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ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY JAMES STANLEY
May 6th, 2018 was the date that all Southwestern Pantera owners will remember for years. It was the date of the annual Panterapalooza gathering in Irvine, CA. More than two dozen incredibly rare DeTomaso Panteras and other DeTomaso models were on display for all to see. Car after car made its way up onto the park lawn and were carefully positioned to create a fantastic display. The owners and spectators alike crowded each vehicle as its made its way to its show spot to see it up close. There were several Panteras that were modified wildly, and others that were closer to stock that were still just as beautiful. Some were ready for a Concours event, and others looked like unrestored daily drivers, but all were incredibly impressive. It was really amazing to see the variations of these cars and how different they all looked from each other. Perhaps I should start saving my pennies now!
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 w 18, he’s definitely no stranger to them. His dream was to recreate the car used to drag race back in the day at Famoso Drag strip in Bakersfield whe he was well known as “The Hawk”. For his 12th grade graduation, his d gave him a 57 as a gift. His dad made him promise that if he did give him on that after he graduated, he wouldn’t just take it and leave town. Well, needle
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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.
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. Th
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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!
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!
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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.
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The Supercar Sunday British Marque Day was a huge success. It was the last Supercar Sunday event prior to the weekly car show having to go on “hiatus” due to the Corona Virus Pandemic. As many of you know, Supercar Sunday began in the El Camino Shopping Center almost twenty years ago at the Village Coffee Roaster coffee shop. As the event grew overtime, it became one of the preeminent weekly car shows in the United States if not the world. This was also before social media was driving event participation and event coverage. The event was, is and always will be something special and we can’t wait to resume the event. The British Marque day brought British Cars of all types to Pierce College in Woodland Hills. The event Sponsored by KeyesCars.com once again kept to its reputation of offering the most amazing cars and diversity of any event around. Here are just a few examples of the British Cars in attendance. For more information: www.supercarsunday.com
Automotive Touchup The Simple DIY Solution for Paint Repair
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No driver is immune to the perils of chips, nicks or scratches to their vehicle’s paint. Rocks fly up from off the highway, other drivers open their car doors and hit the car beside them or teenagers drive their parents’ car without their permission only to bump something. The list goes on and on. As we get out the Corvettes, BMWs, Porsches, Lamborghinis or other toys from storage, we may notice the chips, dings or scratches more than we did when we put them away. Few drivers want to slow down long enough to take their car to a professional body shop or spend top-dollar to fix minor paint chips or scratches; they would rather be out enjoying their vehicle. Few aspects of car repair are simple, quick or convenient. Fixing the vehicle’s paint, however, can be all three with the use of AutomotiveTouchup paint. From paint pens and bottles to aerosol spray cans and ready-to-spray products in pints, quarts and gallons, AutomotiveTouchup is the go-to source for any type of paint repair. The best part? With a database of more than 60,000 OEM colors, including colors going back to the muscle car era, the company produces each paint product individually in their New Orleansbased facility. This process guarantees that each color is specially formulated for each customer, rather than an off-the-shelf, pre-mixed standard color. AutomotiveTouchup’s easy to navigate website explains how to locate the paint code as well as how to order the paint. Just enter the vehicle’s year, make and model and every paint code for that specific vehicle will appear on a list. Find the paint code printed inside your specific car and match it to the code on the website. It’s that easy. To make the process even easier, the company’s website is designed as a one-stop-shop with a range of related products and supplies specifically designed to use with the paint in order to fix any paint problem. Simply add the nitrile gloves, sandpaper, sanding block, prep solvent, rubbing compound, protective eyewear, dust masks or any other equipment needed to fix the particular paint problem to the online cart. Feel safe knowing that the color match will be precise and the repair can be performed at a fraction of the cost at the driver’s convenience. Everything arrives in one box, eliminating the need to make numerous trips to the auto parts store. “We’ve had customers tell us that professional body shops wanted to charge them anywhere from $500 or more for basic paint repairs, but then they found our products and spent less than $100. At AutomotiveTouchup, our goal is to provide paint that blends seamlessly into the original paint while removing the hassle by making it convenient to do it yourself,” said AutomotiveTouchup General Manager Paul Fernandez. “We’re dedicated to making the process easy, so we have instructional videos on our website, and we make ourselves available to our customers should they have any questions.” The company recommends using the products in a well-ventilated area within the temperature range of 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Test the paint color on the enclosed test card prior to applying to the vehicle. Use prep solvent to remove wax or debris from the repair area and let it dry before applying the sandable primer to the vehicle. Some repairs will need to have the primer sanded down and reapplied, but most small fixes do not require any sanding. Once the primer has dried, the paint color can be applied. Customers should make sure each layer is dry before adding another layer. Once the paint is dry, use glossy clear coat to achieve a good match and protect the base coat. Paint bottles and pens are best suited for the small nicks and chips, and the project can be completed in just a few hours. Aerosol spray cans work best on scratches or medium size projects such as mirrors or bumpers. The ready-to-spray applications can repair larger areas such as full body panels and are also great for complete restorations. Spray guns are required for ready-tospray applications and can be purchased directly through the website. AutomotiveTouchup paint has also been successfully used to paint engine covers, matching brake calipers, model cars, bicycles and many other applications. Take the time in advance to fix any paint issues so the vehicle is ready to drive on the next beautiful day filled with sunshine or to the next Super Car Sunday Show. For more information call 1.888.710.5192 or visit www.automotivetouchup.com/ or www.microfinish.com. Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/automotivetouchup Twitter: @atu_microfinish or Instagram: @ automotivetouchup.
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Rare Among the Rare ARTICLE BY Sandy Bettelman
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Manufacturer
Alvis Car and Engineering Company Ltd was a British manufacturing company in Coventry from 1919 to 1967. Alvis cars were a quality build equivalent to a Bentley. In addition to automobiles designed for the civilian market, the company also produced racing cars, aircraft engines, armored cars and other armored fighting vehicles. In 1968, a buyout of the car operations was finalized and all the Alvis car design plans, customer records, stock of parts and remaining employees were transferred to Red Triangle of England (still in existence today). The Alvis TB 21 was a two seater open car (right-hand drive) based on the running gear of the TA 21 saloon and made only in 1952. Alvis contracted AP Metalcraft, a Coventry coachbuilder, to produce the TB 21 body to fit on the TA 21 chassis. Alvis, records show that 31 TB 21 Sports Tourers were produced. Only 8 are in the USA. This Alvis TB 21 chassis #25133 (one of the 31 built) was conceived as a factory prototype in order to have a left-hand drive, 4-seater roadster for the American market in the lineup of Alvis Cars. The project was discontinued because of the high cost of production (making this car a one off ). In 1952 this car was sold to the Alvis dealer in New Zealand. Since early 2000s, this one of a kind car was in Southern Germany. In 2017 this prototype car came to America, as was originally intended.
Alvis Car and Engineering Co. Ltd.
Location
Coventry, England
Model/Year
TB 21 Sport Tourer 1952
Production
30 (RHD, 2-Seater)
Prototype
1 (LHD, 4-Seater)
US IMPORT
8 Original MSRP 21 ÂŁ1,598 = $4500
DIMENSIONS Length 177.5in
Wheelbase 111.5in
Width 66in
Height 58in
Weight
2844lbs
MECHANICALS Engine
3.0L In-Line 6 Cylinder
Power
95 HP | 150 lb-ft tq
Transmission
4-Speed Manual
Suspenion
Independent Coil Spring Front Beam Axel, Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring Rear
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Brakes Drum
Performance Top Speed 95 mph
1st Gear | 31mph 2nd Gear | 47mph 3rd Gear | 69mph 4th Gear | 95mph
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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
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THUNDERBOLT
ARTICLE BY JAY SANTOS
Even if it did take you a full hour to get the last bolt off that alternator, the feeling of satisfaction knowing that you conquered it is what brings you back to doing it again and again. Working on cars can be easy or a horrid endless battle. Sometimes things go together quickly and easily, when other times it fights you right to the bloody end. Growing up, I was fortunate that my dad taught me how to do a lot of home-improvement repairs. I was also lucky that I grew up living next door to Jim and Steve Wagoner. They were both instrumental for my skills and patience I developed working on cars. I learned at a very young age how to step back and look at the big picture when troubleshooting car repairs. My first car was a 1975 Opel Sport wagon. On this jewel of import eye candy, I cut my teeth on auto repair. I had this car when I attended High School. I’m sure if the cars interior could talk, it would have more stories to tell than what I could ever write for this magazine! It had a rear seat that conveniently lowered flat to make a perfect area for surfing gear and… you get the picture. One particular adventure, I was heading back from the beach (yes, the same beach my best friend Dave had his Baja Bug stolen from) after a day of bodysurfing with my two friends Jeff and Dave. We were driving up through Topanga Canyon just before Fernwood Market. As we hit the slight grade, I noticed that the temperature gauge was starting to read pretty high. I mentioned it to my friends, but they just joked and told me to continue to drive. I told them “that it’s still getting hotter!” They just laughed and told me to “shut up and drive!” As we continued up the canyon, the temperature gauge was pegging red. I knew we had to pull over soon for fear of doing major engine damage. As we slowly rolled into the gas station that used to be in the middle of Topanga Canyon, I could see white plumes of steam creeping from under the engine hood. I looked at Dave and Jeff, and with a sly smile said, ”I told you”. Sure enough after an inspection, the water pump was leaking coolant. I ended up having the car towed home and there it sat until I could assess the damage. At that time, I was working at an art gallery doing custom picture framing. I was making only $3.35 an hour, which was the minimum wage. This was my first major repair that I had to deal with so I was a little apprehensive. There wasn’t the Internet to look for repair tips, or Youtube to watch someone actually doing the replacement. I didn’t have a repair manual to help me out, so I was on my own. Now I could have waited for Steve to get home, but I wanted to try to figure it out on my own. After a thorough inspection, I was happy to see that the water pump could be replaced rather easily... so I thought. I headed in the house and started calling auto parts store to find the pump. Back then; there were only a few local parts store. U Save Auto parts were the closest but they didn’t carry a lot of import parts. If they had to special order, then it could be weeks. Luckily, I found a store in Reseda that could get me the part in two days. Some of you might remember it, Beck and Arnley. Someone once said, “If you don’t try, you’ll never know”. Ok, I just made that up, but you get my point! I knew I had at least two days to pull the old water pump off before the new one came in. For someone that had never replaced a water pump before, I was quite shocked at how many bolts hold them on. I was able to get to all of them, but there was one that was giving me a problem. A socket wouldn’t fit in the tight space so I tried an open-end box-end (combo wrench) on it. Once again the area was too tight. I could just get the tip of the open-end on it, but not all the way. I had no idea what to do, so feeling defeated I cleaned up and went in the house. I’m not sure how a lot of you are but when I’m faced with a problem, I have to figure it out to the point of obsession. That night I couldn’t sleep and continued to go over in my head of how I could remove that bolt. It seemed that if I had an open-end wrench that had a thinner blade, than I might be able to remove it. The next day after school, I headed back to my car and opened the hood. I grabbed my toolbox and shuffled through the tools to see what I had hiding in there. I grabbed the open-end wrench again, looked at it for a while but unfortunately it was just too big. Once again I was defeated, but as I threw the wrench back in the toolbox I noticed something I hadn’t seen before or that I hadn’t paid attention to. It was a flat file. Hmmm, I thought for a moment and came up with an idea. I could file down one side of the wrench blade and then maybe, just maybe I could get it fully around the bolt head and remove it! For the next 15 minutes I sat on the sidewalk and filed that wrench blade down. I was careful not to remove too much material because if I did, I would surely snap the thin blade off when I try to remove the bolt. As fate would have it, my idea worked perfectly. The blade of the wrench slid nicely in the tight space right around the bolt head. After 10 minutes of fifty ¼ turns of the wrench, the bolt released and the water pump fell to the ground! VICTORY! Now that I’m older, I look back at the “bolt incident” as somewhat of an awakening. I know if I would have waited for my friend Steve to get home from work, he most likely would of had an assortment of wrenches that I could have used. When we’re young we tend to want or do things immediately. I could have easily stripped that bolt head and had a “real” problem on my hands. But, by really thinking about the situation I was able to come up with a solution. I guess that old saying “You can’t strip a bolt head without a wrench” is true. Ok, I just made that up…