Eastwood Automotive Tools

Like a lot of kids, Curt Strohacker worked in a service station to earn some spending money, but he also repaired cars in his free time, buying and selling countless vehicles, and learning valuable lessons about restoration. As the market for automotive refurbishing began to take off in the 1970s, Curt realized that proper tools and techniques could save enthusiasts like him time and money. So in the fall of 1978, Curt launched a business to better serve the burgeoning market of auto restoration and customization hobbyists, and he called it Eastwood. The first Eastwood catalog was eight black-and-white pages of metal-finishing tools and equipment. Since those early days Eastwood has evolved into an ecommerce market leader with a focus on innovative products and multichannel content marketing. Eastwood is based in Pottstown, PA with stores operating in Parma, OH and Alsip, IL.