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Born Free 16: Where Tradition and Innovation Collide

Born Free 16 Motorcycle Show 2025 at Oak Canyon Park, California

The Born Free 16 Motorcycle Show unfolded June 21–22 at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California. What began in 2009 as a small, ragtag gathering of vintage chopper aficionados has roared into a full‑blown movement. Year 16 drew roughly 25,000 visitors…

Larry Wood Garage Tour

Larry Wood's Garage Tour

At the recent Early Times Picnic I met up with Larry Wood, a long-time Early Times member. Larry usually welcomes everyone at the gate. Always a cheerful guy, he makes a great host. While enjoying the day I went over…

Cruisin’ Brea Father’s Day Car Show

Cruisin Brea

Brea, California June 15, 2025 – If you like going to a car show where there are is a vibrant and enthusiastic crowd of spectators, then this, my friend, is a show for you. Each year Cruisin’ Brea is held…

Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show

The Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show 2025

Hosted by The Friends Of Steve McQueen supporting The Boys Republic I have always wanted to go to this show. Every year it comes up, something else takes me away. This year, after prodding by my friend Steve (no relation)…

2025 Early Times Picnic

Early Times Picnic celebrating 60 years!

Celebrating 60 Years! I really dig this show. Well, it really isn’t a show as much as it is an event. For decades the Early Times car club has been hosting a picnic at the Compton Hunting and Fishing Club…

The Complete Book of Corvette

The complete book of Corvette Motorbooks

We all have those stories. When we first saw a Corvette. America’s sports car. Maybe it was in black and white on the the CBS series “Route 66” with Martin Milner and pals for 4 seasons from 1960 to 1964.…

Cool Cruise

La Verne, California 2025 April brings an onslaught of local car shows and Flying Deuces Cool Cruise in La Verne, is one not to miss. The sleepy town in the shadows of the NHRA Pomona Dragstrip is awake with the…

The 2025 Orange Plaza Rotary Car Show

The 2025 Orange Plaza Rotary Car Show

The Orange Plaza Rotary Car Show most sought-after event in Orange County, California. A show that sells out it’s 400+ spots within minutes came again in April 2025. The show has a stunning backdrop around the Orange Plaza (Circle) and…

Jordan Family Classic Cars Grand Opening Car Show

Jordan Family Classic Cars Grand Opening Car Show

There’s a new automotive venue in town and it starts with the incredible Jordan Family collection formed and managed by patriarch Tim Jordan. A collection of over 100 cars from the 1920’s “Jordan” models to modern hot rods. The 16,000…

David Mann ChopperFest 2025

The David Mann Chopperfest

What a beautiful day in Ventura for the David Mann Chopperfest. A crisp and sunny February in Southern California. I got there as the gates were just opened and still had a line about 10 minutes long. I was shooting…

RAW METAL

Raw Metal at GNRS with Pinky

A Conversation About The Rising Cost of Paint at The 75th Grand National Roadster Show Blinded By The Raw Metal Beauties on Display Pinky and I were running through the 75th running of the Grand National Roadster Show. Each of…