World Car Review: March 2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011

The Nethercutt Museum has a section that is a replication of an early car dealership (like the photos from Shorpy)

For the Shorpy photos of dealerships, check out an interior https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-KHSRb3oDWJQIfKmoVf98BU5z4TojC78UcIdohv3A4fWT9nf0zhzOjYz17X-uC7YTQhxJXtwMIxgqPiDjTYwq7-m_epjlUyeTMeWvw-HJXK6jMmbURsoOSLQuHicP49aFjzD0GOkf4x4/s1600-h/cars8.jpg or two in this post: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2008/11/automobiles-of-20s-and-before-from.html or an exterior: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/03/impressive-car-dealershp-architecture.html

Woman motorcycle cops, I just learned why we never see them except in movies

Women aren't generally interested in being cops, so very few cops are women. Of the women that want to be cops, few want to be on patrol. Of those that patrol, few can ride a motorcycle. Of the extemely few women in law enforcement that are on patrol, and can ride a motorcycle... few of them can lift a law enforcement spec motorcycle. A race bike maybe, but not a fully equipped motorcycle the cops ride, and have to lift from the ground as a requirement of the training course for motorcycle cops. And that is a train of events that creates a scarcity of women motorcycle cops

Gas prices around the globe, March 2011

chart from http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/market-news/gas-prices-world-high-low-country-pain-pump/19895547/?icid=maing-grid7main5dl3sec1_lnk252904

via AIRINC http://www.air-inc.com

We've Never Fixed One of These--But We Imagine They Crash Often

Kerry McLean & his Monocycle

Kerry, of course, holds the World Land Speed Record for a 1-wheeled vehicle.

For more info or to purchase a McLean Monocycle visit: KerryMcLean.com or McLeanMonocycle.com

McLean's Original 1971 Monocycle

Kerry McLean Rocket Roadster

Amazing to us is that mono-wheels have been around for well over 100 years. See some history here: Motorwheels/Monowheels.

2011 Mazda2 with rear spoiler add on

Today's Car of the Day is a 2011 Mazda2 that came in without a rear spoiler. Maaco-Fremont installed a new spoiler from Mazda. To do it we removed the tailgate inner panel, measured and drill holes to mount spoiler hardware that included new gaskets, fasteners and clips. Maaco-Fremont mounted new spoiler and aligned to factory specifications.The customer was really happy with the results and the Mazda2 has a better look with the spoiler.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

LaJolla Motor Classic is this weekend April 3rd, here's a couple photos from the last one I made it to, and looked over some of the rarest cars

Preceding the show itself will be a book signing on Friday, April 1 and a catered lunch plus car tour of San Diego's top car collector locales on Saturday, April 2.

Tickets to the Sunday Show are $35 in advance and $40 at the entrance. In addition to general admission tickets, guests can upgrade their experience by purchasing a VIP ticket to the show for $100.

This ticket includes entrance to the show on Sunday, April 3, an event program, a commemorative poster and entrance to the VIP area with complimentary food and beverages.

Renowned author Tom Cotter will present his newest book, "The Corvette in the Barn: More Great Stories of Automotive Archaeology" at the La Jolla Historical Society’s book signing on Friday, April 1, 2011 at 5 p.m.

The book signing will be the opening event of the 2011 La Jolla Motor Car Classic. Author of nine automotive books, Cotter draws on his experience in automotive repair, used cars & parts sales, as well as his lifelong interest & experience with vintage cars.

The Corvette in the Barn is his fourth in a series of automotive archeology books, following The Cobra in the Barn, The Hemi in the Barn and The Vincent in the Barn. The 2011 Motor Car Classic will take place at the Ellen Scripps Browning Park, overlooking the renowned La Jolla Cove and featuring over 150 automobiles in 30 specialty car classes. The featured marque for this year is German Automobiles.