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I am done. No more cars. No really I mean that. No more cars. I cannot do any more cars, I don't want to do any more cars, cars drive me crazy. Old cars, new cars, I need to be done. I have a couple old cars. I love them. I am not a car collector, I am more of a dreamer I guess. I dream that I would have a cool collection and a big house with a barn to store my cars and I would have a bar and a coffee roaster in it. The bar would simply be to hang out with friends and have a beer or two while the bar-b-que is warming up and the coffee roaster is because I love good At The Auto Gallery, we like espresso and I have a history in coffee. If I had it my way, I would roast to listen to our customers. coffee and send it to my friends who appreciated great coffee. By no Our 2013 Customer means am I a snob or that sophisticated, but, a nice double espresso in and a laugh. Often times, he will sitSatisfaction back and let meSurvey try to fixresults things and the morning or an Americano, well it is quite lovely. Canoga Park Van Nuys as a good mentor, let me struggle, then make fun of me, then show I had one car left that I needed a motor for. I am a patient man as told us that the number me how it is done. And then we laugh. And laugh and laugh. When I go I cannot just throw money around. So, I have been scouring Craigslist, one complaint amongst our Woodland Hills pick up the engine tomorrow, Doug will be going with me. Thank you Facebook Marketplace and talking to all my friends...who has a motor? owners was the lack Doug. I have gotten close a few times, but my gut told me to be more patient of convenience our or What is funny is that I met Doug when I was a kid.ofTwelve and maybe something cool would come around. I waited and waited service locations. thirteen I believe. It was Doug, Brian and a few other guys. Doug and waited. I guess it goes back to being a man and the whole "hunter/ came down our block with a mini-truck with a hydraulic bed and a hell gatherer" thing. While I rock my sleeping kids at night, I search the Calabasas of a sound system. All the kids came running over the the truck as he Internet, where is that big block Chevy motor? made the truck bed dance. We were all mesmerized. We had never seen When I was a bit younger I was filled with vim and vigor. I have anything like that and Doug was probably the coolest guy that ever drove pushed cars for blocks that broke down on me. I have put transmissions down the block. He lived a few blocks away as did Brian and they would in with floor jacks and pieces of wood. I have rattle canned cars in the always swing down our street and we would ask them to do the "thing driveway, I have done so many wacky things with old cars, but at the with the truck." They would always smile and laugh. The cool older ripe old age of forty-four and with two kids, well, I need to make most guys. of my time with my family. Also, and this is the biggest issue, I don't Beverly Hills Brian had a house on the main boulevard and if you haddrop-off a cool car, Introducing two new have anyone to help me push cars anymore! The neighbor kids West LAthat you would always stop by Brian'spoints house. Monday through Sunday, his would help me in the past are now grown men and have moved or are in in West LA and VanifNuys. garage door was open, it was fair game to stop by his house and annoy college. And, I simply don't want to push cars up my driveway anymore. him. Something very easy to do. It was not uncommon to have muscle So I found a motor. I am hugely excited. I didn't want to rebuild cars, sports cars and lowriders in front of Brian's house. We had a lot one, I didn't want to have to put an intake or a carb or a starter and all of good times. Fast forward, Doug is still into cars, Brian is in the car the other stuff. I wanted something I could drop in and go. All there, complete, no hassle, path of least resistance. That is what I wanted. I had Santa Monicaindustry and I do car stuff too. We have had a lot of fun and after over thirty years, we are still helping each other, making fun of each other and been watching a motor for a while and as I am told, it is a really good annoying each other. Especially Brian. I love to annoy Brian. big block with all the nice parts, Aluminum heads, and go fast parts. So, I guess I was bitten by the car bug early. I was always drawn to The price got to something I can afford and I am picking it up tomorrow. 1967-69 Camaros. The bodylines, man, what a car. I always dreamed In my head it will be a simple install. Get the big block frame of having a 1969 Camaro. It had to be a four-speed and had to be a mounts, a couple grade eight bolds and drop that baby in. The motor big block. A dream car. I remember my brother racing one once, I was is all there, the radiator too. I would need a MSD box, a clutch for the probably fourteen and he was sixteen. do notin condone racing, we didn't WithIsites Calabasas, Canoga Muncie 4-speed and if the headers mate the exhaust, I am in really good get going that fast, but man, that guy in that 1969 Camaro seemed so Park, Woodland Hills, Van Nuys, shape. I mean really good shape! How hard can it be? cool. That same day I started looking in theHills, Recycler to see what 1969 Right now, my friends who have helped me over the years are Beverly West LA, and Camaros went for. Back then, they were CHEAP! Had I known what I laughing out loud. When it comes to me and cars, nothing comes easy. Santa Monica, you now have know then, I would have bought one. The dream. I know just enough to get myself into trouble, I can turn wrenches, but a choice of location to use. So fast forward almost two years ago I found a 1969 Camaro, my no means am I a mechanic. Better than your average guys I suppose factory big block car, SS/RS. It was all there other than the motor, I am no mechanic. Thank goodness for friends and Youtube. Between them, I can get the job done. And yes, I know, gas, fuel, spark and presto raditor, MSD box and a clutch. I found it by chance and I had to get it. It was a dream car. Another project...I know. But, I had to buy it and whammo you have a running engine. I know that it will always be a desirable car. If I have to get rid of it, so Over the years I can tell you any type of story you want about me be it, but, for right now, I am going to try to get it running. Sure I have turning wrenches and following my dream of having some cool cars. some cars, I don't know if it makes sense or not. Sure they are projects, Stories of success, stories of failure, stories of frustration and stories but, a 1969 Camaro, man, can't you just see it driving down PCH or my of people who have come to my aid and know everything about cars, daughters driving it when they are sixteen. Or my wife. And the fact engines, mechanics and engineering. To them it always seemed to come that it is a manual trans car, the kids of the future won't know what a easy, but, over the years, I have followed their example and...I know a To make your next service standard transmission is. I guess I can always hope, I guess I can always little about cars and what makes them work. arrange a dream I can do it little by little. appointment Buying used parts,and waiting for sales, Why am I done with cars you ask? I told my friend Doug that the drop off point that best suits doing as much as I can on my own and how lucky I am to have great other day, he laughed and said "yeaaaaa!" Doug is the type of friend you. Call Velazquez it, but if I Irene do, at least I tried andat I who is always there for you. I mean always. Over the years, he has come friends. I hope I never have to sell followed my dream and I went for it. (818) 932-1707 or email over and helped with so many electrical issues, I cannot tell you. He has Life is short....Dream big! irenev@theautogallery.com. helped me tow cars, push cars, pick up engines, return an engine, you Dustin. name it, Doug has been there through it all. And always with a smile Ps. Anybody have a MSD box for sale?
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ON THE COVER: Hot Rod Marque Day Supercar Sunday Photo by Steve Geldman, Image Photo Motorsports
Supercar Sunday Porsche Air-Cooled Day, Photography by Steve Geldman, Image Photo Motorsports February 16th, 2020
The New Location
California Car Cover Simi Valley
ARTICLE and PHOTOS by Tony De Frank
After 30 years in the San Fernando Valley, California Car Cover relocated to its new home in Simi Valley, Ca in January. The new headquarters has some improved office space for our employees, plus some space for a showroom and our distribution center. We had been seriously looking for a new location in Simi Valley the past two years, so when the opportunity came up on Voyager Ave we jumped at it. Over seven weeks at the end of 2019 we gradually transitioned the operations of both our companies, California Car Cover and California Car Duster, to the Simi Valley community. It was a few weeks of around the clock work, so our staff is definitely glad to be settled into the new location now. Our team did an amazing job to sort, stack and pack 25 years of stuff we had accumulated on De Soto Ave. We chose Simi Valley based on its proximity to the San Fernando Valley for our long time customers and employees. We didn’t want to venture too far from our SFV roots. The new location is just off the Tapo Canyon Blvd. exit, so it is a 15 minute drive from our last location. It was tough to say goodbye to the West San Fernando Valley, but we are excited about the opportunity in Simi Valley. Simi is a close knit community filled with plenty of classic car and muscle car enthusiasts. Quite a few of our regulars have made the drive to our new location. Our new showroom is smaller that our Chatsworth location, but we have still outfitted the store and offices with the California Car Cover flair. In the hallways you will find some of our vintage gas pumps and nostalgia. The offices are decorated with some of the original trade show signs that we used to take to car shows in the early 1990s. One wall is dedicated to the history of our companies and the DeFrank family, so there are plenty of funny and unique photos on display here. Our monthly cars and coffee events, the Saturday Socials, will start up again in April. We will start to work with the city in the coming weeks to coordinate an open house/car show to let the Simi Valley community know more about us. Details for all of our events can be found on calcarcover.com or our Facebook page.
Hot Rod
Marque Supercar Sunday Article by Dustin Troyan Photos Steve Geldman, @ImagePhotoMotorsports
Hot Rod Marque Day was another huge success at Supercar Sunday. High-compression motors and high octane fuel were what it was all about. Hot Rodders and custom car builders from all over Southern California particpated in the Hot Rod Marque day and it was awesome! From early Fords with blown motors to late model Pro-touring Chevelles and Camaros, it was a tremendous showing of art and creativity. Some consider hot rodding the ultimate form of self expression within the automotive lifestyle and that what started decades ago laid a foundation not only for the car culture but shaped autmotive design, events, people and community. It is also great to see so many of the "original" drag racers and hot rodders together at an event! Telling storeis about racing at all the old drage strips to tall tales about Van Nuys Boulevard and Forrest Lawn Drive. It is always so special to be around the guys and gals who started all! It was a wonderful day of amazing vehicles and even better people. Supercar Sunday is a weekly event presented by www.Keyescars.com and Porsche Woodland Hills. The event is every Sunday at Pierce College in Woodland Hills.
The Ferrari F8 Spider The recently announced drop top from Maranello, comes in this spider edition of the F8 Tributo. The F8 Spider is the replacement for the 488 spider, bringing with it several updates over the outgoing model. Starting with a 710hp / 568 lb-ft tq, 3.9l
twin turbo V8, which uses a lighter crankshaft, connecting rods, flywheel, and lighter exhaust manifolds. The drivetrain comes in 40 pounds lighter than the one used by the 488. The retractable hardtop can take you from enclosed to open air in a mere 14 seconds,
all while the car is driving up to 28 mph. Joining the F8 Spider's electronic gadgetry is Ferrari's own Dynamic Enhancer + and the Side Slip Control system. The Dynamic Enhancer + uses brake vectoring to increase control through a corner, while the Side Slip Control system makes sure that you don't kill your-
by Steve Ellis of Behind the Wheel Photos by Ferrari self when pushing the F8 through its paces. The Ferrari F8 Spider is set to go on sale sometime in the near future. I'd imagine that it'll be available just in time for summer 2020.
Tips
For Maintaining & Protecting Your Ferrari From the Mattioli Automotive Group
DETAILING In addition to keeping a car looking its best, consistent detailing is an important step in protecting a vehicle’s finish. Contaminants such as dirt, pollen, tree sap, and bird droppings can scratch and deteriorate painted surfaces if left over long periods. Given the value of a Ferrari, It is important to ensure that “best practices” are followed when performing a car wash; here are just a few from Mattioli Automotive Group’s (MAG) very own detailing specialists. • Use the proper products: Ensure that the soap and other cleaning products being used have been formulated specifically for automotive use. Excessively strong chemicals and detergents will not only strip the wax off but can also dull the finish on paint and trim. • All Towels are not equal: Microfiber towels offer low friction and can absorb more than seven times their weight in water, making them less abrasive and more effective than other towels. It is best to use a separate towel for each function (i.e..washing, drying, applying chemicals, etc). Also, towels should never be used if they are contaminated or have fallen on the ground; washing your towels often will help ensure that they are free of debris. • Two bucket Technique: To help prevent the re-introduction of dirt and contaminants It is best to employ the “two bucket technique” when washing your car. One bucket should contain the diluted soap and a second bucket should have clean water. After each pass with the soap, rinse contaminants off of the sponge in the clean water before re-introducing into the soap solution again. • Nooks and Crannies: Dirt and water can gather in the seams of the doors, trunk, and hood. It is important to clean and dry these areas thoroughly to prevent dripping onto clean surfaces. • Avoid Direct Sunlight: Water evaporates quickly in direct sunlight which can result in watermarks. Is your Ferrari in need of a thorough and professional cleaning? Feel free to reach out to one of the MAG’s four service centers to schedule a complete detailing service. PROTECTIVE FILM Stones, road debris, chemical stains, and UV damage are all potential dangers when exposing your prized Ferrari to the road and the elements. But owners can save themselves from headaches and costly refinishing bills simply by installing protective film over their immaculate finish. This nearly invisible film can be applied just to the most vulnerable surfaces or the entire vehicle depending on your needs and driving habits. Protect your Ferrari against road hazards and the harsh elements before it's too late. The Mattioli Automotive Group contracts several of the top protective film installers to perform the service in our facility and can guarantee timely turnaround and flawless results. To learn more about protective film options for your Ferrari, or to schedule an appointment please contact one of the MAG’s four service centers. CERAMIC COATING Ceramic Coating is another popular option for protecting paint and other vehicle finishes. When compared to protective film, it can be a more comprehensive and economical alternative. Ceramic coating is a special chemical compound that is applied to various vehicle finishes to form a permanent bond with the surface. The result is a 9H+ hard coating that repels water and offers protection from UV rays, chemicals, oxidation, and corrosion. It can be applied to paint for protection against light scratches, wheels to prevent the build-up of brake dust, and glass for increased visibility in wet weather. The MAG contracts several of the top ceramic coating specialists to perform the service in our facility and we can guarantee timely turnaround and flawless results. To learn more about ceramic coating, or to schedule an appointment please contact one of the MAG’s four service centers.
Keep your Ferrari ready for your next drive. SKID PLATES The most common dangers for Ferrari owners are steep driveways and parking curbs. Even with the optional lifter, which is available on newer models, there are still some obstacles that are too big to maneuver over unscathed. To add protection against marring the underside of the front bumper, many owners elect to install a skid plate. This sacrificial piece of durable plastic polymer is precision cut to fit precisely on to the underside of the front bumper. The result is a nearly invisible layer of protection against costly paint and autobody repairs. To learn more about skid plates for your Ferrari, or to schedule an appointment please contact one of the MAG’s four service centers. Each MAG location stocks an extensive inventory of skid plates for various models and can complete the installation in a matter of hours. BATTERY MAINTINENCE The phrase “if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it” has never been more accurate than with regards to automotive batteries. When a battery is in a discharged state for an extended period of time the lead sulfate crystals inside the battery begin to increase in size. The bigger the crystals get, the harder they are to dissolve which ultimately blocks the chemical reaction that allows the battery to charge, and eventually leads to battery failure. For this reason, Genuine Ferrari offers Battery Re-conditioners which are designed to maintain a battery’s charge and combat the growth of sulfate crystals. A Battery Re-conditioner should be utilized any time a vehicle is parked for long periods of time. This is especially vital for new vehicles which contain more electrical components that put a drain the battery. For specific questions regarding the use of the Ferrari Battery Re-conditioners or to order one for your vehicle, feel free to reach out to one of Mattioli Automotive Group’s four service centers. "STICKY INTERIOR TRIM" Over time, environmental factors and harsh chemicals can take a toll on the interior components of a mature Ferrari resulting in sticky buttons, controls, and trim pieces. The only remedies to this condition are to replace the deteriorated components or have them re-finished. Either way, the process is very involved. Thankfully, the Mattioli Automotive Group’s service centers are very experienced with this issue and can help advise owners of their options when restoring their interior to like-new condition. If your Ferrari is in need of interior trim restoration, we invite you to reach out to one of MAG’s four service centers to learn more or schedule a service appointment.
Mattioli Automotive Group’s service centers are happy to help with any inquiries about these and other services offered to help protect and maintain your Ferrari. Ferrari South Bay Service 23305 Hawthorne Blvd Torrance, CA 90505 (877) 887-9183 service@ferrarisouthbay.com www.ferrarisouthbay.com M - F 8:00am - 5:00pm
Ferrari Beverly Hills Service 2110 Cotner Avenue. Los Angeles, CA 90025 (888) 849-9726 service@ferraribeverlyhills.com www.ferraribeverlyhills.com M - F 7:30am - 5:00pm
Ferrari Los Angeles Service 7051 Hayvenhurst Ave. Van Nuys, Ca 91406 (888) 545-4385 service@ferrariwestlake.com www.ferrariwestlake.com M - F 8:00am - 5:00pm
Ferrari Silicon Valley Service 2750 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA (888) 875-8963 service@ferrarisiliconvalley.com www.ferrarisiliconvalley.com M - F 8:00am - 5:00pm
NSX CORRAL DAY at Supercar Sunday Story by: Dee D’Orazio with Photos by Ted Lighthizer
Miraculously, the 3rd Annual NSX CORRAL DAY at Supercar Sunday took place at Pierce College as scheduled but only after barely dodging the threat of an early morning rain shower. I’d like to imagine that Aryton Senna, looking down, had something to do with that! Come to think of it, he’d probably relish the idea of rain since he liked racing in it! Nevertheless, by 7am there were several eager NSX owners already positioning their
polished, prized possessions into the exclusive cordoned-off, NSX corral. Mario C. jockeyed his 800 hp, raceprepped 2017 Curva Red Gen II adjacent from Anthony V’s highly modified 2001 Silver Gen I with the outrageous rear spoiler!! Then, Jack & Yolanda A. cruised in from Tehachapi (some 103 miles away) in their brand new 2019 Thermal Orange Gen II acquisition. Whilst Ken Cheung showed off those “dihedral doors” on his 1992 Gen I, Avi Novel (a new father, congrats!) arrived
fashionably late in his Red & White wrapped “powered by Honda” 1993 Gen I (originally Spa yellow) with his wife! All the owners seemed proud to display their fine examples of Japan’s 1St Super car. And, to say there was a good cross section of all years & colors representing the marque would be apropos! In fact, I counted 25 Gen I’s (1991-2005) and 6 Gen II’s (2017-19). After a leisurely 3 hours of kibitzing and telling tall tales
of track days and sharing upgrade modifications, we headed off to the Malibu Hills on our customary somewhat spirited-drive led by Greg W. The view at the top of the Topanga Lookout is a great place to relax and take pictures if you ever get a chance. But we still had the last leg of our NSX Sunday to complete. Cruising down from those majestic hills, we finally arrived at our final destination – Lavaggio - the Art of Auto Detailing!
Once there, we were greeted with an elaborate buffet spread of fruit, cheese, various wraps & drinks. As a side note, Desmond W. who came up from San Diego attended the Show, the Drive and then drove his 1993 Formula Red Gen I directly into the Lavaggio facility for a complete detail job while he relaxed over a delicious brunch. With much appreciation, the Brunch was provided by Acura Honda Motors in Torrance c/o Jon Rivers & Matt Sloustcher. All of the attendees had an, wait for it, NSXceedingly terrific time! Supercar Sunday was the inspiration of Dustin Troyan some 15 years ago and continues to flourish with great partnerships and a passionate car community. For more info, please email Dustin‌Dustin@ connectedmediagroup.com
by Mark Llewellyn
And The Hits Just Keep Coming….. The modernization of the automobile has brought great pleasure in using a car as a mode of transportation. Many creature comforts have made the automobile the first chosen mode of travel. Improved ride, heating and air conditioning were great advancements, but the most appreciated achievement was the car radio! The Galvin Manufacturing Company (today known as Motorola) introduced a commercial car radio in the 1920’s. They weren’t inexpensive, about $130.00 back then, but they sold like hot cakes. 1952 saw the FM radio birth, but AM kept the high profile with top 40 stations like 93 KHJ and “Hit Radio 11, KRLA”! FM made its break thru with album rock in the 1970’s, and then surpassed AM radio in popularity.
1953 saw the creation of the “Search Function”. This was the beginning of the “luxury” options in automobiles. You could press a button on the radio or on the floor by the dimmer switch, and the radio would advance to the next station. To boost the popularity of car radios the aftermarket and the manufactures introduced 8 track and cassette players. The 1980’s saw the demise of tape players, and the introduction of the CD player by Sony. Today the radio is in competition with downloaded music and internet information. The radio can entertain with music, educate on PBS stations, and inform us on traffic and news, all in the comfort of our automobile. What’s next, televisions when we have driverless cars? The future’s so bright, we gotta wear shades!
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Bruce Meyer’s All-American Cruise-In The Peterson Automotive Museum Hosts in Celebration of Ford v Ferrari Article & Photography by: Steve Geldman @ImagePhotoMotorsports
On January 26th, the famous Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles hosted the spectacular Bruce Meyer’s All-American Cruise-In. The morning event included free Cruise-In access for spectators, complimentary coffee and bagels, and attending a Panel discussion with a group of legendary automotive aficionados. A massive turnout of
Shelby Cobras, Mustangs and other vintage as well as late model Americana, were laid-out on the 3rd level outdoor parking area. The Shelby themed occasion naturally focused on the hit movie, Ford v Ferrari, which was nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Best Picture, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing
and Best Sound Mixing. Despite being critically acclaimed as one of the best ever racing films, the movie missed winning Best Picture but successfully snagged two Oscars, one for Best Film Editing and another for Best Sound Editing. Automotive collector Billy Stabile, from Hollywood Movie Company, was the builder and supplier
for many automobiles used in Ford v Ferrari and brought in his1966 #1 GT40 ‘Miles Hero Car’. Two other Ford v Ferrari movie vehicles from Stabile’s collection were recently sold to fellow collectors and also made an appearance. One of those, now owned by Randall Richardson, was his 1964 Penske Chevrolet Corvette Stingray track car. Lastly, new owner Steve Woods exhibited his 1964 Porsche 906 movie car. It was very cool to see these vehicles up-close and personal as well as having Stabile, Richardson and Woods present to answer nonstop spectator questions. Two vehicles also drawing attention and worth mentioning were a 1999 Shelby Series 1 and a 1966 Shelby G.T. 350H. Automotive collector Sandy Bettelman motored in with his mint condition Shelby Series 1 from Shelby American. Many are unaware of this model's existence as only 249 were ever produced. It’s the first and only vehicle that Carroll Shelby made from the ground-up in his Las Vegas facility. It’s powered by a modified Oldsmobile Aurora 4L V8, naturally aspirated, having a DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder. Rated at 320 HP and 290 ft. lb. of torque at 5k RPM, in 4.4 seconds it reached 60 mph with a top speed 185 mph. Not too impressive against
today’s high performance standards, but in 1999 is was rated the fastest production car in the world. How was a car with only moderate horsepower able to achieve high performance speed? The body is 100% carbon fiber and built onto an aluminum chassis. The Series 1 total weight is less than 2,700 lbs. and has a perfect 50:50 front-to-rear weight ratio. Shelby Legendary Cars brought in a 1966 Shelby G.T. 350H. Folks, some interesting history on this model as it was perhaps the fastest automobile ever available from a U.S. based car rental agency. In 1965, the General Manager of Shelby American, Peyton Cramer, and the Hertz Corporation came to a brilliant business agreement: They would offer the 1966 G.T. 350H as a rental car through the then-famous Hertz “Rent-a-Racer” Program. This deal created 1,000 Shelby Mustang G.T. 350H's for use in the Hertz rental fleet. If you haven’t already figured it out, the ‘H’ in 350H is for Hertz. Members of the Hertz Sports Car Club who were 25 years of age or older would simply pay $17 per day and 17 cents per mile and get to drive away from the Hertz lot in a performance 306 horsepower Mus-
tang fastback. It is rumored about 85 G.T. 350H’s were available with four-speed manual transmissions. Sorry, don’t expect to ever see a ma-
jor American car rental agency to offer something like this again in your lifetime! The Panel Discussion was mod-
erated by the great Bruce Meyer, Peterson Founding Chairman. The Panel featured Shelby American VIPs who discussed Ford v Ferrari
portrayal of the real-life events leading up to the team’s unprecedented victory at Le Mans. Pictured in this article, from left to right, is Bruce Meyer, Allen Grant, Shelby race driver, Lenny Shabes, film producer, Peter Brock, Shelby auto designer,
Charles Agapiou, Shelby crew chief, Peter Miles, son of late Shelby racing driver Ken Miles, Aaron Shelby, grandson of late Carroll Shelby, and A.J. Baime, book author of ‘Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans’
which inspired the production of the film. As Meyer moderated, each VIP addressed a huge audience of automotive enthusiasts with interesting stories, many rather humorous. The Peterson Automotive Muse-
um hosts a themed cruise-in event the last Sunday of every month. To see what is coming up next, visit their website at: www.petersen.org/ events
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The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster
"The Aventador SVJ Roadster inherits all the power, performance and ground breaking aerodynamic technologies of the coupé, but with its own iconic presence and prowess," says Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Automobili Lamborghini, Stefano Domenicali. "It is as fundamentally exciting to drive as the Aventador SVJ but with an added exclusivity: the option of the open air. With the same extraordinary performance roof on or off, the Aventador SVJ Roadster incorporates the dynamism of the coupé with the
unique spirit of a Lamborghini roadster." The SVJ Roadster sports the 'Super Veloce' for superfast and 'Jota' suffixes, signifying the car's performance and track prowess: its coupé stablemate took the Nürburgring-Nordschleife production car record lap-time and the roadster is no less a futuristic, driver's car. Benchmark performance comes from the most powerful series production V12-engined car produced to date by Lamborghini, outputting 770 hp (566 kW) at maximum 8,500 rpm.
The SVJ Roadster delivers 720 Nm of torque at 6,750 rpm, with a weight-to-power ratio of 2.05 kg/hp. The SVJ accelerates from standing to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in 8.8 seconds. A top speed of more than 350 km/h is complemented by a braking distance of 100 km/h to 0 in 31 meters. The roadster roof, constructed from high pressure RTM carbon fiber, is removable via quick-release levers in the cabin, and securely stored under the front hood. Weighing less than 6 kg each part, the road-
ster adds only 50 kg to the SVJ coupé's weight of 1,525 kg. Just 800 units will be produced of the Aventador SVJ Roadster. The car shown in Geneva in the new matt color bronzo zenas (bronze) features a special Ad Personam livery in bianco phanes (white). The livery emphasizes the sharp lines of the front and rear bumpers and further enriches the specifically redesigned engine bonnet. For more information: www.lamborghinila.com
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38th Annual Classic Car Show Presented by Classic Chevys of Southern California
Sunday, May 3rd 2020 Rancho San Antonio Boys town: 21000 Plummer St. Chatsworth, Ca 91311 Show Hours 7:00am-3:00pm Car show entry 7:00am-10:00am Awards ceremony 2:30pm
Best of the best awards- Presented to the top 50 cars
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2006 Porsche Cayman 987 A beautiful example of a 2006 Porsche Cayman S that is ready for the next owner. Owned by a mature car collector this Cayman S is in impeccable condition. Service records are available upon request. - Displacement: 3.4l - Transmission: Automatic/ Tiptronic S - Exterior Color: Red Metallic - Interior Color: Stone Grey Stadard Interior - Heated Front Seats - 19in Sport Design Wheels - Bose Surround System - more options as well. For More info: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com FOR SALE
1996 FORD MUSTANG COBRA #1205 1996 Ford Mustang Cobra #1205 with Mystic Paint. This Cobra is a single owner car owned by a Ford Collector. With 20,829 Original Miles, this is the rare opportunity to own an “unmolested” Cobra. The vehicle is fully documented, clean Carfax and all original. All servicing has been done at the dealer. This rare cobra is ready to go into your collection. Contact: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com for more info. FOR SALE
1989 PONTIAC TRANS AM If you're a fan of Pontiac, then you know how special this car is. Besides it being a limited production Trans Am GTA, it's fully loaded and completly stock. It has never been registered, and rarely driven with only 740 original miles on it. This 80's icon will only increase in value, and it a piece of Pontiac history. For more information please contact dustin@connectedmediagroup.com
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1930 FORD COUPE Out of the Harrah’s Collection. This is a stunning 1930 Coupe. Owned for 40 years after purchased from Harrah’s. Ruble Seat, All steel, All original. Needs the interior to be finished. For more info: dustin@connectedmediagroup.com
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1970 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1 1970 Ford Mustang Mach1 This car is a 351 Cleveland, with an Automatic transmission. All options including air conditioning. This car is a show car quality, has been featured in magazines and is ready to drive cross country. The car has had the same owner for over over 20 years and is collector owned. Asking $55,000.00 For more info: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com
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1954 Chevy Sedan Delivery 6 cyl. Registered, Running and ready to go. Restoration is 85% done, needs interior work to finish. A very nice example. For more info: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com
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1988 Porsche 928 S4 Barn Find Original Owner! What a find! Local to Southern California, this is an original owner 1988 Porsche 928 S4. This Porsche is extremely well kept with just over 52,000 original miles. Only having had one owner in its lifetime the record keeping of this car is mostly complete and the sale comes with years of maintenance records and documentation of the car. Contact Information: Collector owned, this Porsche was always kept in pristine condition. Only driven on the weekend, this is Porsche is Dustin@Connectedmediagroup.com owned by the type of person you want to buy a Porsche from. This 928 is accident free and has never had any body or paint repair in its lifetime. The exterior of the Porsche is in wonderful condition. All light assemblies are complete and intact. The front spoiler, vinyl hatch trim, and rear bumper guards are excellent. All glass is clear without any scratches. This Porsche is all original. Yes, All original. The interior is in excellent condition. Ready for your PCA run or out do dinner, this Porsche is as new as an unrestored car can get. The leather seats show no wear and the carpets look showroom. The 928 has the distinction of being Porsche’s first production V8 powered model and the only coupé powered by a front-mounted V8 engine. The automatic transmission shifts beautifully and is very smooth. The engine sounds great and the car drives as it was designed to. Everything on this Porsche works and the car is ready to drive. If you are looking for a one owner Porsche 928 s4, look no further, this is your unicorn. For more info: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com
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2012 PORSCHE GTS CABRIOLET One owner, 6,700 miles. All options other than ceramic brakes. In perfect condition. Garage kept, only driven on the weekend. NOT a daily driver. This Porsche is in showroom condition For more info: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com
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1932 FORD | V8 3 Speed Manual. All Steel. Running, driving, registered. Not the original motor. Added hydraulic brakes for safety. Rumble seat car. Same owner for 30 years. A great example. For more info: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com
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1964 1/2 FORD K-CODE MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 1964 1/2 K-Code Mustang Convertible K-code convertible with a 289 that is Paxton Supercharger installed by Paxton for a Magazine Story. No power-steering, power brakes or power windows. This car is running, registered and is a show car. The car is all original other than the supercharger and is a true K-code. A very rare example indeed. The car has had the same owner for over over 20 years and is collector owned. Asking $65,000.00 For more info: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com FOR SALE
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 283 cu. in, four barrel, power brakes, power steering, power windows, padded dash. Same owner for over 25 years. A very clean example, running, registered and ready to drive For more info: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com FOR SALE
2001 DODGE VIPER GTS Purchased 4 years ago with 3600 original miles. Now has 8600 original miles. All original except tinted windows and muffler delete Original owner’s manual and dealer brochure. Sounds amazing! Stunning and rare collector car in EXCELLENT condition.
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