Monterey California Car Week 2011
Monterey California Car Week 2011
Well it's car hysterical week in my hometown. Some races, auctions and people that wear sweaters with the sleeves draped over their shoulders discussing the fine points of whatever they discuss.
From the press & blogs its all about the Concourse De Elegance in Pebble Beach and auctions. Don't fear, there are still lots for us to see, even if I have no interest whatso ever in the marque of the show this year (Jag) or enough $$ to even attend an auction.
There are a few events that interest me and the always welcome 'found on the street' surprises.
Day one -
Trailer Queen unloading. I wanted to see the DeSoto, but the Pontiac had to come out first. Lot's of time spent waiting while the crew tried backing it out. Problem in that it's a trailer queen - it kept stalling. I gave up and went around the block
OK, I'll wait to see a real running Bugatti off load
Ummm run? No, it turned over real slow. Even with a jump start, no chance to hear it's thrummm. It was pushed in.
On the streets around the Conference Center were some machines readying for the auction block.
Now the real fun - cars on the streets - Two 50s Chevy convertibles buzzed by the scene of the DeSoto
And there was this Mopar parked on the street
That's it for today - tomorrow I'll be in Carmel for the Concourse On The Avenue.
From the press & blogs its all about the Concourse De Elegance in Pebble Beach and auctions. Don't fear, there are still lots for us to see, even if I have no interest whatso ever in the marque of the show this year (Jag) or enough $$ to even attend an auction.
There are a few events that interest me and the always welcome 'found on the street' surprises.
Day one -
Trailer Queen unloading. I wanted to see the DeSoto, but the Pontiac had to come out first. Lot's of time spent waiting while the crew tried backing it out. Problem in that it's a trailer queen - it kept stalling. I gave up and went around the block
OK, I'll wait to see a real running Bugatti off load
Ummm run? No, it turned over real slow. Even with a jump start, no chance to hear it's thrummm. It was pushed in.
On the streets around the Conference Center were some machines readying for the auction block.
Now the real fun - cars on the streets - Two 50s Chevy convertibles buzzed by the scene of the DeSoto
And there was this Mopar parked on the street
That's it for today - tomorrow I'll be in Carmel for the Concourse On The Avenue.
Day 2
Concourse On The Avenue - was overpopualted by Porchees & Ferarrees as expected. A few goodies were amoungst the
rest of the old iron and other antiques.
First, the old iron
Amazingly straight - A Grand Prix
Details in chrome
8 lugnuts just to remove a hubcap?
50s Merc with continental kit
Merc side mirrors as a side mirror
Merc side mirrors as a spotlight
Fins from Chrysler
Fins from Packard
HVAC controls on a Linclon. Operate those at 75MPH?
Dig the finned valve cover with the Lincoln symbol
Side note - I love the dash panels of late 50s cars, the more ***** and switches the better. And none of that international symbology - to operate an American car you need to know English.
Lincoln knew how to spell Lighter
Chrysler on the other hand was either creative, looking forward to the metric system or what with 'Liter'
Concourse On The Avenue - was overpopualted by Porchees & Ferarrees as expected. A few goodies were amoungst the
rest of the old iron and other antiques.
First, the old iron
Amazingly straight - A Grand Prix
Details in chrome
8 lugnuts just to remove a hubcap?
50s Merc with continental kit
Merc side mirrors as a side mirror
Merc side mirrors as a spotlight
Fins from Chrysler
Fins from Packard
HVAC controls on a Linclon. Operate those at 75MPH?
Dig the finned valve cover with the Lincoln symbol
Side note - I love the dash panels of late 50s cars, the more ***** and switches the better. And none of that international symbology - to operate an American car you need to know English.
Lincoln knew how to spell Lighter
Chrysler on the other hand was either creative, looking forward to the metric system or what with 'Liter'
Last edited by Barovelli; Aug 16, 2011 at 08:15 PM.
Day 2 - Concourse On The Avenue in Carmel
Next - some Exotics
Get this out of the way - Porchees
Ferrarees
Though this Ferrari caught my eye more than the rest.
Ford GT
What? Close up here - A Ford GT with a Viper Club sticker?
McLaren's McLaren
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Who Remembers the car in National Lampoons European Vacation?
Refresh your memory
Lamborghini was another scarce brand here
Toyota 2000GT
Next - some Exotics
Get this out of the way - Porchees
Ferrarees
Though this Ferrari caught my eye more than the rest.
Ford GT
What? Close up here - A Ford GT with a Viper Club sticker?
McLaren's McLaren
Powered by . .
Who Remembers the car in National Lampoons European Vacation?
Refresh your memory
Lamborghini was another scarce brand here
Toyota 2000GT
Day 2, Concourse On The Avenue in Carmel
Antiques
Clip of above Ford with motor revving for judges
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Carmel concourse - YouTube
This 40s Hudson had a crowd around it - I liked it's story of the places it's been - the stickers are not for show
Turn on gas dummy!
REO Speedwagon before
After
Antiques
Clip of above Ford with motor revving for judges
<iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RBgG3M1EQ2g" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
Carmel concourse - YouTube
This 40s Hudson had a crowd around it - I liked it's story of the places it's been - the stickers are not for show
Turn on gas dummy!
REO Speedwagon before
After