Inland Vans Berdoo – These Vans are Rockin’
May 21, 2012
These Vans are Rockin’ So up to the front curb rolls a ’61 Ford Econoline van, out pops a “long hair” to pick up a girl for their date to the drive-in movies and as the van rolls away the “If this Van’s a Rockin’, Don’t Bother Knockin’” sticker is as noticeable as the far ...
Phenomenal Automotive Artist – Dave Bell (1939-2012)
May 21, 2012
Many of you already are aware of the passing of legendary automotive artist Dave Bell who left this earth to draw hot rods with the angels on May 5th. You might not recognize the name, but you sure do know his art. Dave Bell’s famous hand-drawn cartoon art has adorned Pomona’s flyers, advertisements, t-shirts, posters, ...
POMONA CLASSIFIEDS
May 21, 2012
NEW FEATURES ROLLING OUT TO HELP YOU GET YOUR CAR/PARTS SOLD New user-friendly features and a fresh new look to the Pomona Classifieds will launch by the end of the month. The Classifieds improvements are there to assist you in selling your vehicles or auto related parts and items quickly and efficiently. Our goal is ...
Getting Over the Hill is Half the Fun
May 21, 2012
In 1973, a fateful trip to Lodi convinced nine guys who loved cars, to make their passion for old cars official and that became the Over the Hill Gang. The name of the club came from a movie, but rather than cleaning up a lawless town, the nine guys were interested in sharing a love ...
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 ...
