Thomba48 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Hi holiday next year shall lead us to California again. But this time I have decided to plan it slightly more ahead- saying that: I want to attend a real good and big car show. More for browsing and looking at 40s cars that I would normally not see here in Europe; maybe even for a bit of buying. Now, on the East Coast everybody seems to be raving about Hershey. Is there, maybe even are there, any equivalents on the West Coast that I should plan in when organising my itinary and the exact timing of the trip. Always welcome for any ideas, hints and recommendations. Thank you guys. Thom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normanpitkin Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Pomona was unbelievable!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Some helpful calendars for you http://www.hotrodhappenings.com/calendar.html http://www.good-guys.com/events/eventsList.aspx?year=2009 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/calendar.php http://www.streetrodding.com/index.cfm?f=events.main And finally the best of 'em all for SoCal happenings http://www.socalcarculture.com/events.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomba48 Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thank you very much - that is extremely helpful. thom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 No worries Thomba, California is THE place for any of us carnuts, I'm sure you'll find plenty to do there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cipponeri Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Hi Thom, I didn't look real good at the list of SoCal shows, but two that I didn't see is the Veterans Show in Loma Linda Ca. it will be Oct 17th this year, and the Route 66 show in San Bernadino Ca. it is always in Sept. Both of these yearly shows has more cars then you can think about. Tony C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Maxwell Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I haven't checked the schedule for these shows so I'm estimating dates, but you can look each up online. Unless otherwise noted, all classes of cars participate. Wheels and Waves in Santa Barbara around April each year. 400+ cars Wheels and Windmills in Solvang (date ?) 300+ cars Lompoc Police Dept/Special Olympics in Sept each year. 170+ cars Los Alamos Old Days around Sept/Oct each year. 150+ cars Kalifornia Kustoms in Santa Maria around May/June each year. 1500+ cars mostly custom. Pismo Beach Classic around late June/July each year. 700+ cars Arroyo Grande.... (date ?) each year. 500+ cars Atascadero Hot August Nights. 300+ cars Many smaller shows in Morro Bay, Cambria, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Orcutt, San Luis Obispo etc. Avila Beach Concourse De Elegance (date ?, annual ?, number cars ?) Many fine vintage domestic and foreign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomba48 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thank you very much Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Hemingway Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Here are some more listings. Dennis:cool: http://cruzinbuddies.com/events_working.html http://www.centralvalleyclassics.com/events.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normspeed Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 My favorites are the L.A. Roadster Show in Pomona, held on Fathers Day weekend in June. The show is for pre-37 roadsters, but the preferred parking is a huge show of everything else, and the swap meet is big. Also the Pomona swap, held periodically. If in Southern Cal, be sure to check out the Bob's Big Boy cruise night in Toluca Lake. Best cruise ever, hands down. I couldn't even begin to list all the crazy stuff that comes through there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cipponeri Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 When are you coming to sunny California? That would help to tell you what is going on, like the Grand National Roadster Show is going on next month at the Pomona Fairgrounds. Tony C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 (edited) When are you coming to sunny California? That would help to tell you what is going on, like the Grand National Roadster Show is going on next month at the Pomona Fairgrounds. Tony C I guess in addition to when it might be nice to know where: California extends about 800 miles (1300 KM) from north to south. That is farther than New York, New York is from Chicago, Illinois. Just because you are in the state does not mean that a particular car show will be accessible to you with a reasonable amount of driving. Edited December 30, 2009 by TodFitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodie49 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 One of my favorite shows is the Cruisin' Morro Bay show. It is the first weekend in May. They close off most of the main streets in Morro Bay, which is a small town just below San Simeon (Hearst Castle) and get about 500+ cars. A LOT of muscle cars and rods (which is ALL you see at Pismo), but lately I have seen a lot of 40's and 50's as well. I have gone every year since 1998, and it keeps getting better. A great place to spend a few days as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47heaven Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hiholiday next year shall lead us to California again. But this time I have decided to plan it slightly more ahead- saying that: I want to attend a real good and big car show. More for browsing and looking at 40s cars that I would normally not see here in Europe; maybe even for a bit of buying. Now, on the East Coast everybody seems to be raving about Hershey. Is there, maybe even are there, any equivalents on the West Coast that I should plan in when organising my itinary and the exact timing of the trip. Always welcome for any ideas, hints and recommendations. Thank you guys. Thom Thom...unfortunately, you are not going to see a lot of 40's cars out here in California unless that have been customized, hot rodded and or chopped. Not sure if that is what you are looking for or want to see more stock and original ones, which are even more scarce. Also, at most of the car shows out here you really have to look for them amongst the sea of '55-'57 Chevys, Corvettes, T-Birds and Chevelles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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