Driven World Magazine, October Issuee

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Oct 2012

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Contents ISSUE 33, October 2012

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EDITOR IN CHIEF

Dustin Troyan

ART DIRECTOR

Connected Media Group LLC

COPY EDITORS

Melena Gergen Heather Jederlinich Kathleen Troyan

DESIGN

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STORIES BY

Dustin Troyan Leo Mayorquinn Frank Filipponio Jeffrey Brynan Greg Grundt Tommy Mansuwan

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On the Cover: The Veyron Photo: Greg Grundt Page 26

The Magazine I really don’t know how this magazine got started. Well, I do but I don’t. It all started when I purchased a new Mac computer. It had a program called Publisher. It was a bare-bones program that was most likely geared towards kids and school projects.

I started playing around with it and thought, “wow, maybe I could do something.” It seemed like a wacky idea but, hell, why not? So I sat down to design my first magazine. Now, I can assure you that some nine-yearold kid could probably have done it better but, to me it looked pretty good. (Looking back, ouch!) I was once mentored by a regular at the coffee shop who explained, “Sometimes it is just better to get something done” and then grow it.

So I designed the first Driven World Magazine. Again, I thought it looked great. I really do not remember the content or the layout, but I walked down to Kinko’s in the shopping center and printed three hundred copies. This was right before a “big Sunday” so I had no idea what to expect. I laid out copies of the magazine on the condiment stand in the coffee shop and put them in every car with an open window until I ran out. What would happen after? Who knows. What would people think? No idea.

The following morning I woke up, went into the shop bright and early, and I had five emails from people wanting to advertise in the new magazine. I was in shock. No, really in shock! Looking back, I should have passed out. But, maybe I was on to something.

Shortly thereafter, the shop closed, we lost the Supercar Sunday location, and things went on hold.

A few months later, we got the event back and something drove me to again start the magazine.

I really don’t know why; I guess it is something that is inside of me. I know I like to communicate with others and I love people so I guess that is it. Well, perhaps there is more. I know that I like to try to send a nice

from the editor

message. I see so many amazing people on a regular basis—so much potential on so many different levels— and I now have a medium to share that. I find great pleasure in highlighting positive people in our community. How lucky I am to be able to do that?

I am very lucky to know most of the top car event photographers in the state. Our friendships have all been very organic. I have watched them grow and become better and better photographers. I have seen them gain so much recognition and seen career doors open. Their passions and roles in the community are truly unparalled. They are the living documenters of our lifestyle. Decades later, we will be able to illustrate where we have been and what we have done with their photographs. Thank you boys! One thing I wanted to do with the magazine is to give them an outlet to reach more people. I am very lucky that they trust me with their work and that I am able to include their photos in the magazine. They bring a tremendous value to Driven World. Many of them have also started writing articles. This makes me so very happy because some of them have never previously done that. I do have to say that when you put your thoughts out publicly, it can be stressful. It can be a hurdle and you will see that the regular contributors are really doing a fine job. Thank you gentlemen.

I know my “Letter from the editor” can be a little wacky and unorthodox. Once I even did a poem—it was just what came out. Over the last year or so, I have received some very nice comments regarding the magazine. They usually have something to do with the message being really heartfelt. I assure you, with me, what you see is what you get. I have said it over and over, I love our community. I love that more and more people are participating in the magazine and that people see value in it. My goal is to only be from the heart. My message will only be positive. I believe in you

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and our community and I hope the feeling is mutual.

Suffice to say, I cannot do any of the things that I do without any of you. This magazine went from being me, to the photographers, to attendees, to an attorney, to friends going out on a limb. But, I assure you with 100% certainty, everybody who is a part of this magazine is in it for the right reason; they too love our community and lifestyle. I think the only way this magazine will ever make sense is if it is true and honest. I have told you before that I am making it up as I go along and I am.

I don’t necessarily know what it means to be a proper publisher or designer, but the trust that so many of you have given me is one of the greatest compliments a man can ask for. Thank you.

So here is what I promise to you. Driven World Magazine will always come from the heart. It will always be true and it will always be positive. The magazine will continue to grow, slowly and organically.

My goal is to build a strong foundation over time. I will not compromise the magazine as I do not think that is right. Similarly, if you don’t like it, that is your right and I respect it. If I can do something positive for our community with the magazine, I will do it. That is truly one of my motivations. I can tell you that this is an extension of me—that guy in an orange hat in a parking lot at Supercar Sunday.

Thank you all for the trust, support, and the opportunity to be a part of your lives. Thank you taking a moment to read this; I know you don’t have to. Thank you for all the wonderful Sundays and all the amazing generosity with all of our charitable endeavors. I am proud to be a part of your community. Thank you to my advertisers for the same trust, dedication, and support.

Without you...well, this might not be possible.

Dustin

A Job Well Done I had a crazy notion to restore a 1969 Mustang. It was rough, ran poorly, and had a $99.00 paint job. I completed all of the major items and I was at the stage that excited me the most: paint and body. Later a friend asked “How is the ’69 coming along?” And he proceeded to educate me about a shop called West Coast Auto Collision. He explained that it was in Palm Springs, family owned and operated, old school, and “amazing”.

After speaking with Robert Horn, the owner, I knew my search was over. Robert explained, with no prompting, how they would disassemble every piece, strip them to metal, weld and fill holes, remove rust, and repair every dent. After reviewing photos I sent, Robert quoted me a price. I flat bedded the car out and met with Robert, his wife, and their daughter.

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They were such a delight to meet with; I felt welcomed and appreciated. Robert and his crew took detailed notes as we walked around the car; I said my good byes, and I left.

Three months later the car was detailed and awaiting my arrival. I was truly taken aback; it was EXACTLY as I had imagined it. They stayed on budget and they provided several extras at NO cost. As Robert would say, “It just wouldn’t be right to overlook it nor just do it then expect you to pay for it”. After 5 years, my car was finally show quality!

I wrote this article as an appreciation to the Horn Family, Ron, and the entire West Coast Auto Collision team. I am grateful for their hard work and dedication and I will honor them with each road trip I go on.

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Supercar Sunday 2012 Marque Schedule Oct. 28th is Ferrari Vs. Lamborghini Nov. 25th NO MARQUE Preparing for the 9th Annual Motor4toys.com Dec. 2nd NO SUPERCAR SUNDAY9th Annual Motor4toys.com Charity Car Show Dec. 30th Primered Cars, Rat Rods & Customs

October Calendar of Events

Wed-Sat 3-6 Wendover UT- 2012 World Finals, Bonneville, www.scta-bni.org Fri-Sat 5-6 Crescent City-21st Sea Cruise, Beach Front Park, 8am-4pm, 707-954-4207, www.northernknights.us Fri-Sun 5-7 Sacramento-NSRA Golden State Street Rod Nationals, Marriott Cal expo,1782 tribute Rd, 901-452-4030, www.nsra-usa.com Las Vegas,NV-Silver State Challenge Vintage Races, Las Vegas International Raceway, 800-280-vara, www.vararacing.com Bishop-Owens Valley Cruisers Fall Colors Car Show, Tri-County Fairgrounds, www.owensvalleycruisers.com Newport Beach-2nd Annual Vintage Trailer Rally, Newport Dunes 1131 Back Bay Dr, 949-566-4221, dkjennings@cox.net Fri 5 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 6 Burbank – Autobooks THE STAINLESS STEEL CARROT - Revisited John Morton, Sylvia Wilkerson & friends 10 - 2 open 9AM! Free coffee and Donuts, 2900 W. Magnolia. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com Santa Fe Springs-5th Annual Rotary Charity Classic Car Show, 12016 Telegraph Rd., Santa Fe Springs, 9-3, www.santafespringsrotary.org Sun 7 Burbank- Throttlers Car Show, Johnny Carson Park, 8:00 AM -1:00 PM 818 648-6982 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 El Dorado Hills-8th Annual Niello Concours at Serrano, www.theconcours.net La Jolla-German Autofest by Nuts 4 Cars, Girard Ave between Silverado & Prospect, 7am-1pm, 619-980-4586 Ramona-4th Annual Run To The Ranch, 940 Montecito Way, 11AM-?, 619-517-2522, 619-566-3212, www.restorationranch.com West Hills-L.A. Fire Department Car Show, 22801 Roscoe Blvd, 9am-3pm, www.lafdcarshow.com Monterey Park-Harmony Festival Car Show, 350 S McPherrin Ave, 9am-3:30pm, 626-307-1388, www.ci.montery-park.ca.us (put in car show in search) Canyon Country-All Corvette Charity Car Show, 18730 Soledad Canyon Rd, 3pm-9pm, carshowchairman@scvcc.org Chatsworth-California Car Cover Tri-Five Chevy Show, 9525 De Soto Ave, 9am-2pm, 818-998-2100 Norco-American Legion Riders Car & Bike Show, 3888 Old Hamner Road,10am-4pm, 951-310-8801 San Diego-65th Annual Picnic & Ole Timers Reunion, Ventura Cove Park Mission Bay, 9am-3pm, www.prowlers.org Sun 7 Glendale-Caruso Concours d’Elegance @ Americana at Brand, 889 American Way, 11am-4pm, 818-637-8982, www.americanaatbrand.com Loma Linda-22nd annual Veterans memorial Car show, VA medical Center 11201 Benton, 8am-3:30pm, 909-350-9816, htttp;//veterancarshow.com Burbank-Throttlers 2012 Car Show, Johnny Carson Park, 8am-1pm, 818-648-6982 Laguna Beach-9th Annual Classic Car Show, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, 9:30am-3:30pm, www.lagunabeachrotary.com Ontario-Streets of Thunder, 4000 E. Ontario Center Pkwy, 11am-5pm, 909-899-9288, www.streeetsofthundermotorsportsevents.com Vista-4th Annual Classic Car Show, 1601 Longhorn Dr, 10am-2pm, 760-295-3128, www.rbvgradnite.com Wed-Sun 10-14 Indian Wells-FCA Ferrari Club of America 2012 National Meet, Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa, www.ferrariclubofamerica.org Wed 10 Pomona- Prolong’s Twilight Cruise Night ; NHRA Museum 1101 W. McKinley Ave; 4PM - 8PM, www.calrods.com Fri-Sun 12-13 San Diego-MCAS Miramar Air Show, www.miramarairshow.com Sat-Sun 13-14 Willow Springs-HSR-W 14th Fall Formula Festival, Willow Springs Int’l Raceway, 310-750-6933 www.hsrwestrace.com Sat 13 Burbank – Autobooks open 9AM! Free coffee and Donuts, 2900 W. Magnolia. 818-845-0707.

Pomona-AMA Pro Racing Flat Track Finals, Fairplex, 888-718-4253,www.flattrackfinals.com Mojave-5th Annual Winfield & Watson Custom Car & Hot Rod gathering, 8201 Sierra Hwy, 10am-6pm, 760-762-6861, www.rodtossers.com Oakhurst-Corvettes in the Park, Oakhurst community Park Hwy 41, www.fallinthesierra.com Anaheim-91 Car Show Down Low Kustom Theme, Canyon RV Park, 7am-3pm, www.classicpickupsgarage.com Apple Valley-4th Annual Classic Car Show,19311 Jess Ranch Pkwy, 10am-3pm, 760-961-7815, www.xuncitycruisersapplevalley.com Torrance-8th Annual THS Classic & Custom Car Truck & Cycle Show, 2200 Carson St, 10am-2pm, www.torrancehighschoolcarshow.org Menifee-4th Annual Menifee Motor Madness, 28237 La Piedra Rd, 9am-3pm, 951-805-5614 Placentia-26th Annual Heritage Festival Car Show, Tri-City Park - 9AM - 4PM, 714-524-8533 Upland-3rd Annual Car Show & Shine, Upland Memorial Park 1100 E. Foothill Blvd, 8am-Noon, 714-273-3331 Anaheim-Colony Classic Car Show, 811 W. Lincoln, 10am-2pm, www.anaheimcolonists.com Chatsworth-California Car Cover Nova & Chevelle Show, 9525 De Soto Ave, 9am-2pm, 818-998-2100 Covina-17th Annual Thunderfest & Music Festival, Downtown, 1pm-6pm, www.covina.com/covina_thunderfest/

Supercar Sunday Every Sunday Sun 14 7-‐10am Pomona-Pomona Car show & Swap Meet Fairplex, Info @ www.pomonaswapmeet.com San Diego-4th Annual fifth Avenue Auto showcase, Gaslamp Quarter, 10am-4pm, 619-233-5008, www.mcfarlanepromotions.com Tustin-8th Annual All Chevy Car Show, Enderle Center 14081 S. Yorba St, 9am-3pm, 949-786-7875, www.ocvcca.org Supercarsunday.com Lake Arrowhead-VWJamboree- Octoberfest Edition, 28200 Highway 189, 10am-4pm, www.vwjamboree.com Stockton- Swap Meet & Car Show, San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 6am-3pm, (209) 948-5307 Costa Mesa-Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac Show, Crevier Classic 365 Clinton St, 8am-3pm, 714-644-1592 Del Mar-Del Mar Concours d’Elegance, Del Mar RaceTrack Paddock, 10am-3pm, 858-356-9701, www.delmarconcours.com Ontario-Ontario Elks 2rd Annual car show, 1150 W. Fouth St, 8am-2pm, 909-984-6204 Dana Point-Octoberwood Woodie Car Show, Lantern Bay Park, 8am-3pm Pico Rivera-Route 66 Classic Car Show, 9613 Whittier Blvd, 10am-5pm, 714-536-6708

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October Calendar of Events

San Diego-Pal Joey’s IV, 5147 Waring Rd, 8am-2:30pm, 619-980-6699 Wed-Sun 17-21 Lake Havasu City-35th annual Run to the Sun, 1000 McCulloch blvdN, 928-855-0933, www.relicsandrods.co Fri-Sun 19-21 McFarland- NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion, Auto Club Famoso Raceway, www.museum.nhra.com Pomona-21th Annual NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion at the Wally Parks NHRA Museum, 909-622-2133, http;//museum.nhra.com, www.nhratix.com, Tommy Ivo will be Grand Marshal Sat 20 Burbank – Autobooks open 9AM! Free coffee and Donuts, 2900 W. Magnolia. 818-845-0707.

Chino-3rd Annual Car Truck & Bike Show, 6950 Edison Ave, 8am-2pm, 909-627-7043, www.troop309chino.com San Bernardino-Car Show for the Animals, 1001 E. Highlands Ave, 8:30am-2pm, 909-838-4866 Sun 21 Pasadena-Art Center Car Classic 21, Art Center College 1700 Linda Vista Drive, 626-396-2304, www.artcenter.edu El Mirage-SCTA Land Speed Racing, El Mirage Dry Lake Bed, www.scta-bni.org Buena Park-Picker’s Paradise Automotive Swap Meet, Elks Lodge 7212 Melrose St, 8am-1pm, 714-299-1776, garyoccarguy@gmail.com San Diego-All American Pow Wow, Embarcadero North-Pacific Dr & Harbor Dr, 8am-2:30pm, 858-484-3388, 760-598-9809 Buena Park-Classics on the Green Car Show, 7225 El Dorado Dr, 9am-2pm, 714-299-1776 Fri-Sat 26-27 Palm Springs-RetroMania Festival, Knott’s Soak City, 12-8PM, 760-980-0665 Sat 27 Burbank – Autobooks open 9AM! Free coffee and Donuts, 2900 W. Magnolia. 818-845-0707.

Indio-2nd Annual Trunk or Treat Car Show, 45250 Dune Palms Rd, 2pm-7pm, kathleen.beach@dsusd.us San Diego-4th Annual Kong’s Toilet Seat Panel Jam, 6695 Rasha St, 10am-?, 619-995-6952 Riverside-Riverside Plaza Car Show, 3545 Central Ave, noon-5pm, 951-858-3701, wwwhttp://operationsafehouse.org Chino-Vets & Pets Car show, Chino Airport, 8am-3pm Calimesa-16th Annual Garden of Angels Charity Car Show, 11251 Desert Lawn Dr, 9am-3pm, 909-795-2595 Escondido-4th Annual All Car Lovers Show, 2430 S Escondido Blvd, 10am-2pm, 868-485-9888, www.corvettesofsandiego.com Sun 28 Los Alamitos- WINGS WHEELS ROTORS & EXPO 2012 9 AM TO 4 PM (0900 -1600hrs) LOS ALAMITOS ARMY AIRFIELD, JOINT FORCES TRAINING BASE, California National Guard 11200 Lexington Drive 562-598-6659 / 562-598-7035 fax www.WWRExpo.net / info@losalcha Long Beach–Cycle Show & Swap @ Veterans Stadium Motorcycles & bicycles. Buy/sell/trade.vintage/parts/bikes/accessories. www.toppingevents.com, or 800-762-9785 Moorpark-33rd Annual Ram’ N Relics Car show, 7am-3pm, 805-583-2965, roamnrelics.com Sacramento- Hot Rod & Race Car Parts Swap Meet, Sacramento Raceway, 5305 Excelsior Rd, 6am-, 408-266-3324 Sacramento- Hot Rod & Race Car Parts Swap Meet, Sacramento Raceway, 5305 Excelsior Rd, 6am-, 408-266-3324 Costa Mesa-Mustang Madness Halloween Car Show, 8am-3pm Lancaster-2nd Annual Creepy Cruise - Lancaster Auto Mall, Noon-4pm, www.avmoparclub.com Tues-Fri 30-Nov 2 Las Vegas, NV-SEMA, Las Vegas Convention Center, www.semashow.com

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Collector Cars and the Law....

by Jeffrey Brynan

The Leagalities of Selling at Live Auctions Last month we began a look at the “live” auction process, focusing on matters from the point of view of the buyer and so now we will have a look at the process from the seller’s perspective and the legal obligations they have (and once again, we will leave auction systems such as ebay and other online alternatives out of the mix for now).

As noted last month, while conducted throughout the year’s calendar, the summer months are typically the height of the collector car (live) auction season, with the zenith coming in August during Pebble Beach week where this year, over two hundred million dollars in vehicles changed hands at the various auctions that were conducted, evidencing the popularity and success of the “live” auction process for collector cars.

So to begin this process as a seller, having chosen the auction house you wish to utilize, you will be required to sign a consignment agreement so as to start the process. This is a legally binding contract whereby you, as the seller, are retaining the auction house to serve as your agent to present your vehicle for sale to the public at the auction to be conducted. There are several key terms to consider and address, including: 1.The commission (fee) you will have to pay to the auction house, which is typically a percentage of the final high bid that is made for your vehicle. Some auction houses have set fees, others are open to negotiation.

In addition to paying a percentage of the final high bid, certain auction houses also require the payment of a fee for photographing and otherwise preparing the presentation of your car in the auction’s catalogue and advertisements. Often too, available for negotiation, is the day and time slot (lot number) of when your car will be sold, along with issues pertaining to the advertisement, if any, that your car might specifically receive prior to the conduct of the auction.

2.Reserve or no reserve? This is the critical term under which you are willing to sell. A vehicle placed for sale without a reserve price will be sold for the final high bid, whatever that might be. A vehicle placed for sale with a reserve price entails your agreement with the auction house as to a minimum dollar figure to which the car must be bid before it can be sold. For example if you set a reserve of $100,000.00 the car must receive a bid of at least that amount to be sold. Once the car has been bid to your reserve price, the highest bid then takes the car. If the bidding does not reach your reserve price the car is not sold. (You are typically permitted to lower your reserve, even during the course of the bidding so as to ensure a sale). Do also note that the reserve price is typically not revealed in advance of the sale nor during the course of bidding until the reserve price has been reached, at which time the auctioneer will typically let it be known that the car is now “in the market for sale” i.e.

that its reserve price has been met.

3.Setting an estimate. In keeping with the setting of a reserve, it can be of extreme importance to reach a realistic estimate figure/range as to the value of your car, to be agreed upon with the auction house for their use in promoting and advertising your car for sale prior to the auction. Although clearly a very subjective process, setting an appropriate estimate can be of great importance in attracting bidders to your car in advance of the sale or in the alternative of scaring away potential buyers if your estimate is not consistent with current market trends. Here, as with the setting of a reserve or placing your car at no reserve, it is important to work closely with the auction house and to take advantage of their expertise as to the current market and trends so as to maximize the most favorable outcome for the sale of your vehicle.

Of course the auction house can make no guarantee or warranty to you as to pricing or results that can be obtained, but a carefully considered estimate and reserve (if applicable) will serve your best interests in maximizing a sale for you.

As noted above, the auction house is your agent as the seller and is NOT the seller of the car. The auction house merely serves to present your vehicle as the seller to the audience of buyers for the buyers’ consideration and offer/bid to purchase.

Typical to most any sale, unless otherwise stated, each and every car is presented on your behalf as the seller on an “as is” basis and without warranty. As a seller you are required to disclose all material facts that are known to you with regard to your vehicle but you are not required to conduct an inspection or other investigation beyond the actual knowledge you have of the vehicle; and the auction house need do nothing more on your behalf as your agent than pass on the information that you have provided as to the material facts that are known to you regarding the vehicle and its history and condition.

Having disclosed the facts known to you regarding your vehicle, the burden then shifts to the potential buyers to conduct any further inspection, investigation or other due diligence in which they wish to engage. Further in this regard (as noted in last month’s article), catalogue descriptions, comments or opinions of auction personnel, condition reports, advertising and the like are not considered to be warranties or representations by the auction house or the seller upon which a buyer may rely as a basis for their purchase.

Once you have made necessary arrangements to consign your vehicle to an auction house for presentation for sale at a “live” auction you still have further obligations to which you must attend, first and foremost being that along with the vehicle you must provide to the auction house clear and marketable title to the car and you will typically be asked to sign neces-

sary documents to allow the auction house to effectuate transfer of your car upon sale to the successful bidder/ buyer. In that regard the auction house typically holds a dealer’s license and is empowered if not required to handle all necessary steps to effectuate the transfer of your vehicle once it has been sold, to collect sales tax from the buyer, along with the sales proceeds and to pay you your share of the sales proceeds.

Do note that along with providing proper title papers, it is typically your responsibility as the seller to arrange for delivery of your car to the auction site prior to the sale and at your own expense. You may obviously deliver the car yourself or utilize the services of a transport company and your consignment papers should provide for authorization for the auction company to accept delivery of your vehicle from the transport company at the auction site in your absence.

Once again, remain mindful that the auction house is your agent as the seller to take possession of the car and maintain possession of the car through the auction process until its sale and transfer to the buyer.

Having delivered your car to the auction site and provided the necessary title papers to the auction house, you are free to rely on the auction house to care for your vehicle now that it is in their possession and, as noted, they are acting as your agent to present the car for sale.

In this regard, any reputable auction house will have insurance to cover your car for any loss or damage while in their possession and control but you would be wise to keep your insurance in place and allow it to remain until the auction has been conducted, your sale concluded and your proceeds are in hand. The payment of a few days extra insurance premiums can go a long way should problems arise. This is especially critical in the event your car does not sell for any reason and you are required to then once more assume possession and remove the vehicle from the auction site. Of course though having set a thoughtful estimate and/or reserve and revealed all material facts known to you about the vehicle and having allowed the auction house to carry out their duties as your agent in presenting your car for sale, it is most likely you will leave with funds in hand and a fond farewell to your former prize.

In the upcoming months we will explore issues concerning title, transport companies, DMV issues among the many other things affecting the world of collector cars, along with any questions you may wish to submit.

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.

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Bugatti Veyron Drive to Monterey 2012 Story & Photography by Greg Grudt On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 a very rare event occurred in Oxnard, CA. Five Bugatti Veyrons pulled up to the Mullin Automotive Museum around 1:20pm before the long drive up to Monterey the following day. The orange Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse (pictured on the front of the magazine) led the pack, which included two standard Veyrons and two Veyron Grand Sports. At the time, this was the very first sighting of a Grand Sport Vitesse in California. There have since been three sightings of such a car in California. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is the latest flagship model Bugatti with an extra 199 horsepower from the previous 1001 horsepower in earlier models and a price tag of nearly $2.5 million.

For those of you that are not aware, the Mullin Automotive Museum houses one of the largest collections of Bugattis in the world among other rare French automobiles. On temporary loan from a private individual from the United Kingdom was a World Record Edition Bugatti Veyron Super Sport which is 1 of 5 produced. This incredibly rare automobile was scheduled to join the drive up to Monterey, however the owner backed out so I was unable to capture the shot of all four generations of Veyrons lined up (Veyron 16.4, Grand Sport, Super Sport, and Vitesse). Since the World Record Edition Super Sport was upstairs in the museum roughly 300 feet away from the other five Bugattis

technically they were all together for the photo. I spent a solid 3.5 hours photographing these cars until they were ready to depart.

Around 4:00pm the catered lunch and private tour of the museum had concluded and the Veyrons fired up and left. A good friend of mine, Duane Steiner from Speed and Motion, was also on-site photographing the cars. Since we had an itinerary from the Bugatti Club, we thought it would be neat to follow them to theFour Seasons in Santa Barbara where they would be spending the evening. Duane drove as I hung out the window capturing these amazing cars in motion on the picturesque 101 Freeway. We encountered some traffic and a few of the Bugattis left us in the dust when the traffic cleared. We made it to Santa Barbara and spent some time photographing these cars a little bit more. It would have been fun to follow them the next morning to Monterey, but you can’t do everything.

On Saturday, August 18, 2012, Duane and I drove up to Monterey for the day to catch a glimpse of the world famous “Car Week”. There were so many cars we wanted to see and only about seven hours to see them all. Luckily, we saw just about every possible car imaginable from Ferrari F50s to McLaren F1s and even the only Koenigsegg Agera R in the United States but, our trip would not have been complete without seeing a few more Bugatti Veyrons, of course. While photograph-

ing the Koenigsegg Agera R on the 17 Mile Drive, we noticed further down the road that a white and blue Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse was being photographed by a Bugatti photographer overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

We quickly drove over and joined in on the shoot. We then hustled over to the Spanish Bay Inn Hotel which is known as the hot spot for exotics during car week.

We pulled up and sure enough a black Veyron Grand Sport with orange accents was parked in front. There were a handful of other exotics parked there as well.

We also spotted a bright red Pagani Huayra in the guest parking lot too! Finally, we headed back to the Pebble Beach Lodge as we wanted to see the Bugattis arrive for the dinner. There were three Veyrons parked outside the Lodge and one of them I hadn’t seen before. It was a very classy champagne colored one that I had only seen pictures of in the past. I am so glad that I finally got to see it in-person after all these years. The sun was setting and our time in Monterey had come to an end as we then endured the five and half hour drive home. In a five day period I saw nine Bugatti Veyrons! Until next year Monterey……

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The 1 of 1 Bugatti Veyron “Pur Blanc” Edition Super Sport Visits Supercar Sunday On Sunday, September 2, 2012 the 1 of 1 Bugatti Veyron “Pur Blanc” Edition Super Sport made its first visit to Supercar Sunday. The owner of the car just recently took delivery and has been driving and enjoying the car ever since. The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport produces an extra 199 horsepower for a grand total of 1200HP from the previous 1001HP on earlier models. This production car can reach a top speed of 267 mph however it is electronically limited to 258mph to prevent the tires from shredding. This car reaches 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds and has a price tag of over $2 million dollars. Roughly 35 to 40 Super Sports will be produced, 5 of those being the orange/black World Record Editions. Thanks so much BC for bringing out your new toy to Supercar Sunday for all of us to enjoy!

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Ford has dropped the option of a manual transmission in the F150 trucks, All good come an end, andbecame so it wassowith since thethings demand in to recent years low.the metal lunch box. In the late 1970’s cost cutting saw the lunch boxes made out of plastic. Florida actually banned Learning the stick shift was a rite of passage for many teenagers for years. Car metal lunch boxes, fearing kids would use them as school yard weapons. 1987 saw collectors and enthusiasts are heart-broken at the the last mass-produced metal lunch box, graced with the image of Rambo. demise of the stick. “Car and Driver” magazine has So why are we talking about lunch boxes a car actually launched a campaign to “Save theinManuals”. magazine? Well, just look at all these cool lunch Many believe that declining interest in truly driving boxes! Many believe the cars are just as much the a car will end up consigning classic automobiles to “stars” as the actors; you be the judge. Bon appétit.! museums and show displays. Perhaps the next generation of mechanics won’t know what a Fred and Barney at the drags! “clutch job” is! www.LeonsTransmission.com www.LeonsTransmission.com

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learning to drive her father’s Suzuki Samari, 5-speed manual

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2012 McCall’s Motorworks Revival-­aka The Jet Center Party Although more and more events keep creeping up every year to extend Monterey’s Classic Car Week earlier into the week, we consider the official beginning of the week to be Gordon McCall’s annual swanky party at the Monterey Jet Center. Officially known as McCall’s Motorworks Revival, this celebration of fine automobiles, aircraft, food and wine is a sneak peek at what the rest of the week has in store for you.

The party offers a heady mix of featured cars from some of the upcoming auctions along with new car debuts from some of the most exotic manufacturers, race cars from the Historics, a selection of vehicles from the Quail Tour and more. With its unique setting allowing the presence of old military aircraft as well as the finest in personal jet powered executive transportation, the Jet Center Party also offers something no other event can match. Throw in the exquisite food and wine and you have an excellent excuse to get into town earlier next year. Assuming you can snag a ticket to this always sold out show before they are no longer available.

This year’s event was another extravaganza of cool machinery, from the very first Shelby Cobra and GT350 to the latest Lamborghini Sesto Elemento and Urus concept cars. Cars like the new Aston Martin Vanquish, Lotus Evora GP Edition, Koenigsegg Agera R, Bentley Continental Supersports ISR, Hennessey Venom GT Spider and Ferrari 458 Spider were nicely

complemented by a Ferrari F40, Daytona and 275 GTB, Aston Martin DB5s, Lancia Aurelia Spider, BMW M1, Blower Bentley, Bizzarrini 5300 GT Stradale, dual cowl Bugatti Type 38 Torpedo, Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, Porsche 904 and Speedster, the oldest Corvette Sting Ray in the world and a pair of original Ford GT40s.

But even more impressive than the assemblage of autos, perhaps, was the guest list. At one point we were within 20 feet of nine different people who can lay claim to having a car named after them, or at least one designed by them. Within the span of about five minutes we spotted Reeves Callaway, Henrik Fisker, John Hennessey, Pete Brock (Cobra Daytona Coupe and Brock Coupe), Charles Morgan, Christian von Koenigsegg, Camilo Pardo (Ford GT), Jason Castriota (Maserati GranTurismo S), and last but not least, Horacio Pagani. If you’ve ever dreamt of owning a new Huayra, we suggest coming to McCall’s to have Horacio himself explain every detail to you. Oh, and if that new Lamborghini Urus is more your thing, you could have talked to Lamborghini head Stephan Winkelmann about production feasibility.

Personally, the star of the show this year wasn’t a car or a person, though. It was the Grumman J2F Duck, a single-engine amphibious biplane that was used by every branch of the U.S. armed forces from the

By Frank Filipponio mid-1930s until just after World War II. The one at the party was a J2F-6, one of only two left in the world that is kept in flying condition. It also happens to have been afloat during the bombing of Pearl Harbor, managing to escape damage.

The J2F is easily distinguished by its large central float, a sort of boat grafted onto the bottom of the plane. Following a shift in production from Grumman to Columbia Aircraft, the J2F-5 was updated to J2F-6 status with a 1,050 hp engine, and was fitted with underwing bomb racks. It could hold a pilot and observer up top and two crewman below. Weighing in at less than 5,500 pounds, the J2F-6 could do 190 mph and had a cruising speed of 155 mph. It’s really an amazing plane.

If the J2F Duck looks familiar, it might be because you remember it from the 1971 film Murphy’s War, or possibly the 1970s TV series Baa Baa Black Sheep, aka Black Sheep Squadron. This particular J2F can be found at the Planes of Fame Air Museum, in Chino, California. And if for some reason the Duck wasn’t your cup of tea, there were several other notable aircraft on hand, some of which guests were allowed to sit in. We saw an A-4 Skyhawk, P-51 Mustang, Vultee BT-13B Valiant “Vibrator”, B-25 Mitchell and an Aero L-39 Albatross to name a few.

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Golf Tips with Tommy Review: Oakley Golf Sunglasses by Tommy Mansuwan Since the creation of my golf and travel blog last December, I have been fortunate to have a good amount of people visit my page. With topics that range from my tournament progress to odd things I encounter on the road, the entry that has brought the most viewers to my blog was my review of Oakley golf sunglasses back in January. Well, with the popularity of this subject and being in sunny Southern California, I figured the readers of Driven World might find interest in the review as well. Below is from my blog entry comparing the Oakley G30 golf specific lens to the Oakley positive red iridium lens.

Never being a person to wear glasses on the golf course, it quickly became the first adjustment I made while playing in Asia. With the location of Thailand and most other events being near the equator, the magnitude of sunlight that bears down on a daily basis really wears on the eyes. While on a trip back to the States last year, I was fortunate enough to get some help from Mark at Oakley in regards to golf sunglasses and understanding how each lens functioned on the golf course. The result was me switching between two different lenses in Oakley’s Flak Jacket model: the G30 and the positive red iridium lens.

After testing a few others (regular black and polarized included) I felt these two gave the best definition for my eyes. The balance of diminishing sunlight without reducing texture can be a very delicate line and Oakley does a tremendous job of this. I initially settled for the G30, not only because it was made for golf, but becuase this these lens gave the most feel (visual) of

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the course and also made my eyes really relaxed in full daylight. It’s amazing how much better my head and body feel after a round of golf without having to squint from the sun. In conclusion, I found these were most useful on a clear afternoon day when the sun is at its peak.

As for the positive red lens, it initially attracted me with its shiny red/blue hue. Yeah, I know, a sucker for marketing right? I gave it a shot just to see how the colors would look. Maybe it was a coincidence that it was a bit cloudy that day but it immediately brightened up the gloominess and dark spots around the course. Definitely allows more light than the G30s while providing the much needed details of the ground.

A dull and melancholy day can become bright and joyful. Alright, I won’t get too carried away here. However, the red lens really does even out the tone/daylight on those days mixed with clouds and sun. In my opinion, these lenses will help in the early mornings, as well as golfing in the fall (for us So Cal golfers).

Summary: G30 lens – allows less light, soothing feel, great definition, for full sun days Red Iridium – Brighter than G30, great for cloudy days and mornings, good definition, red/blue hue look amazing If you’d like to contact me with further questions or comments: tmanswordpress@gmail.com or visit my blog: www.tommymansuwan.wordpress.com

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DT: Greg, I remember first seeing you and your father. You guys would pull into Supercar Sunday and politely shoot the event and then leave. How did you first hear of Supercar Sunday and is it a family affair?

GG: I first heard about Supercar Sunday in January of 2006. My wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents were driving by the old location on Mulholland and noticed a car show. We were having dinner one evening and they mentioned to me that there was a car show going on at the El Camino Shopping Center. The next Sunday, I went over there and saw a Mercedes SLR McLaren, two Lamborghini Diablos and a Gallardo. I have been hooked ever since. Supercar Sunday is definitely a family affair. My dad and I both share the same passion for cars. We meet up every Sunday at Supercar Sunday and spend the morning together.

Sometimes my wife Lindsey will bring our daughter Emersyn to visit too.

DT: How many Supercar Sundays do you think you have attended over the years?

GG: So many! I have attended nearly 250 Supercar Sundays within the past 6 years. Rain or shine, I always find a way to make it there. In fact I have

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seen Ferrari Enzos in the rain.

DT: You are so very passionate. What inspired you to chase your passion and what continues to be your inspiration?

GG: In October of 2005 my dad and I were at the Pt. Mugu Air Show. On the way home we stopped off the freeway and noticed a silver Porsche Carerra GT parked at a gas station. I had seen these cars in video games and on television, but never up close.

We quickly pulled in and I started taking pictures of it. The owner was absolutely amazing and told me all about the car and he even opened up the doors so that I could check out the interior. The owner and I ran into each other a few years ago at none other than Supercar Sunday and still remain friends to this day. I love muscle cars, but there is nothing like seeing the latest and greatest Ferrari, Bugatti or even the Batmobile roll into Supercar Sunday for the first time.

DT: Do you have a favorite moment/experience at any event?

GG: Six years is a long time when you attend car events almost every single weekend. I have so many

incredible memories and experiences, that it is hard to narrow down. One memory that sticks out was back in June of 2010 at the Ultimate Lamborghini Experience at the California Speedway. I was given the opportunity to drive the brand new Lamborghini LP570-4 Superleggera on the track. I thought I was going fast (roughly 120-130 miles per hour + on the straights) until the legendary Lamborghini test driver Valentino Balboni flew past me like I was standing still. Wow what an experience!

DT: What has been the best year on record for automotive photography?

GG: Even though 2012 is not over yet, I would have to say that 2012 has by far been the greatest year on record. With trips to Monterey Car Week, Laguna Seca Ferrari Racing Days, visits to multiple private collections, numerous car rallies, photo shoots, parties, driving some exclusive cars and just showing up to Supercar Sunday on a weekly basis, it has been a fabulous year and one that I will never forget.

DT: What doors has your passion and photography opened for you?

GG: It has allowed me to not only photograph but

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to drive some of the most rare and most expensive cars on the planet. It has also allowed me into car related events, parties and collections that the general public is typically not allowed to attend.

DT: What type of equipment do you use?

GG: I currently am using a Canon 5d Mark III with Canon L-Series lenses and flashes.

DT: What would you tell the new photographers entering the car scene?

GG: Photograph cars because you appreciate and are passionate about them, not for the bragging rights.

DT: If you had a dream car, what would it be?

GG: The Ferrari F50 for sure! Some day one will be sitting in my garage.

DT: Is photography your profession?

GG: It sure is. I run a local Entertainment and Public Relations photography company. We shoot a lot of red carpet events, award shows, galas, concerts, corporate parties, executive headshots and panels.

I also shoot a lot of weddings on the weekends, as

well.

an email. I am on Facebook as well.

DT: As you are very involved in the car world, where do you see the hobby going?

GG: I see it continuing on for many years to come.

Eventually I would like to add some automotive clientele to our predominately entertainment list of clients at work.

DT: What else do you like to do besides photography?

GG: Photography is a big portion of my life, however I love to scuba dive, snowboard, attend heavy metal concerts, watch classic movies and best of all spend time with my wife and daughter.

DT: Do you expect to be “shooting cars” for the rest of your life?

GG: Of course. Each year, car companies around the world release the latest and fastest cars. I can always count on the newest automobiles to make appearances at Supercar Sunday. I plan on taking my grandkids to Supercar Sunday if that says anything.

DT: Where can others see your work and years of documentation?

GG: My photos are all posted to www.exoticcarfotos.com. I also post “the best of the best” photos to my Facebook fan page: ExoticCarFotos

DT: What do you consider the best part of being an integral part of our car community?

GG: The friendships! I have gained so many lasting friendships, ones in which we all share the same passion.

Contact Information: Greg Grudt (818) 581-7634 Zero727@aol.com www.exoticcarfotos.com

DT: Are you available for private shoots?

GG: Of course, feel free to give me a call or send me

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Sleepless in Monterey! by Leo Mayorquin www.cncpics.com Monterey Car Week has been a dream, so close yet so far, for many years. It is one of the best weeks of the year if you’re a car guy—a collection of events centered around the celebration of the automobile. The world’s top cars, collectors, and brands all descend upon the sleepy towns of Carmel, Monterey, and Pebble Beach during this special week. It becomes the norm to see a priceless collector car, which you would normally see behind the softest velvet rope, just parked on the street like any other car. I never planned to attend Car Week this year but some persuasive friends convinced me to drive up even though I didn’t have tickets to any events and I had no hotel reservations. I threw caution to the wind and decided to take a few days off work so I could take part in and document a car lover’s Disneyland.

Well, I only threw caution to the wind to a degree; I decided to play it safe and rent a car together with my friend, Dilan. Both our cars have over 250,000 miles so driving that far gets kind of sketchy. I rented a 2013 Ford Escape, which seemed more than suitable with an interior that was spacious enough to double as a dormitory and a great fuel mileage rating. Disappointingly, we never got to test any of its capabilities because, after driving twelve miles, I made a stop and the car refused to start again. We received a 2012 as a replacement, and it was…well, a well-worn rental…and that’s all I have to say about it. This set us four hours behind our schedule and it meant that we were going to be up for a long, long time. On top of this, I slept only two hours the night before due to my excitement but we set forth on our journey.

We arrived in the Monterey area and, as car enthusiasts, the first thing we did was start car hunting to find out what was in town. Immediately we found row upon row of Ferraris and Lamborghinis lining hotel parking lots. We also saw a McLaren F1, Ferrari 250 GT California Spiders, a Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss, Bugatti Veyrons, etc. There were so many exotics just driving around that seeing one almost became like seeing a Camry or an Accord. It was a taste of what was to come.

The first event we chose to attend was “The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering,” one of the most exclusive events of the weekend. We used our crafty skills and connections to get in and we immediately knew why it was such a big deal. There were the best examples of some of the most beautiful cars ever created. Ferrari

250 GTO, Ford GT-40, Bizarrini, Iso, Jaguar, Alfa-Romeo, Bugatti, and all manner of Ferraris were incredibly well-represented on the grounds of the Quail Lodge.

This is where McLaren Automotive unveiled their oneof-a-kind $7 million creation, the X-1. A car built “for the opera” per the owner’s discerning taste. Bugatti had a row of five custom Veyrons parked facing their booth, which held a Veyron Vitesse and a Type 35 with matching paint schemes. Koenigsegg showed off the Agera R, Pagani the Huaraya, Aston Martin the Vanquish, Lamborghini the Urus and Sesto Elemento. Rolls-Royce, along with Mercedes-Benz, showed off their latest products. Not only do you get to see and touch great machinery at The Quail (they actually let you sit in most of the new cars) but you also get to meet a lot of really cool people, like Horacio Pagani, Christian von Koenigsegg, and James Glikenhaus. We also spotted Stephan Winkelmann, the President of Lamborghini, as well as Wayne Carini, who was filming his TV show.

Next we went to the Bonhams auction tent right next door. There we found a great collection of cars set to be auctioned, such as an Mk1 Ford GT40, the last McLaren F1 GTR Long Tail, a Tatra V8, BMW 3.0 CLS race car, a 1967 Fiat Abarth TC Berlina Corsa, and a N.A.R.T. Ferrari Daytona. As we were leaving we ran into our friend, Erik Reynolds, who offered to let us stay with him after he found out we planned to sleep in our rental car.

The next event we attended was “Legends of the Autobahn,” a celebration of German automobiles, which was just five minutes up the street. Here we found a nice, small grouping of great cars including a row of 80’s Benz coupes, the BMW Zagato Roadster, the BMW M8 Prototype, BMW Z1, BMW M1, a collection of Audi Quattro powered beasts, and a Glockler-Porsche Roadster.

After attending two events and one auction you might think we would call it a day. But anyone who knows me understands that would never happen if

there’s the prospect of seeing even more cool cars. So on we went to Carmel to see what we could spot driving around. Though there wasn’t much of anything interesting driving around Carmel, there was a pair of Tesla Model S’s parked on the street for people to check out.

I have to say that it is a beautifully-styled sedan with crazy amounts of practicality, and a trunk up front and a hatchback-type opening in back. What really disappointed me about the car though was the interior; it was kit car bad.

But wait there’s more! We drove to downtown Monterey to the RM auction and convinced them to give us passes so we could see and photograph these cars that would sell for extraordinary amounts of money. The most stunning of which was the 1968 Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage Lightweight, which ended up selling for a record-breaking $11 million. This car has extraordinary provenance—it was used as a camera car for the Steve McQueen film “Le Mans” and is one of only three lightweights to be built. Next to it sat, appropriately so, a stunningly perfect Ferrari F40 which we couldn’t help but drool over. The rest of the cars were your “standard fare” collectible Ferraris, Shelbys, Fords, Rolls-Royces, etc. On a nearby street we once again saw the McLaren F1 and also a highly-modified Freightliner with turbos sticking out the side, and a three-wheeled Reliant!

Things got even more interesting after this.

As we were driving, we saw a huge dust cloud in front of us on the road and traffic came to a screeching halt. As we inched forward we saw one of our friends standing at the side of the road with a van and the trailer it was towing in a ditch. We pulled off the road and asked her what happened. She said that a car sideswiped them, sent the van and trailer off the road, and then drove off. We saw a car stopping in the distance and sped off to check it out. Right as we got there two men were grabbing their things from the stopped car and starting to walk away. There was noticeable damage on the side of the car and the suspension was badly

bent, which is probably why they stopped. I pulled our Escape in front of their car, blocking it so they couldn’t get back in and drive away, and stayed there until the police arrived. Inside the trailer they side-swiped was a 1 of 1 Ferrari 250 SWB Nembo Spyder, which is worth a few million. Luckily it was strapped down really well and was unhurt during the whole ordeal!

After running errands and getting a bite to eat we returned to Carmel to find the SLR Stirling Moss parked on the street, like any other car, a block from the McLaren F1. Our night ended with the F1 doing a nice burnout for us. It was a great way to end our first night and well worth the 43 hours without sleep.

On day two we originally planned to scour Craigslist for tickets to the Rolex Historics and/or to attend Concours d’Lemons, the anti-concours concours, but we overslept for both, having had just seven hours of sleep. So, after waking up and having a huge breakfast, we decided to head off to Pebble Beach to explore the grounds.

Once at Pebble, the first thing we did was head towards the Gooding & Company tent to get our media credentials for the auction. But not before encountering some distractions; the first of which was a Porsche 928 with an extra set of doors. They were Mazda RX-8 style doors; it was as if the car was the predecessor to the Panamera. A few feet from it sat the legendary Porsche 953 Carrera 4x4 which had competed at many rallies. Our next distractions were on the polo fields where all the car transporters park and a lot of cars are prepped before heading to the shows. Here we saw a 1 of 1 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Rissi, a Ferrari Daytona that was custom built with a half vinyl top, a stainless hoop, and a plastic removable rear window. There were a few other cars of interest sprinkled around the fields. As we were about to go into the Gooding & Company tent we saw the father-son combo of the McLaren F1 and Ferrari 250GT SWB California Spider.

Immediately upon entering the Gooding

tent we were awe-struck. Right at the entrance they had a Ford GT40 prototype and a Ferrari 857 Sport.

So we quickly got our credentials and went in to see what else they had in store for the auction weekend.

The very first car we saw in the preview area was an absolutely stunning Mercedes 540k. Its glamour per square inch is simply unmatched even today!

We quickly saw why Gooding & Company at Pebble is considered one of the top auctions in the world.

They also had a Maserati Birdcage, Porsche RS60, Monteverdi HAI 450 SS Prototype, Ferrari Enzo, a bunch of Bugattis, Auburn Boat-tail Speedster, Ferrari 400 Superamerica Coupe Aerodinamico, Ferrari 250 GT LWB prototype and a competition model, Toyota 2000GT, Lamborghini Miura SV, and the list goes on and on. It was a great collection of automobiles.

Our next notable stop was the MercedesBenz display that held a collection of some of the most important 300SL Gullwings ever made. As soon as I walked in I just stood there and stared. I couldn’t believe I was seeing all of these cars in one place. I quickly started taking as many pictures as I could before rushing off to meet photographer Richard Thompson, who had invited us to see and shoot a very cool group of cars. When we arrived there we were astounded to see a Ferrari Enzo, an F50, 599GTO and a 458 Italia parked on the street of a very affluent neighborhood. We jumped out of our car and started shooting as if we were paparazzi. We wanted to get every detail, every angle. Richard Thompson and the owner of the cars were kind enough to reposition the cars for us and open doors so we could get interior shots. The owner is a true car guy, not only does he own these magnificent machines he actually drives them. He has over 55,000 miles on the F50, which is 1 of 4 black F50s ever produced.

We headed back to Pebble Beach to the concept lawn to photograph some of the concept cars before heading to downtown Monterey. In Monterey we revisited the RM auction to see if we had missed anything before having a great dinner at Old Fisherman’s Grotto. Then back to our room it was. But did we sleep? Hell no! We had to edit our photos from the day and upload them to our sites so people could have updates of what we had seen and experienced!

We planned on sleeping a few hours before waking up super early but that didn’t happen; we just stayed up all night working.

Sleepless, we got ready in haste and headed back to the Pebble Beach resort for Dawn Patrol, which is a Pebble Beach tradition for the hard core car guys. Everyone arrives around 5:00 a.m. for coffee and donuts and a free hat so you can brag to your car guy friends about how hard core you are. You then wait in the frigid cold for all the concours participants to roll in one by one.

We got lucky and each managed to get a hat before they ran out and got there in time for plenty of free coffee and donuts. As I stood there waiting for the cars to roll in, who else but Wayne Carrini came along and took a spot right next to me with his entourage.

It was cool having the man stand next to me as he was discussing various facts about the cars and some of his adventures.

After all the cars were done rolling in and thanks to Erik’s great relationship with McLaren, we went to the McLaren tent to check out the new MP4-12C Spider and Can-Am before anyone else even got in. By the time we got out of the tent, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was already super active.

There were people EVERYWHERE. We started taking pictures as quickly as we could before the crowds got even bigger. The whole day we would take photos then take a break at the McLaren booth—drink some champagne, eat a few snacks, and chat with Hong Yeo, the designer of the X-1. Inside the McLaren tent we ran into all sorts of important people in the car world.

We even got to see the president of Lamborghini and

the president of Ferrari North America both checking out the 12C Spider at the same time. The highlight for the Star Wars fans was seeing George Lucas come in.

While hanging out on the porch of the McLaren tent I got to see the 1910 Brooke Swan Car drive by and come to a stop in front of Jay Leno and Horacio Pagani. The car then proceeded to barf and then poop in front of them, much to their amusement. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, back in 1910 someone had the money to not only make their car look like a swan but also barf and poop like a swan. It must have been quite something to see this car driving around India of all places.

When we got back to the show field I ran into Bruce Meyer and got to tell him my story about his Shelby Cobra. You see Bruce owns the very first Shelby Cobra and shows it all over the place. This year he had it at the Beverly Hills Father’s Day Concours. I was checking it out at that show when a gentleman, if you can call him that, proclaimed to his friend that it was stupid that they would put a replica in such a show. He laughed at how everyone was taking photos of it as if it were real when it was really a cheap knock-off. I told him he was mistaken; it was in fact a real one and I told him a brief story of the car. The guy absolutely blew up in my face and pointed out that the badge was wrong, the hood pins were wrong, and, besides “Real Cobras don’t have wipers! You don’t need wipers on a race car!”

The guy kept going on and on about being a collector and how he bought dozens of real Cobras, blah, blah, blah. I just quietly walked away in bewilderment that someone would react like that. He could have simply said all of that in a kind manner. No need to scream at me and berate me. Bruce laughed and told me that when he bought the Cobra, he too thought it was a replica. It wasn’t until they broke it down to restore it that they found it was the real deal and learned how special it was.

I took a relaxed approach to Pebble, I didn’t rush through the show as I usually do. I never really got frustrated with the huge crowd, in fact I enjoyed it since it made for great people watching. Seeing some of the stuff the ultra-rich wear is quite amusing, chrome orange gator shoes anyone? I just took my time, chatted with some friends, and soaked it all in. After all, it was my first Pebble experience. When it came time to announce the winners I rushed to that area and tried to guess which car would win. To everyone’s surprise the

winner was a 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo. We all expected a Duesemberg or Alfa Romeo to win. This one shocked us because it didn’t seem to possess the elegance the others did. The fireworks went off and the car disappeared in the smoke. It was quite the sight. We then went back to the McLaren booth to chill for a bit and let the crowds dissipate before leaving. We chatted with Frank Stephenson, the designer of the MP4-12C, P1, Ferrari FXX, Ferrari 599, BMW X5, Mini Cooper, and a bunch of other iconic cars. He is a truly great guy and he even signed a bunch of posters for us.

He wrote mine in Spanish after he noticed my accent.

As soon as I spoke to him, he switched the conversation to Spanish, which frankly was not very easy for me since I’m not very fluent anymore. Frank Stephenson is part Spaniard so he recognized my last name and actually gave me a brief history of my family’s last name, which was pretty neat since I really don’t know much about my ancestry.

Now it was time to go but instead of going home we headed back to the Gooding & Company tent because we wanted to see the 540k sell as well as the California Spider prototype. While we were there we got to see a Toyota 2000GT sell for an extra ordinary $640,000. The amount of money being thrown around was just insane. I highly recommend attending one of these auctions as it’s a surreal experience. It might sound weird but you become accustomed to hearing million dollar bids after a while.

We came, we saw, we conquered? I was exhausted, my feet were pulsating, and my eyes were burning but it was time to head home and go to work on Monday. The drive home was pretty sketchy because of the lack of sleep. When I started seeing things on the road—unicorns, elephants, dogs, cats, collapsing bridges (heck, the road even seemed to be moving)—it was quite scary so we took a break, drank Monster Energy drinks, and soldiered on. Somewhere along the way I ran over a skunk which made for a huge stink and almost made Dilan barf. I couldn’t stop laughing which helped me stay awake. When I eventually got home, I threw my stuff down and konked out. I had been awake for 29 hours and finally slept for a good 14 hours straight.

Would I do it again? Hell yes! Will I plan better next time? Maybe!

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