Yearly Archives: 2019

The L.A. Roadster Show – A Smith Men Tradition

The L.A. Roadster Show – A Smith Men Tradition
By D. Brian SmithPhotography: D. Brian Smith For almost as many years as we've enjoyed residing in Southern California, Father's Day has meant one thing - a drive to the Pomona Fairplex for the L.A. Roadster Show. Whether we converge upon the fairgrounds from Pasadena and Oceanside, as we did this year. Or, we cruise…
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Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary
By D. Brian Smith Photography: D. Brian Smith Pebble. The pinnacle of historic and significant automotive worship is the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, so much so that anyone interested in automobiles knows what you're talking about when you simply say, "Pebble." If you own a beauteous vintage vehicle and you say, "We've been invited to…
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The 48th L.A. Roadsters Show — A Dad’s Day Delight

The 48th L.A. Roadsters Show — A Dad’s Day Delight
We'd like to give credit to the builder/owner of this righteous bare-to-the-bones and built for raw speed hot rod. But, the car's current caretaker neglected to fill out the show tag. Since we had an abundance of other photos to take, we couldn't wait around for the owner to show up. Next year, we'll find…
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Aluminum Bodied 1949 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

Aluminum Bodied 1949 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Chassis No.Engine No.Gearbox No.Body No.670005W 1011-8JH 612F 1007 The fifth XK 120; the first LHD example imported to the U.S.The only XK 120 originally finished in Blue SheenBeautifully restored by marque expertRecipient of the prestigious XK60 Diamond Award for ExcellenceJCNA slalom record holder for 1949–1961 XK 120, 140, and 150Includes weather gear and exceptional original…
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