Everyone knows the appeal of a beautifully restored classic car. But around the world, and even in Pomona, the definition of a classic car can vary. So how about some guidelines to define a classic car in the US? Well, to get a classic, antique, or historical vehicle license plate, states generally require a vehicle to ...

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The process of selling a car has changed drastically with the growth of online classified ads and auction sites.  Sure, it’s still possible to meet a buyer in person for him or her to test drive the car and finish negotiations… but these days a lot of buyers aren’t in the next zip code, or ...

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What do you do when you know someone is cutting corners on a product?  A lot of us go online and complain, hoping that someone is listening.  But that’s not how Jack Katzman does things.  After seeing various car covers made out of inadequate materials that weren’t sun resistant, he created his own, and now ...

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If relaxing on a white sand beach with a tropical drink is your idea of retirement, then your vision is extraordinarily different from that of Jose Ramos.  You see, Jose would prefer to spend his retirement talking to you.  Well, you and a few thousand of your car crazy friends. At the Pomona Swap Meet, ...

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All kinds of cars show up to the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, but none are quite as unique as the rat rods and their owners. To their creators, rat rods are works of art. But, what makes a rat rod a rat rod? What makes them stand out from other hot rods? ...

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Right around the corner, on October 20th, is the biggest swap meet this side of the Mississippi. Some of you might never have been to a swap meet before so you have no idea what to expect. Well, our next couple of posts are meant to help with that. This week, it’s all about parts ...

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When Bo, Bebop, Johnny, Oscar and Tom decided to start a car club to make their tight knit group “official”, they didn’t have to think hard to come up with a name. Since they were just some fellas from the Inland Empire of Southern California, with a common love for cars, that was it – ...

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Contemplate this: is the Pomona Swap Meet more about finding those much needed parts, that incredible vehicle, or is it an excuse to spend the day hanging out with friends? Of course, it’s all of the options. We’ve all seen the vendors making lunch on their barbeques while showing off their fabulous parts to their ...

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Little girls love their daddies. She wants to help you work, but she can’t come to your office. She wants to drive with you, but she can’t quite see over the dashboard. So she holds your tools and hands you the ratchet or the filter wrench when you need it. Surprisingly she never wanders off. ...

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Not many of us frequently ship vehicles to faraway ports. So when you sell your “baby” to someone in a foreign land, it helps to have a trustworthy ‘travel agent’ who will make sure your shipment makes it overseas safely. That’s where a company like CFR Rinkens comes into play. Recently, we caught up with ...

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It would be impossible to discuss America’s love of classic cars without mentioning the West Coast’s Largest Antique Auto Show and Swap Meet, the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show. Participants come to buy classic cars, to sell them, or just to enjoy the array of beauties on display. It would be equally impossible to discuss ...

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