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Contents ISSUE 34, November 2012 EDITOR IN CHIEF

Dustin Troyan

ART DIRECTOR

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COPY EDITORS Melena Gergen Heather Jederlinich Kathleen Troyan DESIGN

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STORIES BY Dustin Troyan Leo Mayorquinn Frank Filipponio Jeffrey Brynan Jay Parille Tommy Mansuwan Marcel V.

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On the Cover: Ferrari Passion Photo: Leo Mayorquin

from the editor

TRY

Here I sit, writers block rearing its ugly head.

I suppose I have lot on my mind…I am getting married in three days, I have a magazine to publish, I have clients, I have a charity event to pull off… Welcome to growing up, I suppose. How do people with kids do it?

I have told you that I sometimes sit down and write and write and write and then start all over. This is one of those times. Perhaps I have too much to say or too much on my mind… or am I at a loss for words? I am just going to continue to type and see what happens.

What is going to happen? I don’t know. Who does? I suppose it is more about the doing and getting it done then the thinking about it—although they say it helps to have a plan. I guess I have a plan. I think I have a plan. Do you have a plan?

I know a guy who is very successful. He has a bunch of cars, a thriving business, and a family, and he’s super cool. Most people on the outside looking in see a guy with everything and, to top it off, he has a great personality! He is magnetic and always upbeat. What a guy! The backstory, which most people do not know, is that his life has been full of challenges. He has always been entrepreneurial, which also means that he has always been a risk-taker. He started and lost a number of businesses, but he kept at it. In between the businesses, he had challenges with his marriage and there was a divorce, which led to more personal challenges. Many of you might have looked at this guy at that point in time and figured he was “down and out.” Perhaps he was.

Perhaps he lost himself. All the sacrifice and long hours, the stresses on so many relationships, the failures—those burdens can be more that some can bear. Perhaps, for a brief time, it was too much for him… we are all human.

But there is something absolutely amazing about human beings. It could be our distinction from lesser species but there is something that drives us for more, to not give up. Kind of like a wild animal that chews its leg off to get out of a trap, we also have that inside of us. My friend has it inside of him. I don’t think he knows that I know his story. He would never bring it up. But when I see him, which is rare, there is something inside of me that makes me feel proud of him. Something inside of me makes me want to use his illustration of perseverance in my own life. I always listen a little closer when he talks and sometimes I try to read into what he is saying; maybe there is a lesson there. (And yes, he did find love again.)

I know another guy. He, too, has a bunch of cars. He, too, has a big business. He was on his own at a very young age. He is many, many years my senior, but he is another guy who I listen closely to when he talks. They both have a similar sparkle in their eyes. The sparkle embodies a kind of “can do” attitude that says, “dare me” or “tell me I can’t do it.” You know, sure as shit, they will do it better than anyone else thought possible. I like that.

I often think about who I want to be in five years, ten years, and twenty years. When I meet people

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who have persevered and found success (and it may not be financial success, it could be personal successes, sporting successes, charitable successes), I listen a little closer.

What can I learn from them and how can I apply it in a manner that will enhance my life?

My plan? I suppose my plan is like my friends’ plans. To try and try and try; to never give up under any circumstance; to do what it takes and then some. I honestly have no idea what the hell I am doing.

I have something inside of me saying, “Keep going, keep going.” I do not know where this path will lead but that voice is getting stronger and stronger. My failures? There have been some humdingers but I look at them as factors in an equation that I try to reformulate. And then, like my friends, I try again. I probably shouldn’t be talking about this subject because I am not some rich guy with a private jet but, despite that, I do feel successful. I may not yet drive a Ferrari, but damn I am having a great time, I am following my passion, and I am paying my own way.

Is that success? I don’t know, but why give up?

Follow your dreams. Always.

(Is this good enough for a letter from the editor? Am I qualified to discuss this? Who knows but I do have a smile on my face and, by the time you read this, I will be happily married to boot!)

Dustin

Barrett-Jackson Orange County Review 2012

The Barrett-Jackson Orange County Collector Car Auction held during the summer was a hit. The three-day event featured more than 400 vehicles and drew a crowd of over 54,000.

This was the forty-first year for the BarrettJackson Auction Company and the third year for the OC auction . Total sales were higher this year ($14,580,000, 406 cars offered, 100% sales rate) than last year ($13,400,000, 333 cars offered, 98% sales rate), but not as high as 2010 ($15,750,000, 397 cars offered, 100% sales rate).

The average price of cars sold during the auction weekend hovered around $25,000, which reflected the fact that, while many of the cars were in great shape, they were lacking any kind of documentation. In general, sellers were aware of this shortcoming and were not asking stratospheric prices.

The top sale at this auction was the all new SRT Viper with 640 horsepower and 600 foot-pounds of

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torque. The winning bidder paid $300,000 for the first one to roll off the assembly line for sale. This price was about $200,000 over sticker but, in this case, it all went to charity (the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer).

There were some vehicles that were “bought right”. A 1970 Chevelle SS LS6 Coupe, one of the welldocumented cars at the auction, sold for $100,000, having recently undergone a complete frame-off-restoration. For comparison, last year the 1970 Chevelle SS LS6 “Pilot Car” sold for $165,000 (plus commission) in Monterey. A 1977 matching numbered Corvette L82 4-Speed with 46,000 original miles crossed the auction block for $15,400. A 1982 Corvette that was in beautiful condition went for $11,000.

As with the other three auctions Barrett-Jackson holds over the course of the year, all three domestic automobile manufactures, Ford, GM, and Chrysler, were there showing their new offerings. Chrysler showed off the SRT Division with the all-new Viper. Chevrolet was well-represented with the all new Camaro ZL1 convertible. This pony car puts out 532 horsepower!

All editions of the Corvette were shown along with the new 427 convertible. Carroll Shelby Enterprises showed the all-new Shelby GT 500 with its 662 horsepower, 600 foot-pounds of torque, and base price of $52,995. This car has the most horsepower ever shoved under the hood of an American car!

Top speed you ask? 202 mph! Also shown was the all-new Shelby GT 350. Toyota had a small part in the parade of new cars with new Prius—all 4 editions!

If you are looking for a muscle car to add to your collection and papers are not a deal breaker, next year’s Barrett-Jackson Orange County Collector Car Auction could be your way to go.

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November Calendar of Events

Fri-Sun 2-4 Willows- CSRG 44th Fall Finale and Awards Dinner, Thunderhill Raceway, www.csrgracing.org-Fri 2 Mission Hills – First Friday Niter, Santa Monica Sports Car Club/SCCA Navigation Rally, BofA rear lot, NE corner Devonshire and Sepulveda, 7PM, Info: 310-372-7168, 818986-4565, http://ffn.smscc.org Sat-Sun 3-4 Rosamond-Big Bore Bash Vintage Races, Willow springs International Raceway, 800-280-varawww.vararacing.com-Sat 3 Burbank – Autobooks open 9AM! Free coffee and Donuts, 2900 W. Magnolia. 818-845-0707.

Thermal-Jacqueline Cochran Air Show, Jacqueline Cochran Airport, www.jacquelinecochranairshow.org Riverside-19th anniversary Cruise & Customer Appreciation Day, True connections 3848 Pierce st, 9am-1pm, 800-600-4144 Sun 4 Van Nuys-Best of France and Italy Car Show, Woodley Park, www.franceanditaly.com Long Beach - Hi-Performance Swap Meet & Car Show - Veterans Stadium. Vintage, Classic & Hi Performance trucks. New/used/vintage/parts/cars/accessories, www.toppingevents.com or 800-762-9785 Lake View Terrace-33rd Annual Hansen Dam All-Brit Motorcycle ride Solvang-Nogjogui Falls Fall Run, 805-760-7090, www.centralcoststreetrods.org Wed 7 Pomona- Prolong’s Twilight Cruise Night ; NHRA Museum 1101 W. McKinley Ave; 4PM - 8PM, www.calrods.com Thrus 8 Los Angeles-Tribute to George Folmer at the Petersen Fri 9 Pomona-Night of Champions auto club Q&A, NHRA Museum 1101 W. McKinley Ave, 6pm, free, www.museum.hnra.com Sat-Sun 10-11 Pleasanton- Goodguys 23rd Autumn Get-together, www.good-guys.com El Mirage-SCTA Land Speed Racing, El Mirage Dry Lake Bed, www.scta-bni.org Sat 10 Burbank – Autobooks open 9AM! Free coffee and Donuts, 2900 W. Magnolia. 818-845-0707.

Victorville-Ca Rte 66 Museum Classic Car show and Birthday Party, 16825 So D St., 10am-2pm, 760-951-0436, www.califrt66museum.org Registration Fee = $20 Pre-registration, $25 date of Show www.califrt66museum.org Carlsbad-Vettes for Veterans All Corvette Show, 850 Palomar Airport Rd, 10am-3pm, 858-733-1017 Los Angeles-Bonhams Classic California Auction, Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 930-CARS (2277), motors.us@bonhams.com Sun 11 Long Beach–Cycle Show & Swap @ Veterans Stadium Motorcycles & bicycles. Buy/sell/trade.vintage/parts/bikes/accessories. www.toppingevents.com, or 800-762-9785 Wed-Sat 15-17 Anaheim-Mecum Auction, Anaheim Convention Center, 262-275-5050, www.mecum.com Thurs 15 Sacramento- Benefit: A Tribute to Speed, Honoring Justin Bell, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm California Automobile Museum, 2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95818 $75 Fri-Sun 16-18 Desert Center-HSR-W 4th annual Palm Springs Revival, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, 310-750-6933 www.hsrwestrace.com Palm Springs-McCormick’s Classic Car Show and Auction, Spa Resort casino 401 E Arnado rd, 760-320-3290, www.classic-carauction.com Sat 17 Burbank – Autobooks open 9AM! Free coffee and Donuts, 2900 W. Magnolia. 818-845-0707.

Sun 18 Buena Park-Picker’s Paradise Automotive Swap Meet, Elks Lodge 7212 Melrose St, 8am-1pm, 714-299-1776, garyoccarguy@gmail.com Long Beach-Hot Rod Happening, 3910 Cherry Ave, 7am-Noon, 562-988-0211, 888-926-2689, www.performanceplustire.com Irvine- 39th Annual Vintage MG Club of Southern CA Parts Exchange, Great Park of Irvine, Farmer’s Market Area, 6990 Marine Way 7AM - 1PM 949 786-5697 www.vintagemg. com Fri-Sun 23-25 Del Mar-Goodguys 2th Fall Del Mar nationals, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 925-838-9876, www.good-guys.com Las Vegas, NV-Motor Trend International Auto Show, Las Vegas Convention Center 3150 Paradise Rd, www.motortrendautoshows.com Sat 24 Burbank – Autobooks open 9AM! Free coffee and Donuts, 2900 W. Magnolia. 818-845-0707.

Sun 25 Long Beach - Hi-Performance Swap Meet & Car Show - Veterans Stadium. Vintage, Classic & Hi Performance trucks. New/used/vintage/parts/cars/accessories, www.toppingevents.com or 800-762-9785 Fri-Sun 30-Dec 9 Los Angeles-LA Auto Show, Convention Center, www.laautoshow.com

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One weekend I had a great opportunity, along with a few hundred other automotive enthusiasts, to visit the home of HRE Performance Wheels in Vista, California.

Every year HRE is gracious enough to open its doors to the public and let everyone see how their products are made.

They are one of the few wheel companies that still manufacture wheels in the USA and every set of wheels is made specifically for each customer’s request. They have taken great strides to improve their products and are proud to show everyone how. If you have not visited HRE yet, I strongly recommend you go to the next open house they host.

There were lots of great cars present at the HRE Open House—from the stock to the wild—including cool stuff like a turbo LSX-powered Nissan 200SX, a slammedto-the-ground BMW CS Coupe, and even a Lamborghini Miura. There was something for everyone. There was even an Aston Martin Vantage Convertible with a Supercharged LS3 (considered sacrilegious by some). Domestics,

Imports, Euros—they were all wearing HREs because this isn't a wheel brand that caters to just one category of the automotive world. They cater to all and will build what you want.

As part of the event, they had a number of vendors showing off their goods, food trucks, and even a raffle. The raffle prize was the winner’s choice of any set

HRE Performance Wheels Open House A celebration of car culture

of HRE wheels. (Yours truly bought two tickets because I was looking forward to putting $6,000 wheels on a $1,000 car. Unfortunately, I was six numbers off from the winning ticket. Oh well, maybe next year.) Towards the end, there was a small show put on by Creations n’ Chrome’s red chrome-painted “Boy Racer” Mustang.

You didn’t have to have HRE wheels on your

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car to come to the HRE Open House and show off your ride. There were plenty of nice rides around with wheels from various other manufacturers. This event was really just a celebration of car culture.

All in all it was a great event and I’m already marking the calendar for next year!

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Collector Cars and the Law....

by Jeffrey Brynan

Transportation of collector cars

Whether for attending a concours or other event or in buying or selling vehicles, the chances are you will invariably find the need to utilize a transportation company to move your car from one location to another.

In selecting the right company for your needs there are a number of issues to investigate as there are dramatic differences in how various companies operate and conduct their business. So here is an overview of some of the more important factors you need to consider and investigate.

First of all ask your friends, fellow car club members, collector car insurance agent and any other sources you can as to what transport company they have used or are familiar with and what their experience has been. This is always a good starting place for recommendations as something such as an internet search can easily overwhelm you with the multitude of potential carriers that are available.

Once you have narrowed your potential choices to a workable number and start contacting carriers, your initial question should likely be to inquire as to who owns the company and truck you are contracting to use. Is the truck ‘owner operated” or are you dealing with a broker who will then sub-out your order to an available company or driver which may well be one that would not have been of your choosing.

As part of your inquiry as to ownership, request the company’s U.S. DOT number. A broker will not have a DOT number, only a company that actually owns their trucks holds a DOT number and with that number you can conduct a search for that company’s safety record and other pertinent information.

To this end, even if contracting with an owner and not a broker, it is possible that your order might still be subbed-out to another driver/company, so be certain to inquire in this regard and confirm who precisely it is that will be transporting your vehicle and have possession of it through the entirety of the process.

Critical to doing your due diligence in screening the right company to use, be certain to inquire as to their insurance, their policy limits, any exclusions and ask for written proof of their coverage, any applicable deductible, etc. And be certain that they carry cargo insurance and not simply liability insurance. It is also advisable to contact your own carrier and advise of your vehicle being

transported and confirm your own coverage is in place for this activity.

A further decision to make is whether you wish to use an open or enclosed trailer. Open trailers are typically far less expensive but then do those savings warrant your car being on an open trailer out on the highway given the distance being travelled, the current weather conditions etc. If you chose an enclosed trailer, you need to inquire if it is a “hard-sided” enclosed trailer or simply an open trailer that has had canvas sides attached. While it is technically “enclosed”, a canvas sided trailer differs dramatically from a truly enclosed (“hard-sided”) trailer which is certain to offer the most security and protection for your vehicle during transport.

You also need to inquire as to the company’s practices such as: - The training and experience of the drivers used by the company and if possible, it is good to know who the specific driver is and their particular history and experience with the company.

- How will your car be secured in/on the trailer? Is it tied down (as should be) and by what method.

- Will your car be loaded on the top level of the trailer or bottom and if on the bottom, what are the company’s policies in protecting your car from fluids and objects that might fall from above.

Another issue to address is whether you have a shipping deadline you must meet and can the company accomplish that and if not, what are the consequences?

And is there any extra charge for meeting a specific deadline.

A further critical issue that demands inquiry is whether your car is being shipped “door to door”.

If promised to be “door to door”, this means that the transporter will pick your vehicle up and proceed directly to drop it off at its intended location and that in the course of transportation, it will not be unloaded, moved to another transporter, left at a holding yard in route etc. A promise of “door to door” delivery is advisable to secure, otherwise on a trip of any great length, your car might be loaded and unloaded several times with the

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risks inherent with each activity or might sit for days in an open holding yard and may even be transferred to another truck, driver or company. As such, this inquiry goes hand in hand with your initial questions as to who it is that you are hiring, an owner-operator, a broker or otherwise.

Having carried out your due diligence you are ready to select a company and enter into a contract with them for the transport of your vehicle, which raises one last point which is to determine the home city/state of the company and whether there is any provision in your agreement as to what state’s law will apply should you have any dispute. Your agreement may well also discuss deposits and if they are refundable, along with other issues so be certain to read the agreement-the binding contract you are entering.

Finally, before turning your vehicle over to the transporter you have chosen, be certain to photograph your car and do a thorough inspection of the exterior, interior and undercarriage and review all this with the transporter so the condition of the car is absolutely clear before it begins its journey and a similar inspection will need take place when the car reaches its destination so that you make certain no damage has occurred.

As noted at the outset, this is a general overview of the many issues involved in selecting a transporter and your need to confirm the identity and ownership status of the company/person you are hiring, further confirming that they are licensed and insured and otherwise clarifying their policies and rules that will govern the manner in which your car’s transport is carried out. And of critical importance, make certain you have contacted your own insurance carrier to confirm your coverage and any exclusions that may affect your moving your car in this fashion.

Jeffrey Brynan

Jeffrey Brynan is a duly licensed attorney, practicing in Beverly Hills, California. The foregoing article is a general discussion and overview of the topics that are addressed and should not be relied upon in lieu of obtaining legal counsel for your specific circumstances, issues and facts.

Pagani Huayra shows up at Lavaggio

One of the rarest cars on the planet, the Pagani Huayra, is like a mythical creature—you might believe it exists but you never expect to see it. You know that it fetches over $1 million but you really don’t know what that means. People who have seen one talk about it in ways that leave you in disbelief of what they describe and, at the same time, longing for more. Of those who have seen one, most have not sat in it, driven it, or heard those lovely turbos spooling and creating a vortex of horsepower.

It was a sunny morning in Agoura Hills when I got the call: “We are bringing a Pagani to Lavaggio.”

Now, I don’t always get excited about car sightings but, when I heard that a Pagani was headed my direction, I got really, really excited.

Coincidentally, the Santa Barbara Porsche Club’s event was in full swing at Lavaggio and the mere mention of a potential Pagani sighting set the club members on fire—calls were made, texts were sent, and

Facebook lit up. The Auto Gallery Pagani dealership sent the Huayra over on the back of one of Century Tow’s flatbeds. As the tow truck approached Lavaggio, all eyes were on it. Jason Kosovo, General Manager of the Auto Gallery’s Beverly Hills dealership, was all smiles as he pulled in behind the tow truck driving a new McLaren. What a morning! A new Pagani, a new

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McLaren, and a parking lot filled with tried-and-true Porsche enthusiasts—it was automotive nirvana.

No sooner had the flatbed pulled in then a bunch of automotive photographers showed up, hoping to catch a glimpse of this rare creature and capture a photograph of it, knowing that pictures would immediately go viral. Joel Litman of Century Tow lowered the car, Jason climbed in, and, with everyone’s cameras and smart phones ready, he fired up the red, firebreathing dragon.

Now, there is a symphony and then there is a symphony. The Pagani Huayra is both an expression of a life’s achievement and quite literally art that you can drive. At the request

of the growing crowd, the car was “opened up” and it just drew everybody in. Every angle, every curve, every inch, every millimeter was thoughtfully considered and well-developed. It was easily the finest vehicle that I have ever seen. I know people say this about other things but the Pagani Huayra is really a car that you have to see to believe. The creation of the Huayra was no exercise of normal car building but rather an exercise of soul-searching and totally illogical artistry that even Michelangelo, Leonardo, Mozart, and Picasso would truly appreciate.

Jason mentioned that he needed to put some gas in the car and asked if I would like to go with him. Did I want to go with him?! Like he had to ask!

Feeling like Fonzie and knowing that I was the envy of everyone there, I carefully climbed into this amazing dream car. Oh, the carbon fiber work, the inspiration, the perfection… Lowering the doors, Jason fired the engine up and

it was like the creature had come to life.

It was like the feeling I get when surfing and being shot out of a wave that is tubing overhead with the soft ocean water kissing the skin as it passes. I could actually hear the crowd exhale around us. And all I could think was, “I hope he hits the gas at least once!”

The Huayra boasts an AMG-developed 720hp motor with 740ft-lbs of torque and it sounds unlike any other vehicle I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. On a long stretch of road Jason did give the car a little gas. The spooling of the turbos, the wastegates screaming—I really cannot describe it; I could try to but I just couldn’t do it justice.

When we drove into the gas station, a crowd immediately gathered. Men, women, children—everybody came over.

They all wanted to see it, feet it, touch it, and experience it. I have never seen a car receive such a welcome and from “nonenthusiasts.” The designer, Horacio Pagani, clearly succeeded in what he set out to accomplish.

As a passenger in the car, I thought about one million bucks. Clearly, if you can afford this car a million bucks is not a stretch but what does it buy? It buys a dream of perfection. A dream of more.

A dream of design success. This vehicle is something that could be hung on a wall at the Prado Museum but would also feel at home anywhere. It is a vehicle that makes you want to strive for more, push harder, and be more innovative. It is purity of design. It is light in a dark world. It is the complete opposite of mediocrity. If Atlas drove a car, it would be the Pagani Huayra.

Santa Barbara Porsche Club Detail Clinic at Lavaggio

The sound of finely tuned German automobiles echoed across the Santa Monica Mountains as the Santa Barbara Porsche Club trickled in to the lovely Lavaggio facility. A tradition at Lavaggio—now three years standing—was about to commence and there is one word that embodied the moment: passion.

A finer club may not exist. Of course, I am biased. The kindness that the Santa Barbara Porsche Club has shown me over the years has been endless and I hold a special spot for them in my heart. I appreciate the club and the level of excellence and passion that it illustrates. What a truly fine group of individuals.

Similar to the Santa Barbara Porsche Club, Lavaggio also demonstrates a high level of excellence and passion. When the General Manager of Lavaggio, Lydia Derian, told me that the club holds an annual pre-concorso event at Lavaggio, I smiled. Of course they did!

The parking lot at Lavaggio was filled with Ferdinand’s finest and created the perfect backdrop for the 2012 Pre-Concours Detail Clinic. Thirty-seven club members attended and it looked like every one of them had an outstanding time. Dick Douglass, Chair of the 36th Annual Concours d’Elegance By The Sea, welcomed the group and kindly introduced Lydia and me.

Many of the club members had been to Lavaggio but had never experienced the true essence of Lavaggio.

Lydia and I explained the foundation of every service, the Lavaggio Signature Wash. As Lydia loves to say, “It is so much more than a wash.” In fact, it is more of a “minidetail” than anything else! The members were amazed at the great lengths Lavaggio goes to with a “wash.”

With the upcoming concours as the theme of this detail clinic, the club had the opportunity to see the entire Lavaggio facility. This included the detail bay complete with a car lift, which was installed specifically for concorso detailing. That’s right, Lavaggio can clean the undercarriage, pull the wheels off, and clean those inner fender wells and the inside of the wheels—all of which are so hard to reach otherwise.

Additionally, many guests were shocked to learn that research has found vehicles are as dirty, if not dirtier, than toilets—yuck! Lavaggio believes in total car care and

continually pushes the envelope of auto detailing. To this end, Lavaggio has invested in equipment, training, and chemicals that kill 99.99% of the bacteria in your vehicle.

This level of care leaves you with a vehicle that is not only perfect, but also keeps you and your family healthy.

On behalf of Lydia and everyone at Lavaggio, we have such a great time when the Santa Barbara Porsche Club is at Lavaggio. The club members’ level of sophistication, appreciation, positive energy, knowledge, and passion all make for a wonderful day. We really didn’t consider it work; it was more like hanging out with our extended car family. We hope that the tradition of the pre-concours detail clinic continues!

For more info: www.pcasb.org & www.lavaggio.net

by Dustin Troyan

Car Culture ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ by Mark Llewellyn ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spare Some Change? We Take Plastic!

Carl C. Magee of Oklahoma City, OK is credited with inventing the parking meter in May of 1935. Mr. Magee was with the traffic committee of the Oklahoma City “Chamber of Commerce”. It was his job to find a solution to downtown parking problems. The parking meter solved the problem of cars parked all day on the streets, but it also brought revenue to the city.

Additionally, it assured parking turn-over so there would always be parking spaces for customers.

Donald Duncan, famous for the Duncan YoYo, was the owner of a toy company. He redesigned the parking meter to the fashion we see today. He began his parking meter business in 1937. His meters are used in over 50 countries today, and the company is still a leader in the parking control industry.

What if parking meters charged based on car value like automotive registration?

There has been a 35-year parking coma during which the federal government, cities, and environmentalists forgot the importance of parking. Parking is a significant influence on how cities work and what form of travel they decide on.

The main underlying idea is manage the supply of parking and you will reduce the demand for driving!

Today’s parking meters are more like small computers; they even take credit cards!

With an estimated 105,000,000 parking spaces in the United States alone, it’s easy to see the parking meter is an invention that will be around for a very long time.

Some parking facts:

Duncan Model 60, circa 1956 on display at Leon’s Car Corner at the Murphy Auto Museum

1. The average automobile sits parked 95% of the time.

2. Although business owners believe they benefit from free parking, curbside parking meters increase parking turnover so there are always new spaces, and new customers.

3. At free parking spaces, 40-60 percent of vehicles overstay the posted time limits. www.LeonsTransmission.com

Leon’s Transmissions “Car Corner” at the Murphy Auto Museum

Maserati Tech Day at The Auto Gallery

If you read Driven World regularly, you might recall a story about the Auto Gallery Ferrari Tech Day—a day that was truly first class. Well, I again got a call from The Auto Gallery and this time it was for a Maserati Tech Day.

The Auto Gallery is pushing harder and harder to provide more value and service for every brand they carry. And the list of brands keeps growing: Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, McLaren, Porsche, Audi, Fiat, and Pagani. (Say that ten times fast!) The Auto Gallery is focusing on one thing: their clients. John Kerley, Director of Fixed Operations, knows this better than anyone and his goal is to provide incredible value to those clients.

When he asked me to come to this event, I knew I would not miss it!

Maserati is a brand that most people know but they don’t really know. I dare ask how many of us have sat in a new Maserati, let alone driven one. I see Maserati as a brand that is only going to grow in popularity. Up

to this point, I haven’t heard of a big Maserati club or a Maserati event. In all the car events I am part of, I have never seen more than a handful together (and that was at a dealership and they were new cars). With that in mind, when John said it was going to be a big day, I crossed my fingers.

Upon arrival at the Auto Gallery Ferrari/ Maserati service location, it was clear that the event was already a huge success. Maserati Tridents were everywhere and so were the cars and their ecstatic owners.

What you have to understand about the Auto Gallery is that they host many events and they really have it wired.

They pull out all the stops and truly know how to express their appreciation to their clients. The Maserati owners present had never received a warmer reception.

Over the years, I have gotten to know the Auto Gallery Service Department well. Expertly headed

by John, he has compiled an amazing team that works together like a family. The one thing that sticks out in my

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mind is how gracious everyone is. I mean everyone—the mechanics, the managers, the assistants. They all work so well together and it shows. It is truly a pleasure to see an organization that cares as much as they do about their work.

The Auto Gallery transformed their service bays into something reminiscent of a lounge. The food was out of this world. The guests felt completely at home and had a wonderful opportunity to learn more about their vehicles, the service technicians, and the entire Auto Gallery paradigm. Representatives of Maserati North America were present and they too were very pleased with, what must have been, the best service event they have ever seen. As the day concluded, guests left with goody bags filled with Maserati and Auto Gallery schwag—but more importantly they left with new relationships and an understanding of what value really is.

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The Supercar Sunday Project Camaro Update

Custom cylinder head work at West Coast Cylinder Head

by Dustin Troyan DT: Richard, how long have you been in the business?

WCCH: I’ve been in the cylinder head business for over 31 years.

I have been the owner of West Coast Cylinder Heads for over 28 years.

DT: What types of heads do you do? Is it just race cars?

WCCH: We modify cylinder heads for cars, motorcycles, and marine applications.

DT: Why would somebody decided to get their heads reworked?

WCCH: For most street car applications, porting promotes more power across the engine’s useable rpm range. Efficient flowing ports can help extend fuel mileage, as well.

DT: Is it better to rework your existing heads or buy new ones? What are the benefits to each?

WCCH: In most cases, reworking the factory heads will produce satisfactory gains on an economical budget. For higher stress applications (nitrous or turbocharged) we prefer to use new, dedicated aftermarket castings.

DT: What does it take to redo a set of heads?

WCCH: We use a five axis CNC machining center to modify the ports of the heads we do.

We optimize port shapes while maintaining safe cross sectional areas to improve air that flows both in and out of the cylinder head.

DT: How much performance do you see from custom head work?

WCCH: Power gains can range from as little as 10hp to as much as 100hp depending on the engine and application. Typical street car applications will see an increase of 20-50hp.

DT: What are the major misconceptions about cylinder head work?

WCCH: Most customers are concerned about reliability and cost. We strive to develop head packages that deliver satisfying power gains while maintaining an affordable budget.

DT:Who needs their heads redone?

WCCH: Any enthusiast. Whether you want more power for your mini-bike, go cart, motorcycle, street rod, truck, boat, or tractor, improvements to the cylinder head’s flow capacity is an important decision.

DT: What are the major differences between aluminum and cast heads? How does one choose?

WCCH: Aluminum has become the preferred choice for the performance racing industry. Its ease of machining, thermal properties, and manufacturing costs have made it widely popular.

DT: Why choose West Coast Cylinder Heads?

WCCH: Our many years of experience in the performance cylinder head business and attention to detail has gained us wide recognition. We provide friendly, timely service and treat our customers with respect. Our customers are constantly impressed with our knowledge and our service.

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DT: Frank, you have been on the car scene for so many years, everybody knows you! How did you get your start?

FF: My Grandfather gave me my first camera for my tenth birthday and the first picture I took was of a car! I haven’t been without one ever since. I’ve always loved cars and would try to find local car shows wherever I went. That’s how I discovered the old Crystal Cove show. Coming from Illinois and having only seen most exotics in magazines, it was amazing. I was particularly drawn to the rows of Ferraris and after chatting with some of the owners I discovered Ferrarichat.com. I started posting my photos online every week and people started asking if they could buy them. I developed a bit of a following and so I started Frank4Cars.com. I started blogging my thoughts on the cars and shows and the response was encouraging. I was just wrapping up getting

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my Masters in Education when the state budget tanked so I figured it might be a good time to try to make a living off of my passion. When I heard that a relatively new website devoted to cars was looking for a blogger I jumped at the chance.

When I joined Autoblog in 2004 we had traffic of about 1 million each month. By the time I left in 2010 traffic was over 80 million. It was a fun time as we started to get more recognition and more invites to shows and to test drive cars. I was the first real photographer they had and I added a whole dimension to their coverage. I still feel lucky to have been a part of that.

DT: Did you ever think your photography would be seen by millions?

FF: I’m still dumbfounded by that. Although I honestly think it has more to do with Autoblog than me, it does boggle the mind. I remember

getting an email from Australia one time asking why I hadn’t yet posted my pictures from Crystal Cove and thinking, “Wow, this is getting big.” When I got an email from Ferrari Enzo designer, Ken Okuyama, commenting on one of my Autoblog posts, it really blew my mind. The first time I was at a major auto show and saw a reserved seat for me in the front row of the GM press conference, I just stood and stared. Bob Lutz said hello to me and I just about fell over.

So crazy.

DT: As your photography grew, what doors opened for you? Was it truly chasing your passion that opened these doors?

FF: So many of the people I’ve met along the way have been so encouraging and they’ve opened a lot of doors for me. Honestly, it’s half passion and half stupid luck. Being in the right place at the

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right time makes up the third half. A good sense of humor hasn’t hurt either.

DT: What would you tell the kids at car shows with similar aspirations?

FF: Maybe it’s the teacher in me, but I always love to stop and talk to anyone I see with a camera. My best advice is to find photos you like and copy them. Try to figure out what the photographer did to create that image. Take lots of pictures and learn from your mistakes. I go to the track and take 5,000 shots over the course of a weekend and post a few hundred. Maybe fifty of those are good enough to get published.

On getting into it as a profession, it’s really hard and really easy at the same time.

Anyone can start a blog, a tumblr page, a Facebook page, or whatever and get their name and photos out there. Getting paid to do it is much

more difficult. The whole industry is changing with magazines shutting their doors and DSLR cameras becoming so good and so cheap. It’s really hard to make a living at it so it’s always good to have a day job that can pay the bills while you blog and shoot on the weekends or at night. I was lucky enough to find a 9-5 that is still in the auto industry so I can go to races and shows and I’m always surrounded by cool cars and cool car people. Becoming the Director of Communications for all of the Centric Parts brands—Centric, PosiQuiet, Power Slot and StopTech—seems to be what my life was building to. It’s such a great fit. “Find something you love to do and you won’t work a day in your life” is so true.

DT: What was the most amazing automotive experience that you have ever had?

FF: Oh boy, that’s a tough one to answer. It’s

usually less about the cars than about the people to me—meeting guys like Jay Leno, Reeves Callaway, Claudio Zampoli of Cizeta fame, Gerald Weigert of Vector, Henrik Fisker, Freeman Thomas, Steve Saleen, Bruce Meyer, Barry Maguire, John Hennessey, and on and on. Some great guys and all with plenty of memories attached. When I try to think of the most amazing, however, the first thing that comes to mind is driving the Koenigsegg CCX at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during its official U.S. launch. Le Mans winner Justin Bell was our coach so I was already in awe. The whole day I had been watching and shooting and then my first lap on track was actually in my own car. I drove a colleague around the track while he sat in the back of my Mazda with the tailgate open, filming Justin as he patiently followed. When we came back into the pits, the photographers from Road & Track, Car Continued next page

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and Driver, and Autoweek all lined up for rides of their own. Who was I to say no? By the time I finally parked and slipped into the CCX, I had become somewhat familiar with the track. Justin picked up on that and when I told him I had been the one driving the Mazda he laughed and said I was starting to get pretty good. It was 108-degrees, the car was tired, Justin just wanted to go change his shirt, and I was shaking in my pilotis at the thought of driving an 800-hp Swedish supercar that cost approximately 1,875% more than my Mazda. Justin was great and he coached me through three amazing laps.

On the final one I managed to hit 120 on the short backstretch—a spot where Justin had touched 145. I didn’t care. It was a real thrill. As I was coming back to the pits for the final time, I looked up and noticed some of the fighter jets from across the street at Nellis flying slowly over us and dipping their wings.

Mind. Officially. Blown. To this day I’m still friends with Justin, which is surreal by itself, and I’ll never forget that day.

DT: What are your favorite car shows and why?

FF: Another tough one. I love new cars and so the major auto shows are always a thrill—Geneva, Frankfurt, New York, Detroit, Chicago. Shows like Supercar Sunday and Cars & Coffee are my favorite regular, local gatherings. I love old cars too so Monterey Classic Car Week, Goodwood in England, Greystone, Palos Verdes, Rodeo Drive, Dana Point… all are great shows. How jaded I must seem. I honestly rarely pass any car gathering I see.

DT: Where do you see our hobby headed?

FF: The car hobby isn’t going anywhere. Fears of the Prius class at Pebble Beach are unfounded. The NHRA won’t be running Top Current dragsters anytime soon. The environment is a big concern so I don’t want to be too critical of alternative fuel vehicles, but enthusiasts will always find a way to fire up a good ole V8 and do a smokey burnout now and then.

DT: What type of equipment do you use?

FF: I currently shoot with a Canon 7D and use Canon 28-105 f4L and 70-200 f4L lenses for 99% of my shots. I rarely use flash or any other accessories for the kind of shooting I do. I’m not really a portrait shooter. My specialty is shows. I like to be light on my feet.

DT: If someone wanted to see your work, can they see it online?

FF: Frank4Cars.com is my blog and it will lead people to my fotki albums. I try to post ASAP after a show, but it may take a few days occasionally. I don’t do a lot of editing so that helps speed things up but, especially after a race weekend, I may need a bit of time to recuperate and upload. I’m also on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites as Frank4Cars or Frank Filipponio. About.me/Frank4Cars has links to all of them. You can also find my work on AutoGuide.com, Autoblog.com, AOL Autos, and of course, Driven World.

DT: Are you available for private shoots?

FF: I don’t do private shoots anymore, but if someone happened to have a ’62 Ferrari 250 GTO they needed me to drive to Monterey to get some beauty shots, I would find a way to make time.

DT: Where do you see yourself ten years from now?

FF: Hopefully right here, working for Centric Parts and continuing to add to my list of good car friends and great car memories.

Audi Cruise & Meet

Years ago, when visiting family in Westlake Village, I would go to a cool coffee shop in the Calabasas area because it had its own “Cars and Coffee”-type thing going on. And then, at some point when I went to drool over automotive exotica, it was gone. I never knew what happened and I just lost touch with the So Cal automotive scene. Last fall, I moved to Agoura Hills and, while having my Audi detailed by the pros at Lavaggio, I met a vaguely-familiar fellow, Dustin Troyan. He showed me his magazine, Driven World, and we chatted for a bit. I couldn't figure out why he seemed familiar at the time. A few months later I was reading the letter from the editor in an issue of Driven World where Dustin discussed how Supercar Sunday had grown out of the gathering at the coffee shop, Village Coffee Roaster. Talk about a small world! I suddenly realized where I met Dustin in the past. I'm glad I found him and his new Supercar Sunday venue. What a show! If you haven't been out to one yet, you are missing a real treat. When my schedule permits, I go to a Supercar Sunday show here and there. I enjoy going by myself to see all the automotive art on display but it's even better when I am able to share it with friends and family.

Well, three months ago an online acquaintance from the Audi forum, Audizine, proposed that some of us Audi owners who were local to the Santa Monica mountains should meet up at Supercar Sunday and then cruise the incredible mountain and canyon roads that we are blessed with here. There were less than ten of us the first time and a few more came the next month. We started a thread on the online forums for our third Audi meet/cruise scheduled to start at the September 30, 2012 Supercar Sunday show. This was the last Sunday of the month, which was a “big” one (though please note, as of the time of publication of this issue, the marque days for Supercar Sunday have moved to the first Sunday of each month). Well that thread took off like a wild fire fanned by the Santa Ana winds. One of our original group members, Brad, made fliers to be

distributed to Audi owners we encountered in daily life.

I tried to calculate what percentage of people who said they were coming would actually show up but, as you'll see in a moment, that was pointless.

On the day of the third Audi meet/cruise, I arrived at Supercar Sunday at 6:20AM. It was still dark out and I was the only Audi. I wasn't concerned because our group had been asked to be there by 7:00. I walked around and took some early morning photos of the Corvettes (the featured marque that day) that were arriving.

At 6:50, I glanced over and still didn't see any Audis; I was a little bummed and figured it was going to be a light turnout. Carmageddon II was in effect that weekend and I wondered if it stopped people from coming. A few minutes after 7:00, I saw two more Audis parked next to my Audi Avant so I made my way over to meet the owners. While walking there, I saw a stream of Audis pouring into the parking lot. Not just a few...dozens.

Our original group of planners had to discuss a Plan B—a new destination for the drive as our group’s numbers climbed above thirty-five Audis. Within thirty minutes we had more than fifty Audis and Plan B went into effect.

After giving everyone time to meet, mingle, take photos, and check out the featured marque, we staged more than fifty Audis on the far side of the parking lot and made our way onto Topanga Canyon Boulevard.

Crossing Ventura Boulevard took three lights of nonstop Audis. At one point there was a huge caravan of Audis—four to five city block’s long. After heading north on Pacific Coast Highway, the group made their way onto Malibu Canyon Road. It took time and care to turn right onto that legendary road and get the entire group through the intersection, but with patience nobody was left behind.

As the group staged on Mulholland Highway, I passed them to make my way to the section of Mulholland known as, The Snake. I set up a video camera on my car to catch the group going by from the big sweeper turn at the top of the Snake. I didn't have to wait for long

By Marcel V. before the glorious exhaust note of the leader car, a 2013 Audi R8 GT, echoed off the canyon wall. Thanks so much to the Auto Gallery of Woodland Hills for bringing out that beast! That sound was soon mixed with the sounds of customized exhausts on many other Audis, such as our “normal” R8s, RS5s (three!), RS6s, a variety of “S” cars, as well as the ever-present A4s. My body was vibrating from the intensity of echoing exhaust notes from highlytuned motors climbing the canyon under load. Everyone parked on Mulholland had a camera, video camera, or cell phone aimed at the procession of Audis. I think most of them were out to see motorcycles that morning but they were awed of the Audis.

After climbing the Snake, the group made their way down Kanan Road to the Johnny Rockets in Agoura Hills. It had plenty of parking for our group and gave us an opportunity to meet each other. Thanks in no small part to Brad's flyers, we had participants from as far away as Las Vegas and San Diego. After having time to talk, some left to explore more of the canyons, but the majority stayed to have lunch together at Johnny Rockets.

I was blown away by what a great group of people and cars had come out. I look forward to seeing many of you next month!

I would like to thank the Auto Gallery of Woodland Hills, DCH Audi Oxnard, Eurocode Tuning, GMG, and Ingolstadt West for their presence, participation, and support. You guys brought out some amazing cars and everyone really appreciated the free shirts from Eurocode. I would like to extend a thank you to our local law enforcement agencies (LAPD, LACS, and CHP) for keeping the roads safe. I also want to say thank you to all the amazing Audi owners I met, as well as those I didn't get a chance to meet (maybe next time). Without you coming out and being flexible and considerate of others, this could never have been as successful as it was. You all rock! Finally, I'd like to thank Dustin Troyan for putting on Supercar Sunday—a focal point for us to gather and enjoy all things car.

Den of Cobras

By Jay Parille

This year’s Monterey Historics (Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion) will go down in the record books as host to the largest gathering of original Cobras ever assembled. This year was the 50th anniversary of the first Cobra. Carroll Shelby was supposed to be there but, unfortunately, he passed away in May at the age of 89. His spirit was sure present.

Lynn Park, known as “Mr. Cobra” by Cobra enthusiasts, was able to bring 118 Cobras—over 10% of the total number produced—together for this event! There were 41 snakes signed up for the racing sessions at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

The most significant Cobras were displayed in a designated area, the Ford Motor Company Shelby Cobra Heritage Display. Featured was the very first Cobra ever built, serial number CSX2000, the one Carroll Shelby always owned.

Also featured was CSX2001, the first Cobra ever sold to the public, which was originally fitted with Ford’s new 260 cubic inch motor and shipped to Europe to race. Eventually Ford of Europe replaced the 260 with a Hi-Po 289. This car is owned by Bruce Meyer who restored it to its former glory.

Also present was the fastest Dragon Snake down a drag strip, quarter-mile at a time, and the “Fliptop” Cobra. The Fliptop was developed by Ken Miles; both the front and back sections can flip up for easier access to the engine and rear end. This was the first Cobra to receive a 427 engine and it led to the development of the competition 427 Cobra. CSX2026 was also present.

What’s so special about this car? This was the winningest Cobra ever to set tread marks on the race track. Also in this display area was “Cobra. History in the Making” with a Cobra jacked up off the floor to resemble a car being created at the Shelby design studio.

Proudly displayed was CSX2299 with its winning number 13. In the early sixties, Henry Ford wanted to win the World Sportscar Championship in the worst way. Shelby knew he could do it but not with the Cobra configured the way it was. In the FIA rule book he found a little loophole that essentially said you could change the body but keep the frame and suspension pick up points the same. Shelby hired his t-shirt designer Peter Brock to come up with a design and Brock gave him the Daytona Coupe. CSX2299 won the championship against Ferrari in 1965.

If you couldn’t get enough Cobra intake, Bruce Canepa from northern California found the original Fiat transporter that Shelby used to haul the Daytona Coupes from track to track in Europe. He brought the carcass back to his shop and began a two-year restoration with two Italian artisans working full-time on the project. The transporter was too long to fit in his standard spray booth so he had to extend it by 10 feet! The outcome was nothing but stunning. The transporter was sold by RM Auctions for $900,000.

If you think Vintage racing is for the delicate, think again. With 41 Cobras answering the call to the grid, the testosterone was flowing. These cars did not disappoint. When the green flag dropped, clutches were let out, and the sound was deafening! Jim Click (Co-Owner of Southern California’s Tuttle-Click Automotive Group) won the race with his 289 and Jim Farley (Group Vice President of Global Marketing, Sales and Service for Ford) came in third with another 289.

Next year the honored marque will be the Chevrolet Corvette. Do you think any of the original Grand Sports will be participating? Do you think any of the Cobras that raced this August will participate next year? Can’t wait to see!

Golf Tips with Tommy

By Tommy Mansuwan

In my first article, I emphasized the importance of speed control in putting. This article will focus on the other aspects of putting: alignment and direction. Have you struggled to aim your putter down the actual intended line?

Has a friend checked your putter head alignment only to say you aren’t aimed where you were hoping? To help with this, try laying down a chalk line next time you are practicing. The purpose of the line is to give you immediate feedback on where you should be aiming, as well as the direction your ball rolls. Chalk lines are available at any hardware store and you should select a color that will contrast with green.

Before you lay down that line, there are two things to keep in mind.

First, and more obvious, is to find a straight putt. This will give you the most consistent feedback because your line should not change even if your speed does.

And second, try not to go beyond four or five feet when putting on a chalk line.

A good distance to practice from is three to four feet because you’ll want to be close enough that you can aim the putter at the hole while also allowing room to see the ball rolling straight on the line.

Once that is set, putt a ball on the line and align the putter head with the chalk on the green. Now, instead of using your normal routine, step into the setup with your right foot first, and, while looking at the hole, bring in your left foot. By looking down your target line during setup, your body will naturally adjust itself to that line. This should give you a square setup every time. Attempt to make fifty consecutive three-footers in a row on the chalk line. If you can accomplish that, move back another foot and make fifty in a row from there. To change it up a bit, hit five putts off the line for every ten made on the line.

Once these drills are done, I can assure you that a knee knocker of a putt will look like a tap-in on the course. Your aim and alignment will improve over time by using this technique. You will have confidence when playing because you have put in the practice and you will be rewarded.

If you do intend to do this drill, put down a folded towel where you are going to setup base. The superintendent will greatly appreciate that you haven’t left two shoe prints and killed his grass. Also, you might consider marking a line on your ball to aid in aiming down the correct path. Some people like it; some don’t. See what works best for you.

While this method is best for short putts, you can use the same concept for longer putts. Once you pick out your line, find a spot about six to eight inches in front of the ball on that same line to roll the ball over. From that moment, your only concern is to hit that spot on the green with the proper pace.

What the ball does after that (i.e. hits a pitch mark, rock, etc.) is out of your control. Until next time, happy practicing!

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