In the recent 2024 Grand National Truck Show there were 11 contenders vying for the coveted “World’s Most Beautiful Truck” award. Presented by ARP (Automotive Racing Products) the winner is awarded a $12,500 cash prize with the WMBT Trophy and name on the Perpetual Trophy. The WMBT is a special class with awards for Display, […]
Bruce Long’s 1963 Ford Econoline Custom Van “A labor of Love” This is how Bruce describes his van. An accomplished wood worker, Bruce has built himself a personal ode to his father who spent some time in Japan in the 1940’s. Filled with personal momento’s and intricate wood work, and cool design. Let’s let Bruce […]
For the past 4 years I have been invited to be a part of this incredible event. The Kiwanis Club of Garden Grove, California since 1952 has been helping the community with a variety of events. KiwanisLand is a park that the club uses for charitable events, for youth organizations and special events. Each year […]
Today at the 6th Annual Kiwanisland Car Show I saw this incredibly detailed 1960 Dodge Power Wagon owned by Randy and Ellen Palmer. We don’t usually do a Motor Minute on a stock restoration, but the story of this vehicle is even more incredible. Take a moment and let Randy tell you the 40 year […]
Lions Automobilia Foundation present a birthday party for Ed Iskendarian as he hits 103! Today we walk around the lot while Isky was taking a break and shot some cool hot rods. Pop a top and enjoy.
Today we spot Patrick Comfort’s 1960 VW Beetle at the Kiwanisland Car Show in Garden Grove, CA. Patrick picked up this beauty at local hot rodder Jimmy Quast’s estate sale during the pandemic. Built some 30 years earlier by another local hot rodder Adam Stankus (GM at Cambra Speed Shop) when he was only 16. […]
Long Beach Sultans’ 31st. Annual Car Show at Marina Green This was a special time. We had a visitor for the show. Jack Petitt and his ’57 Pontiac came out from their homestead in Oklahoma. Previous member of the Sultans and long time Merciful he now continues to roll his plaque in northeastern Oklahoma. This […]
When you think of a classic hot rod what comes to mind? Milner’s yellow coupe in American Graffiti, ZZ Top’s red Ford in their music video She’s Got Legs, or The California Kid? All of these classics have one thing in common. They are coupes. Coupes similar to Steve Thomas’ 1930 Model A 5-Window Coupe. […]
This car looked familiar to me. Somewhere in the back of my head, I had this little spot that said; I know this type of car. Maybe because I see it at shows and events around the southland, but in the back, I kept thinking there is something else. David Smith and his wife Margaret […]
For 58 years. Yep, 58 glorious years Early Times Car Club of Southern California have been hosting a picnic. For as long as I can remember it has been held at the Compton Hunting and Fishing Club. For those who don’t know the Early Times Car Club we have a Club Confidential article of their […]
Steve Sanders’ 1961 Corvette he has owned since 1972 Steve bought the Corvette the summer after he graduated from High School and turned 18. He didn’t realize at the time, he bought a straight up and very used race car. Custom paint, roll cage, a 427 with a tunnel ram and two 660 Holleys. No […]
Father’s Day in Southern California is ripe with plenty of events. Ride out to Century Cycles was an old favorite with my motorcycle buddies. L.A. Roadsters Show is another favorite if you dig traditional hot rods and modern street rods, although now the show is only on Friday & Saturday leaving Father’s Day Sunday open […]
