Are You Following Us? Our Favorite Posts From February
March 1, 2017
Whether you come to every Pomona Swap Meet or you’ve never actually made it out to a show, you can find original content straight from Pomona on our Facebook and Instagram. Here are some of our favorite posts from February. 1. People seem to love or hate the cat’s eyes tail lights that Chevy used on their 1959 ...
Are You Following Us? Our Best Instagram Posts of 2016
January 10, 2017
If the Instagram bug hasn’t bit you yet, well, you’re missing out. With loads of original content, you can get a taste of Pomona on the daily by following @PomonaSwapMeet… even when you can’t make it to the show! Here’s a look at a few of our top posts from 2016: 1. This 1965 Chevy Impala SS ...
Cal-Rods of San Gabriel Valley – Featured Car Club Follow Up
November 13, 2016
The Cal-Rods Car Club of San Gabriel Valley had a great showing at the October 16, 2016 Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, with their unique display of classic cars and trucks. They showed the crowd a ’32 Ford Roadster, a ’95 Chevy Monte Carlo Pace Car, and plenty of cool vehicles from the ...
Parting Out: One Man’s Scrap Is Another Man’s Treasure
May 25, 2016
Old parts aren’t scrap, they’re valuable! At least that’s the philosophy Richard Romero and his son, Richard, Jr., have always followed. And that’s a good thing for their customers, many of whom wouldn’t be able to finish their projects without the sometimes rusty, but often rare parts that the Romeros bring to each and every Pomona Swap Meet. ...
10 Late Model Cars That Are “Modern Collectibles”
May 11, 2016
By Andrew Newton / Originally Published December 30, 2015 / Hagerty / In terms of values, the cars we generally think of as classics today tended to follow a certain pattern. Their value would depreciate significantly after a few years or after the next better, faster car came along, then they would be out in the world ...
Mainly Chevrolet: Specializing in Tri-Five Parts & Accessories
April 5, 2016
With over 15 miles of parts, accessories, automobilia, and classic cars, the Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show can be a little overwhelming, even if you know what you’re looking for. On the one hand, there’s a ton of selection, but on the other hand, where do you start looking? Well, if you’re looking ...
Beauty’s Got Muscle: A true love story between woman and car
March 9, 2016
By Tara Hurlin / Originally Published December 16, 2015 / Hagerty / When Katie Poletti was growing up in Long Island, N.Y., she immersed herself in the best of both worlds by playing with Hot Wheels and Barbie dolls; she loved to wear flowing dresses but was commonly seen in dirty overalls. Her father had a ...
Get into Gear… Swap Gear
January 5, 2016
We’re happy to announce our expanded line of official Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show merchandise for 2016. Midnight Impressions has introduced a new t-shirt collection, as well as a variety of hats. You’ll also want to check out the new “Pomona Coupe” metal signs, which are perfect for dressing up your garage, office, or ...
Lucas Classic Tires: New Shoes for Your Classic Car
January 5, 2016
Whether you’re working on a concours quality restoration or you’ve just worn through the rubber on your daily driver, one of the easiest upgrades you can do to any classic car is getting a new set of shoes. Selecting the right tires for your ride isn’t rocket science, but get it wrong and you can totally wreck your ...
The C/10 Club: Truckin’ to Pomona
November 23, 2015
Are you looking for folks who love Chevy C10 trucks as much as you do? Look no further than the December 6, 2015 Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, where the C/10 Club will be the Featured Car Club. They’re just like you; a group of people from all walks of life who love C10 ...
Auction Recap: Mecum Denver 2015
August 10, 2015
By Andrew Newton / Originally Published June 30, 2015 / Hagerty / Mecum concluded its first ever two-day sale in Denver, Colo., on June 27 with a sales total of $11,761,200. Out of the 638 offered for sale, 389 lots sold for a sell-through rate of 61 percent, and the average sale price was $30,234. Denver didn’t ...
Classic Pickups Are the Fastest Growing Collector Vehicle Segment
August 4, 2015
By Hagerty / Originally Published July 6, 2015 / Hagerty / Significant Shift from Utility to Collectability As the collector vehicle lifestyle continues to evolve, classic pickups have become the fastest growing segment among collectors. Analysis conducted by the Hagerty Valuation Team confirms the number of pickups purchased by collectors has grown more than any other collector ...