Club Information
September 2010 "Coasters Choice" Photo of the Month
Canada
In the summer of 1989, at the Burger King parking lot in Barrie Ontario, during a cruise night, the Coasters Kemp Club was founded by a small group of guys who enjoyed building and driving custom cars & trucks. The Club has seen many changes and has evolved over the years. It is currently based in Cobourg Ontario.
The ongoing passion and purpose of the Coasters and it's membership is to further the interest of 1975 and older North American built customized cars & trucks and preserve the heritage of " Old School " hot rods. Our goal is to keep the spirit of Kustomizing alive.
What is a Kemp? It’s a slang word used by teenagers in the late 50’s and early 60’s to indicate a Custom vehicle, generally from the 1940 - 50s era. The word "Kemp" gained national recognition on a famous TV show called " 77 Sunset Strip " (Oct. 1958 - Feb. 1964) where Edd “Kookie” Byrnes used it often, and it was mentioned in the 1950s to early 1961 small 25-cent Rod and Custom magazines.
Coasters members enjoy working on and driving their customs to local events, shows, cruise nights etc., as well as participating in Club events, socials and other Club activities. Joining the Coasters is not so much about joining a Club, its about enjoying and participating in a lifestyle with others who share your interests.
All Coasters members receive our quarterly newsletter "The Lowdown" full of interesting articles, information, Club merchandise, Club events, news & photos of members rides along with other features. This 21 year old publication continues to be a source of enjoyment for our members.
If you own and drive a custom North American made, 1975 or older car or truck, the Coasters Kemp Club may be the right Club for you. Membership Application
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The Coasters Kemp Club is a member
of the Kustom Kemps Of America.
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