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Gazette The Vette Set, Inc.
221 Paseo De Suenos
Redondo Beach, CA
90277
MARCH 2015
The Vette Set
Sponsored by
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HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S MONTH
OFFICERS AND APPOINTEES
The Vette Set Gazette is a monthly publication of The Vette Set, Inc., sponsored by Win Chevrolet, 2201 E. 223rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90810. Articles from members are always welcome, and are to be submitted to the Newsletter Editor ([email protected]) by 6:00pm Sunday following the General Meetings. General Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00pm at Win Chevrolet, 2201 E. 223rd Street, Long Beach. Guests are always welcome to attend any Vette Set event.
2014 Vette Set Officers & Appointees
Chevrolet trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors.
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Office Name Phone email
PRESIDENT Jerry Clement 310-293-9671 [email protected] PRESIDENT Chuck Hammer 310-874-6657 [email protected]
SECRETARY Anton 310-378-6484 [email protected] George Berls 310-265-4932 [email protected]
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Bruce Gaines 562-480-9014 [email protected] Jennifer Walton 562-544-2670 [email protected]
AMBASSADOR John La Bella 310-544-0286 [email protected] BANQUET Jan Jeffreys 310-937-3787 [email protected]
BY-LAWS Jerry Clement 310-293-9671 [email protected] Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]
Dick Whitford 310-640-9860 [email protected] Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected]
Linda Glaza 310-641-5036 [email protected] Shofner 310-518-3805 [email protected]
TBD ? ?HISTORIAN Sharon Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]
N.C. MUSEUM George Person 323-750-3719 [email protected] GOVERNOR Carl Cewinski 310-341-8273 [email protected]
NEWSLETTER EDITOR Pat Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected] Debbie Jackley 714-473-0260 [email protected]
RACE Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected] Rosie Gipson 310-546-7216 [email protected]
SPONSOR RELATIONS George Person 323-750-3719 [email protected] Marlis Popovich 310-373-6202 [email protected]
WEB MASTER John Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]
CAR SHOW
CHARITY
VETTE SET
CINDY
WELCHKO
ROSIE’S
RAFFLE Rosie Gipson
NAME BADGE DRAWING Cindy Welchko could have won $90 in the name badge drawing; however, she was not present to win because she and her husband live back East. FYI - Lucky Cindy’s name badge was also drawn in October 2014 for $40 and also in May, 2014 for $40 and, of course, not present to win. What are the odds of this happen-ing!!! Next month's drawing will be $100.
50-50 DRAWING Raul Rodriquez won the 50/50 raffle prize of $85, while the Club received $85. However, Raul has won twice in the name badge drawing – Aug 2013 he won $10 and then Feb 2013 he won $30. Congratulations!
Thank you, Rosie
MARCH BIRTHDAYS: 3/9, Santiago Chavez; 3/24, Gary Pebley; 3/24, John Tully; 3/30, Robert Gibbs MARCH ANNIVERSARIES: 3/17, Jack & Jacqueline Schauster
Corvette Racing Monterey Banquet Join Corvette Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter and Corvette Racing Program Manager Doug Fehan on Saturday, May 2 in Monterey, CA to hear the latest information and updates, plus dinner and a silent auction. Tickets are $58 each and registration is available online. Space is very limited!
Next Raffle
The next Corvette to be raffled is a 2015 Blade Silver Stingray Coupe. The raffle will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 2pm CT, Tickets are $150 each and total sales are limited to 1,500 tickets.
Skydome Construction Update
Over the past several weeks geotechnical firm Hayward Baker has been drilling micropiles in the Skydome. As of Monday, March 2 they have completed 13 micropiles. The extremely cold weather (despite being inside) has slowed progress somewhat. Drilling was originally planned to be completed by late March and the team is still hoping to hit that date. The complete restoration process is still on target to be finished by early July.
Check out Project Manager Zach Massey of Scott, Murphy, Daniel Construction's update online. If you are planning a visit to the Museum in the next couple of months you can still observe the work being done through their Plexiglass viewing window. Additionally, they have 6 of the "Great 8" Corvettes on display in the Exhibit Hall through May 10.
George M. Person, Jr.
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SUNSHINE Marlis Popovich
NCM
AMBASSADOR George M. Person, Jr.
Our Car Show April 18, 2014 is coming along very well. Registrations exceed last year’s Show. Our 50th Anniversary will be celebrated at our Car Show with the tee shirt shown below. Each pre-registered entrant will receive a shirt. And all volunteers signing up to work our Show will receive one. (Please let Linda ([email protected]) know your size if you haven’t already. We have your size if you noted it on the Volunteer sign-up sheet at the last meeting. Sizes are S, M L, XL, and XXL.)
Also, our 50th will be noted at the Show by “50 for our 50th”. 50 trophies will be awarded. You can sponsor a trophy for $25 which will then have your name/dedication on the plaque as the sponsor. If you, your neighbor, or business wishes to sponsor a
trophy please let Chuck Hammer know by the March 18 cut-off.
Santiago Chavez has volunteered to coordinate chairs, tables and pop-ups. If you can loan the Car Show any tables or pop-ups, please let him know. Chairs will come from ours at WIN.
Linda Tully has been distributing raffle coupons. If you need more please contact her. Our raffle is a highlight of our Show. Prizes from sponsors and club members draw interest from all Car Show participants. It not only raises funds for our charity but gives the Car Show participants another focus in anticipation of award.
Please bring your raffle/silent auction donation to the April 2 General meeting.
The registration form and Show flyer are on our web site, www.thevetteset.com. Please encourage friends, neighbors, associates, etc. to come and celebrate our 50th Anniversary and 40th Car Show with us.
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CAR SHOW
& REPORT John Tully
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50TH ANNIVERSARY VETTE SET ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
March 5 --- General Meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm.
March 14 ---Two part Club Run led by Kurt and Stella Swanson. Part 1: meet at 10:15am at Denny’s parking lot on PCH at the 110 frwy. Leave @ 10:30am for the Lyon Air Museum near John Wayne OC Airport. Museum features WWII aircraft, autos, military vehicles & motorcycles. Part 2: leave the museum @2pm for Knott’s Berry Farm chicken dinner.
March 18 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm at Islands Restaurant, 1609 Hawthorne Bl, Redondo Beach, 90278. Bring your researched ideas.
March 29 --- Club Run led by Jack and Patrice Walter to Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo, featuring a docent led tour of the historical auto collection and rides in 3 or 4 classic cars, including sports cars and antiques. Admission $10, $8 for seniors. Lunch plans TBA. Meet at 9:30am at the In-N-Out in Redondo Beach, off the 405 at Inglewood Ave.
April 2 --- General Meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm.
April 15 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm at Black Bear Diner, 24021 Hawthorne, Torrance, 90505. Bring your researched ideas.
April 16 --- Meet and Greet the Long Beach Grand Prix Corvette drivers at this social
event and fundraiser for National Corvette Museum. All cash/check donations are welcome. Jennifer Walton will get more info for this event which she’s attended the last 2 yrs, in LB.
April 17 --- Long Beach Grand Prix Corvette prelim races and Corvette Corral. Tix for FRI, April 17 Corvette Corral = $25, Gen entry = $30. Info: www.gplb.com, (562) 981-2600. Corvettes do prelims starting at 7:45am.
April 18---The Vette Set’s 40th Annual Car Show-All GM Cars and Trucks at Ruby’s Diner in Redondo Beach.
April 28 thru May 6--- "TVS 50th Anniversary Tour" departs from the Palm Desert area and the South Bay with ten Corvettes participating. We will meet Vette Setters in AZ and NM and tour the USA to the Mecca of all Corvettedom; Bowling Green , KY. Want to join us? Limited space remaining. Contact Carl Cewinski for itinerary and room information way before March 15th!
May 7--- After the Tour, a guest "Tour Guide" will lead interested tourists to eastern TN to visit distant Vette Set members and drive the famous "Tail of the Dragon" sports car road. Contact Carl Cewinski for information about this unique driving experience.
DATE TBD--- Club Run led by Rob Weimer to Aero for a Show Shine sample detail tech day featuring their polishing products. Aero is one of our 2015 car show vendors. Meet at In-N-Out Burger, Inglewood Ave at the 405 at 8:15am, leaving at 8:30am. Tour is 9am-noon at 9058 Rosecrans Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706. They will provide breakfast items such as donuts, milk, coffee, juice, and pizza for lunch.
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ACTIVITIES Jennifer Walton
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NON-VETTE SET SPONSORED SO CAL ACTIVITIES
April 9-11 --- NCCC West Coast Regional Convention at the Silverton Casino with low speed auto cross/car show/poker run. Info: www.silvertoncasino.com, (866) 722-4608. Enter CODE: NCC0410. Price: Wed, Thurs, Sun is $59 plus tax. Fri & Sat are $79 plus tax. No resort fees. Contact Cindy Orrico at (714) 932-1881, [email protected] or Joe Orrico at (949) 500-8024, [email protected]
May 3 --- Corvettes of Temecula Valley Car Show featuring Corvettes, located in parking lot A4 behind Edwards Cinema, near Lucille’s BBQ restaurant. NCCC sponsored event. Registration info: Terry Conversse (714) 342-3012 or Steve Page (619) 818-4612.
May 15-17 --- NCCC West Coast Region Club Event: Charity Poker Run, taking place in Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. Contact: Doug Rosa at (435) 634-1207 or [email protected] for details.
Oct. 3-11 --- Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. There will be side trips to Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Taos. Contact Chaz McManis, [email protected], 951.492.9330
Cruising 50’s --- 2nd Saturday of each month, 2-6pm for pre 1974 cars at PCH & Crenshaw, behind Wienerschnitzel.
Caffeine Cruisers --- Every Saturday, 7-10am in Torrance, on SE corner of Artesia & Hawthorne, between Starbucks & Sizzler.
Coffee & Cars --- they no longer want this event to be advertised with various car clubs. However, in the interest of notifying those who have attended in the past, the location has changed to Farmer Boys, off 110 freeway & Redondo Beach Blvd.
Jennifer
NCCC NEWS - WAIVER,
WAIVER! WHO'S GOT THE WAIVER?
With The Vette Set car show coming up next month, I'd like to remind all TVS members that it is most important that everyone sign the NCCC liability wavier either at the April General Business Meeting or at the car show itself. Whether you act as a volunteer or "good will ambassador/spectator" PLEASE sign the wavier. All car show participants must sign the wavier also.
PLEASE sign the wavier using the name that the NCCC knows you by. Do not use a formal legal name if you used a nickname to register with the NCCC. It is most difficult to determine if someone truly attended the show if there is a name mix-up.
"NCCC Business Manager Jack Wilson said the insurance FAQ has been updated with a minor change on the main NCCC web site at http://www.corvettesnccc.org He reminded everybody that non NCCC members are NOT covered by the insurance even if they are a member of an NCCC club and are attending an NCCC sanctioned event. He said some clubs are questioning the need for NCCC’s insurance since they don’t host racing events. Jack said they have very few claims related to racing events. Almost all of them happen at car shows. Drive and dine events are covered while the club is driving as a group, which is a situation we can all relate to." Thanks to Cliff Harris, Region Membership Director, for the preceding.
Governator Carl
NCCC
GOVERNOR Carl Cewinski
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Two non-sanctioned autocrosses at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio , CA -- Palm
Springs Corvette Club.
Vettes vs. Vipers challenge on Saturday morning. Charity fundraising event.
NCCC West Coast Regional Convention at the Silverton Casino, Las Vegas , NV
Meet and greet cocktail party poolside -- Thursday WC-395-R01 Regional sanctioned Low
speed autocross at Spring Mountain -- Vettes R Us -- Friday
WC-326-R01 Regional sanctioned High speed time trials at Spring Mountain -- Corvette
Super Sports -- Friday
WC-434-001 Sanctioned chance rallye -- Pomona Valley Corvette Association -- Saturday
WC-434-002 Sanctioned chance rallye -- Pomona Valley Corvette Association -- Saturday
WC-552-001 Sanctioned people's choice car show -- Inland Empire Corvettes -- Saturday
Awards presentation -- Saturday More details to come as they become availableInfo: Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: [email protected]
Click here to see a flyer and registration form
40th annual Vette Set car show for all GM cars and trucks at Ruby's Diner, 245 N. Harbor
Dr., Redondo Beach, CA 90277. This is a judged car show. The Corvettes will be judged
separately from the GM vehicles.
WC-401-R01 Sanctioned car showClick here to see a flyer
Click here to see a registration form
For information: John Tully (310) 378-4062 Email: [email protected] or Santiago Chavez (310) 923-5619
NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza , St. Louis , MO -- Allen Morris (949) 367-9000
Email: [email protected]
Two low speed autocrosses in Santa Maria , CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes
WC-518-001 Sanctioned low speed autocross
WC-518-002 Sanctioned low speed autocross
Participant's choice car show in Temecula , CA -- Corvettes of Temecula Valley
WC-500-001 Sanctioned people's choice car show
Non-sanctioned Poker run at Casa Blanca Resort & Casino in Mesquite , NV to support
returning veterans -- Color Country Corvette Club.
WC-582-N01 Non-sanctioned chance rallyeClick here to see a flyer
West Coast Regional governors meeting at Marie Calender's Restaurant, 15363 Culver Dr ,
Irvine , CA 92604
The meeting starts at 1:00 PM. Come earlier for lunch.Info: Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: [email protected]
All American car and truck show -- Pomona Valley Corvette Association
WC-434-003 Sanctioned people's choice car show
NCCC West Coast Region CalendarSanctioned events are in red, West Coast Region events are in blue, Other events are in black
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May 2015
2 Sat
3 Sun
15-16 Fri-Sat
9 Sat
March 2015
14-15 Sat-Sun
April 2015
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Participant's choice car show -- O.C. Vettes. Note that you must register for the Huntington
Beach Concours in order to participate in this event.
WC-325-001 Sanctioned participant's choice car show
Big Bear Bash -- Corvettes West
WC-302-R01 Regional sanctioned people's choice car show -- Friday
WC-302-001 Sanctioned low speed autocross -- Saturday
WC-302-002 Sanctioned gimmick rallye -- Sunday
Poker run -- O.C. Vettes
WC-325-002 Sanctioned chance rallye
Two low speed autocrosses in Santa Maria , CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes
WC-518-003 Sanctioned low speed autocross
WC-518-004 Sanctioned low speed autocross
15 Sat Possible 3 day event in Tacoma , WA -- Classical Glass Corvette Club
Hot August Days car show -- Family and Friends Corvette Club
WC-549-N01 Non-sanctioned car show
NCCC national Convention in Lake Harmony , PA
Car show, rallye, low speed autocross, matching time trial, high speed autocross, funkhana.
Parties, national champions awards banquet, Convention awards breakfast.2015 NCCC Convention web site
NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza , St. Louis , MO -- Allen Morris (949) 367-9000
Email: [email protected]
West Coast Regional governors meeting at Marie Calender's Restaurant, 12180 Mariposa Rd.
, Victorville , CA 92395
The meeting starts at 1:00 PM. Come earlier for lunch.Info: Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: [email protected]
Annual Blast (6 events) in Santa Maria , CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes
WC-518-005 Sanctioned people's choice car show
WC-518-006 Sanctioned gimmick rallye
WC-518-007 Sanctioned chance rallye
WC-518-008 Sanctioned chance rallye
WC-518=009 Sanctioned chance rallye
WC-518-R01 Regional sanctioned chance rallye
16th annual Cruisin' For A Cure for prostate cancer at the Orange County Fairgrounds in
Costa Mesa , CA .
100% of the proceeds go to the City of Hope for prostate cancer research.Cruisin' For A Cure web site
Two low speed autocrosses in Santa Maria , CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes
WC-518-010 Sanctioned low speed autocross
WC-518-R02 Regional sanctioned low speed autocross
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25-26 Fri-Sat
26 Sat
October 2015
15 Sat
11 Sat
August 2015
8 Sat
22-27Sat-
Thu
September 2015
12-13 Fri-Sat
June 2015
7 Sun
26-28 Fri-Sun
July 2015
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March 14 ---Two part Club Run led by Kurt and Stella Swanson. Part 1: meet at 10:15am at Denny’s parking lot on PCH at the 110 frwy. Leave @ 10:30am for the Lyon Air Museum near John Wayne OC Airport. Museum features WWII aircraft, autos, military vehicles & motorcycles. Part 2: leave the museum @2pm for Knott’s Berry Farm chicken dinner for @ $12.
CLUB RUN TO LYON AIR MUSEUM &
KNOTT’S BERRY FARM
DATE: Saturday, March 14
WHERE: Lyon Air Museum (Near John Wayne OC Airport)
19300 Ike Jones Road, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone: 714-210-4585
WHAT: Part 1. WWII aircraft, autos, military vehicles
Part 2. Chicken Dinner
MEETING PLACE: Denny’s parking lot on PCH & 110 Fwy
1440 W PCH, Wilmington, CA 90744@ 10:15AM
DEPARTURE TIME: 10:30 AM
PLAN: Tour the museum until 2 pm, and depart for Knott’s
Berry Farm for $12 chicken dinner
POINT OF CONTACT: Kurt & Stella Swanson, 310-378-0577
PART 1.
PART 2.
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DATE: Sunday, March 29
WHERE: Automobile Driving Museum
610 Lairport St., El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone: 310-909-0950
WHAT: A docent led tour of the historical auto collection and
rides in classic cars* and a catered lunch in a private
part of the museum
*CARS: ‘09 Ford Model T, ‘36 Packard Roadster,
‘51 Buick Sedanette, ‘64 Plymouth convertible &
‘39 Caddy limo (alternate)
MEETING PLACE: In-N-Out (on Inglewood Ave, just north of 405 Fwy)
3801 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278
MEETING TIME: 9:30 AM
COST: Museum: $10, $8 for seniors (62+)
Lunch: $10 (reserve by Friday March 27)
POINT OF CONTACT: Jack & Patrice Walter, 310-617-4820 or
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Are you interested in participating in a Corvette caravan to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in October 2015? The Fiesta runs from Saturday, October 3rd through Sunday, October 11th, 2015. We’ll have side trips to Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Taos. We will leave on Saturday, October 3rd and start the return trip on Saturday, October 10th. Let me know if you are interested. Chaz McManis [email protected] 951.492.9330
Albuquerque
International
Balloon
Fiesta
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ITEMS FOR SALE C6 stock mufflers and pipes - 2006 coupe, replaced by dealer upon new car delivery, $250. Contact Rosie Gipson @ 310-546-7216 or [email protected].
Corvette car cover - blue, $50, fits C1 thru C4 (I was told). Contact Rosie Gipson @ 310-546-7216 or [email protected].
Complete 1997 Maintenance Manual three volume set for C5. $ FREE to a good Corvette home. Contact Carl @ 310-341-8273
1959 Hard Top Corvette - Original. 283, four barrel, 4 speed Hurst transmission. Less than 500 miles on rebuilt engine. $59,000. 661-803-9450
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2008 Corvette For Sale. FOR SALE - 2012 Crystal Red C6 coupe in pristine condition with all the LT3 amenities . Only 19,000 miles on this sharp one owner beauty. I have the window sticker & maintenance records. Still under GM warranty. Offered at $35,000. For more info please call Frank at (310) 200-0507.
Whether it’s the 1913 Mercer Raceabout, long considered the first race car, the Cadillac Papal Parade Phaeton known in pop-culture as the “Pope-mobile” or the car Danny Zuko races in “Grease,” cars play a memorable role in history.
Carl gave driving instructions to the museum
HISTORICAL REPORT
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Ficquettes turning into the museum parking lot
RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY/MUSEUM THURSDAY FEB 12, 2015
If reelected, I promise a Corvette in every garage
Carl Cewinski organized a run to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. This visit was a treat for club members because it featured “Amazing Automobiles: The Ultimate Car Exhibit.” These cars are on loan from the Petersen Automotive Museum’s collection while the Petersen Museum is being refurbished before it reopens in December 2015. Most of these cars come from The Petersen vault and are not seen by regular museum goers.
As tradition dictates, we met at the Krispy Kreme Donut parking lot where, once again, former club president, Carl, addressed the group in a presidential manner and laid out the plan for the day.
After we purchased our tickets, we entered the museum and were greeted by a portrait of President Reagan and Steve McQueen’s Jaguar XJSS (SS for Super Sport). This car was affectionately called the “Green Rat” by Steve and was the brainchild of Briggs Cunningham. We took a group portrait and then headed off through the museum. Also joining our group was Pat’s brother-in-law, Bob, from Santa Paula and Pat’s golfing buddy, Matt, from Torrance.
A Presidential Visit by The Vette Set
On February 12th, a group of Vette Setters and guests made a mid-week run to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley . The visit was to see President Reagan artifacts and a special exhibit of "Amazing Automobiles: The Ultimate Car Exhibit“.
The cars were on loan from the Petersen Automotive Museum and were separated into themed galleries for Hollywood , Heads of State and Historic Cars.
In the Hollywood Gallery, cars used in television and movies, as well as owned by celebrities, were on display including:
· 1956 XKSS owned by Steve McQueen (one of only sixteen built, due to a Jaguar factory fire)
· 1971 DeTomaso Pantera owned by Elvis Presley (which still has the three bullet holes from when he shot the car....it had continuing starting problems.)
· Batmobile driven by Michael Keaton in “Batman” (1989) and “Batman Returns” (1991)
· 1946 George Barris custom Ford used by John Travolta and Olivia Newton John in “Grease” (1978)
· 1966 Ford Thunderbird driven by Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon in “Thelma and Louise” (1991)
· 2001 custom Honda Roadster driven by Devon Aoki in “2 Fast, 2 Furious” (2003)
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In the Heads of State Gallery, rare, iconic and classic cars are on display including:
· Pope John Paul II’s 1998 Cadillac Papal Parade Phaeton
· 1942 Lincoln Limousine (ordered the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor and used by Presidents Roosevelt and Truman)
· 1938 Packard Super 8 Parade Phaeton used by Juan and Evita Peron, President and First Lady of Argentina
In the Historic Cars Gallery, rare, iconic and historic cars were displayed, including:
· 1981 Gold-Plated DeLorean DMC-12
· 1952 Ferrari 212/215 Inter Spyder
· 1913 Mercer Raceabout owned by Phil Hill, only US Formula One Champion (1961)
· 1939 Bugatti 57C Atalante
After viewing the cars we ate lunch in the Reagan Country Cafe located on the museum grounds. Seeing these unique automobiles was worth fighting commuter traffic on the 405 freeway.
Jaguar XJSS RR Portrait Group portrait (with Ron, without Bob & Matt)
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Before heading for the car collection, we touched base with some of the iconic presidential exhibits that we had seen on previous visits. Of particular interest was the oval office which was created at the library. Reagan said the ceiling was too low, the room was modified to make it accurate by lowering the floor. A podium with teleprompters was fan as well as Air Force One exhibit.
Air Force One Sharon & Matt
The cars are separated into themed galleries for Hollywood, History and Heads of State. In the Hollywood Gallery, cars used in television and movies, as well as owned by celebrities, are on display including: 1956 XKSS owned by Steve McQueen’s ‘56 XKSS Jaguar; Elvis Presley’s ‘71 DeTomaso Pantera (which still has the three bullet holes from when it failed to start); the Batmobile driven by Michael Keaton in “Batman”; ‘46 custom Ford from “Grease”; ‘66 Ford Thunderbird from “Thelma and Louise.”
Elvis’ Pantera with 3 bullet holes
Michael Keaton’s Batmobile, nearly 20 foot long with Impala chassis & Chevy V8
Clark Gable’s ‘41 custom Cadillac coupe
Magnum PI’s Ferrari 308GT ‘53 Nash Healy & ‘49 Delahaye Fred Astaire's Rolls Royce
My bad…I was all shook up
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In the Heads of State Gallery, rare, iconic and classic cars are on display including: Pope John Paul II’s ‘98 Cadillac Popemobile; Roosevelt and Truman’s ‘42 Lincoln limo; Juan and Evita Peron’s ‘38 Packard Super 8 Parade Phaeton. These cars were displayed in the Air Force One area. Included in the group was Khrushchev's ‘62 Chaika that looked like a ‘56 or ‘57 Packard (apparently Russian copies were not limited to aircraft). Also on display was Saddam Hussein's Mercedes-Benz 600 that had numerous dings on the doors indicating a cramped palace garage or someone in his administration had an anger management problem.
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Saddam’s MB (left front fender shown), Peron’s Packard and Nikita’s faux Packard
Eisenhower's Chrysler, Truman's & Roosevelt’s Lincoln & the Pope’s Caddy
In the Historic Cars Gallery, rare, iconic and historic cars are on display from January 31, 2015 through May 1, 2015, and include: ‘81 Gold-Plated DeLorean; ‘52 Ferrari 212/215 Inter Spyder; ‘13 Mercer Raceabout; ‘39 Bugatti 57C Atalante. Walt Bacon’s favorite was the Mercer.
‘39 Bugatti ‘86 Benz (1886) ‘52 Ferrari (front), ‘13 Mercer (rear)
Before leaving we looked over the Simi Valley, green from recent rains, remembered the Berlin Wall and said goodbye to Ronald. To optimize his outing, Sharon and Pat went home via Topanga Canyon and PCH but paid the piper with coastal rush hour traffic. After viewing the cars we ate lunch in the Reagan Country Cafe located on the museum grounds. Seeing these unique automobiles was worth fighting commuter traffic on the 405 freeway.
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ANNUAL SWEETHEART RALLY SATURDAY FEB 14, 2015
The Start This year the rally entailed a cruise through LA’s West Side beach communities. Since there was no rain, we met in the Kaiser Hospital parking lot in Culver City at 10 AM. The weather was very warm and before the start, everyone was happy and light hearted. This was about to change.
Venice: Cool architecture and rides over the canals
The Journey Things heated up heated up in many cars with the first right turn. Later, marriages were further tested by trying to find the “do not enter _____ only” signs and the “what should you do with your sweetheart” clue.
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Fisherman’s Village
Marina Del Rey: Plenty of pleasure craft and some huge yachts
Manhattan Beach Pier and more
And the winners are…
Lunch and Awards at Tully’s
Post Rally Observation Possibly, like us, there were others that missed the (minuscule, see picture) 'Do not enter ______ only. (2 yellow signs)' clue in Venice. This picture confirms that such signs do exist, I no longer doubt the Rally committee. I'm afraid some cars from our club ended in the "Canals Neighborhood Watch 'HOT' list“ from driving endlessly through the neighborhood trying to find these signs. It has been a couple of weeks since that fateful day; personally I no longer fear the possibility of a knock on my door or the doors of our club members from the Venice police department. Raul J. Rodriguez
Signs
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BOWERS MUSEUM CHINA’S LOST CIVILIZATION SANTA ANA, CA TUESDAY FEB 24, 2015
China’s Lost Civilization Four couples (Tullys, Weimers, Hammers, & Cowleys) met at Krispy Kreme before traveling to Santa Ana to have lunch at Polly’s Pies, followed by a visit to the Bower Museum. The featured exhibit was ‘China’s Lost Civilization: The Mystery of Sanxingdui.’ “During the summer of 1986, construction workers accidentally uncovered an astounding cache of more than 200 ancient jades, weapons, burned animal bones, over 60 elephant tusks, monumental bronzes, and a life-sized statue of a nobleman at Sanxingdui, about 24 miles outside of the Sichuan Province capitol of Chengdu. Most of the contents had been intentionally destroyed and deposited in two large pits. This chance discovery has become one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th century and has forced scholars to rewrite early Chinese history. The objects date to about 1200 BC, a time when it was thought that the cradle of Chinese civilization existed 745 miles to the northeast on the Yellow River in China’s Central Plain region.”
Rob waited out-side the gift shop
Linda found a scarf in the gift shop. Being an anthropology
major, she was excited about the exhibit but it finished second to her new scarf.
Jade Adze & chisel (later tools were
bronze)
Statue of unfortunate
person
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Art of the Pacific Islands After seeing the exhibit from China, we were exiting the museum when Rob saw an ongoing exhibit called Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands. I don’t know if Rob’s curiosity came from wanting to learn about other cultures or from fond memories of seeing native tribes in old National Geo- graphic Magazines. Which ever it was, it turned out to be a very interesting exhibit. The artifacts are from “three cultural regions of Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia. Particular focus is placed on New Guinea, land of the headhunter, and the rich artistic traditions infused into daily and ritual life.” One item was a human tooth necklace made from 203 human incisor and canine teeth sourced from 60 to 100 individuals. (I hope each person woke up with a quarter under his pillow for each donated tooth. It’s too bad club president, Jerry Clement, a retired dentist, wasn’t on this trip to appreciate the necklace. Marcie later confided that he would have appreciated it because he is definitely an “incisor man.”)
Tooth necklace Mask
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Trip organizers, Linda (with new scarf) & John
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