The Last Originals Car Show in Pacifica; what is there to say? Every time I make it out to this show it’s special, I don’t know if it’s the lovely refurbished retro bowling alley or the crashing waves of the Pacifica shore across Highway 1, but something about this show has made it become so engrained in my subconscious that even thinking about not making it to this show would surely cause long-term psychological damage. I weathered the typical Pacifica fog and sea breeze alone this time, so I didn’t get too many pics of the great variety of cars at this show, but I hope the few that I did will properly convey the fantastic “anything goes” attitude of one of my favorite Bay Area car shows. I think that what makes this show so special is that there’s no year cut off, no restrictions on make, and no big attitudes. It’s the sort of show that’s not really a show at all, it’s more of a great excuse to hang out and catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and take in some great atypical Bay Area weather. I didn’t have a car in the show this year, I came alone, but as soon as I arrived I instantly felt at home and welcomed. I hope this show continues to be here in the future, it’s one I’d really miss a show season without. Enjoy: Usually I’ll…
June 2011
It’s been a pretty heavy week. I’ve had a lot on my mind, so it was great to step out and clear my mind for a day and take in one of my new favorite shows in the Bay Area, “Kings by the Bay”, hosted by the Style Kings car club and held at Cal State East Bay up in the hills overlooking Hayward. The venue was terrific; looking at beautiful cars and seeing the Bay Area in the background made the show feel both incredibly grounding and surreal. I was working solo, so I didn’t get too much time to step out and see much of the show, but hopefully the few photos I took will help convince you to pencil this show in on your “must attend” list for next year. Enjoy: – Posted from the road
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Sixteen years ago, I was a snot-nosed punk-ass ten year old on a skateboard without a thought about cars more than to avoid them when they roll out of driveways. Little did I know that over the hills in the South Bay there was an event taking shape that would grow to define exactly what every car club BBQ should aspire to be. This year was the sixteenth annual Road Zombies BBQ in Santa Clara, and it could not possibly have come on a more perfect day. I was here again as a vendor, so I was sure to make it out early to get my usual spot. Josie packed me a stunning tray of donuts for the morning, which took a great deal of restraint and composure to deliver intact. The car ran fine, and I made it there with plenty of time to set up and take in the scenery. The Elks Lodge in Santa Clara is really everything you’d want for a car show/BBQ location: green grass, a big area for sitting in the shade, and a surly bartender. Every time we do this show I appreciate the venue a little more. Another great thing about showing up early on the damp lawn is that your car has time to sink into the grass and look a little lower by the end of the show. I didn’t get a lot of time to walk around since I…
Another great night at the Royal Jokers Cruise in Downtown Oakland. The looming threat of rain kept a lot of people at home, but the weather held out and it ended up being a great night. My favorite car of the night was Goozgaz’s newly repainted Lincoln, with new tangerine metalflake panels and new hubcaps. It’s the sort of car that warms your heart just hanging around it. Bay Area, you NEED to attend this cruise in, it’s one of the best things going on in the car world right now. I only took a few pics because I was busy hanging out, thanks to everyone who came out. Enjoy: Batmobile! Another great night in Oakland. Thanks to everyone who made it happen! – Posted from the road