Perfect Presents at the Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show
November 16, 2012
Shopping for presents is one of the most stressful things about the holiday season. Finding that perfect gift for a friend or family member can be almost impossible, especially if it seems they have absolutely everything they need. Gift cards are somewhat impersonal and everyone loves the thrill of finding a unique item that will ...
Pomona Classifieds, Pomona Swap Meet’s Classic Car Marketplace… ONLINE!
November 2, 2012
While the best way to experience the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show is in person, sometimes we are not afforded the luxury of breaking away from home or work commitments to have fun at a live function. Hosting seven events every year, George Cross & Sons, Inc. gives the classic car fan plenty ...
Save this car – Fox-body Mercury Capri convertible
October 29, 2012
The story below, found in Hemming Motor News, reminds me of the many cool, different, fast, not so fast and interesting cars built in the late 70’s and into the 80’s that bring back fond memories of family, friends and good times. Whether it be a family vacation, a night cruising with friends or picking ...
Take Your Classic Car Out For A Spin This Winter And Keep The Juices Flowing
October 25, 2012
Over the years, car manufactures have made great progress when it comes to automobile paint and durability of the body. In 1965, Ford released an advertisement that said a 1965 Thunderbird would stand day after day of road salt without forming so much as a single spec of rust. Their plans to rustproof this popular ...
A Classic Car Event For Enthusiasts of All Ages
October 23, 2012
The 2006 Disney-Pixar film Cars continues to be extremely popular with children and adults alike. With an estimated $5 billion in sales of related merchandise, the movie broke records for retail sales of merchandise based on a Disney·Pixar film. A sequel, Cars 2, was released in June 2011 and also did well at the box ...
Tech 101: Zinc in oil and its effects on older engines
October 18, 2012
I found this article in Hemmings Motor News and thought the information would be useful to many of our classic car enthusiasts. I hope it helps sort out any motor oil issues you may be having. ...
A Look Back at the Early Years as Corvette Turns 60
October 11, 2012
Close to 60 years ago, in January of 1953, Harley J. Earl’s dream car was displayed at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. That following June the Corvette went into full production in Flint, Michigan. All 300 featured a white fiberglass body with red interior, a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission and a 150 ...
An Investment in your Muscle Car! Who Would Have Thought?
October 5, 2012
There was a time (not that any of us can remember that far back, of course) when you could’ve picked up a fixer-upper muscle car for a triple-figure price — $425, maybe. But depending on what you’re after, you could easily add three more figures to that total if you’re looking to buy classic cars ...
Selling Your Classic? Pomona is the Place!
October 1, 2012
Selling your old ride is tough enough, with running ads, folks stopping by for looks, keeping it clean and answering questions at odd hours. One convenient way to sell your classic car and have a day of it, is at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show. For only $25, it’s the best way to ...
United They Stand: A Glimpse into the United Ladies Bikes & Accessories
September 27, 2012
Although the United Ladies Bikes and Accessories (AKA “Bike Ladies”) may not be a household name for some, they are undoubtedly a key entity in the world of bicycle enthusiasts. United Ladies Bikes and Accessories is a one stop shop for all of your unique or custom bicycle needs. They sell various bike parts including ...
High Performance Auto Parts from G&P Performance
September 27, 2012
Have you ever thought of scouring the Pomona Swap Meet for some of those great automotive finds that are there every time and then spending a few hours on eBay later, selling them to the world? Trust us, you’re not the first and a few of our vendors started just that way, including this month’s ...
What We Did To Customize Cars in the 60’s and 70’s
September 25, 2012
Steve Portias, Inland Vans Berdoo, wrote of his recollection of customizing cars in the 1960’s and 1970’s. He was kind enough to let us post his work. The most popular cars were 1955-57 Chevy’s, any Corvette, then all the Muscle Cars, V.W.’s and Vans….but, we still had to add our personal touches. After the 50’s, ...
