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gathering of the finest classic motor cars. Held each August at The Lodge at Pebble Beach, the event attracts enthusiasts from around the world to California’s scenic Monterey Peninsula. The 61st annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2011.

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Designing and Building a Dream Garage

Crisp and Mod in the Desert

Peter Mullin Museum

A Garage on Grecian Shores

Garages in History

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Publisher’s Note

Lance’s Column

Phil’s Column

Personal Notes

Garage News

Office Profile

Tool Bag

Automobilia Outlook

Special Products

Artist Profile

Unique Artists

Fire! Fire!

Dispatches from the Ultimate Garage Tour

Booker

John Ketchell Lawrence Gardinier Rick Spooner

Personality Profile Bruce Meyer

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Monterey Calendar

Book Reviews

Business Profile

Buyer’s Guide

Classic Throttle Shop

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Freeze Frame

Photo by Mark Chiavaroli and his Kodak Disc camera

e all have them, good and bad, and regardless of their disposition, we cherish them, learn from them and share them. They make up a lot of who we are, and often have a say in where we’ll go and what we’ll do in futures near and far. They usually play a major role in our tastes in everything from home décor to vehicles to favorite songs and colors. “They” are memories and experiences, and often, they’re more valuable than gold. In my work, I’m surrounded by them. Time and again, I’ll visit a garage where the owner has enshrined a lifetime, or a moment of a lifetime, and created a space in which to revisit special times. Pictures on the wall, artist renderings of a snapshot in time, famous celebrity images, a gas pump and jukebox from another era, bits and pieces from a career and on it goes. Some owners have even had the good fortune to recreate entire scenes like a complete, or nearly complete, gas station or repair garage or ’50s style diner within. Regardless of how it’s done, I’ve discovered that one major thread among us garageophiles (or garagistas, if you prefer) is that in our garage we tend to build tributes to a time when things were seemingly better, less complicated, simpler and more enjoyable. I suppose that’s part of the magic behind a garage; that it’s in the garage where we have the confidence to express our creativity in recapturing those moments and reliving them and sharing them with friends and family. It truly is remarkable what people have accomplished in and of their garages, and I’ll never be able to properly express the gratitude I have to them for opening their jewel boxes of memories to me and GSM. With that, it’s really with expressions of gratitude that I thank the advertisers, subscribers, newsstand buyers and partners who have helped GSM realize this moment – our three-year anniversary! Issue 13, in your hands, marks three years of publishing GSM, and you can be certain that behind the scenes are gobs of memories. Maybe someday I’ll build a garage filled with GSM memories like editing one of our issues in the hospital while my wife, Michele, was giving birth to our daughter, Kaitlyn; or editing an issue at a coffee shop in Malibu on a little getaway for Michele and I to celebrate our fifth anniversary; or the friendships forged because of a little magazine about a common joy, the garage; or dragging home a 1949 Willys Panel Wagon to restore as the official GSM Delivery Vehicle; or the various events we’ve attended and tales behind each of those days – it goes on and on, and it’s astounding. One memory captured some 20-years or so before GSM, I’ve posted above – a picture of me taken by my dear friend, Mark, as we embarked on another of our famous Friday night cruises in the Mustang. Wearing one of my requisite-at-the-time Hawaiian ‘I wannabe Magnum’ shirts, we were off to Bob’s Big Boy for Cruise-In, and then likely over the hill to cruise Hollywood looking for whatever the night might deliver. Those were fun days indeed, and I wouldn’t trade them for the world – I’m looking forward to the day when I can reflect on the memories of putting this magazine together. I’d better start a journal – then again, isn’t that what this magazine is? Welcome to Year Three - thanks for stopping by! Enjoy! Don Weberg Editor-Publisher

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Editor-PublishEr Don Weberg Art dirEctor WEb dEsignEr – coordinAtor Kari McDaniel grAPhic dEsign intErn Beau Van Sickle businEss dEvEloPmEnt mAnAgEr Michele Weberg columinists Lance Lambert Phil Berg contributors Ned Lawler Kate Lawler Jeremiah McDaniel John Gunnell Dennis Wilkes Iain Curry Steve McCarthy Cobb Ware Dr. Rick Rader Bill Nakasone Terry Doran Dr. Booker Preston Public rElAtions/AdvErtising Cindy Meitle 480.277.1864 cindy@carprusa.com subscriPtions – AddrEss chAngEs Please write to: GSM P.O. Box 18478 Anaheim, CA 92817 800.999.9718 PublishEd QuArtErly by Weberg Media Group, Inc. 201 W. Sandlewood Ave. La Habra, CA 90631 www.garagestylemagazine.com Not responsible for undelivered issues due to late change of address. Not responsible for issues delivered damaged. All rights reserved by

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Fire! Fire! by

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’d never seen fiberglass burn before. It looked like layers of a newspaper curling up as it was destroyed by the flames. Producing and hosting television’s “Vintage Vehicle Show” for the past 19-years has allowed me to enter hundreds of automotive museums, private collections, restoration facilities and garages that house some of the simplest to the most sophisticated vehicles in the world. I’ve enjoyed featuring restoration projects in single car garages to vast collections housed in enormous airplane hangars and multi story structures. Almost every building has been well organized, clean and equipped with necessary safety items such as sprinkler systems and an adequate number of fire extinguishers. Another necessary fire safety item is the awareness that these safety features are available. Unfortunately on one particular day I was unaware. Some of the information that I’m about to share with your will be a bit vague because I don’t want any of the participants to lose their jobs. I also do not want to be involved in any automobile owner’s future “diminished value” lawsuits. I frequently end “Vintage Vehicle Show” episodes by thanking my host, saying goodbye to the audience and driving off in an interesting vehicle that was featured on the show. On this particular day I chose a very rare sports car manufactured in the 1960’s. This model of car, with fewer than 400 manufactured, usually sells in the 250K to 350K range, depending on the individual cars’ condition and provenance. In addition to being rare, the car I chose was previously owned by a very well known celebrity. On this day the interview was with the car collection director and the featured cars’ original chief designer. After this part of taping, the vehicle was then taken out of the building and readied for driving in the close of the episode. It had not been started for a very long time so some extra equipment was needed: battery charger, starter fluid and a little persuading. I remained in the building finishing up the interview with the director while the designer and an assistant attempted to awaken the fiberglass beauty from its’ long nap. It woke up very grouchy. Suddenly during the interview the designer came running into the building calling out the director’s name. His tone of voice made it clear that something serious was happening. He 8

should have been yelling “Fire! Fire!” rather than anyone’s name. The interview stopped abruptly and we all ran outside. There, sitting in the parking lot, was my chosen chariot with flames coming from the left front fender and out of the engine compartment. It was not just a small flame, it was large enough for a half dozen people to sit around and roast marshmallows. Momentarily the severity of the situation escaped me because I was fascinated watching the fiberglass burn. The fender and engine compartment were made of layers of fiberglass, and the layers were melting and curling up as they burned. I snapped out of my fascinated stupor and thought, “Now what do I do?” I ran back into the building to find a fire extinguisher but could not find a single one despite looking everywhere. I ran around the building searching for something that might stop a fire: water, blankets or anything that might extinguish the flames. I ran back out of the building with a large blanket but by then someone had located a fire extinguisher and put out the flames. The front of the car was a smoldering mess. The designer explained that the carburetion system included an air filter configuration that started in the fender and led to the carburetors. Apparently gas had built up in the air cleaner and when the battery cables were connected the spark caused an explosion and the fire. So what’s the point of my story other than sharing the danger and excitement experienced in the parking lot? It is that panic can cause a person to suffer from confusion and a form of temporary blindness. As we returned to the building to finish the interview I was stunned by what I saw. Every one of the many structural support columns in the building had a fire extinguisher mounted on it. Not only that, every post had a large red band painted around it indicating that there was a fire extinguisher on the column. How could I have not seen these? A good friend and long time professional fire fighter told me that this is not uncommon. People panic and are overwhelmed with confusion and a temporary form of restricted vision sets in. The building housing the car collection was equipped with the necessary fire extinguishers properly displayed and easily accessible. What else could have been done to more quickly respond to this flaming fiberglass inferno? Maybe being a bit calmer while under duress would have helped put out the flames sooner. This incident had a somewhat profound influence on me. I now glance around auto storage facilities to see where the fire extinguishers are located. My garage has three fire extinguishers prominently located and easily accessed. How many fire extinguishers are in your garage?

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Dispatches from the Ultimate Garage Tour

Garage-style Dealerships in Our Future? by

Phil bErg

illions of dollars are spent by new car dealers who create showrooms designed to put customers in the mood to fall in love with modern, high-tech new sheetmetal. For example, upstart Korean carmaker Kia now has 730 dealers in the U.S., and most are in the process of building new, state-of-theart showrooms, due to the company’s exploding sales and its new lineup of cars. “We have new buildings going up all over the country,” says Kia’s Adam Perlow, director of sales. “Our program where we provide assistance to build facilities has for two years in a row had more takers than we ever anticipated. Dealers are building at light speed.” Missing from new dealer showrooms is some of the flavor of old, traditional dealerships, such as neon signs, enameled Coke machines, oil dispensers, tool calendars, and other decorations that remind us of the places we first saw cars up close and personal. We think we’ve spotted a trend, however, with auto dealers: Some are making the showroom look like a car guy’s garage. Because of the escalating sales of classic cars, dealers such as the Wisconsin branch of German specialty dealer Two Shores can be found in more areas of the country. And these specialty dealers are leading the garage-style atmosphere in their interior designs. Two Shores’ honcho Jürgen Rott has added a 1:32 scale slot car track along one wall of the brick and glass showroom of the store, for customers and their families to use while shopping for cars from early Porsche 911s to street customs to modern Italian exotic cars. Crucial to the look of the Two Shores store is a sophisticated lighting system that makes the paint on the cars stand out but not glare. Comfy chairs and couches are interspersed among the cars, and warm wooden antique bureaus and tables complement the brick walls. Ceiling-high murals of racing action add to the atmosphere.

We like this trend with the classic car hobby, but have also noticed that it’s growing with new car dealerships, too. Sands Chevrolet in Surprise, Arizona, recently completed a new 75,000 square-foot building which includes space to show off 10 classic Chevys, including three mid-year Corvettes, alongside the new cars. Creating garagestyle atmosphere in new car dealerships is not a full-blown trend, however. “We do have some dealers who put their own stuff in their showrooms occasionally. We don’t have a history here of cars that go back the way some of the domestic car dealers have,” explains Kia’s Perlow, “We have design requirements for our dealers. Our design is very modern, lots of glass, open space. We’re not going over-techy. “We do have dealers in Vermont who have a fireplace in the showroom, but the belief is that the car should be the star,” Perlow continues. “The expectation of customers is that the showroom be clean and that it’s going to be modern. I think that consumers no longer work under their own hoods, and have become a little more distant from their cars.” Still, we like places like Dahl Automotive in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The Ford, Subaru, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Suzuki dealer is a 100-year-old family business that has always displayed classic cars in a glass-window showroom downtown, but is now remodeling to add a 50-car museum of classics while it expands its new car facilities, which will include nine bays just for detailing and washing cars. It shows these guys really like cars, not just moving sheetmetal inside a facility that without the cars could be a retail front for furniture, carpets, or hot tubs. We think cars should be sold out of garages.

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notes Dear Joe, Thank you for sharing your Texaco recreation! It’s gorgeous, and we’re looking forward to featuring it! Thanks for sharing! Ed. I was dumbfounded to have stumbled onto your magazine at our local Border’s bookstore! What a fantastic magazine, and great idea – such a clean design compared to other publications on the market, it’s refreshing. Keep up the good work! I have a two car garage that we’re looking to convert into a 1950s diner! Your magazine will for sure come in very handy – thank you for bringing something unique to the market. Josh Angler Mercer Island, WA

I thought you might be interested in my private car museum. It has 10,000-square feet filled with muscle cars, neon signs, gas pumps and an original Railroad Depot that separates the work shop. I have enclosed a few pictures for you to review. Glenn V. Healey Email Dear Glenn – We’re looking forward to featuring your garage – thank you for sending us the pictures and sharing! Ed.

Dear Josh, A 1950’s café is a fantastic idea for a garage, and we look forward to seeing yours! We hope you leave some room for the cars! Ed.

Here are some pics of my want-a-be 1940’s Texaco station. Thanks again for your time! Joe Mascolo Email

Please send letters to: info@garagestylemagazine.com or Personal Notes C/O GSM PO Box 812 La Habra, CA 90633-0812

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Garage

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Zymol Delivers Award at Amelia Island

Chuck Bennett, founder and CEO of Zymol, awarded the Zymol Congratulatory Award to Jim Patterson for his achievement winning the 2010 Best of Show Award at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Meeting at the Ritz Carlton during the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance gave the two a perfect setting to discuss restorations, automobiles, waxes, shows and life in general. “Mr. Patterson is a truly genuine man, and I’m very proud to have had the opportunity to meet him and present the Zymol Congratulatory Award,” said Chuck. The Delage that won the Best of Show Award created

quite a stir, if for no other reason than it was a white car. “It was the original color, and so many people urged us to paint it blue or black, a dark color to better set off the chrome,” said Patterson. “But it’s not often that you see a light colored car on the field, black being a sort of default color, and that car is stunning in white. I had a feeling it would be a winner if we kept it original, and I was right.” Patterson and his family were supposed to attend the Amelia Island Concours with a few vehicles to display, but for various personal reasons, he attended only with his wife, and enjoyed the show as a spectator. “It was disappointing, but it’s also nice to just take in the show,” Patterson commented. “The Amelia Island venue is spectacular, always enjoyable, with such a wonderful array of interesting vehicles.” The Zymol Award is a crystalline container of Zymol Vintage Glaze adorned with a white gold plaque. Highly exclusive, Vintage was first produced for the 1947 Bentley Mark VI Cabriolet by Franay to use during its inaugural year competing at Concours, most of which it won the Best of Show Awards. Blended of 61-percent Brazilian Number 1 White Carnauba, Evergreen, Honeydew, Coconut and other exotic ingredients, Vintage is one of the most natural and protective waxes available, bringing out the depth and clarity in paint that Concours judges look for. Retailing for $2,200, and produced in limited batches, the Vintage Glaze may well be the perfect award for a Concours.

Honda Motor Co. launches Duesenbergs Sweep 2011 Heritage Clothing line Amelia Island Best of Shows Vintage clothing has been en vogue for sometime now, particularly those related to automotive manufacturers. Honda, rich on heritage that’s only just beginning to become appreciated, recently launched the Honda Heritage Clothing Collection in downtown Los Angeles. Consisting of iconic classic Honda designs from the early 1970’s and sportswear from the 1980’s, the clothing line has been given a slight facelift and are on sale at www.lockerloop.com. It’s very fitting that the clothing be produced in Southern California, as American Honda Motor Co., Inc. launched from a small Los Angeles storefront in 1959. Building on advanced and efficient motorcycle technology, the company began bringing automobiles to the US, beginning with the N600 in 1970, followed by the ever popular Civic in 1973. The popularity and cult status of the Honda brand spread fast, and soon, Honda began marketing clothing to support the demand. It’s all coming full circle.

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The Amelia Island Concours awards two Best of Show Awards, the Best in Show Concours d’Elegance and the Best in Show Concours de Sport, creating a unique situation for competitors. This year, the Concours d’Elegance was awarded to the 1933 Duesenberg SJN Arlington Torpedo Sedan known as “The Twenty Grand,” owned by Helen and Jack Nethercutt, while the Concours de Sport was taken by the 1935 Duesenberg SJ Speedster “Mormon Meteor,” owned by Harry Yeaggy. “I don’t recall a tougher decision among the judging committee for the best in show awards than this year,” said Bill Warner, founder and chairman of the Concours. “We simply had the best of the best on this field, and I am glad the decision wasn’t mine. Both winners were stunning and very deserving.” GSM will feature more on the excitement of Amelia in the next issue.

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Gooding & Company Posts $17.8-Million in Sales at Amelia Island Concours At it’s second-annual Amelia Island Auction on Friday, March 11, Gooding & Co. found an 11-percent increase over last year by achieving $17.8-million in sales. From 85 vehicles presented for sale, 70 Photo by PAWEl litWinski, were sold, resulting in a courtEsy of gooding & comPAny sales rate of 82-percent. “I’m very happy with our second Amelia Island auction results and the overall growth we saw in guest attendance, sales and number of records,” said Daivd Gooding, president and founder. “Great examples of post-war European sports cars performed extremely well and in several instances surpassed our original estimates, resulting in extraordinary sales.” Some top sellers of the day were: • 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Cabriolet – $1.87-million, a new world record for a 212 • 1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback – $770,000, a new world record for an unrestored R-Type • 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Prototype – $1.705-million, a new world record for a Miura

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office

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The Office Creep of Brad and Joyce Martin tExt And imAgEs by

brAd And JoycE mArtin

ften times guys like to have a place for their “buddies” to hang out in the garage that is decent rather than covered with sludge. Attached are some pictures of my “man cave” in a corner of my garage. Originally it was underutilized. With LESS THAN $1,000 it was transformed into a local hangout. The chairs were under $200 at Walmart.com; the rug is from Target.com at under $200; the coffee table has been

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modified, but came from Ikea for under $100; the silver airplane and pillows are from Pier 1 Imports and were $250; the end table is a painted Sears tool box and the magazine rack is from Office Max. The steel divider separates the car restoration area from the lounge. The art work on the walls are oil paintings and photography done by the owners, Brad and Joyce Martin. On

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the corrugated tin wall is an acrylic showcase with model cars and taxi memorabilia. The gas nozzle on the wall was a long distance trophy from the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s donated by buddy Cole Cutler. The coffee table is a custom item created by the Martins The base is an Ikea item, but the top glass was replaced with acrylic. Holes were cut in the acrylic and pistons were inserted. They are held in position by the rings or a long bar through the

former wrist pin. The rods are suspended. The first row of four pistons were in an Offenhauser powered streamliner that turned 312-mph at Bonneville, owned by Joe Newman. The middle row is Ferrari while the single piston is from a leaf blower. The car in some of the pictures is a 1929 Ford rat rod with a 500-cid Cadillac engine. Find it online under keyword Cadopillar.

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An odd number of elements, doors and windows, accentuated by an even number of elements, lights and plants, can please the eye.

Designing and Building a Dream Garage Advice from the Frontlines tExt by

brAd brAdy imAgEs by

tErry dorAn And brAd brAdy

have always loved cars. As a young boy, I remember walking home from elementary school and seeing my first Porsche 356 in someone’s driveway. It stopped me in my tracks. At the time, I didn’t know what it was - just that it was beautiful and I wanted one! The first time I ever got to “drive” a car was when I was 10, sitting in my father’s lap and steering his AustinHealey Sprite. My brother entrusted me with his new 1972 Datsun 240Z for the high school prom and, on graduation night, a family friend offered me the keys to his Jaguar XKE. Some of my strongest memories seem to revolve around cars, and those early sports cars evidently made quite an impression.

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Ron Kimball’s “Justification for Higher Education” poster was an inspiration to the owners.

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A personal museum in Arizona provides joy and sollace to a busy ER doctor.

Crisp and Mod in the Desert

A Personal Museum in a Shiny Box tExt And imAgEs by

don WEbErg

orking day in and out at the local emergency room will give anyone an appreciation for the little things in life, and Matt is no exception. An ER doctor in a small town, he’s seen more than his share of life, death, dismemberment, and more, and for him, it would seem, indulging his passion for automobiles diverts his mind and soul to save his sanity. “I’ve always loved cars, and have a particular passion for F1 racing,” he said. “I dreamed of owning a winning F1, Indy, and NASCAR, and recently completed that wish.” Matt’s eclectic collection of automobiles spans from large American luxury cars to tiny European cars to racing cars to a replica Daimler-Benz Patent Wagon. To boot, he’s taken the time to collect a number of pieces of

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automobilia, art, racing collectibles, die cast, and books – lots of books. He’s also amassed a complete F1 World Champion autograph collection, and while his collection of eccentricities is impressive, he admits to being a bargain hunter at heart. “I don’t spend unlimited funds on collectibles,” he said. “I’d rather add another car to the collection.” In order to house it and protect it and enjoy it, he decided it was time to build a purpose-built garage, allowing him to bring his cars from a section of a horse barn into a proper structure. He connected with T. Barnabas Kane and Associates to pen the design, and Rusling Construction to provide the construction talent. Interestingly, Matt situated

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the building adjacent his mechanic’s garage, European Automotive Technicians, and the exterior styling of both buildings complement one another. In the end, Matt was rewarded with a very modern, somewhat futuristic all-steel and glass structure with 8,000-square feet of display space and 2,000-square feet of storage. “It’s not green, but it is prewired for Solar and ondemand hot water,” said Matt. “I absolutely love it though. A single level can hold up to about 30 cars, so if I install some lifts, I could bring even more cars in.” While that’s an option, Matt admits he likes the current single- level situation. “I like walking into the garage and being able to see

the cars,” he said. “If I put some or all of them on a lift to accommodate cars beneath, it might start to look cluttered.” No larger garage should be without a proper office, and Matt has seen to include a spacious office with several lengths of shelving and ample room for friends to congregate, enjoy books and conversation. Well appointed, the office emulates a home office, with built-in desk and work areas, highly-polished wood surfaces with glass protective tops, indirect, fluorescent, and track lights, hardwood floors, leather couches and chairs, and soft colors, lending to an elegant feel. He’s also taken the time to arrange various pieces of art, awards, die cast and collectibles for eye candy and conversation. In the garage itself, he’s seen to

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The Peter Mullin Automotive Museum Dedicated to Fine Art and Engineering tExt And imAgEs by

don WEbErg

Reminiscent of an early-1900’s French Salon, the main floor is breath taking.

any agree Art Deco styling was a zenith moment in design. Fanatics of this era recognize well that the popular movement of the 1920’s through 1940’s represents more than just unique and highly-styled products, but that it stretches farther into the realm of human creativity and ingenuity, a time when science, engineering, intellect, and design intersected, creating a sort of modern renaissance. Peter and Merle Mullin recognize that well, and appreciate the era so much that they’ve essentially dedicated much of the past 30-years to collecting pieces from that period of genius. In April, 2010, the Mullins opened the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, California dedicated to the French automobiles of that era, specifically studying vehicles from Bugatti, Delahaye, TalbotLago, and Delage. “Peter Mullin’s legacy, one might say, is to educate and share,” said Andrew Reilly, deputy director and chief curator of the museum. “Mr. Mullin is a self-made visionary in business and collecting, born and raised in Southern California, who wants to share his passion and knowledge about the Art Deco era and the products and people from it, with others interested in that special artistic renaissance. That’s part of what this museum is all about. The Mullins are endowing the museum, creating an entity that will long survive us, so because of that, we’re looking a long, long way into the future.” With this in mind, the Museum has busied itself with building publicity, creating a docent program, gathering and organizing an extensive archive of original Bugatti photographs, memos, blueprints, and documenting the Grand Salons of the era,

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club raised the Bugatti to auction and fund the Fondazione inspiration. The collector car hobby as a whole needs to reach Damiano Temagni (www.damianotemagni.ch) which works to out and embrace the younger generation, and cultivate and prevent youth violence and abuse. encourage their enthusiasm for these cars. We need future “The car is surprisingly intact, having been under water caretakers.” for 75-years,” said Andrew. “Interestingly While it’s impossible to travel back the left side, which was lying in the muddy to the original Grand Salons of Paris, lake bottom, is reasonably preserved. The Mullin Museum has worked hard The right side, however, is substantially to give people a glimpse of what might deteriorated.” have been so long ago. From the The Museum has launched a exquisite art pieces to the furniture to conservation project for the Maggiore the automobiles, they’re all equally fine Bugatti, working with the engineering art, and should be cherished. To see so and material sciences department of many ultra rare vehicles in one place Northwestern University. With their help, is astounding indeed, but to see them they are developing a display for the car, in such glorious surroundings is even and are working on methods to stop, and more breathtaking. perhaps reverse, the corrosion damage, “The Museum hosts a number and it’s tricky magic. of unique vehicles – cars that were “Conservation is a complicated field Artistic glass set is one of many. champions of the salons, racetrack and because you want to focus on applying concours lawns, and others that have treatments that are reversible and, like physicians, you take an been hidden in barns and below the waves in distant waters,” oath to ‘do no harm,’” Andrew said. said Andrew. “It really is a fascinating and inspiring place to be.” Years ago, a ship was brought up from the ocean floor, For more images go to www.garagestylemagazine.com. GSM and the popular thought at the time was to coat the ship with a sort of sealing lacquer. However, today, within the lacquer, The Mullin Automotive Museum the ship is still deteriorating and now, perhaps irreversibly due 1421 Emerson Ave. to the lacquer coating. It’s exercises like this the Museum is Oxnard, CA trying to learn from and avoid, and contribute to a solution with www.mullinautomotivemuseum.com the Brescia. 805.385.5400 “The Museum is eager to engage with young people and Admission is by appointment and is $10, per person. nurture their enthusiasm for the French art and automobiles Visit their website, or call for tickets and further of the Art Deco era,” said Andrew. “Northwestern University’s information. involvement in the Lago Maggiore project has been an Call for hours and appointments.

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Outside, the home and garage are mod and striking but non descript.

A Garage on Grecian Shores Notes from a Friend Overseas tExt by

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lex Vazeos lives by the sea and calls Greece his home. “I remember the day my father bought his first car. I was 8-years old and he was 41, not uncommon for a Greek man. It was a Chrysler Simca 1600, a dream car at the time and it cost a fortune back then,” said Alex. “Cars in Greece were always hugely expensive and the main reason that Greeks as a whole have no knowledge about old cars. When these cars were new, no one could afford them so there was no affection for them.” In 1992, Alex was 22 and a student in New York, and that’s when he truly fell in love with old cars. “My first classic was a 1965 Oldsmobile F-85, black with red trim, and only 5,000-miles on it. Next, I bought a 1971 Pontiac GTO, a 1967 Camaro SS and then there was no

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stopping me,” Alex said. “When I returned to Greece a few years later, I bought a 1978 Morgan 4/4, one of the very few existing in Greece. This was followed by a 1956 Alfa Giulietta Spider, an E-Type Jaguar and I haven’t stopped since. I found the perfect residence that offered the perfect home for our family and the perfect garage for my passion.” Alex is now 40-years old and can count more than 40 classic cars, a record for a Greek. “Classic car collecting is in my genes. I wasn’t influenced by anyone, nor was I encouraged or motivated. In fact, I come from a family of car haters. Greeks are one of the most car deprived cultures in the world and have always been punished with huge taxes on cars. As a result, there has been virtually no car culture in Greece at all. There is the occasional race

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Jaguar cat oversees unique collection.

Mazda Cosmos is rare and fun.

“At home in my garage, I have a 1953 Giaur Champion and the Bandini. In my eyes, my Giaur is by far the world’s prettiest Siluro bodied Etceterini. Call me biased, but this is one of the prettiest cars every made, regardless of cost.” Ultra rare Bandini calls Greece home.

The Delage is big for the collection.

and try to find as much historical documentation as possible because it adds to the character and value of the car. I have checks used for payments, period articles, photos and more for the cars I own, neatly and securely organized in my garage. It is monitored by CCTV which is directly connected to all TVs in the main house. The lights in the garage are also controlled from the house, and it has a separate alarm system. “My extensive library has many magazines and books on the history of automobiles that I read for both reference and pleasure. I also keep connected to the global car culture through the Internet. Recently, I found an XK150 S roadster barn find on BringATrailer.com and imported it to Greece. It had been stored for 43-years and drives and shifts normally. I plan to keep it with proper recommissioning and a bit of rust removal. Other than that, it will be left untouched in my garage. I also enjoy buying and selling cars at auction. I

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recently sold an exceptional Corvette through the Bonham’s Grand Palais sale and was impressed with the figure they secured for me.” Missing from the garage at this time is a 1963 Abarth Simca Corsa Kamm tail under restoration in the UK, and an exceedingly rare 1956 Moretti 1200 twin cam Grand Sport by Michelotti under restoration in Holland. This is the only one of its kind ever to be restored. Both will be completed this year and join Alex’s collection in his garage. He’s recently purchased a 1957 Aurelia B24S convertible and a 1972 Mazda Cosmo L10B to round out his collection. “My 5-year old is encouraging me to sell the Delage because he thinks it’s too big for our collection,” Alex said. For a country apparently so unfriendly toward cars, Alex has made it seem very appealing indeed. And who wouldn’t love a garage on the ocean? GSM

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- The Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance will celebrate “The Art of Italian Motoring” on June 19, 2011. The annual event will take place as the country of Italy marks an important milestone with the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy. In celebration, Rodeo Drive will pay tribute to some of the most famous names in Italian design and lifestyle. “The annual Father’s Day event will highlight a WORLD CLASS combination of automobiles, motorcycles and designers featuring Italian makes and models,” says Bruce Meyer, Chairman of the annual event. “We hope to curate the best selection of Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Lamborghini, Lancia and Maseratis from Southern California and the Western United States for this year’s tribute to Italy.” Legendary Italian motorcycles are also invited to show including Ducati, Lambretta, Moto Guzzi and Vespa. The event will also feature Italy’s exquisite design companies, including vehicles designed by Bertone, Frua, Ghia, Michelotti, Pininfarina, Touring and Zagato. The Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance is an exclusive display of luxury automobiles set against the backdrop of world class Rodeo Drive boutiques. Celebrating the unique relationship between the automotive, fashion and entertainment industries, the spectacular car show is free and open to the public. An estimated 30,000 spectators from throughout Southern California attend the event. The first-ever Concours on Rodeo was held in conjunction with the world premiere of the Ferrari 348 Spider in 1993 and since has been named one of the “300 Unmissable Events & Festivals Around the World” by top travel publisher Frommer’s.

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Garages in History Female Women Haters Club Garage MGM Studio Lot, Culver City, Calif. tExt by

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eaders of Garage Style Magazine are well aware of the “spectrum” of featured garages. In fact whether a garage has porcelain floor tiles or cracked concrete each one has a “heart.” The walls of the garages of GSM range from old tire company pinup calendars to original museum quality oil paintings from artists in the Automotive Fine Arts Society. They have banged up, decal laden toolboxes from Sears to elite Facom toolboxes from France with painted finishes rivaling the depths of Pebble Beach class winners. There is one commonality, one universal strand of shared DNA and one emotive derivative....all of our garages were put together with the same spirit that lead to the establishment of the Female Women Haters Club Garage. The Garage was created by George Robert Phillips “Spanky” McFaland and immediately joined by Carl “Alfala” Switzer and William “Buckwheat” Thomas. And to fans of the “innocent mischief of youth” the names Spanky, Alfala and Buckwheat conjure up the adventures of The Little Rascals and the Our Gang comedy series from 1922 to 1944. These one and two-reelers became part of the American psyche and landscape and still amuse and amaze devotees who follow them on “nostalgia cable” stations. The He-Man Women-Haters Club and the subsequent garage that grew out of the club had simple origins. In the 1937

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episode named “Hearts are Thumps,” Spanky announces to Alfalfa and Buckwheat, “Let’s start a club right now. The Heman Woman-haters. I’ll be president.” Alfalfa jumps in with, “And I’ll be second president, and Buckwheat you can be third president.” Spanky lays out the oath: “Alright, get up and do exactly what I do. Put your hand on your heart, and raise your other hand. We, the He-man woman-haters club, promise not to fall for this Valentine’s business because girls are the bunk.” Alfala and Buckwheat repeat the oath, and the club is formed. Alfalfa is almost immediately lured away by Darla Hood (the vamp of the neighborhood, and the epicenter for male manipulation) leaving Spanky and Buckwheat as the sole members of the club. And while the Little Rascals/Our Gang series evolved and changed actors, the essence of the series depicted street kids in natural settings amusing themselves with their environment. The plots were sheer Shakespearean with jealousy, competition, politics and loyalty being tried and perfected. One theme that continued was the Gang’s fascination with building “cars.” Touring cars, race cars, fire trucks and even ambulances became the focus of many episodes. The “garage” was built (in several episodes) in what passed for nothing more than a “goat alley.” They used discarded parts, planks of wood, carriage wheels, bells, rope, soap boxes, tin Continued on Page 46

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And while the Little Rascals/Our Gang series evolved and changed actors, the essence of the series depicted street kids in natural settings amusing themselves with their environment. cans and junked signs to fabricate their vision, their version of “the real thing.” They often competed in races against the snobbish “rich kid” with the store bought pedal cars. Of course the real motivation was “winning back” the vixen that was swayed by the flash of the “rich kid.” Nothing has changed really; the theme was resurrected by country music. One of the subtle cultural asides of the series was the early appearance of African-American kids who were treated simply as “one of the Gang.” The series evolved from “silent” shorts to “talkies” and eventually became syndicated for TV in the 1950’s. A total of 220 shorts and one feature film were eventually produced. There were some feeble attempts at “remaking” the series. Many GSM readers “grew up” with the Little Rascals, and no doubt were influenced by the antics, the ingenuity and innovations that were featured in the construction of the “vehicles” that were fabricated in the He-man Womenhaters Club Garage. But, beyond that, the most memorable take home message was that “friends,” and all that they stood for, was the most important thing to have in your garage. GSM

Back yard mechanics to world famous car builders and traditional hot rods to multi million dollar classics are all featured on “The Vintage Vehicle Show”. Lance Lambert, the show’s producer and host, has been taking you on four wheeled adventures since 1993 and “The Vintage Vehicle Show”, broadcast nationally and internationally, can be enjoyed every week on your TV and computer screens. Check your local listings for times and topics, or log on to www.vintagevehicletv.com

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Eastwood Restoring cars, a plasma cutter can be a necessity. Lending the ability to cleanly cut through various mediums, plasma cutters make life a lot easier – however, up until several years ago, they were often very expensive, bulky and sometimes hard to work with. Eastwood, makers of various DIY tools for the automotive enthusiast and professional, recently released their Versa-Cut Plasma Cutter, a portable tool able to cut through steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Featuring voltage-sensing technology, the user can power up at either 110v or 220v with the included adaptor cord. It’s designed to be used with any standard home- or shoptype air compressor within a range of 20-65 psi. Designed and engineered in-house at Eastwood, the complete cutter weighs less than 30-pounds. $639.99 www.eastwood.com | 800.343.9353

Graham Tool Company Cleans, lubricates and preserves – those are three of the beneficial elements behind Graham Tool’s Break Free spray. Engineered to break dirt and corrosion, Break Free even penetrates mechanisms to displace trapped grit and improve the overall action while lubricating to reduce friction. Overall, the benefits of Break Free are the preservation of metals shielding them from rust, friction and the buildup of foreign matter. $7.95-$12.95 www.grahamtool.com | 888.262.2550

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Tool Bag REVU BLT Mat

he trusty GSM Ford Flex has seen just about 45,000-miles in its two years of service, and we’ve done well at keeping it in sharp condition. But there are some things that you just wonder, “What were they thinking,” when they built it – like giving it a load floor of light-duty, light-colored carpet. We were forever using blankets and towels and cardboard to protect the floor from abrasions, stains and mishaps that take place on the load floor of a working wagon. While these were solutions, they were temporary, disorganized and unsightly – we were constantly seeking new cardboard or towels, wasting time and looking shabby. It was no good – so, we talked to our friends at BLT about a better solution, and they came through with flying colors with their Cargo Mat. Made of a soft, foam rubber backing affixed to a black BLT vinyl top, the mat popped right into

The BLT Cargo Mat popped right into place, and gave the Flex a more utilitarian look while providing protection from all the carrying we do with it.

The light color of the Ford Flex’s load floor was in constant need of cleaning, and the light-duty carpet was beginning to show signs of wear. We needed to stop that.

The backside of the Mat is a foam rubber material providing the give and grip to protect the factory carpet and keep it from sliding around. The rubberized top helps keep items from sliding too, and looks sharp.

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place on the load floor, and covered it perfectly with only a few inches of gap on each side. The heavy duty vinyl is easy to clean, and stands up to everything we throw at it, and the ‘give’ of the foam rubber protects the factory carpeting and floor with ease. Why it took us 40,000-miles to think of this, who knows – but it’s here, and we couldn’t be happier. Interestingly, BLT manufactures vehicle, trailer, cargo and kennel liners to make life easier for various projects, and it’s just a small sampler of things to come from the company in the future. www.bltllc.com | 913.894.0403

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Pedal Cars, Neon Signs Top Memorabilia Sales at Mecum Kissimmee Auction Photos courtEsy of mEcum

emorabilia comes in all shapes and sizes, expanding from the typical neon signs and gas pumps to items like antique advertisements and general store soda pop machines. Maybe you want to outfit your game room in a vintage Coke theme or decorate your restaurant foyer with eye-catching pedal cars? As memorabilia becomes more accessible at auctions and estate sales, many collectors have discovered a new passion for decorating.

During Mecum’s annual Kissimmee, Florida event in late January – their inaugural auction of 2011 – roughly 200 items of memorabilia were sold for more than $177,000. There’s no doubt it is a growing market that has proven popular in the auction environment, and during Mecum’s Kissimmee Auction it was pedal cars that topped the sellers list. Here are the top 10 Hammer price sales from the event: • A 1934-35 American National Tandem pedal car (Lot Z678) sold for $13,000. • A 1920s American National Paige pedal car (Lot Z680) brought $10,000. • Another 1934-35 American National Tandem pedal car (Lot Z677) sold for $7,500. • An Offenhauser 110-C.I.D. engine (Lot U102) that could be used for display sold on bill of sale for $4,500. • 1960’s Murray Jolly Roger pedal boat (Lot Z668) at $3,750. • A 1920’s Steelcraft Packard pedal car (Lot Z679) sold for $3,000. • Power Lube Motor Oil – a 48-inch-by-48-inch neon sign (Lot Z607) – at $2,700. • A framed Al Capone Historical Document (Lot Z635) sold for $2,700.

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• Ford Dealership Sign (Lot Z605) at $2,600 – a porcelain, neon sign measuring 60 inches by 41 inches. • A 48-inch Used Cars Safety Tested Neon Sign (Lot Z535) sold for $2,400. Due to the increasing popularity of memorabilia sales, Mecum is launching a new format for selling these items at auction that will allow buyers to remotely bid on merchandise leading up to their auction events. Starting with the upcoming Original Spring Classic Auction May 17-22 in Indianapolis, Indiana, memorabilia buyers can visit a dedicated website one week before the auction to enter a bid. The website, www. MecumOnline.com will also operate during the live auction as well so remote bidders can participate along with those bidders who are onsite. More than 2,000 pieces of memorabilia will be presented at Mecum’s Original Spring Classic Auction, including pieces from the Zeb Morris Estate and Illinois collector Mike Guarise. To see the complete collections being offered, visit www. Mecum.com.

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dle hands are the devil’s tools, as the saying goes. This belief may hold weight for a parent trying to get a child to do his chores, or has even led to some pretty terrible movies, but for others idle hands lead to inspiration. Booker a photographer from Orange County, CA believes that idle hands are what drive him to create. His “stir crazy” personality has led him to remodel numerous portions of his home, design stained glass art, and has pushed him to his latest venture; car photography. To classify his current passion as one of merely photography understates the essence of the creativity that goes into each photo. There are many great photographers, especially in the car scene, but Booker’s niche is fresh eyes and an emerging technology. He uses a technique called High Dynamic Range (HDR) to develop extremely vivid photos. “The picture has more detail, more contrast, and more detail in the shadows and reflections,” said Booker. The process requires him to shoot the same image multiple times but at different f-stops. He can then take those photos and stitch them together using computer software to produce a single image. Now purists before you throw the magazine down and say anyone can take a photo and use a computer to make it amazing, but his process doesn’t stop there; besides, it takes a keen eye to capture an image that can make you stop and take notice. I present to the court exhibit A titled Gold Grill. This is where his idle hands, or lack there of, take hold and Booker uses that keen eye to make the image pop while still

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keeping it in the scope of mostly unmanipulated. “There’s a lot of controversy with HDR images, a lot of people over work them and they start to look like they were colored with crayons or water colors,” said Booker. “They start to get oversaturated and I don’t like that, I like subtle tweaks to make the cars pop.” Cars present a kind of beauty unmatched by any other inanimate object. Okay, I may be a bit biased, but if you’re reading this then it’s fairly safe to assume that you agree with that statement to some degree. It’s that beauty Booker tries to accentuate with his photos. Take his work titled Green Rolls for example, not only does this car present a sort of refined dignity, but the reelections almost give the car a back story. You can look at the chrome gleaming in the California sun and see the trips with the family to the beaches of Cap Ferrat, France, a man racing down the narrow windy roads of Via Aurelia in Italy or even its meticulous owner feening over a water spot on the fender. Unlike most photographers Booker didn’t come out of the womb camera in hand, he actually fell into it. Booker is also an award winning gourd carver. That work too came from his inability to sit idle. “To get your art into good shows you have to take pictures of your work and send it to the judges. I was paying a lot of money to have someone just take photos of my work,” said Booker. He says that he went to community college to learn a little about photography and photo shop, but it probably has more to do with his drive to learn anything and everything. After taking the classes and purchasing a camera he just fell into the rhythm of shooting local car shows. “Everyone wants to take pictures of cars,” said Booker. Like a kid in a candy store he found himself in a Mecca of sorts living in Southern California, every weekend there is some sort of car event. From there it was a match made in heaven. He just traveled to local car shows and took pictures of the countless subjects sitting and waiting for their time to shine. “It’s therapeutic to turn cars into something that people go wow over.”

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The freedom of expression Booker finds from creating art in any of the forms he works in offers him a way to escape the hard-set rules he lives by. By day he earns a living as a Podiatrist, confined in a world of medical books and procedures. “My whole life it’s been science, this is how you do this, this is how you make this incision, all rules,” said Booker. “With art and creation it’s a whole different attitude.” His alter ego who lives beyond the confines of the rules allows him to meet what he calls car royalty, “the boys who have the biggest collections and the badest cars around.” Booker more recently can be seen traveling around with the Packard International Club. He has been shooting cars and events for the club. “The best compliment I ever got was when I was delivering an image of the Packard Grill to the owner and he told me that

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his wife said that he could hang it in the house.” That wow factor is what Booker strives to achieve with each image, whether it’s through a reflection or a unique perspective he is always hoping to do it a little different. Booker says that he is semi-retired from the podiatrist biz, and hopes to fully retire soon. I worry about how retirement will treat him if in the midst of working full time he couldn’t find enough to satisfy his attention. One thing is for sure however, he will seek out and try all that life has to offer and in the end that doesn’t seem like such a bad thing. His photos are available in a wide array of sizes, or he can also do commission work. All his images are infused on aluminum to add a little more to the wow, and if your lucky your wife will even let you hang his work in the living room. GSM www.pbase.com/booker

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John Ketchell

John Ketchell is an artist that likes to go fast, something his private car collection encourages. Having trained at Prestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harris School of Art in Lancashire, England he started his career as a freelance artist and graphic designer, before stepping away from the rigors of commercial life to paint at his pace. His work, while it may take time to create, leaves you with a feel of a 200-mph run down the track minus the grit in your teeth. www.johnketchell.com

Lawrence Gardinier

Lawrence Gardinier grew up on the smell of high octane fuel and raw talent. Drawing from his experience on the drag course and his love for design, he combines speed and elegance to show what American muscle was meant to look like, fast with class. www.artracer.com

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Rick Spooner People spend countless hours with their cars. Many eat, play and sometimes sleep in their cars. They are an outward expression of who we are, and Rick Spooner helps to capture that expression. His art seeks to recreate the precious moments that have intertwined our everyday lives with the vehicles we use to get there. www.rickspooner. com

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Bruce Meyer Enthusiast, Collector, Hobbyist tExt by

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One of Meyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite cars is his Cobra, the first production issue.

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Slightly crowded at times, Meyer’s garage always impresses.

ruce Meyer loves his garage. It’s his sanctuary and a very big part of his life. It’s a reflection of his passion for cars and an ever-evolving form of self-expression. “I grew up in Los Angeles. I was a surfer and I guess you could say I lived the cars, girls and rock & roll lifestyle,” Bruce said. “The first car I bought when I went off to college was a ’50 Merc. We’d motor around, always cruising nice and slow. My parents had absolutely no interest in cars but unfortunately for them, I was bit by the car bug at an early age. I believe it’s in your DNA You either have a passion for cars or you don’t. At age two my mother wrote in my baby book, ‘Bruce loves anything with wheels’ and nothing has changed! “When I became older, my collection began to grow. I bought a home built in the twenties with a two car garage. I expanded it to a four car and thought I’d have enough room for my hobby. I was wrong. I’ve stretched the garage a total of three times. First I stretched the garage to a four-car garage, then again to a five-car garage. I then added eight more car spaces to the back. I lucked out and hired a great architect in 1988 and he really ‘got it’ and did a beautiful job for me.” Bruce’s garage is a steel-reinforced, big open space with a full sprinkler system.

“I highly recommend the high-fired tile floor we had installed. The floor was wet set, floated on mastic, so it has no air pockets under the tile. I can put cars on jack stands or roll jacks around and the floor takes the abuse. The tile is white and just beautiful and absorbs absolutely nothing. You actually get to see the color of fluids during those unfortunate circumstances where a leak occurs. Carpet sucks up fluids and you never know if something important has leaked out. With a white tile floor, you can see what’s coming out…everything from brake fluid to gas. Best of all, it wipes right off for an easy cleanup.” Bruce opted to install skylights in the garage rather than windows for both an energizing lighting atmosphere and security. It was necessary to stagger the roof to accommodate the installation. Just about every square inch of Bruce’s garage is covered with photographs of friends and memories. A huge fan of Shelby cars, his collection includes old photos, driving suits and his most prized possession, a Cobra team jacket. “Carroll Shelby made jackets for his team to wear when they raced,” he said. “I’ve had mine for 25 years.” Bruce also has a fair amount of memorabilia in honor of

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ach spring, we bring you details about the upcoming and world-famous Monterey Car Week. Held in August on the Monterey Peninsula in Northern California, the items on this virtual buffet of automotive-themed events gives visitors the option to choose from a multitude of classic car auctions, Automobilia and Art Expositions, car shows displayed in formal Concours fashion, vintage races and several rallies and tours. It would be virtually impossible to attend all of these events in one week, but the GSM team gives it a great effort each summer and we recommend you make the journey at least once in your lifetime to see what all the fuss is about. We assure you, it will not be your last visit. Event: CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA CONCOURS ON THE AVENUE Date: Tuesday, August 16 Location: Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea along Ocean Avenue and surrounding blocks Hours: 11:00am to 5:00pm Ticket Price: This Concours is free to the public so bring your friends, coworkers and the entire family Website: www.carmelconcoursontheavenue.com Phone: 404-237-2633 Highlights: We were sad to see this event take a break in 2010 but they are back in full force this year. A charming event held early in the Monterey Car Week and it’s free to the public. We like that. Held in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the event lines beautiful sports cars and exotics up and down 11 blocks including the famous Ocean Avenue. Multi marques 1940-1973 and Porsche and Ferrari through 1989 are featured. The Concours in the Windows is the result of a friendly competition each year amongst the village shops who decorate storefront windows with a car-theme, and it’s fun to stroll the area to see the incredible Automobilia each has come up with. Event: Automobilia Monterey Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday, August 16-17 Location: The Embassy Suites Hotel, Monterey/Seaside, on Hwy 1 just north of Hwy 68 Hours: Tuesday 10:00am to 6:00pm / Wednesday 10:00am to 7:00pm Ticket Price: $15 for one day, or $20 for both benefitting Monterey Rape Crisis Center Website: www.automobiliamonterey.com Phone: 831-659-1551 Highlights: This indoor marketplace setting presents vendors selling original vintage posters, photographs, rallye plates, badges & pins, hood ornaments, signs, original art, display items, scale models, literature & books, signed items,

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postcards, stamps, unique scarves/ties/shirts and much more. A silent auction will also take place. It’s a GSM favorite! Event: Pacific Grove Tiny Car Show Date: Wednesday, August 17 Location: Lighthouse Avenue in downtown Pacific Grove Hours: 10:00am to 5:00pm Ticket Price: Free to enter, but donations are accepted for the Pacific Grove Public Library and Youth Centers Website: www.marinamotorsports.org Phone: 831-384-1200 Highlights: The second annual Tiny Car Show will be limited to 60 vehicles featuring gas powered micro, mini and arcane vehicles under 1,600cc, and electric vehicles. The show is followed by a tour/parade around Pacific Grove’s scenic waterfront and beaches beginning at Lover’s Point and following Ocean View Boulevard to Asilomar. Event: Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance Presented by Rolex Date: Thursday, August 18 Location: Cars launch from Collins Field in Pebble Beach, trace portions of 17-mile drive and display in Carmel-by-theSea Hours: Cars launch at 8:30am and arrive for lunch on Ocean Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea between 11:30am and Noon. Cars are then on display until 2:00pm and return to Pebble Beach Ticket Price: Open to all entrants in the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Free for spectators to view the cars along the way. Website: www.pebblebeachconcours.net Phone: 831-622-1700 Highlights: The Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance presented by Rolex is an

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celebrating the motoring lifestyle

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international array of exhibitors featuring the finest in luxury items to complement the motoring lifestyle.

• Rare Collectibles • Historic Automobilia • Books and Literature • Original Poster Art • Posters, Fine Art and Photography • Restoration Services • Garage Supplies • Petromobilia • Pebble Beach Concours Merchandise • Luxury Items for the Motoring Lifestyle

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The Famous and the Infamous, on the Track, on the Road and on the Screen Captured on the pages of some great new books

Behind the Wheel: The Great Automobile Aficionados Robert Puyal

Introducing legendary stars of the thrilling world of the automobile. In Behind the Wheel, Robert Puyal presents eighty idols of the automobile world, including pioneers of the automotive industry, champion racing drivers, superstar car aficionados, and celebrated fictional characters. Among the inspirational figures featured is Henry Ford, who, overcoming his illiteracy, broke the land speed record with a machine of his own design. He went on to make the joys of driving available to the widest possible public with his innovative, mass-produced Ford Model T. From a similarly modest background, Juan Manuel Fangio started out as a mechanic in a small village in Argentina, competing in perilous amateur road races before his talent was finally discovered. Sent to Europe on a government grant, he won five Formula One world championships, becoming arguably the greatest driver in the history of the sport. Steve McQueen and Paul Newman are among the many Hollywood stars to have been bitten by the racing bug; when James Dean met his death behind the wheel of his Porsche 550 RS nicknamed ‘’Little Bastard,’’ a legend was born. Meanwhile, cars themselves have also played starring roles onscreen: 007’s trademark Aston Martins have endured continual destruction in the James Bond films over the years, only to become enduring big screen icons in their own right. High-speed thrills have always attracted a cast of characters as diverse as it is devoted, and this book is a classic tribute.

Car Design Europe: Myths, Brands, People

Paulo Tumminelli

Car Design Europe is first in a series on world automotive history. Discover how European cars shaped the culture from the ’30s to the present. Transport, status symbol and design object: cars have been all this—and more. The leading brands are show cased with top-notch photography. We learn about key technological and commercial breakthroughs. Portraits of top designers, entrepreneurs and drivers add an additional layer of interest. This is a fine tribute to Europe’s car design heritage. Paolo Tumminelli is Professor for Design Concepts at the Köln International School of Design.

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Huge glass windows flood the automotive exotica with light, thanks to the shop’s enviable position in the supports of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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ustralia’s harbour-side city of Sydney is up there with the coolest places on the planet. And for automotive lovers, it also happens to play host to the coolest classic car shop this side of the Pacific Ocean, housed in the sort of over-sized garage you’d only dare dream about. This is the highly regarded Classic Throttle Shop located directly underneath Sydney’s Harbour Bridge, selling some of the world’s most desirable classic cars, memorabilia and high-end automotive products.

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Plan a Summer Garage Party Weber Grill No summer party is really complete without a grill fired up somewhere. The Q120 Portable Gas Grill by Weber is perfect for garage gatherings – small enough to set up on a rolling work bench or cart, it features ample cooking area, stainless and aluminum construction with ceramic coatings, electric ignition, removable catch pan, fold out tables and comes with a recipe book. www.lowes.com

Directors Chair People who’ve met us at shows have commented how much they like our director’s chairs. We love them – they’re easy to slip into, and with the convenience of a side table drinks are easy to manage. They’re also extremely lightweight, comfortable and easy to use. Be at eye level. www.portablefoldingchairs.com | 888.436.3274

Panasonic SCHC30 Music is always a welcome element to any party, and Panasonic may well have the perfect garage radio. Designed for table placement or wall mount, the stereo features a builtin, universal dock for iPod and iPhone, an AM/FM tuner with 45 presets, and CD, CD-R, CD-RW and MP3 playback formats. Sounds can be customized with 4-EQ presets and D-base control, all through 2.5-inch bamboo cone speakers lending full-range sound capabilities for rich music reproduction, and a sleek design and crisp LCD display lend a smart image to any setting. www.bestbuy.com Please see more great Summer Garage Party ideas on www.garagestylemagazine.com.

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Dedicated to French art and automobiles, the Mullin Automotive Museum is a window into an era of exceptional design and custom craftsmanship. The dominant artistic styles of Art Deco and Modernism express a fascination with streamlined forms, exotic materials, and their application to ﬁne art and industrial design. Nothing captures this spirit of exploration, innovation, and invention more than the automobile.

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