The Pomona Swap Meet Is Back! August 15, 2021
June 29, 2021
The West Coast’s Largest Pomona Swap Meet is back!! Our next show is August 15, 2021 It has been a long year without the Pomona Swap Meet ever since the Covid-19 pandemic rocked small businesses across the nation. We can’t thank you enough for your loyalty and support over the past year, and truly appreciate your ...
COVID-19 Warning
June 15, 2021
Please know that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. The State of California strongly recommends that all Guests be fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering the Pomona Swap Meet. Unvaccinated Guests must wear face coverings. If planning to travel, please ...
Back to the Future DeLorean is the newest member of the National Historic Vehicle Register
May 25, 2021
BY Jeff Peek / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED May 21, 2021 / HAGERTY / The National Historic Vehicle Register is devoted to recording and protecting America’s automotive past for future generations, and its newest member encompasses both in one fell swoop. The Hagerty Drivers Foundation (formally the Historic Vehicle Association) has announced that the 29th car on the ...
Some Driver-Quality Classics Are Climbing Quicker Than Trailer Queens
May 5, 2021
BY Karl Brauer / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED April 30, 2021 / HAGERTY / The cruel irony of owning a classic car is that using it for its intended purpose—driving—tends to decrease its value. If you view a classic as an investment, conventional wisdom holds that you should buy the best example you can afford and then, well, ...
This 1959 Chevrolet Impala Transformed From Worn to Wonderful
March 31, 2021
BY BOB SALNIC / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED March 23, 2021 / HAGERTY / In 2009, I answered a Craigslist ad for a 1959 Impala, a car that had sat unloved, outside, for 46 years in the Tri-Cities area of eastern Washington. The car had been owned by the seller’s son, who joined the Navy in 1963. Upon ...
Garage Zen: The Joy in The Familiar
February 2, 2021
BY KYLE SMITH / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED December 24, 2020 / HAGERTY / The human brain is a weird thing, maybe even weirder than a three-barrel Holley. People’s minds can be wired so many different ways, but the vast majority of us all have one circuit in common: we find comfort in the familiar. Rebuilding the the ...
The Elf on The Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey Drive-Thru
December 17, 2020
If you are looking for some safe holiday fun this year, we recommend the Elf on A Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey. The Fairplex in Pomona is hosting this magical experience from Nov 12th through January 3rd 2020. This festive drive-thru is a great opportunity to load up the family and take your classics out for ...
The Top 4 Reasons to be Thankful for Vintage Cars
November 24, 2020
BY KYLE SMITH / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED December 2, 2019 / HAGERTY / The love of vintage cars runs deep within many car enthusiasts. We were curious to find the most potent catalysts for that passion, so over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and asked exactly why you’re thankful for your vintage ride. We received a great number ...
5 Tips To Stay Organized In The Garage
October 15, 2020
BY KYLE SMITH / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED OCTOBER 15, 2020 / HAGERTY / The thrill of making progress assembling your DIY project can quickly be overshadowed by the frustration of a missing part or piece of hardware that you’re pretty sure you set down right there. Despite how confident we all are in our memory and ...
Halloween Trunk or Treat
October 12, 2020
2020 has been a complicated year for social events, and with these complications we are finding new safe ways to celebrate holidays. As Halloween approaches this year, we have a few tips on how to host a socially distanced “trunk or treat”. A “trunk or treat” is the perfect way for families to enjoy ...
All Pro Detailing Supplies
October 9, 2020
We have been at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show for the past 5 years, always set up at Row 14 Space 4. We’ve had a good following at every show and appreciate everyone who has stopped by to visit with us. We’ve enjoyed talking to our customers about their car projects and ...
Best Summer “Car-B-Qs”
August 4, 2020
Looking for a fun summer activity? Nothing better than a good old fashioned BBQ. Enjoy some of our favorite car themed BBQs or “Car-B-Qs”. Hopefully this inspires you to get outside and start grillin’! Read below to find a recipe for honey chipotle ribs that will be perfect for your auto themed BBQ. This ...