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Everything broke. It was like an avalanche of things that need to get fixed or repaired or thrown out. First the 1977 F-250, then the sprinkler valves, then the shower valves and the hose bib on the side of the house. The refrigerator went out, my goodness I just can’t catch a break. The garden hose “popped,” the key fob to my Excursion broke and I lost the key, I am not joking, everything is falling apart...bit by bit. I know I am forgetting a few things, I mentioned the shower valves, bought new ones put them in, they work. In any event, in a couple weeks we are going to redo that bathroom and shower so...fixing it was almost irrelevant, but it needed to be fixed. And then the drip, drip, drip of the hose bib and the sprinkler valves. Both not rocket science to fix, but just time and money. I'll tell you what, it is incredible how fast money goes. Drip, drip, drip, spend, spend spend. Last time I redid some plumbing, I put separate cut-offs for the sprinklers so I can shut off the water to them and not the house. Pretty smart, come to think of it, not my idea, but we still did it. So, I can temporarily keep the sprinkler valves from leaking. Ah, I forgot to mention that it is time to replace two batteries in my wife’s diesel truck. It cranks and starts, but I can tell that be batteries are getting a bit weak. I love diesel trucks, but, you buy batteries in pairs and you buy the best you can afford. At least it is an easy fix. In any event, I put my battery jumper in her truck just in case… The F-250 is back on the road and it was just the oil pump, not an engine. I am really happy about that one. Man, if I had to pull an engine out, I would have been pretty cranky. The truck is running great, just need to adjust the timing a bit and it should be good for a long while (I hope). The last couple of weeks I have been going crazy trying to fix everything I can. I think that spring cleaning has kicked in or that since I cut back on espresso I am actually sleeping, but I want everything to work as intended. We are getting into BBQ season, and I want the to clean up the messes I have created at the house, including the garage and get everything as orderly as possible. My messes were killing me!
In the last letter from the editor, I mentioned fixing my wife’s 1969 Fastback. Well, I got it done. The new steering rack is in and the car drives like a dream. The horn works, turn signals works, and I cleaned up the interior a bit. A few more trim pieces need to be purchased and some adjusting of the coil-over suspension and...drumroll, I am calling it done. I will have finally finished a project. Finally. The car is great looking, drives like a new car and is safe. In a year or so, I'll do the last thing it needs which is new air conditioning, but for now, it is done. I can close a chapter and start to focus on my Camaro. I finished a project. I laugh as I write that. Thank God. We have a car that we can truly be proud of, that shows well, drives well and my wife looks great in. Any place we drive it, we can be proud of it. That may sound silly, talking that way about an object, but it has truly been a journey. I think we have had that car about thirteen years. I bought it when we had just been dating for a short period of time and here we are now with two kids. I was at shop the other day with a car and a young guy started asking me about it...how long it took to build, told him thirteen years. I think he was in shock. It surely wasn’t done in two weeks how they do it on TV. Of course the project changed course a few times, I never intended to redo and upgrade the entire suspension, engine, trans, brakes and rear-end. The goal was to just (just) paint it, upgrade the brakes for safety and the wheels for looks and call it a day. But, things happen and you end up doing a ton of work. It is a slippery slope playing with cars. Sometimes you just end up going bigger than expected. A lot of hard work, sacrifice, money and help from a lot of friends and her Fastback is done. I can tell you that I have learned so much working on cars and when I went to repair any of the aforementioned items that recently broke, I have a lot more confidence working on them since I started playing with cars. Confidence is important. Now there are things I pay people to do and truth be told, if I had the cash, I might just pay a shop to do everything and go surf; I opted to have a friend finish off the steering rack. I am having another friend redo the bathroom. There is the old adage, time is money, so knowing when to be stubborn and knowing when to throw in the towel is also important. So I guess I am going through my spring cleaning of sorts. Fixing everything, organizing everything, finished one car and onto the next. It feels good. There are a ton of old, used Mustang parts I can get rid of and close a chapter. Now, it will be driving and enjoying the fruits of our labors with our
kids in the Fastback and the beach air as we cruise down PCH. A lot of time, effort and money, but, in a few weeks we will be cruising to Malibu with the kids in the 69 Fastback making memories and it will have all been worth it. Never quit. Dustin
drivenworld ISSUE 113 MAY 2019 EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS
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Springfest Car Show 2018
The 2019 Classic Auto Show The Classic Auto Show (CAS) is a car person’s delight. This year’s CAS was held March 16-17, 2019 at their new location, the Orange County Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, California. This year’s Grand Marshall was comedian, radio and television personality Adam Carolla who cut the ribbon early Saturday morning, officially opening the doors for spectators to enjoy the estimated 2,000 vehicles that were on display both in-
side and outside the buildings of the sprawling facility. Some of the vehicles included rarely seen, museum quality classics, celebrity builds, as well as and hundreds of vintage and modern rides from dozens of the top car clubs in Southern California. Whether it was hot rods, low riders, sports cars, race cars, American muscle or foreign marks, the Classic Auto Show has become one of the major automotive events in the United States.
ARTICLE BY Ken Latka
Photos by Ken Latka and Richard Morey
Features such as Restoration Row offered enthusiasts the opportunity to learn the latest techniques to get their build up and running. There were pin-striping demonstrations with master striper Johnny Martinez and other special attractions, including “40 Shades of Green” (a collection of green vehicles to commemorate the St. Patrick’s Day weekend on which the event was held). The organizers also introduced a new “Classic Truck Tailgate Party” with a
variety of vintage pickup trucks, set amidst a family-friendly atmosphere with live bands. To top it off, one of the most sensory overload features was the addition of several vintage, nitro burning top fuel dragsters that performed live push starts thanks to former NHRA Director of Competition Steve Gibbs and his team at Nitro Revival. While the cars were the stars, the Classic Auto Show also attracts many celebrities from the automo-
tive world. This year attendees got to experience meet and greets with Bogi from “All Girls Garage”; Wayne Carini from “Chasing Classic Cars”; metal fabricator, Land Speed Record Holder and television personality Jessi Combs; Mike Finnegan from “Roadkill”; Dave Kindig from “Bitchin Rides”; Christy Lee from “All Girls Garage”; iconic racecar driver Lyn St. James; the First Lady of Motorsports and Miss Hurst Shifter Linda Vaughn; Mopar Guru
Mark Worman from “Graveyard Cars” and many more. The Classic Auto Show continues to be a fantastic addition to the Southern California car show scene, and if you have the chance to attend in 2020, make certain you put it on your calendar.
A Knights Tale Article by Hot Rod Jay Santos Photos by Hot Rod Jay Santos Instagram: 30_Rat
A person's character is not defined by what they take, but by what they can give. As I stated in my last article, everybody has a story. This is one of them…11 years ago, a very meticulous man named Bob Knight was searching for a rust free 1957 Chevy Bel Air. The 57 is one of the most sought after of the Tri Five Chevy’s. Often referred to as “The Dream Car”, car enthusiasts can search for decades just to find the right one. Fortunately, after only one
decade of looking, Bob found just what he was after. Having one when he was 18, he’s definitely no stranger to them. His dream was to recreate the car he used to drag race back in the day at Famoso Drag strip in Bakersfield where he was well known as “The Hawk”. For his 12th grade graduation, his dad gave him a 57 as a gift. His dad made him promise that if he did give him one, that after he graduated, he wouldn’t just take it and leave town. Well, needless
to say, Bob did exactly what his dad was hoping he wouldn’t do. In 1958, immediately after graduation, he left Austin Texas and moved to California. To say that Bob was a talented man would be a complete understatement. From playing football, weight lifting, being a gym trainer to working at Rockwell as an engineer, he somehow found time to develop multiple items that we still use today. As an engineer, not only did he invent parts
for multiple space shuttles, he also invented the tools to make the parts! Who does this? I’ll tell you who does this, The Hawk! Since Bob was into cars, it was a no brainer that he would start to develop parts for his dragster. On one particular day, he was trying to get into his dragster and discovered that because of his consistent joy of eating he gained some weight. After many attempts to slide into the driver’s seat, his frustration grew into curiosity. He realized that the steering wheel was too close to his stomach. “Did the steering wheel get larger, or was it just me?” Frustrated, he decided to invent what we now know as the “dragster” steering wheel. His original cardboard template turned into one made of magnesium and walnut grips in a pyramid shape. At the drag strip, the steering wheel became so popular, that he applied for a patent. Since then, he‘s sold over 600 of them all custom made. His most notable user was the Smirnoff Top Fuel Alcohol Dragster. Being a hobby bicyclist, he also developed many lightweight aluminum parts for the bikes he owned. Some of them were developed specifically for The U.S. Olympic Bicycle racing team. They tested his parts on the team’s bikes at the infamous Balboa bike-racing track. Now that I’ve given you a picture of Bob, lets get back to the 57 shall we? Once Bob found the car, he knew it would take a lot of work to get it to where it needed to be. Luckily, with all his knowledge and skills he developed as an engineer, he was able to fabricate a lot of the parts that he used on it. He spent countless hours working on it, but unfortunately in 2017 he passed away. Now fate has a funny way of working out. Bobs family knew of the car but had no idea where all the paperwork was or the keys for it. Enter Bob’s good friend John. He had the box that contained everything about the car build, paperwork and keys. After some time trying to get a hold of Bob’s family members, John was able to get a hold of Bob’s son Brett. He gave Brett the box that contained everything about the car, and as Brett puts it, “This is what lit the fire!” And now the story begins: On one particular morning, I was with my good friend Barry “The Hat" Buchanan taking photos of a car we just finished building. It was a beautiful custom early 50's Chevy convertible that we called “The Gray Bomber”. I brought along my hot rod “The 30 Rat" for some background eye candy and we parked them near the Panavision building in Warner Center. As usual, a lot of the cars that were passing by either honked or slowed down to look at our hot rods. We were about 10 minutes in when all of a sudden this truck pulls up and parks by us. This guy gets out and starts talking to us about how cool the cars are. He introduces himself and tells us his name. “I’m Brett Knight but my friends call me Tigger, like the tiger in Winnie the Pooh!” Barry and I look at each other with a smile and say “ok”. We introduced ourselves and started talking about our cars. He then proceeds to tell us about his dad's 57 Chevy that he's just starting to rebuild. He asks us if we know where to find parts for it as well as a shop that could put it all together. He explains to us he’s already spent a large amount of money and how expensive it is to get it back together. Barry and I look at each other and without saying a single word we just smile. Muscle cars and hot rods are expensive to own and build. Not only that, we’ve just met this guy and he's telling us about this incredible build that he's taken on. How many times have all of us listened to someone you don't even know, tell you about this awesome car that they have and
you never ever see it? We’ve all been there, but there’s something about Tigger that I find interesting. He’s extremely intense to put it mildly, but his passion about his “Phantom” car is undeniable. We tell him about Supercar Sunday and that he should go and check it out. He says he will and before he gets into his truck and drives away, he notices that our cars have a “Rock n’ Roll Hot Rods” car club plaque mounted on them. He asks us about the plaques and we tell
him about the car club that were in. He announces proudly, “When I finish my Chevy, I want to be a member! Barry and I look at each other and both say, “ok!” Since that first day we met him, Tigger started attending Supercar Sunday regularly. As we all know, the car community is a tight knit group and everybody pretty much knows everybody. Sure enough, Tigger would run into his dad's old friends at Supercar Sunday! Each time we would
see and talk to him, he would update us on what’s been done to the Chevy. On some occasions he would even bring a custom part to show us and tell us of all the research he had been doing on the paint or a specific engine part. As we got to know him better and better, we realized that Tigger is a cool guy, and he really is rebuilding his Dad's old Chevy! With all his plans set, Tigger entrusted George of “G’s Collision and Restoration in Chatsworth with the complete build. A 383 Stroker mated to a Tremec 5 speed transmission powers the 57. Everything was powdercoated black to show off the incredible purple finish. It took 6 months to get the color just right. Custom parts and finishing are everywhere on the car. Every time you see it, something else pops out at you. With its wicked rear stance, you know that this 57
Chevy gasser is all business. When Tigger first drove it to Supercar Sunday, everyone was flabbergasted. It was incredibly beautiful and the crowd around it was endless. Beaming and glowing like a kid with his first ice cream, Tigger finalized his dad’s dream of finishing the car. It was awesome! Of course I held up my promise and welcomed Tigger into Rock n’ Roll Hot Rods car club with a plaque and t-shirt. Well done Tigger, well done. Now you would think that it’s a happy ending and I would love to end it here. Everyone hold on to your seats! Let me tell you what happened 2 months after the completion of the 57. Tigger was hit by a guy making a u-turn on Mulholland. He was driving to a meeting for work to show off “The Hawk”. As he was cruising in the early morning a guy pulled out right in front of him trying to make a u turn. The front passenger side was destroyed and Brett sustained massive injuries such as a broken collarbone, chipped hip-bone, bulged disc and a shattered wrist. I remember seeing him for the first time after the accident. He had been a no show at
Supercar Sunday for months. It was devastating listening to him describe what had happened and hearing about his injuries. But even though he was hurting emotionally and physically, he vowed to rebuild “The Hawk”. Fortunately, the damage was isolated to the right front body as well as the frame. Presently, he’s in the process of working out the details to rebuild the damaged 57. To keep himself busy while he’s recovering and waiting for all the insurance money, he went out and bought another muscle car. It’s a beau-
tiful 1970 SS Chevy Chevelle with countless custom parts. I’m sure all of you that attend Supercar Sunday have seen and admired it. As I stated earlier in the article, “everybody has a story”. Some people even have more than one story. Bob Knights story didn’t end when Tigger was involved in the accident; it’s just now beginning a new chapter with Tigger.
Los Angeles based Bliss Car Wash today announced the Orange County launch of its Bliss car wash brand, an eco-friendly chain of car washes sensitive to water usage and environmental factors. In a ribboncutting ceremony yesterday with local Placentia officials, CEO and Founder David Delrahim pledged to donate a new fresh-water well to the nonprofit, Wells Bring Hope, each time he opens a new car wash. The Placentia car wash, at 600 N. Rose
Drive, is the first in a line of many car washes expected to open under the Bliss brand name in California. The brand is founded by Delrahim, a California businessman and philanthropist. Delrahim and the Bliss company chose to work with the nonprofit, Wells Bring Hope because of its mission of drilling wells to bring safe water to rural villages in Niger, West Africa. “Fresh water is a precious resource, especially here in South-
ern California. While our business practices at Bliss are set with water conservation in mind, our giving practices are geared toward helping people who badly need fresh water just to live,” said Delrahim. “We are grateful to David Delrahim, who is helping us with our critical mission to save lives and empower people by bridging the gap between clean water and healthy living in Niger, West Africa,” said Barbara Goldberg, Founder and President of Wells Bring Hope.
The Bliss car wash model was conceived by David Delrahim, who is passionate about the environment and water conservation. The new Bliss car washes use technology that constantly monitors fresh water usage, using 68 percent reclaimed water. The company also only uses cleaning products that are biodegradable and utilizes low-energy consuming machinery. David Delrahim is a Los Angeles based businessman and philanthropist and has nearly three decades
of experience in the car wash industry. Water's crucial role in accomplishing the world’s development goals is widely recognized. Africa faces endemic poverty, food insecurity and pervasive underdevelopment, with almost all countries lacking the human, economic and institutional capacities to effectively develop and manage their water resources sustainably. David is passionate about changing communities for the better and creating economic opportunities for the people of Niger by connecting them to clean potable water. About Bliss Car Wash Bliss Car Wash offers premium unlimited wash memberships at a great value. We are a refreshing car wash experience because we ensure that your car is cleaned responsibly, using cleaning products that are bio-
degradable and safe for the environment. We are water warriors, so we fight to protect it at every turn and closely monitor our usage. About Wells Bring Hope Wells Bring Hope is a 501(c)3 that was founded in March 2008 by Barbara Goldberg. To date, it has funded 568 wells and transformed the lives of over ½ million people with safe water in Niger, West Africa, the poorest country in the world. Wells Bring Hope partners with World Vision (WV), one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world for its well drilling and maintenance.
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The Sixth Annual Benedict Castle Concours
Story and Photos b y Tommy Huth
On March 31, 2019, Crossroads Car Show presented the sixth Annual Benedict Castle Concours. The automobiles were placed on the beautiful grounds surrounding the historic Benedict Castle of Riverside, California. The
Castle is the headquarters home of Teen Challenge. They deal with the restoration of men's lives to find a pathway and freedom from drugs and alcohol through their comprehensive Christian faith-based solutions. The shows donations
provide 100% of it's funds to this campus and its 140 students. The Concours was a marvelous array of historic and contemporary cars: Vintage, Exotic, Hot rod and new customs. The show was a huge success!
A Steal of a Deal at the Price of Admission Photos by Steve Geldman, Image Photo Motorsports @ImagePhotoMotorsports It’s seems interesting how many people are neck-deep in gas thirsty automotive spirit, rarely miss an opportunity to attend a Cars & Coffee yet have never been to a racetrack or years since their last race event. Folks, you have no idea what you’re missing. That slight scent of petrol in the air, the sound of mega horsepowered roaring engines and the overall vibe of being around others with the same passion of automotive racing, well, there is simply nothing else like it. If you want to hang with a menagerie of adrenaline junkies whose only cure is octane, then racing events are for you! If you have kids and want them to share your automotive excitement, that’s one more reason to spend the day at the track. One of our finest tracks in Southern California, Fontana’s Auto Speedway (formally California Speedway) is only 75 minutes (with light traffic) from Woodland Hills. This venue is not to be confused, as it often is, with Pomona’s Auto Club Raceway. Auto Club Speedway’s track site was originally the Kaiser Steel Mill, built in 1942, during the height of WWII. The mill was instrumental in producing steel for our U.S. warships. Being an inland location, the site was chosen as it was out of range of offshore Japanese warships. Kaiser Steel went BK in 1983 and the property stood silent for years. Roger Penske entered the picture with an idea to create a track similar to his Michigan International Speedway. The rest of that story is now history. The track opened in 1997 and has catered to a host of race events such as NASCAR, CART and AMA (motorcycling). The Auto Club Speedway is among the most
modern circuits in America and has the distinction of holding the world closed-circuit speed record, with an average lap speed of more than 240 mph. The 18th annual California Festival of Speed (CFoS) was held at Auto Club Speedway March 29th to 31st. This 3-day annual
event is hosted by Zone 8 of the Porsche Club of America, with support and participation from the Porsche Owners Club (POC). The event is the biggest Porsche event in the Southwest. Besides the many racing events throughout each of the 3 days, static vehicle displays featured both 356 and 914 Porsche
model Timelines, a swap meet where rare Porsche parts are often discovered and procured, a Vendor Row offering T-Shirts, model cars and of course automotive accessories. Plus, beverage and food trucks a plenty. The event will repeat again next year and will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm during its 3-day run. Oh, how thick should you pack your wallet? Not too much as IT’S FREE! Yes race fans, free. A $15 parking fee ($10 if you are a PCA/POC member). Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A steal of a deal at the price of admission! To obtain future updates for the 2020 CFoS, visit http://www. zone8.org/events/speedfestival.php or http://www.autoclubspeedway. com
BASE51
If there was ever a reason to battle traffic over the hill on the 405 and down into Los Angeles, this is it. Base51, the first and only racing simulation center in Southern California, allows car guys to live out their race car driver fantasies with some of the most advanced racing simulators available. After racers strap in to one of the ten networked, full-motion racing simulators with optional Virtual Reality, they then take part in a five-minute qualifying session before a ten-minute, wheelto-wheel race begins. When they are done racing, racers can compare their best times and see the data from their best laps on the Leaderboard on the Base51 website. Base51 utilizes the latest racing simulators available from CXC Simulations. The leader in racing simulation technology, CXC Simulations is sought after by professional race car drivers from all forms of motorsport. These simulators feature a proprietary full-motion system, hydraulic braking systems, force feedback steering wheels and seatbelt tensioners – completely immersing the racers into the sensations of driving a race car on a race track. In between races, racers can enjoy food from the executive kitchen at Base51, with a variety of chef ’s selections including small appetizers and dinner entrees. Base51 also has a bar with craft beer from a number of local breweries, Sabe cocktails and espresso also available. It’s a definite step up from the food you’d expect from your local indoor karting center. The ease of the racing experience as well as the food and beverage options make Base51 an idea place for a party or private event, in which the car and track choices,
menu, and space can be customized. “Base51 was designed to be a place that racers would love but would also want to bring their friends with them,” said Chris Considine, owner of Base51. “So, we designed everything to function similar to an indoor karting center, which most people are familiar with, but with the simulators we are able to also give our customers a real wheel-to-wheel racing experience in a very safe environment. We also worked very hard to provide food and beverage options that are far better than anything else you’ll find at an indoor karting center – we want our customers and all of their friends and family to enjoy their visit to Base51, whether they race or not.” While enthusiasts and amateur racers have plenty to enjoy at Base51, serious racers also travel
there to make use of the Pro Training room. Utilizing a professionallevel CXC Simulations simulator with full telemetry, two-way radio, eye-tracking and climate control, customers in the Pro Training room work one-on-one with a professional coach to prepare for their racing seasons. Four-hour sessions are reserved for race car drivers looking to get an edge on the competition. Base51 is located at 12831 Cerise Ave #B, in Hawthorne California. It is open Monday-Saturday, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Learn more at www.base51.com.
Genetics of Need-for-Speed Agoura Hills Teen Attracted to the Track Scene Sometimes it’s just not our fault that we are car crazy! Agoura Hills CA resident Justin Crawford is not even close as a first-generation competitive driver. At only 17, he had already participated in Autocrosses and a Driver's Education program with The Porsche Club of America at various courses, including Laguna Seca. His current racing wheels is a Triple Yellow 2015 Roush Mustang
GT. Crawford’s father, Glenn, author of this article, also competes with his Arctic Silver Metallic 2009 Porsche Cayman S. Crawford’s grandparents, Ron and Phyllis, successfully raced numerous 356 and 550 Porsches in the 1960’s. Plus if that is not enough, Crawford’s great-great grandfather, William Lee Peeler, was a mechanic, racer and promoter in Corona, CA in the early 1900’s. Wow, how is that for
Article by Glenn Crawford Photos by Steve Geldman, Image Photo Motorsports @ImagePhotoMotorsports
racing genetics?! Crawford’s Mustang GT is a six-speed manual, 5.0 Liter naturally aspirated V-8 and delivers a very fun 435 hp with 400 ft-lbs of torque. The Roush tuned suspension and a little aero work help keep it mostly stuck to the ground. However, this is not where his vision stops. Due to the realization that good fast cars are expensive, Crawford is planning on attending the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin-Madison, which is home to this country’s number 2 undergraduate real estate program,
just may enable Crawford to build an empire someday. At that point of time he’ll likely be looking for wheels such as a Koenigsegg Agera RS!
Luxury Meets Eco-Friendly in Today's Homes Our individual tastes and lifestyle choices are often reflected in our home decorating decisions. As the world moves forward in environmental consciousness, many people are searching for natural, eco-friendly products to aid them in creating sustainable homes. It is projected that the market for green materials will increase to 80+ Billion over the next several years, so we’d like to highlight several popular environmentallyfriendly materials that can be incorporated into your home’s design: Wood Re-claimed wood and old wood are very sustainable choices for cabinets, wood flooring or cladding. To locate
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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 $65,000.00 For more info: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com
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Price: Contact for Pricing 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. Collector owned, this Porsche was always kept in pristine condition. Only driven on the weekend, this is Porsche is 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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