Renown Automotive Artist, Dave Bell, passes at 72
May 17, 2012
The hot rod enthusiasts and classic car connoisseurs alike are mourning a significant loss in the car show industry with Austin ties this month. David J. “Dave” Bell, originally of Austin, died May 5 in Falcon Heights, Minn. at 72. Bell, a pioneer in the field of automotive art, was widely known for his distinctive ...
Neil Armstrong’s 1967 Corvette Sting Ray for sale as ultimate barn find
May 3, 2012
This article was written by Justin Hyde – Motoramic on May 2, 2012. Enjoy!! This dusty, rough-looking example of a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray would draw a sizable amount of interest from any Corvette collector. Its billing as the Corvette given to astronaut Neil Armstrong, then kept in a barn for ...
Buick Heritage Alliance and Petersen Museum display ‘new’ 1941 Buicks
April 5, 2012
This article was written by William C. “Bill” Anderson, Buick Heritage Alliance, Vice President. Super Convertible Sedan loaned by Michael Kaminsky well represents the 1941 model year, one of Buick’s most popular years of production among collectors. Buick Heritage Alliance and Petersen Museum display ‘new’ 1941 Buicks The news throughout 1940 was of one Hitler ...
Florida woman, 93, reaches end of the road after 576,000 miles in her 1964 Mercury
April 2, 2012
Enjoy this article written by Joshua Rhett Miller; Published April 02, 2012 FoxNews.com. The end of the road is here for Rachel Veitch’s beloved “Chariot.” After 576,000 miles — or more than a trip to the moon and back — in the same 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente, the 93-year-old Orlando grandmother is stepping on the ...
Perma-Cool It!
March 30, 2012
Walt Diederich keeps it COOL and Innovative You know how folks say there’s nothing made in the USA any longer? This statement really makes a lot of people hot under the collar, but there’s a way to keep your cool and “buy American” all at the same time; buy Perma-Cool products. We’ve had the privilege of ...
Sign Spree Vintage Signs
March 30, 2012
SIGN, SIGN, EVERYWHERE A SIGN… When the Five Man Electrical Band sang about signs in 1970, you could tell they’d never been to the Pomona Swap Meet and seen the cool stuff from Sign Spree. If they had, the song would have had a whole different note (you’re darned right that that pun was intended!). ...
Over The Hill Gang-San Bernardino
March 28, 2012
CLUB, MEMBERS AND CARS: NOT SO “OVER THE HILL” San Bernardino is a city full of historical significance and has been home to many innovators and innovations. In 1883, the California Southern Railroad established a route through the city to link Los Angeles with the rest of the nation. The McDonald’s restaurant chain, along with ...
Palmdale High School’s FalconGarage
March 28, 2012
We at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, like to encourage our future generations, who will be responsible for the continued success of the classic car industry, to explore and learn about classic cars, automotive history and technology. Much of this is being accomplished in high school auto shops and trade schools. Palmdale High ...
Cadillac Kings Inland Empire at the Pomona Swap Meet Follow Up
March 27, 2012
DREAM WITH A V8 ENGINE – CADILLAC Elvis knew – one of the many Cadillacs he owned was a ’65 convertible with custom wheels, a customized interior and beautiful casino gold paint. For all you know, had “The King” been alive today, he might have joined the Cadillac Kings car club. Even without a famous ...
Making Friends In Pomona
March 27, 2012
It’s another great So. Cal day at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show! Oh Yea!! I attended the March 4th event with anxious enthusiasm, as I do each event attended. Pomona is like a huge tailgate party without any games to interrupt the action. People make the trek from all over the West ...
Is Brand Name Gasoline Worth The Money?
March 26, 2012
As gas prices have been steadily rising , we thought we would share an article by the Curbside TV publisher, which could answer some questions you may have, as you drive by a “discount” gas station. With gas prices rising is it worth the money to buy brand name fuel? As the price of fuel starts to ...
American History of the Cadillac Limousine
March 2, 2012
Read what Curbside.TV recently posted about Cadillac and the history of this American icon. “Throughout history, Cadillac has played a significant role in transporting U.S. presidents in safety and in style. For President’s Day, here are 10 tales of Cadillac and the Commander in Chief. President Woodrow Wilson rode in a Series 53, 1916 ...
