Kicked off by a cruise & BBQ the day before, the State Street Nationals this past weekend lived up to it’s name: Santa Barbara’s Premier Car Show.
Held in downtown Santa Barbara on State Street this past Sunday, the State Street Nationals showcased some 350 cars spanning 11 picturesque blocks. Packed with great cars, enthusiasts and happy tourists from all parts of the country, the show was a rousing success. The theme this year was “BIG” right down to the flick playing in the Arlington ...
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ROD RUN & CAR SHOW: FOR A GOOD CAUSE!
Our man in Solvang (CA), Jim Palam, joins the Central Coast Streetrods cruise to Nojoqui Falls County Park. Check it out.
Unless you live on the Central Coast of California, you probably have never heard of the annual Nojoqui (Nah-hoe-ee) Falls Fun Run sponsored by the Central Coast Streetrods Club. Well, they have been doing it for 41 years, enjoying their specialty vehicles and helping raise money for good causes. This year the club supported the Make-A-Wish Foundation that grants the
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RODS & CUSTOMS ON THE COAST: MONTECITO!
Some of the finest machines in the area came out to help raise money for a great cause. Our man on the Left Coast, Jim Palam, captures some of the highlights.
This year’s Coast Village Classic Car Show attracted more than 150 head-turning show and go specialty cars and thousands of enthusiasts to the tony town of Montecito, CA this
past weekend. They also celebrated the Corvette’s 60th anniversary. Show benefited
Special Olympics of Santa Barbara.
It’s Hammer Time! Michael Hamm...
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HOT RODS & CUSTOMS: THE STREETS OF SOLVANG!
Hundreds of hot rods, customs and specialty cars filled the streets of Solvang, CA for the 9th Annual Wheels ‘N Windmills Show. Our man, Jim Palam, was there to capture the moment for the Chronicles.
It was a picture-perfect day In Solvang, CA last Sunday when over 10,000 car enthusiasts flocked to the 9th Annual Wheels 'N Windmills Car Show. More than 300 show-stopping
cars were on display. Proceeds from the show benefit three California Central Coast
children's charities. Here are some of ...
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MONTEREY 2013: OFF THE BEATEN PATH!
We sent our friend Jim Palam to Monterey to come up with stuff not necessarily covered by the usual suspects. Palam never disappoints!
‘You Snooze You Lose.’ Peter Inshaw's '63 Alfa Giuliett Spider 1600 and friend in the pits
at Laguna Seca Mazda Raceway on Saturday.
‘It's A Gamble.’ #22 BMW 3.5 CSL makes an unplanned early departure from Laguna
Seca Saturday afternoon. Ouch!
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'Available In Mobster Black.’ Talk about attitude: This '62 Dual Ghia L6.4 Coupe held court in the outside s...
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