Amusing stuff

Wow, how did this get past the beancounters who have to have it proved that the idea will make money? I love that, I wish I could give a bunch of these away to old hot rodders No way a woman would get talked into going for a ride on this and enjoy it That incredible madman, EJ Potter 120 HP Lycoming 6 cylinder aircraft engine1957 BMW Isetta bodyvia: http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/

Nissan Pao, right hand drive, and very cute for a newer car

try a 70 mpg at 40mph! 1000cc motor, 51 Hp. http://clunkbucket.com/nissan-pao-in-socal/ for a article and galleryClosely realted to another cute little Nissan, the Figaro: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2008/03/nissan-figaro-cute-little-thing-rare.html

Cool interior design pieces

Pontiac woody station wagon that's been in the family since 1950!

Looks like an old tin can Above, Scott Counter, who bought this woody in 1950All original wood, re-varnished about 1960 (but not stripped, sanded only.)All chrome is original; hood & fenders re-painted by Scott (in the driveway!) 1960 something.The top, steering wheel, & hood ornament replaced; seats re-upholstered.All mats, weatherstrip,etc. original stuff.

Encinitas car cruise is a source of cars I don't see at the more heavily photographed closer cruises

A compare and contrast here Why bring dogs? I don't get it. Isn't a crowd of people difficult enough to walk around in without pushing a baby carriage with dogs in it? To the right of the bottle opener (cool thing to have on the dash) is Jimmy Shine's autographUmm. . . he is the newest custom hot rod builder at So-Cal Speed Shop http://www.jimmyshine.com/bio-index.htm http://www.customrodder.com

Poway transmission annual fall car show, another success

The above two Model As look very similar this is the first time since last year that I've spotted this hood ornament, it's the only one like it in San Diego, and Tere took two incredible photos of it in this post: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2008/12/off-all-photos-i-or-my-girlfriend-tere.html they are: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinLq-wnKptPWI5oEYtwtD0M4v6EMHYB52Yai3N4i2TdkQbwhQ7rrrRmdKYrMA5BL5cvzcfsBUOqDurTa5PvyMPZ4HZ_GDgV1-u6fYuJb3P9CxWQzoee6hmmR7i2CB5UK_bWGcbIyi1MLQ/s1600-h/DSC_0191

Interior shots from cars at the Mopar show

I think the design shape of this steering wheels spokes is great

Dodge Royal Lancer, nice looking color combo inside and out

Full Time? Did anyone ever make any power steering that was part time?

Cadillac V8, body by Fleetwood

You may have like those shots of the hood ornament... but to be impressed, look at Tere's: http://justacargal.blogspot.com/2009/09/cruisin-grand-in-sept-09-cadillac.html

Betcha never seen this speedometer and tachograph before

Also using a clock movement, Sangamo made the Tachograph, a device mounted in trucks that charted driving speeds and times so companies could monitor drivers’ activities. http://www.sangamoclocks.com/history.htma really early version can be seen here: http://www.sangamoclocks.com/History/f38.jpg

Studebaker and Packard guages and instrument panels

For more see: http://justacargal.blogspot.com/2009/08/dashes-and-interior-shots.html

1st annual San Diego Studebaker and Packard Car Clubs car show

Evolution of a radiator cap design A Stude Commander with hood pins.. nice! Above: Purolator gadget that I forgot to ask about. This is the emblem for the Erskine. I have never seen one before! I can't read the small sticker above, but I think the word on the top line to the right side is "Aristocrat" The speedometer and odometer gauge are made by Stewart Warner Nice instrument set, simple

Xavier the X-Man's Cruise for the Cause, Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Registration car show, Dodge and Plymouth speedometers and instrument gauges

The above and below photos are nearly the same, and I like them for different reasons, in the below photo there is a great black and white photo under the glove box. Some-one's sweetheart of a long time ago.For more photos of this event see: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/08/xavier-x-mans-cruise-for-cause-blood_2842.html and http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/08/

A unique '40 Chev custom... it has a 60's era car show touch, the full tool set on display in the trunk, and a unique speedometer modification

Cool dashboard stuff

Possibly the best looking factory design I've seen all year Above: More curved than an AMC dash! This is a '70 Galaxie 500... and I hadn't seen one before. The I noticed that the radio is on the left of the speedometer... how many left handed people cried out for the radio to be relocated for lefties?

Imperial Beach car show