2023 CLASSICS WITH THE CARDINALS SHOW

Posted on July 5, 2023 by MartynL

Inaugural 2023 CLASSICS WITH THE CARDINALS SHOW in Santa Barbara, CA met and beat all expectations. CGC’s Jim Palam showcases the highlights. Local car shows sure took a hit when Covid kicked-in back in 2020. Already a challenge to organize and produce with limited resources, the future for these Car Guy celebrations was looking somewhat bleak – even for shows in famous destination cities like Santa Barbara, CA. When I got an invitation to attend a new car show there, I almost took a pass – and...

R-CODE 427 FORD 1963 ½-GALAXIE

Posted on June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 by MartynL

David LaChance blogs about the full-size R-CODE 427 FORD 1963 ½-GALAXIE that kicked off Dearborn’s 'Total Performance' program.Ford had a number of regional and national press and dealer introductions for its new fastback 427/425 Galaxie, including a very limited drive program for pre-production and Pilot models in January 1963 in Monte Carlo. That’s right, that Monte Carlo, tied into its participation in the 1963 Monte Carlo Rally. The Holman & Moody Falcons were there, and the editor of th...

PONTIAC TRANS AM’S SCREAMING CHICKEN

Posted on June 9, 2023 by MartynL

Scott Oldham blogs about how the PONTIAC TRANS AM’S SCREAMING CHICKEN got its wings! A beloved symbol of 1970s car culture. An icon of disco-era design. A redneck’s red-letter regalia. It’s gaudy. Garish. Tacky. Even vulgar. And we love it. This is the story of Pontiac’s Screaming Chicken, the largest and most recognizable decal in automotive history. Lost to time is the name of the man who first referred to the graphic as a “Screaming Chicken.” The nickname came quickly. By the late...

WEST COAST KUSTOMS CRUISIN’ NATIONALS!

Posted on June 7, 2023 by MartynL

42nd Annual WEST COAST KUSTOMS CRUISIN' NATIONALS! slams another ‘homerun’ at the Fairpark in Santa Maria, CA. Over the decades that I've been traveling the highways and byways of America to participate in or report on motorsports events and gatherings, it's become more and more obvious that us Car Guys are all on a seemingly endless and sometimes unpredictable journey. Whether it's setting the clock for 4 AM so you can beat the show traffic to an event, or building a Best of Show cust...

CORVETTE SUMMER @ AT LAGUNA SECA

Posted on June 7, 2023 by MartynL

Corvette will be the Featured Marque at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion on August 16-19. Celebrate Corvette’s 70th Anniversary at CORVETTE SUMMER @ AT LAGUNA SECA! Photo by Stephan Cooper/ROLEX For 70 years, the Corvette has captured the hearts and passion of car enthusiasts worldwide, whether it’s cruising down tree-lined roadways or accelerating through tight turns at race tracks. Part of Corvette’s mystique has been captured through cinematic or television appearances. Route 66 or Co...

35TH ANNUAL SOLVANG DATSUN ROADSTER CLASSIC

Posted on May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 by MartynL

Vintage Japanese vehicles shine at the 35TH ANNUAL SOLVANG DATSUN ROADSTER CLASSIC, held in the Danish capital of America! You could say that the 35TH ANNUAL SOLVANG DATSUN ROADSTER CLASSIC organizers and participants have a cozy relationship with their host city, Solvang, CA. Allocated just one street in the heart of The Danish Capital of America, 75 vintage Datsun roadsters, sedans, coupes, trucks and Zs performed an early morning ballet of parking precision as they snugged-into their assi...

RANGE ROVER SV BESPOKE

Posted on May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 by MartynL

Like a Savile Row tailor, Range Rover SV Bespoke Commissioning Service, will individualize an Autobiography or SV model, resulting in the ultimate in a refined luxury SUV with unmatched capability. Range Rover is setting a new modern luxury benchmark with the introduction of an SV Bespoke Commissioning Service, offering clients enhanced levels of personalization and refinement. The service is available on Range Rover Autobiography and SV models, while a suite of enhancements across the ...

THE QUAIL MOTORCYCLE GATHERING 2023

Posted on May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 by MartynL

Once again, a great show – with some special surprises - at THE QUAIL MOTORCYCLE GATHERING 2023! Sometimes you just have to trust that the Motorcycle Gods will smile upon you and that the predicted rain showers wouldn't materialize over the emerald green show field for THE QUAIL MOTORCYCLE GATHERING 2023 on May 6th at The Quail Lodge & Golf Club in beautiful Carmel Valley, CA. I arrived extra early and had to wear my motorcycle jacket to keep warm for the first 2 hours. By the 10 AM sho...

’24 GMC HUMMER EV OMEGA EDITION

Posted on May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 by MartynL

Limited edition Neptune Blue Matte ’24 GMC HUMMER EV OMEGA EDITION Supertruck will be available as a Pickup or SUV! The world’s first all-electric Supertruck will soon include an exclusive special edition set to send desirability into orbit. Today, GMC revealed the ’24 GMC HUMMER EV OMEGA EDITION, a limited edition vehicle with interstellar style to stand out on city streets and capability to conquer extreme off-road trails. Further elevating the HUMMER EV lineup, the eye-catching Ome...

LAMBORGHINI’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by MartynL

A record 382 Lamborghinis on track at Silverstone Circuit, celebrating LAMBORGHINI’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY and creating Supercar history. More than 380 Lamborghinis arrived at Silverstone Circuit for ‘Lamborghini Day’, the UK’s official celebration of the Italian super sports car manufacturer Automobili LAMBORGHINI’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY. Alongside the official UK presentation of the new Lamborghini Revuelto, the first hybrid Lamborghini, guests took to Silverstone Circuit for a unique parade l...