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Most of the cars were from Southern California; not like Goodwood

Apr 15, 2014,09:04 AM

None of the national heavy hitters came in for this. A few cars came down from Los Angeles.

We have more than enough around this area to fill a field, as you can see.

Now Goodwood - that IS a treat. Home of jaw-dropping displays and dodgy weather. I think I've been 4-5 times.

This must be nerve-racking for the owners of the cars.

You always wonder (as a spectator) if the cars will crash down on you

So mental relief must be sought ... I usually find it in the Mulsanne Bar.

(Unlike a typical US venue, no hot dogs need be hurriedly munched over a trash can when visiting Lord March's estate ...)

Cheers

Cazalea

This message has been edited by cazalea on 2014-04-15 09:14:32

Panerai at the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance and Motor Car Classic

By: cazalea : April 14th, 2014-06:46

I was fortunate yesterday to be able to represent PuristSPro at the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance, and to enjoy gracious hospitality as a guest of Panerai. It was a special day for me; I have lived in this area of Southern California most of my life, and k...

Continuing on the Panerai / La Jolla Concours and Motor Car Classic

By: cazalea : April 14th, 2014-07:00

Perhaps I could devote some space to the vehicles parked around on the lawns. How can I manage to convey the enormity of this show? Some Purists I know are interested in the beauty of the automobile. Raise your hand if that's your preference ... I took so...

Conclusion of Panerai / La Jolla Concours and Motor Car Classic

By: cazalea : April 14th, 2014-07:11

I should finish this off with a general view of a few cars that I liked. A gutsy Isotta Fraschini owned and driven by Bill Evans. A fantastic 1958 Cadillac Limousine; I think there were only 3-4 of these built A Brace of Bentleys Not just cars; there were...

Remarkable report Mike

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : April 14th, 2014-11:50

We should send you to cover all concourses ;) Really enjoyed your engine photo series Amazing is how much plastic appeared on car engines in last few decades Thank you for lovely report Sincerely Damjan

Thanks

By: cazalea : April 14th, 2014-12:13

If you want to send me back in the past, I have Auto Shows from London, Geneva, Los Angeles, SEMA in Las Vegas, etc going back about 20 years in my archives. I used to publish automotive books for a living. That meant Auto Shows. Mike

Thanks for sharing. [nt]

By: VMM : April 14th, 2014-16:11

Excellent coverage

By: Spellbound : April 14th, 2014-16:45

And excellent pictures too. Was Ralph Lauren and Jay Leno or any of their cars present this year? I have never been to a US car show but used to go to the Goodwood Festival of Speed every year back in the UK. Great coverage. Love the Pam girl ! Dean

Most of the cars were from Southern California; not like Goodwood

By: cazalea : April 15th, 2014-09:04

None of the national heavy hitters came in for this. A few cars came down from Los Angeles. We have more than enough around this area to fill a field, as you can see. Now Goodwood - that IS a treat. Home of jaw-dropping displays and dodgy weather. I think...

Excellent report Mike ...

By: bimbeano : April 16th, 2014-09:02

.. makes me realize i haven't been to such an event since last summer ! Bim

wonderful report, thanks for sharing!

By: nitediver : April 16th, 2014-04:22

what a pleasure to see all these beauties...the cars, I mean of course, and the watches. thanks Stefan

Thanks for the great report!! Wonderful pictures, cars and comments!!! [nt]

By: Ancienne Le Brassus : April 16th, 2014-11:39

Fantastic

By: bsbg : April 18th, 2014-06:36

Cars and watches, thank you for sharing.

Hello dear Cazalea! What a wonderful report! I enjoyed it so much...

By: Subexplorer : April 22nd, 2014-08:31

... and it was "almost" like being there and viewing so many wonders! Thank you for so many great pictures, showing those awesome cars. Love it! Thank you for your time and effort! Very cordially, Abel

Excellent (here's an extra photo for you)

By: cazalea : April 22nd, 2014-09:12

Thanks Abel. It was fun to put it together. I forgot to show this Corvair Monza Turbo Convertible (yes, I've owned several Corvairs) ...

Thank you, Mike! Nice coverage! [nt]

By: ThomasM : April 14th, 2014-19:35

I love seeing ladies wearing a Panerai. That is really sensual.

By: amanico : April 14th, 2014-22:54

Thanks a lot, Mike, the car lover in me loved your report a lot! Best, Nicolas

Fantastic report of a great day at with cars and PAMs..

By: ocwatching : April 15th, 2014-08:25

thank you for the exhaustive coverage...

Thanks for the wonderful coverage report Mike!

By: AnthonyTsai : April 15th, 2014-21:11

Looks like a great event for any car fan! The countdown timer on the PAM526 is pretty nifty :) Cheers, Anthony

Great coverage of the Panerai La Jolla event

By: ED209 : April 16th, 2014-21:26

Thanks cazalea for these pics. Wish I could have made it down to La Jolla for this. Maybe next year. Regards, ED-209

Quite a variety of vehicles on display

By: AndrewD : April 22nd, 2014-04:45

Thanks for the presentation, Mike. Felt like I could have been walking around with you. And the Panerai tent looked like a great place to relax and do some watch spotting. Andrew

More relaxing a place than this Roller

By: cazalea : April 22nd, 2014-09:14

waiting for the battery to recharge outside the "fraternity house" Cheers ...