inspiration comes from the design era when things were made differently and well, frankly, better. We can't reproduce the cars of the classic horsepower era but we can make things as they used to be for our line of leather goods and accessories!

In our blog, you will find a collection of stories, articles, and themes that turn our crank so to speak, and tie into classic design language synonymous with our American-made goods!

Enjoy!

When Industry Was King: The History of the Robber Baron Era

March 21, 2023

During America’s Gilded Age, from around 1870 to the early 1900s, the greats responsible for the industrial revolution would have made people like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, or Bill Gates almost seem like people of ordinary wealth (taken into account the dollar value between the periods, of course). The original kings of industry’s wealth would have translated into the hundreds of billions of dollars in today’s society, and for a good reason. Just as today, only a small handful of people enjoyed such wealth: the robber barons.

History of the Fishing Rod

March 14, 2023

The earliest humans settled around water for good reason. It was necessary for everything from drinking and irrigation to fishing. There are records from around the world showing ancient peoples catching and preparing fish, everywhere from ancient Egypt to the Greeks, Romans, Chinese, and Macedonians.

I’ve Been Everywhere, Man: The History of the TransAmerica Trail

March 07, 2023

The TransAmerica Trail is a living, breathing passage born from one man’s passion for traveling down the path less taken and appreciating the sights this country has to offer that few have seen. It is the road for true adventurers who want to experience things in their own way and understand that a certain beauty is found in the mud and dirt that covers you at the end of a tough day of discovery.

Let’s take a trip where we catch a glimpse of the man whose life’s work made this journey possible and where we will traverse terrain that few others will ever have the opportunity to encounter.

The History of Goodguys Rod & Custom Association - or "America's Favorite Car Show"

February 28, 2023

They host some of the most well-attended hot rod and custom car events around the world. From road tours, national events, AutoCross competitions, shop tours, and more, Goodguys offers something for hot rod lovers everywhere.

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association hosts classic car shows around the U.S. and the world, forming a unique community of hot rod lovers. All of this began with a single hot rod lover in 1983.

A History of JEGS

February 21, 2023

JEGS is synonymous with racing parts. Like many small businesses that have become large ones, JEGS has humble beginnings stretching back more than 60 years. Let's dig in and discover more about how JEGS became an iconic part of the automotive parts industry.

For many business owners, the drive to succeed is fueled by wanting to make a product or service more accessible to others. In the case of JEGS, the owner, Jeg Coughlin Sr. had a love for hot rods and street racing as a young man in the late 1950s. He wanted to be able to go faster than stock cars would allow, but it was difficult — or very slow — to find the aftermarket parts he needed in the area where he lived in the Midwest.

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