What the? ! ? This can't be street legal, can it?


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69 Corvair Monza


Congrads on nailing the plates!
Dual exhaust? And a convertible to boot!

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Lancia found in RB... well I've never seen one before, have you?




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John is selling the Merc!






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Good variety of photography at Pizdaus

How stoked would you be to find this ?
I just dig the contrast in this one.
via : http://pizdaus.com/
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Just for laughs, from http://pizdaus.com/


Biker gang?


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90 to 100 year old automobiles(mostly) can be found at http://www.shorpy.com/




1908 International Harvester

look closely at this truck, click on it to make it full size, and you'll see it's an electric... solid tires, house window for a front windshield, it's a 1918 Walker with all the batteries in the low box between the front and rear axles... big squeeze bulb horn on the bench next to the driver.
I also think the lamp-post is terrific, why did they ever get rid of style in public utilities?

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Hot Rod icon Boyd Coddington passed away yesterday, Feb 27th

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the 2008 San Diego Car show season updated on May 12th 2008

Again I missed La Jolla Classic in La Jolla in January 2008. It's an invitation only event and held in the park near La Jolla cove. Here's a link to a photo gallery : http://pictures.discoversd.com/san-diego-car-shows/a76.html

The Car Club Council
meets on the first Tuesday of every month (June 3rd next)
San Diego Auto Museum
at 7:00 p.m.
information: Bob Schlotter 619-443-2419.

May 17
5th annual Corvettes of San Diego - Make-A-Wish Foundation Fundraiser
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ventura Point, Mission Bay Park, 1000 W. Mission Bay Drive at Gleason Road.
Information: Steve Lucero, (760) 796-4366 or Paul Heeter, (619) 890-9887.
http://www.corvettesofsandiego.com/events.htm
http://www.corvettesofsandiego.com/Flyer-back-Web1-015-08.jpg

May 17th
Tierrasanta
Annual Kiwanis Patriots Day Parade

May 17
Army & Navy Academy Car Show,
Carlsbad
info: Ruben Cerecedes (760) 729-4382 or http://us.f328.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=arcerecedes@aol.com

May 18
BMW Clean Car Contest and Charity Auction
9:00am-3:00pm Spanish Landing
On North Harbor Drive, a block west of Harbor Island Drive, across from Lindbergh Field.
Info - Dennis Damon ddnomad@msn.com or 760-598-8770

May 18
Mustang Club of San Diego Club Picnic
http://sdmustangclub.com/?page_id=23
http://www.simpsonsnursery.com/

May 24
American Heritage Car Show
Grape Day Park, Escondido
321 N Broadway
www.escondidohistory.org/content/events/car-show.htm

May 25
43rd Annual Fallbrook Vintage Car Show
6:30am
Info: web@fallbrookvintagecarclub.com
Jcw123@sbcglobal.net

May 31st
La Mesa Flag Parade

June 1
Buick Club car show
Bates Nut Farm
https://www.batesnutfarm.biz/index.php?param=41
http://www.bgnra.org/

June 1
Seaport Village Corvette Show,
(Seaport Village park)
South on Kettner, off West Harbor Dr
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Show fee $15;
proceeds benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation.
Information: ncocc.com.
http://www.ncocc.com/PDF%20Files/2008%20Flyer%20Backside.pdf

June 4 - September 24,
El Cajon
Wednesdays 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Main Street
http://www.downtownelcajon.com/event_ccc.shtml

June 5
La Mesa Car Show
between Date and Fourth St.
Thursdays 5PM - 8PM - http://www.lmvma.com/lmv_car_show.html

June 7
Greatest Show on Turf
San Diego Auto Museum
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Mike Partain mlpartain2@gmail.com 760-317-1136 http://www.sdautomuseum.org/

June 7th
Downtown Chula Vista car show

June 7
2nd Annual CHP 11-99,
Registration from 9 to 10:30 at San Diego Harley Davidson, 5600 Kearny Mesa Rd
More info at http://www.chp11-99.org/events/

June 15th
San Diego Pontiac Club's spring Pow Wow
Embarcadero North (Seaport Village park)
South on Kettner, off West Harbor Dr
For map and registration: http://www.sdpoci.com/Images/RegPageOnlyPDF.pdf

June 21
Cops and Rodders 3rd annual car show
4000 Oregon Street/North Park Recreation Center
Ed LaValle (619) 922-2849 or Rick Carlson (619) 990-6197

June 28 & 29
9 am to 5 pm
35th Annual San Diego Scottish Highland Games & Gathering of the Clans
http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/sandiegotriumph/activities.htm
http://www.sdhighlandgames.org/

June 21, 22, 28 & 29 Harvest Fair
1pm parade of antiques
The antique engine and tractor show
2040 North Santa Fe
Vista
http://www.agsem.com/show.html

June 28th
15th Fallen Officers Run
Registration from 9 to 11am at San Diego Harley Davidson, 5600 Kearny Mesa Rd
More info at http://www.choirboysca.com/upcomingevents.html

June 29 thru July 4
Austin Healey Conclave "Healeys on the Bay"
Sprite 50th Anniversary
Sheraton Hotel & Marina on Harbor Island, once you are on North Harbor Drive, it's South on Harbor Island Dr.
Austin Healey Club of San Diego
http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com/
Open to all Healey marque vehicles
Mike Williams Conclave Chair (858) 496-0546 healeymike@earthlink.net

July 1: ( Tuesday )
Healey Car Show & Concours Judging
Embarcadero Park (Seaport Village park)
South on Kettner, off West Harbor Dr
http://www.sdhealey.org/conclave08/flyer.pdf
http://www.sdhealey.org/

July 4th
Admiral Kidd club, North on Santo Rd from Friars Rd
Antique Automobile Club of America Picnic

July 12th
In the Carlsbad Westfield Plaza Camino Real,
off the 78 and El Camino Real.
It is the South West corner of the Mall.
http://www.moparclubsandiego.org/

July 13th
East County Cruisers 6th Annual Simpson’s Nursery Car Show
Info: http://www.eastcountycruisers.com/
http://www.simpsonsnursery.com/
760 440 0896


July 20
San Diego Jaguar Club S.D.J.C.
44th Annual Concours d'Elegance
Spanish Landing Park
On North Harbor Drive, a block west of Harbor Island Drive, across from Lindbergh Field.
Dan Jensen 858 459-1571

July 31
Main Street America, Embarcadero North,
(Seaport Village park) South on Kettner, off West Harbor Dr
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 619-838-8116,
http://www.cocsd.com/

August 7,
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Automobile Heritage Day,
Kimball Park, National City Blvd. & Civic Center Drive, National City
$10-15

August 14,
Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Jaguar Club's Concours d'Elegance,
Spanish Landing,
On North Harbor Drive, a block west of Harbor Island Drive, across from Lindbergh Field

August 16
6th Annual Xavier The X-Man's Cruise for the Cause
Bone Marrow/Blood Drive CAR SHOW.
Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista
http://www.xavierthexman.com/events.php

Aug 28
Simpson’s Nursery, Jamul

Sept 6
the "J" Street Marina in Chula Vista.
Exit the 5 on either E or H St,
http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&q=campland+on+the+bay&ll=32.629617,-117.087908&spn=0.039756,0.08523&z=14
South Bay Cruisers

Sept 7
Oceanside to La Jolla -
3rd Annual Beach'n 101 Cruise - http://www.drivethe101.com/

September 10,
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Motorhead Madness, Poway Transmissions,
13933 Poway Road, Poway

September 14
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce - Armed Services Committee Camp Pendleton Scool of Infantry 4th Annual Car Show
http://www.carlsbad.org/

September 17,
Pontiacs in Paradise,
Embarcadero North, (Seaport Village park) South on Kettner, off West Harbor Dr

Sept. 19-21
San Diego Thunderboat Regatta
Mission Bay and Fiesta Island
http://entertainment.signonsandiego.com/events/san-diego-thunderboat-regatta-2008/

Sept 20
Encinitas -
Wavecrest National Woodie Show -
Exit the 5 at Encinitas Blvd, head West, then North on 3rd...
at the intersection of 3rd and C is where you want to start
Parking is going to be almost impossible for many blocks around,
so get there early and ready to look throughout the downtown area for a parking spot
Moonlight Beach - 8AM - 3PM -
http://www.sandiegowoodies.com/index.cfm?id=86858&fuseaction=browse&pageid=59
http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&q=campland+on+the+bay&ll=33.047217,-117.295092&spn=0.004946,0.010654&t=h&z=17

Sept 21st
15th Annual Fall Classic, 9am to 3pm
Camaro Club of San Diego
Tidelands Park, Coronado Island
website under construction http://www.camaroclubofsandiego.org/

September 24,
South Bay Cruisers Car Show
http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&q=campland+on+the+bay&ll=32.629617,-117.087908&spn=0.039756,0.08523&z=14

September 25,
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Camaro Club's Fall Classic,
Embarcadero North (Seaport Village park) South on Kettner, off West Harbor Dr

Sept 26-28
AACA Western Fall Meet
Town and Country Hotel and Convention center
Mission Valley
Info : my1955ford@aol.com

Sept 28
Bates Nut Farm
Prowlers Car Show
https://www.batesnutfarm.biz/index.php?param=41

October 2,
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mustangs by the Bay, Embarcadero North, (Seaport Village park)
South on Kettner, off West Harbor Dr
http://www.sdmustangs.com/

Oct 5
The Scoliosis Association of San Diego
3rd annual "Curves are for Cars" Scoliosis Car
Dave and Busters, Mission Valley
9am - 2 pm

October 5
San Diego British Car Day Fallbrook
Katherine Partain
29th Annual British Car Day.
400 - 450 British Cars on display at a local north San Diego County horse ranch.
Picnic on the lawn. Prizes for British cars and club displays.
http://www.sandiegobritishcarday.org/

Oct 17
The Playboy Mansion, and it's Mopar car show!
Tickest cost about $750 apiece, and there are only 800 spectator tickets
Mopars at the Mansion, Beverly Hills
Sponsored by Mopar Collector?s Guide
http://www.moparsatthemansion.com/
http://www.livecarshows.com/M@TPM.html for a video of last years Playboy Mansion Mopar car show


Car calendar sources...
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20080223/news_1dd23signcal.html
http://www.focsandiego.com/events.html
Ed Zimmerly of Overdrive Hot Rod News
http://www.socalcarculture.com/events.html
http://www.runwalkjog.com/carshowstoday/california.htm
http://www.mncc.cc/events/events.html
http://www.sdpoci.com/calendar.htm
http://moparclubsandiego.socaldakota.com/main.frame.set.htm
http://www.jcna.com/clubs/events.php?club=sw03&Vref=sw03
http://www.sdhealey.org/
http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/sandiegotriumph/activities.htm
http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com/
http://www.socalchevellecaminoclub.org/scccc/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=62&extmode=cat&cat_id=1
http://www.sweetwaterharley.com/
http://www.sandiegowoodies.com/index.cfm?id=115230&fuseaction=browse&pageid=29
http://www.sdbmwcca.com/calendar.html
http://www.aaca.org/
http://www.stangpede.com/events.htm
http://www.palmiericoncepts.com/car-shows/usa-canada-car-shows-1.html
https://www.batesnutfarm.biz/index.php?param=41
http://www.heartbeatclassicchevys.com/cgi-bin/events.cgi
web@fallbrookvintagecarclub.com
http://sdmustangclub.com/?page_id=23
http://www.simpsonsnursery.com/
my1955ford@aol.com
http://www.cocsd.com/
http://www.bgnra.org/
http://www.xavierthexman.com/events.php
http://www.oldmemoriescc.com/cruisenights.htm
http://www.sdcarclub.com/
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=classicchevyssd
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=clairemontneighborhoodcruisers
http://www.ncocc.com/calendar.html
http://www.sdmodelaclub.com/calendar.htm
http://www.sdamc.net/
http://www.greatautos.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=63
http://www.packardsandiego.org/activities.htm
http://horsepowertrendz.com/magazine/Default.aspx?tabid=83
http://www.chp11-99.org/events/
http://www.choirboysca.com/upcomingevents.html
http://www.camaroclubofsandiego.org/
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interesting website for stats and specs on muscle cars

http://musclecarfacts.net/

"Muscle Car Facts is a reference site for the Muscle Car enthusiast. Located on these pages is a wealth of information on every major muscle car built beginning in the 1950's through today. Included are statistics on every year, sources of used muscle cars, replacement and used parts, classic videos and advertisements. "

Stats like engine sizes, carb options, 0 to 60's, 1/4 miles, horsepower and torque, production numbers, and base prices.

It also shows a couple of pictures, an advertisement or 3, a video from Youtube in some cases, and some Ebay listing relating to the car you are looking up.
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Gas Prices Around The World... 2005 vs 2007... 12 countries compared

November 2007 http://keeptherubbersidedown.net/2008/02/13/fuel-prices-around-the-world/ this chart is a relative comparison percentage (Norway $8.67, 279% of what the US pays)

May 2007 http://www.wired.com/cars/energy/magazine/15-06/st_atlas

April 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/2007-04-19-world-gas_N.htm

Data for EU countries were provided by the AA Motoring Trust. Prices are listed in U.S. dollars

March, 2005 http://money.cnn.com/pf/features/lists/global_gasprices/

2007......................................... 2005

Netherlands $7.52 ...............Netherlands Amsterdam $6.48
Norway $7.33 ........................Norway Oslo $6.27
Belgium $6.95 ......................Belgium Brussels $5.91
Germany $6.72 .....................Germany Frankfurt $5.57
France $6.50 .........................France Paris $5.54
Ireland $5.40......................... Ireland Dublin $4.78
Estonia $4.30 ........................Estonia Tallinn $3.62
Japan $4.16 ...........................Japan Tokyo $4.24
Russia $2.68 .........................Russia Moscow $2.10
Nigeria $1.92........................ Nigeria Lagos $0.38
Saudi Arabia $0.45.............. Saudi Arabia Riyadh $0.91
Venezuela $0.19................... Venezuela Caracas $0.12
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AMAZING CONCEPT FROM CITROEN C-METISSE

Citroen is unveiling their amazing concept C-Metisse at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. C-Metisse is a coupe of character, boasting a high level of on-board comfort and performance, while also respecting the environment.



This car have the elegant proportions, flamboyant bodywork, spectacular door design and extensive chrome, this elegant 4-seater 4-door coupe revives a passion for the most prestigious Grand Touring vehicles.
C-Metisse boasts real driving sensations with a driving position featuring the latest technologies, and a specially designed high-performance diesel hybrid drivetrain.










Introduced at : 2006 Paris Motorshow

Engine : HDI V 6
Engine Location : Front , transversely mounted
Displacement : 2.700 liter / 164.8 cu in
Valvetrain : 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed : Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration : Twin turbo

Chassis/body : unitary steel
Front suspension : double wishbones, hydro-pneumatic dampers
Rear suspension : double wishbones, hydro-pneumatic dampers
Gearbox : 6 speed Automatic

Drive : All wheel drive

Dimensions

Weight :
1400 kilo / 3086.5 lbs
Length / Width / Height : 4740 mm (186.6 in) / 2000 mm (78.7 in) / 1240 mm (48.8 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) : 3000 mm (118.1 in) / N/A / N/A


Performance figures

Power : 208 bhp / 155 KW
BHP/Liter : 77 bhp / liter
Power to weight ratio : 0.15 bhp / kg
Top Speed : 250 km/h / 155 mph
0-60 mph Acceleration : 6.1 s

Official Citroen Site


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Possibly a GTO clone to be?


This Tempest has really got potential, just not as a restored Tempest... I look at the 1/3 vinyl top... and think yuck. Whether or not the black side panel paint is a good idea or not... the jury is out
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What is this?


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the son's 65 in the garage, the dad's 69 in the driveway, very very cool that they are both into 60's musclecars


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Unusual to see these out in the rain, a Datsun 2000... bad choice of window covering to keep out the rain though




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Almost ready for the spring car shows? Take the cover off and let 'er shine!

I'm thinking this is a 69 Mustang, nice choice of big and littles for the right stance
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Interesting how far we've evoloved from these early autos






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Polo, with cars



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Early New York City mass transportation

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Louis Brennan and his single track gyro scope train




For all the bio on the inventor, his difficulty working out how to make the train stay upright through curves, and more. Good reading. http://www.catskillarchive.com/rrextra/odgyro.Html


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Not the first movie car with gadgets, but maybe the coolest


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The Exotic Lexus

Lexus LF-A









Lexus unveiled the LF-A sports car concept at a press conference at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The two-seat concept blends the performance of an exotic sports car with the luxury refinements of a Lexus.

Engine : V8 cylinder configuration
Safety : 2 front headrests
Front Seats : 2 person total seating capacity
In Car Entertainment : AM/FM stereo











Exterior

length: 173.2 in.
height: 48.0 in.
width: 73.2 in.
wheel base: 101.6 in.

Interior :
maximum seating: 2

Performance :
Drive type: NA
Base number of cylinders: 8
Horsepower: 500 hp

Official Lexus Site


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I find movie custom cars fun in a "can you believe they did that" way

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