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10th Annual Ventura Nationals 2012 SEPT 1st & 2nd

10th Annual Ventura Nationals 2012 SEPT 1st & 2nd

10th Annual Ventura Nationals Hotrod and Motorcycle Show
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
SEPTEMBER 1st & 2nd, 2012
WHERE: Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 West Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001 (Go to venturacountyfair.org for directions)
WHEN: September 1st and 2nd, 2012
GATES: Car/Motorcycle participants 7AM. General Admission 9AM
ADMISSION: $15 Active military with valid ID $10 Children 12 and under with paid adult are [...]


Happy 89th Birthday Carroll Shelby!

Happy 89th Birthday Carroll Shelby!

Happy 89th Birthday Carroll Shelby!
The long life of the legendary Carroll Shelby is a story of miracles both large and small. The man whose name is synonymous “performance cars” rose from humble roots to create the furious Shelby Mustang, Shelby Cobra, the Ford Shelby and many iterations of racing autos that are today treasured classics [...]


Billetproof Nor-Cal: September 15, 2012

Billetproof Nor-Cal: September 15, 2012

What is Billetproof?
Billetproof is about HOT RODS and CUSTOMS and is for those who appreciate the skill, ingenuity and creativity that went into building them during the early days of the hobby. A time when hot rods and customs were about what you could do in your garage rather than with your checkbook. A time [...]


Mutt n Jeffs Classic Swapmeet

Mutt n Jeffs Classic Swapmeet

Mutt n Jeffs Classic Swapmeet
    Saturday, February 11, 2012
7:00am until 4:00pm
3588 s. Valley View Blvd
RSVP on facebook here: facebook.com/events/170761786357370
muttnjeffsclassics.com


L.A. ROADSTER SHOW 2012 June 16th & 17th

L.A. ROADSTER SHOW 2012 June 16th & 17th

L.A. ROADSTER SHOW
Each year, the L.A. Roadsters put on one of the largest roadster shows, swap meets, and commercial vendor shows in Southern California.
In 2011, the 47th Annual Show was held on Father’s Day Weekend June 18th and 19th in Pomona, CA. Thanks to everyone, we had another very successful show. The show layout was [...]


INK AND IRON FESTIVAL June 8 – 10 2012

INK AND IRON FESTIVAL June 8 - 10 2012

Come join us for the 9th annual Ink N Iron Festival aboard the Queen Mary.  People are here for the love of Hot Rods-Kustoms, Live music, burlesque, art shows, 50’s fashion, and of course the tattoo show covering three floors inside the ship. 280 of the best tattoo artists in the world will be on [...]


West Coast Kustoms 31st Annual Cruisin’ Nationals May 25, 26, & 27, 2012

West Coast Kustoms 31st Annual Cruisin' Nationals May 25, 26, & 27, 2012

 

West Coast Kustoms 31st Annual Cruisin’ Nationals 2012
Don’t Miss The West Coast Kustoms 31st Annual Cruisin’ Nationals :: May 25, 26, & 27, 2012
2012 Admission: Adults $12.00
$20.00 2 Day Pass
Senior’s 60 & Over $6.00
Children 10 & under Free
Military Free with Military ID
Santa Maria, California

Santa Maria Fairpark
• 2012 Santa Maria City Cruise – Friday Night
* for registered [...]


George Barris Culver City Carshow May 12th 2012

George Barris Culver City Carshow May 12th 2012

Culver City California Car Show

Saturday, May 12, 2012
9AM-3PM
400+ Classic Cars & Hot Rods
Food, Music, Vendors & More!
Sponsored by the Exchange Club of Culver City
Proceeds benefit local kids’ charities
Come to Downtown Culver City for the Eighth Annual Cruisin’ Back to Culver City Car Show on May 12, 2012! 100′s of classic cars and hot rods from [...]


NorCal KnockOut July 7th, 2012

NorCal KnockOut July 7th, 2012

NorCal KnockOut 2012
Pre-Registration is NOT required.
Pre-70 American made hot rods, kustoms, bombs,
gassers and nostalgic top fuel dragsters.
40′s – 60′s styled Choppers, Bobbers, & Cafe Racers.
Vintage trailers & Speed Boats.
Any other vehicles by invite only.
Car Show Hosted by Swanx CC
10 Trophy Classes including a special
‘Stan Dishong Award’ for Best Bike
Live rock’n’roll, surf, garage and rockabilly bands
+ [...]


The Sacramento Autorama February 17-19, 2012

The Sacramento Autorama February 17-19, 2012

The Sacramento Autorama February 17-19, 2012
Cal Expo Fairgrounds
Sacramento, California | Get directions
The Sacramento Autorama is now in its 62nd year. The Sacramento Autorama is “The Kustom Capital of the World” and boasts being home to one of longest running indoor car shows in the world. The Autorama is recognized as the premiere custom car show [...]


The Grand National Roadster Show 2012

The Grand National Roadster Show 2012

2012 GNRS General Show Information
See some of our coverage from 2011 here: 53deluxe.com
 
Show Features
Celebrity Appearances at the Kragen O’Reilly Grand National Roadster Show
 

Courtney Hansen
Courtney Hansen just began her 5th season as vibrant & loveable host of Spike TV’s two-hour “Powerblock”, where she is seen every Sat and Sun in a block of programming comprised of 4 automotive [...]


MOONEYES X-MAS PARTY 2011 from Garrettero’s Perspective

MOONEYES X-MAS PARTY 2011 from Garrettero's Perspective

This year we didn’t get to make it to the Mooneyes X-Mas Show, but we had the next best thing! Bill Garrett was kind enough to take a few photos for us and we think you will like his perspective on the show. Gorgeous Pinups and Cherry Hot Rods from Garrettero’s point of view is [...]


The 4th Annual Lake Havasu Rockabilly Reunion

The 4th Annual Lake Havasu Rockabilly Reunion

Description:
Be there or be square! It’s all about the music, vintage cars, motorcycles, and  of course cool retro-fashions at the Lake Havasu Rockabilly Reunion. It’s 3 day trip down nostalgia lane with a car show, carnival rides, food, beer-garden, and the ever popular pin-up girl contest. Don’t forget there’ll be giveaways, a swap meet, lots of vendors, and even a 1950s hair [...]


MOONEYES USA X-MAS PARTY Show & Drag 2011

MOONEYES USA X-MAS PARTY Show & Drag 2011

OFFICIAL EVENT INFORMATION for
MOONEYES USA X-MAS PARTY Show & Drag 2011
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011
Place: Toyota Speedway at Irwindale (500 Speedway Drive, Irwindale, CA)
Conditions: Rain or Shine
GATE OPENS AT 6AM
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR ASSISTANCE.
REGISTRATION IN PERON AT MOONEYES SHOP UNTIL DEC. 3, 2011 (SAT)
Gates: 2 lines. 1 for Pre-Registered; 1 [...]


2nd Miss Rukkus Search & Car Show at Mutt N Jeffs

2nd Miss Rukkus Search & Car Show at Mutt N Jeffs

2nd Miss Rukkus Search & Car Show at Mutt N Jeffs
When: Saturday, December 10, 2011
Time: 11:00am until 4:00pm
Where: Mutt N Jeffs, 3588 S. Valley View, Spring Mtn and Valley View
Description: Free Bar-B- Que, Miss Rukkus Search and Photo Shoot, Free Car Show, Raffles….. This is 2nd of 5 events leading up to The Rat City [...]


Toy/Food Drive Car Show

Toy/Food Drive Car Show

Toy/Food Drive Car Show
December 11th 10am-5pm
Presented by: Hell Kat Productions, Culture Photography, Classic Car Clubz
Nikki Lee’s 2640 Sunset Rd, Las Vegas across from Sunset Park.
RSVP HERE: http://www.facebook.com/events/248616285193882/


BO HUFF’S THANK YOU TOUR, SAN BERNARDINO

BO HUFF'S THANK YOU TOUR, SAN BERNARDINO

BO HUFF’S THANK YOU TOUR, SAN BERNARDINO
Presented by Rockabilly 66 Productions rockabilly66.com
Saturday November 26th 2011 Rain or Shine 8am – Dark
217 E. Club Center Dr. San Bernardino California
RSVP on Facebook here: facebook.com/event.php?eid=257811214266415
APPEARANCES BY
World Famous car builder John D’Agostino, Hall of Fame inductee, a man ahead of his time with his custom car visions, with his [...]


Hot Rods For Hope Benefit Car Show

Hot Rods For Hope Benefit Car Show

Hot Rods For Hope Benefit Car Show
Benefit Car Show for Whitney Elementary
This satruday Nov 12th 2011
8AM-5PM
Eastside Cannery
5255 Boulder HWY
Las Vegas, NV 89122
 
Here are a few photos from the show.


California Custom Coach unveils the Model 876 at SEMA

California Custom Coach unveils the Model 876 at SEMA

Classic look, modern performance, California Custom Coach unveils the Model 876 at SEMA, Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada – The California Custom Coach 876, a tribute to the 1935-1936 Auburn Speedster, was unveiled at SEMA in Las Vegas, November 1st.
The decade of the 1930’s was an era of magnificent ocean liners, big bands, black tuxedos, [...]


SEMA 2011

SEMA 2011

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.
SEMA Show 2010 drew more than 50,000 [...]


Rodz for the Kause – Bo Huff Thank You Tour

Rodz for the Kause - Bo Huff Thank You Tour

Rodz for the Kause – Bo Huff Thank You Tour.
Get the word out this is gonna be a good show!
Fundraiser Car Show. Pre-75 or special interest. Vendors, DJ, Lowbrow Art, Pin Up Contest and More. $20 per car or cycle and 5$ for bikes
Portion of the proceeds to benefit the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Live Music [...]


53Deluxe Work Shirts & T Shirts

53Deluxe Work Shirts & T Shirts

The first batch/design of Red Kap Work Shirts & T Shirts 53deluxe.com has ever produced are in. Work Shirts feature an embroidered logo above the front left pocket and screen printed back. T Shirts are Screen Printed both sides.

Both are available here: 53Deluxe Work Shirts & T Shirts


2011 PMOY Pinup Model Claire Sinclaire Coming to Orange County, CA

2011 PMOY Pinup Model Claire Sinclaire Coming to Orange County, CA

2011 Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair Coming to Huntington Beach Retailer as Part of their “Art Night” Series
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (October 22, 2011, at 6:00pm)
The most recent iteration of Absolutely Fabulous Unique Gift and Decor’s “Art Night” series is an evening celebrating pinup artist Jon Hul’s most recent project, “Movie Legends,” which includes a [...]


Chuck Berry Turns 85

Chuck Berry Turns 85

We would like to wish Chuck a happy birthday with many more to come.  Still traveling across the country playing his music at the young age of 85!
Chuck Berry’s music has transcended generations. He earns respect to this day because he is truly an entertainer. Berry, also known as “The Father of Rock & Roll”, [...]


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