This article was written by William C. “Bill” Anderson, Buick Heritage Alliance, Vice President. Super Convertible Sedan loaned by Michael Kaminsky well represents the 1941 model year, one of Buick’s most popular years of production among collectors. Buick Heritage Alliance and Petersen Museum display ‘new’ 1941 Buicks The news throughout 1940 was of one Hitler ...

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Enjoy this article written by Joshua Rhett Miller; Published April 02, 2012 FoxNews.com.   The end of the road is here for Rachel Veitch’s beloved “Chariot.” After 576,000 miles — or more than a trip to the moon and back — in the same 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente, the 93-year-old Orlando grandmother is stepping on the ...

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Walt Diederich keeps it COOL and Innovative You know how folks say there’s nothing made in the USA any longer? This statement really makes a lot of people hot under the collar, but there’s a way to keep your cool and “buy American” all at the same time; buy Perma-Cool products. We’ve had the privilege of ...

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SIGN, SIGN, EVERYWHERE A SIGN… When the Five Man Electrical Band sang about signs in 1970, you could tell they’d never been to the Pomona Swap Meet and seen the cool stuff from Sign Spree. If they had, the song would have had a whole different note (you’re darned right that that pun was intended!). ...

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CLUB, MEMBERS AND CARS: NOT SO “OVER THE HILL” San Bernardino is a city full of historical significance and has been home to many innovators and innovations. In 1883, the California Southern Railroad established a route through the city to link Los Angeles with the rest of the nation.  The McDonald’s restaurant chain, along with ...

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  We at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, like to encourage our future generations, who will be responsible for the continued success of the classic car industry, to explore and learn about classic cars, automotive history and technology. Much of this is being accomplished in high school auto shops and trade schools. Palmdale High ...

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DREAM WITH A V8 ENGINE – CADILLAC Elvis knew – one of the many Cadillacs he owned was a ’65 convertible with custom wheels, a customized interior and beautiful casino gold paint. For all you know, had “The King” been alive today, he might have joined the Cadillac Kings car club. Even without a famous ...

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It’s another great So. Cal day at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show!  Oh Yea!! I attended the March 4th event with anxious enthusiasm, as I do each event attended.  Pomona is like a huge tailgate party without any games to interrupt the action. People make the trek from all over the West ...

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As gas prices have been steadily rising , we thought we would share an article by the Curbside TV publisher, which could answer some questions you may have, as you drive by a “discount” gas station. With gas prices rising is it worth the money to buy brand name fuel? As the price of fuel starts to ...

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Read what Curbside.TV recently posted about Cadillac and the history of this American icon. “Throughout history, Cadillac has played a significant role in transporting U.S. presidents in safety and in style. For President’s Day, here are 10 tales of Cadillac and the Commander in Chief.   President Woodrow Wilson rode in a Series 53, 1916 ...

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ten57 is an online magazine run by Cal Poly Pomona students. Recently Evan Perkins of ten57 wrote about the Pomona Swap Meet and thought we’d share his article with you. Thanks Evan! “At 5:00 a.m., the melodious snarl of an un-muffled exhaust shatters the pre-dawn stillness.While the rest of the city slumbers, comfortable and warm ...

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NO MERCURY BLUES WITH PAPKE If you’ve been feelin’ the Mercury Blues, perhaps you might want to pay a visit to the next Pomona Swap Meet and visit Road 22, Spaces 25, 27, 29, 31, 33 & 35 where you’ll find Bill Papke. There you’ll find a man who was enthralled with the ’49 Mercury ...

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