LaJolla Classic

On January 14th I am judging in a Concours event in LaJolla.
This years marque cars will be of the finest "ENGLISH" variety and quality.
It's my first time judging at this location, so I can't provide much information, but it's a car event, what more do you need to know...

...who played 'Lumpy' on 'Leave it to Beaver'?

Thanks for the tip on the show - I might be able to make it and take some pictures!

Esther - do you think you and Grant could make this show? Maybe we can hook-up (if Grant has re-cuperated from his foot surgery).

Sure... I'll drive him down, hopefully by then he can walk on his own, right now he has to use crutches..if not that is ok too, he is very happy just sitting somewhere down there with his cigar.~ Esther

Hey Jim,
Frank Bank played Lumpy on Leave it to Beaver. Geez man, I thought everyone knew that!

Mickey -

You're the first person who ever bothered to answer that question - Thanks!

BTW - one of the earliest risque lines on TV;

Mrs. Cleaver to Mr. Cleaver..."Gosh, Ward, you were awful rough on the Beaver last night!"

Sounds like a cool opportunity Vince. How did you manage to swing that?

It was probably the English Leather cologne he uses.

Two reasons. 1 - He could speak English... 2 - He swayed them with his suave and debonair manor (or is it manour as its an English car show...?)

angela

It's spelt manure, he has the ability to spread it. I would still love to be there.

Oh wait - its MANNER! Ha, that's funny, I used the wrong synonym. Wish this event were a little more geographically friendly for us. In spite of all my personal trash talk about British cars (which I've earned having used one as a daily driver for five years), I still love them. Primarily Jaguars. Drool....Drool...
angela

VInce, here is some info on the La Jolla Motor Car Classic (please hum background music to "Your Social Security in Action", for best effect)


This FREE event will include remarkable British exotics dating from pre-1972 such as luxurious Aston Martins, hip and fun Mini Coopers, sleek Jaguars as well as other marques from around the globe. British-inspired entertainment alongside La Jolla's finest eateries and shops make this the perfect way to spend the day.

Registration now open for the La Jolla Motor Car Classic at La Jolla Cove.
Date and Time:

Sun Jan 14, 2007 from 11:00 am

In spite of my lack of motor skills, (get it?)I am still a long time "car guy" I have been a Concours judge for over 20 years, I used to know "originality" pretty gud....I can still be fair and lead my group regardless of class (car class, that is)
Funny thing is, I still can't bring my Replica to a judging event, the other judges would probably run me out of town....
Concours people are funny that way....

How unlike you Vince! I would have thought you'd bring the car to the show and display it by the judge's table just to PO off the guys who are using tweezers to pick the grass out of the tire treads of their trailer queens!

Oh, wait, British. That would be "tyre" treads... Hey, want to really wind a few clocks? Use your replica to give their car a jump start when their battery fails. Yeah...that's FUN!

angela

How bout this...I drive your Speedy into the event, then you 'award' it "Best in Show"!

yeah, Baby! That's what Dr. Evil would do.

Yeah, now you funny too... Gimmie one bourbon, one scotch and one beer... Gotta love that logic Bro, and that song too!

Hey Vince -

Here's the flyer for the show in La Jolla!

http://www.socalcarculture.com/Images/011407LaJollaMCC.pdf

I'm feeling that Vince is looking for some support? lets round up the Speedies and head south into some British territory, I'll need #10 or more brave volunteers anyone down??? Cabanaboy - aka-Tubblemaker

Vince, I'll see you at the show (unless it rains). Last year was the first show and it was pretty good. Terrific setting, not much different than Pebble Beach except for the clothing (everything from beach baggies to Park Avenue). Big green lawn perched on a small cliff fifty feet above the ocean, good restaurants a few blocks away. Good coastal walk. La Jolla cove for swimmers. I live about $3,000,000 east of La Jolla (translation - about three miles inland).

My speedster will be street parked. It's eaten a few rock chips and it's a go-er, not a show-er.

I'm bringing my Harley.....

"It's eaten a few rock chips and it's a go-er, not a show-er."

Geez, David. You guys eat your own young out there, or what? You should SEE what people bring to shows out here -- Corvettes, Camaros, pick-up trucks, Eastern Bloc junk ... !
What's a couple rock chips?

You wanta see real grass roots car shows, go to south coast Oregon. Nearest freeway over an hours drive away from these towns. Rat rods with REAL rust, not new steel with air-brush bullet holes painted on.
a high-end rod is a '52 Chevy with a Nova front clip and a garage-painted color scheme. Passion and enthusiasm - priceless!

At La Jolla, I am expecting some/most of the show cars to be valued at over $250,000. It's a good show, just not my crowd.

Vince, for about 20 years I used to ride my Honda to La Jolla cove about 3 times a week to go swimming after work. Parking was the big advantage. I'll look you up.

I'll plan on coming to the show in my Speedster. With the crowds down at La Jolla, it will probably be the only thing that will fit! Sounds like most of you are coming from the north. I'll be coming from the east. Is there a common point we can meet/park at? I don't think I can get there until around noon/noon-thirty. Jim Warren

Jim,
The show apparantly starts at 11 a.m. By then, you won't be able to buy a parking spot anywhere near the cove. There is no parking lot, only street parking. Your only choice would be to cruise until you score someone leaving. I'll probably be there by 9:00 and watch the participants drive in.

There are a couple of good "motorcyle triangles" buried in the angle parking as you descend Cave Street. I may do that myself. Don't know if you are into that or not.

Would love to meet up and see your wheels. By your arrival time, I assume you are not a show participant either. Contact me of line to arrange something.

___________________________
"Life is like a roll of toilet paper . . .the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes!"

Judges need to be there at 7:00 we are fed and then usually help placing the cars to be sure each class stays together.....
Judging starts at 9:00..........so I am sure they start placing cars by 8:00.......
I have never judged this event, but I am told it is pretty cool...
I have done Palm Springs, Deer Park, Sea Port Village, and a few other spots around So. Cal. but never La Jolla....

Esther will be driving Mr.Grant down to the show hopefully will get handicap parking, Grant has a temporary plaque , we will go and have breakfast at The Cottage first anyone wants to join us? ~ Esther

whoever shows up, It may be a little chilly, but clear....
find me and introduce yourself.....If you dare..........

So I saw David K at this event and that was it.....
I gotta say there were some spectacular cars there....
La Jolla cove is about as scenic as it gets along the So. Cal coast
perfect setting for a car show.....
Froze my ass off at 6:00 AM on the Harley getting there from the hotel....not used to cold weather in So Cal...or maybe I'm turning into a Pussy........
Esther, where were you?????

Vince -

What car won its class - or is there a site that posts these results?

Hope you had a safe trip home from La Jolla on the chopper!

Best of show was a Rolls Royce from the 20's, special award went to a Delahey (sp) that was actually perfect except it had an ostrich interior (modified) but looked great....
there were a high number of 90 point cars in attendance..
I judged 50's cars both american and foreign, (except sports) and 1st place went to a 53 split window VW that was actually over restored with lots of options from the era....I took 2 points off for having an oil guage that was not an option (very modern) but it was a 98 point car.....and not trailered.....
Lots of Jags, Aston Martins, RR, a few Lambo's and Ferarri's....
they also had a 53 Desoto concept car (looked like Flash Gordon stuff) in extremely nice condition with a Hemi of course.........
Very cool show......

Vince...we didn't make it, I felt bad for Grant having to walk around in crutches, his foot still swells up when he puts pressure even if it's a short time,so he helped our son-in-law with his boat instead, soon he will be all healed up again, sounds like it was a great show!!~Esther

Vince,

Who owned the 53 split? color, interior, etc...I love Zwitters.

The 53 VW was dark green and it was perfect.....I say "over restored"
because I don't think it's possible it looked that good when it was new.....Skirts, luggage rack, german auto club badge, it had everything.....When judging, if it was an option, and its on the car,
then you judge it along with everything, Chrome, glass, finish, etc. as I said, I did dock him a few points for an oil guage that was obviously to modern for the car, but it didn't matter it easily won its class.....
I can not remember the guys name but he lives in Orange County somewhere.....AND, he drove it to the show and home again, NO trailer queen........I passed him on the 5 freeway going home...

Vince / Patrick;

I'm guessing this might be the VW you're talking about. I see this car regularly at the Cars & Coffee meet (formerly Crystal Cove).

http://public.fotki.com/wackydave/cruise_nights/cruise_nights_2006/cars--coffee/110406carscoffee051.html

this car looks great in person. Vince, if this is the car you saw, you're right that its a nice car but over-done. Some poeple just don't know when to stop when it comes to accessorizing their cars.

Peace - Out!

Yes Jim, that does look like the car in question, tool kit and all..
If I saw the interior i would know for sure with the guages on the glove box.....