Driven World August 2019

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FROM THE EDITOR B Y D U S T I N T R OYA N

The world never stops. It just keeps going. Right, wrong or indifferent, life waits for no one. As I just turned forty-four this is more evident than ever. I can't believe I am forty-four. I suppose like a lot of us I think that I have all the time in the world to get done what I need to, to spend time with the people I want to and to see the world. I think that I have done a pretty good job in some areas, but in others, I think I am lacking.

Time is a gift that most of us take for granted, myself included. If we knew when our time was up, how would we do things differently? Would you turn off that TV? Would you ask that person on a date? Would you learn other languages? Make travel a focus over material goods? The question becomes that of, are you happy? I do understand that happiness is a state of being, maybe it is actually a choice...to be happy.

I suppose we all make choices that take us down a path and often it is difficult to change our direction on that path or start a new path. There might be many different reasons we stay on a path that might not be best for us. Perhaps convenience, stubbornness, pride or even fear. All of those factors can create a tumultuous equation that never allows us to reach our goals or to grow.

I also suppose we all think that we are in control. I know what is going to happen, why it is going to happen and those things that happen to others will never happen to me. Right? Wrong. One of the biggest illusions we buy into is that that we are in control. That the choices we make are of our own free will and that we are taking our life where we are supposed to be going. When in fact, I think the reality is that we are holding on to a roller coaster and we think that we are in the driver's seat. Bruce Lee has a very popular quote about being "like water."

"You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip and it can crash. Become like water my friend."

Water. I learned some of this lesson years ago when I started surfing. A wave is basically energy that we jump on for as long as it allows us. Another total illusion of control. At California State University of Northridge, I took a course in philosophy and they spoke of the word/theory of “Samsara.” In a nutshell, an ongoing cycle of life, movement and evolution of a being. Our professor at CSUN was a Buddhist monk and he said that in his terms, “Samsara” means to “go with it (life). That you could not stop what was going to happen in life, that you could not control it, but it was an ongoing movement. Water...be the water...we are all connected.

I ran into an associate today that I hadn’t see in a couple years. A young man, when we would speak together in the past it was always polite conversation. In any event, I had had a rough morning and was a bit frustrated. I saw him and went over to say hello. We were playing catchup and he started to tell me about how he had reccently gotten engaged. I asked for all the details and there we were, the two of us grown men talking about love and children. He was beaming with pride and was glowing with love as he spoke about his fiance and their plans. It was so much different than how I started my morning that the more we spoke and the more he talked about his fiance, his proposal, their plans, I could feel my frustration melt away. Soon I was filled with joy, love, happiness for him, his fiance and their families. The best word I have to describe the few minutes we spoke is “beautiful.” We were winding up our conversation and I told him about how I was feeling before I saw him and how his conversation and his essence, changed my entire day. He laughed and said to me…”I was having the same type of morning… until our conversation.” We both smiled, hugged each other and had a much better afternoon. I am so happy I ran into him. As he got in his car to leave he looked at me and said, “it was meant to be that we would see each other today…”, I knew exactly what he was talking about. It was cosmic.

It is amazing how some times something can happen that is a total

reset. A total slap across the face, wake up and know how lucky or blessed you are. I have another associate whose son was perfectly healthy on Monday and on Tuesday he was having a life saving procedure. Just like that. We all joke about how you never appreciate what we have until it’s gone, it could be a car, a friend, a job, and opportunity, anything really. As I have gotten older, I try to appreciate more. I try to appreciate everything and I try to understand what a problem really is and what an inconvenience is. Try to see a much bigger picture and ask, what is the big picture? What am I supposed to be doing here, why am I here? What is my life about and am I doing everything I can to have the best life I can? Have you ever asked yourself that? Are you happy?

I try to learn from everyone I can. I really do. I try to not have my eyes and ears closed, but to take in as much information as I can. Often times you can do this by listening. The quieter you are, the more you will hear. In a conversation, it’s true and in nature, it is true. As we are always “connected” we are always communicating, but are we really? And are we listening to ourselves.

In the past I have written about surfing and bike riding and things that defined me as me. And how over the last decade, I have not participated in those things as much. How a man saw me and took the time to lecture me about making for time for myself and doing the things that I love to do.

That if I did not “refresh” myself, it would lead to a bad things...bad health.

He elaborated about the mind-body connection and how if we as individuals are not doing things just for ourselves to make ourselves happy, all other aspects in our life would suffer. The spark, if you will, slowly starts to dim and then go out. It has taken a little while but, I am slowly starting to do things that I used to do, things that make me happy, individually.

I wonder about the people who might be the most happy. Who are those people? It is you, is it me? What is the secret? I think it has to start with you. Are you doing things that make you happy and in your quest for happiness are you also adding joy to the lives of others around you for no other reason that just to do it. Gary Wales once told me that, "if you don’t like who you see when you look in the mirror, you got a problem.” I suppose when I look in the mirror I see a lot of different people. I see the me of the past, the me of the now, the me of the future and then there is the real me.

The me not lying to myself, who I really am. Another wise man once told me there are more than one truths. There is your truth, their truth and the universal truth. The universal truth being the most honest of all and the one that is the easiest and the hardest to look at and/or examine. I suppose I, like most people are caught somewhere in the middle of all three. The cool guy I think I am, the cool guy I may or may not be and the truth, nobody really cares about how cool we are. I guess coolness is a luxury when you have your health, food, a roof over your head and people you love and love you in return. But, in the end, it makes no difference how cool we are, when that roller coaster ride is over, no coolness in the world is going to stop nature from doing what it does. And that world we live in is just going to turn and turn and turn.

This letter is not about being morbid or recognize that we are all on borrowed time, it is about being the water. It is about being connected. It is about doing what is right and not being pulled down. If we are being pulled down, it is simply a choice. Happiness is a choice. Gratitude is a choice.

Love is a choice. And if you are reading this is you are probably passionate about cars, so you know what passion is. My humble suggestion to you and myself, let that passion run wild in all aspects of your life and shine bright.

Be Bruce Lee’s water, be the life.

PS. The only thing that stops us, is ourselves. Nobody else…

Dustin

drivenworld ISSUE 117 AUG 2019 EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Dustin Troyan ART DIRECTOR Staff COPY EDITOR Heather Troyan DESIGN Connected Media Group CONTRIBUTORS Dustin Troyan Mark Llewellyn Gwen Banta Tory Herald Steve Geldman Steve Ellis Carla Swift Richard Bartholomew Wallace Wyss

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ON THE COVER: 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Owner & Restorer: Dan Hoagland Photo by: Steve Geldman, Image Photo Motorsports

2019 Exhibitor Registration Sells Out in Record Time

Article and Photos by Steve Geldman | Image Photo Motorsports | @ImagePhotoMotorsports

The upcoming 15th Annual Wheels ‘N’ Windmills Car Show is once again being held along the streets of beautiful Solvang CA. Over 300 amazing vehicles, including some vintage motorcycles, are planned to be on exhibit. Records are already being set. Vehicle show registration sold out in only 12 hours. Getting national attention earlier this year when Dennis Gage broadcast his cable TV show, My Classic Car on the Motor Trend Channel, surely was a big influence. Gage and his cameraman had

covered last year’s show interviewing several people and highlighting their fabulous cars. It turned out to be one of their best episodes. One can watch the complete My Classic Car episode at last year’s Wheels ‘N’ Windmills at: www.myclassiccar. com/episode/23/07 This upcoming show promises to be spectacular displaying mostly Americana automobiles in categories such as Vintage Stock, Hot Rod, Muscle, Custom, ProStreet and much more. There will

also be other automotive manufacturers from Europe, UK, Asia and other countries sprinkled into the mix, including some amazing exotics. Just total vehicular eye candy!

This fun-packed event will be held on August 24th from 8 am to 4 pm, smack-dab in the center of Solvang.

Some cool activities happening at this year’s event includes a Poker Walk. Entrants visit specific Solvang merchants located along the show’s sidewalks and get their “walk sheets” signed off at each location.

After the sheet is completed, you return it to a show committee member in exchange for pulling a 5-card poker hand. The best-hand winner receives a gift basket full of merchant products, an approximate $500 value, from each store visited. Another event is the shows annual raffle of a 383 cu. in. V-8 Engine & Transmission. 100% of proceeds from this raffle goes to supporting the local High School Auto Programs. This is a brand-new crated engine/transmission having an Iron 4-bolt main

block, aluminum heads, roller cam/ rockers, aluminum intake manifold, Holley 4-barrel and HEI ignition.

Rated at 433 HP and 455 Tq. Plus, it comes with a 30 month/50k mile warranty. The transmission, donated

by Goleta Transmissions, is a Turbo 400 with a 2k stall converter and upgraded to handle 500 HP. This free-to-attend show draws 10,000 to 15,000 spectators, so it’s suggested to arrive early. Parking is typically free along the local surrounding streets. Wheels ‘N’

Windmills is operated only by volunteers. No one draws a wage or salary, and never will. Proceeds from car registrants and other forms of profit go 100% to charities. Over the last 14 years, Wheels ‘N’ Windmills has raised over $336,000 to help support over two dozen charities. The charities to benefit this year include: - Progeria Research Foundation - Boy Scouts of America - Hacienda O’Holland Animal Rescue

- Nature Track - Happy Ending Animal Sanctuary Many of the local merchants provide sponsorship money or services to make this event possible.

Keeping that in mind, be sure to visit some stores as you walk along the sidewalks. There just may be something that catches your eye.

This includes those that serve delicious food and beverage. This is Solvang after all, the Danish Capital of America. Great Danish eats and

drinks, including suds, can be found right along the show route.

For those who missed the boat in getting your vehicle registered in time, there is always next year. Drive up to Solvang for this year’s event and see what all this excitement is about. We hope to see you all there on Saturday August 24th! For more information, visit: www.wheelsnwindmills.com

Cars & Cigars at Lavaggio Photos by Steve Geldman Image Photo Motorsports @ImagePhotoMotorsports

It was another great event at Lavaggio! Cars and Cigars which is presented and sponsored by both Lavaggio and Lamborhgini North Los Angeles was packed. Exotic car owners were pampered in the luxury that both Lavaggio and Lamborghini represent. From the latest Lamborghinis to incredible to McLarens and Ferraris, the line-up was truly world class. All of the attendees had an incredible time...

Cars and Cigars which started almost fifteen years ago by Dustin Troyan, continues to grow with the great partnerships and the passionate community. For more info, please email Dustin. Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com

The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The first production mid-engine Corvette

To many, it was a surprise when Chevrolet announced that the next generation of the Corvette was going to be mid-engine.

People howled, and yelled, that this would ruin the legacy that is arguably America’s greatest sports car. Among the die-hard Corvette enthusiast, a mid-engine Corvette isn’t unfamiliar. Dating back to the 60’s, the first endeavor into a Chevrolet with the engine mounted behind the driver, came in the form of the CERV I, which was designed

by Zora Arkus-Duntov. The CERV I was a prototype to test a higher level of performance, and used a fuel injected V8 producing 350 horsepower, numbers that fall short to the recently revealed C8 Corvette. Oh, how times have changed, and in my honest opinion, for the better!

Chevrolet has stated that with the current generation of Corvette with the engine in a FR layout (Front-engine and rear-wheel drive), the platform had reached its limit, and in order to move forward in the future with the car, a complete redesign would be necessary.

With the booming sound of a futuristic cargo plane, faint glimpses of an intoxicating red draped over a sharp, and dynamic silhouette, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ran to the stage during the world-wide unveiling and made fans out of the nonbelievers.

In its 67th year of production, the eighth generation in the Chevrolet Corvette lineage can only be described as a milestone for the American manufacture. After a handful of one-off prototypes, the C8 will be a full production car for the company with its engine mounted very low, behind the driver.

Though this model introduces a lot of new features, such as a two-inch nose lift, heated steering wheel, memory seats, and wireless device charging, there are several that are carried over from the previous generations. The body is still a plastic and composite material, there is ample storage in now the front, and in the rear for luggage and golf clubs, and the roof is removable and can be stored in the trunk.

The 6.2-liter LT2 V8 is

essentially an LT1, as the bore and stroke remain the same. The subtle changes are required from the engine being mounted in the middle of the chassis. The engine now breaths from the rear, and the exhaust manifolds are stainless, instead of cast iron. The LT2 uses a dry sump oil lubrication system, with the reservoir mounted

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on the front side of the engine. This allows the engine to sit very low, so low that the valve covers sit lower than the 20-inch rear wheels. When paired with the factory sport exhaust, the power plant puts out 495 horsepower, and 470 lb-ft of torque.

The power is put through a Tremec eight speed dual clutch

transaxle that is a shift by wire.

Another first for the sports car icon, as a manual transmission won’t be available for the infamous sports car. Since this transmission can shift faster than any human, a 2.8 0-60 time is said to be capable. Using the configuration, and losing the need of a transmission tunnel, the center is

completely enclosed, which increases the structural strength adding to the 50 percent gain in chassis rigidity of the C8 over the C7.

Chevrolet has provided an ample amount of options to build the C8 of your dreams, providing twelve exterior color options, six interior color schemes, and three

different seats to hug you in the corners. The specific trim levels are 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT. The top of the line package comes in the FE4 that adds on to the Z51 Performance package with magnetorheological dampers.

The 2020 C8 Corvette Stingray is scheduled to begin production later this year, and pricing

starts below $60,000 MSRP. The Chevrolet Corvette has always been the sports car for the everyday working man, and now that the Corvette has evolved into a mid-engine sports car, with exotic like styling, and performance, it just very well be the exotic car for the everyday person.

9th Annual San Marino Motor Classic Story and photos by Ted Lighthizer

The 9th Annual San Marino Motor Classic was held as in past years at Lacy Park San Marino, CA on Sunday June 9th 2019. The San Marino Motor Classic was started in 2010 to carry on the legacy of the Los Angeles Concours d’Elegance under the San Marino Motor Classic banner at Lacy Park. The parks vast emerald green grass lawns with gentle sides and shade trees both large and small, providing relief from the summer sun are found throughout the park. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA, Cancer Support Community Pasadena and the San Marino Rotary Charities, which acts as a conduit in distributing funds to over 20 charitable organizations throughout San Gabriel Valley. To date just over $1.9 million has been distributed.

There are 30 different Judged Classes in this Concours and Awards will go from First Place to

Third Place in most classes due to the high participation rate in each class.

For 2019 entrants included; Brass & Nickel era cars, American open & closed, European open & closed, David Lee’s private collection of Ferraris 1973 to 2015, Packard, Porsche 356 open & closed 1956 to 1964, Porsche 911 thru 1973 open & closed, Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini, American Big-Block Muscle cars, Mustangs thru 1973, Station Wagons steel body non Woodie, Corvette 1953 thru 1990, Concourso Ferrari Corral 1959 thru 2018 over 150 cars made of this group, Jaguar, Tournament of Roses Parade Cars, British Sport Cars, Morgan, Volkswagen 1957 thru 1967, Woodies thru 1974 and finally BMW thru 1978. Over 450 cars made up this spectacular field of automobiles all pretty much perfect in every detail, what a treat for car lovers of all ages.

On Saturday evening the day before The San Marino Motor Classic Concours d’Elegance the

Symphony of Cars Gala at Lacy Park was held The Gala Benefits the Cancer Support Community Pasadena. 20 cars were presented and Gary Tole and the Legends of Swing Orchestra played music of their era while guests dined and viewed each car separately. Chosen cars included; 1910 Thomas Flier M 6-40 touring, 1924 Rolls Royce Phantom, 1930 Cadillac V16 Roadster, 1930 Duesenberg Murphy, 1932 Stutz DV, 1934 Cadillac V16 Victoria, 1936

Pierce Arrow, 1936 Auburn 852 Phaeton, 1938 Peugeot 402, 1941 Packard Woodie and Chris Craft Speed Boat, 1954 Buick Skylark, 1957 Rometsch Beeskow, 1961 Jaguar XKE, 1962 AC Bristol, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Indy Pace Car, 1973 Porsche 911 2.7 RS, 1973 Ferrari Dino, 1974 Porsche Euro Spec Carrera, 1984 Zimmer Golden Spirit and finally a 1986 Ford Ghia Probe 5 Concept Car.

In addition to the 400 plus interesting and pristine cars on display there were numerous vendors on hand serving all the needs of the car collecting connoisseur and auto enthusiasts. There was everything from collector car insurance, sportswear, car art and literature to the latest and greatest in cleaning and maintenance products for your ride. 5 food trucks were brought in to offer everything to eat from hamburgers to pizza including ice cream for dessert or to help cope with the 80+ temperatures on this sunny late spring day.

A ticket for the event isn’t cheap, $35 per person day of event and $25 to $30 pre-event online, but if you’re willing to drive to the Pasadena Humane Society located at 361 S. Raymond Ave Pasadena you can buy tickets for $10 per person. That’s my gift to you for reading my story. Peace

The 7th Annual Vintage Trailer Show Article by Mark Llewellyn Photos by Steve Geldman Image Photo Motorsports @ImagePhotoMotorsports

If you ever wanted to unlock the door with the key of imagination, to another dimension, another time, then welcome to “The 7th Annual Vintage Trailer Show” at the Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard.

Wandering through the rows of vintage trailers, adorned with décor and antiquities of the past, one cannot help but to feel the presence and emotion of another time.

A time when gas was .29 cents a gallon, actors smoked on television, politicians were honorable public servants, and spending time outdoors with no phone service was the expected norm.

People managed to cook without microwaves, using hand held utensils to open cans and prepare meals. Their boats had small outboard motors, without stereo systems.

Middle American had become wealthy enough to purchase these trailers and go on the road.

State Parks let you in for free, and you did not have to make reservations a year in advance.

If you are a “Baby Boomer”

than attending this show is a window of comfort to bygone times of simplicity. And if you are a Gen X, Millennium kid, I hope you can appreciate the quality of materials used to fabricate these awesome trailers, and the fun it afforded families and individuals to see America at a low cost.

So be sure to mark your calendar for next year, when the “Murphy Auto Museum” hosts their “8th Annual Trailer Show” at their new location in Oxnard.

Father and Son... A Submission

“This looks like fun,” thought 3-year-old Bobby Solloway as he eyed the bucket overflowing with suds. “I can help!” he exclaimed. His teenaged neighbor smiled as he handed Bobby a sponge, directing him to the bumper of his dad’s Lincoln. For young Bobby, this was the beginning of a love affair with beautiful cars.

At an age when most teens pick up fast food jobs, Solloway turned his passion into a car de-

tailing business, which he continued through college. “I got to polish and pamper exotic and classic cars,” says Bob, “when I was barely old enough to drive.” At 20, he bought his first classic car, a 1981 Corvette.

It turns out, the love of cars runs in the family. Twentyone-month-old Ryan, a later-in-life surprise, also surprised his parents when they discovered him perusing a Drivenworld Magazine he found on the coffee table. Like his dad,

Ryan has always been drawn to cars.

It began with an obsession with wheels. On neighborhood walks, he waves at cars and stops to inspect parked cars. “He has a fit if cars are covered,” says Bob, “and insists we take the covers off. He calls all cars ‘Daddy,’” laughs Bob.

“I have been a car enthusiast all my life. Today I own all the original models of the cars my son plays with. I never imagined I’d be a dad, but here I am with my toddler

helping me polish cars.”

Today, Bob Solloway lives in Woodland Hills with his wife, son and rescue dog. He is the owner of United Financial Services, but still finds time to pamper and polish classic cars, including his 1981 Corvette, 1978 Camaro z28, 1979 Pontiac TransAm and 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula, the cars he dreamed of through childhood.

By Carla Swift

Gary Wales & The Y-Job Article by Wallace Wyss Photos by Richard Bartholomew and Dustin Troyan

Nobody in the old car collecting field is as irrepressible as Gary Wales of Woodland Hills, California. Formerly known first as a Ferrari collector when still in Detroit, and then as an old Bentley guy, in recent years you never know what direction he will go next. He jumps from one marque to another, like his matched set of ’37 RR boattail cars, and then a 1915 car called La Bestioni Rusty Two, the second time he has done a “beast of Turin.”

At the Benedict Castle Concours in Riverside on March 31, 2019, he showed up with a pretty convincing copy of the 1938 Buick Y job.

The original GM show car was honored in 1993, when it “came home” to the GM Design Center in Warren, Mich., where it now resides as an honored member of GM’s heritage collection.

The 1938 Buick Y-Job is generally considered the industry’s first concept car. Created by General Motors Styling and Buick Engineering, it was designed by Harley J. Earl, GM’s first design chief. Earl had been hired away from the business he and his father had built customizing cars for Hollywood stars (and before that, unbelievably, wagons and carriages!). He had learned as a boy how to create a car design by molding scale models of clay drawn from a nearby riverbed. Once he came to GM he began having full size “dream cars” built, most of those being featured in the stage shows he had travel the country, called “Motoramas.”

In between shows he would drive the dream cars to and from work, every so often having the car brought in and updated. This original Y-job was built on a production Buick chassis modified by Charlie Chayne, then Buick’s chief engineer.

Power was supplied by a Buick 320 cubic inch straight 8. Always the contrarian, Earl had called it ‘Y’ because so many makers dubbed experimental cars ‘X.’ (later GM went back to “X” for later dream cars, though…)

Styling cues and mechanical features of the Y-job showed up on GM products, particularly Buick and Cadillac, throughout the ’40s though the hidden headlamps were particularly show to make the showrooms.

Noteworthy is the introduction of a wide horizontal grille with thin vertical bars, which remains a Buick styling feature to this day. The Y-Job recreation was a huge hit and extremely well done. Earl would have been proud just as Gary is to own it!

The Petersen Museum Block Party Celebrating 25 years of curating the history of the automobile

On Saturday, June 15, 2019 the Petersen Museum celebrated 25 years since the opening of the mu-

seum, inviting all of Los Angeles, to experience why the Petersen is rated the number one automotive museum

in the world.

The family-friendly event provided a vast variety of entertainment for the guest. Including live music by KCRW DJ, Anthony Valadez, an exclusive display of vehicles from the Petersen collection, many educational activities for the younger petrol heads, as well as a video presentation that spanned the years of the Petersen’s history.

With the 2019 Le Mans race going on at the same time as the block party, the penthouse of the Petersen and Michelin tires, held the Le Mans challenge event, which put you in the driver's seat to set your best time. The prize for winning a set of HRE Flow Form wheels, matched with a set of Michelin tires for your very one ride.

To continue the Le Mans celebration, a complete lineage of Ford GTs was on display to pay homage

Article by Steve Ellis Photos by Toyota to the American manufacturer, who took the fight to Ferrari and won.

Yearly the Petersen Automotive Museum provides for not just the automotive community, but also the community of Los Angeles, and beyond. Throughout the year the museum has provided 20,000 students with educational programming, charities and contributions, and developing ground-breaking exhibits for all to enjoy.

For more information and events from the Petersen Museum www.Petersen .Org

What is Luxury in Real Estate?

Luxury Real Estate is a term we are often asked to define.

Depending on the metro area, the definition varies greatly due to tremendous differences in property values, median resident income and area development rate in each market. Los Angeles is a prime example of an area with a higher range of property value compared to smaller cities like Indianapolis.

Of course the term Luxury can be used to describe the ultra luxury residences of the wealthiest “one-percenters,” yet we often see the term being thrown around to describe a simple high-end remodel.

The definition of luxury has been diluted as a result of overuse in media and advertising copy. So how does one determine if a home is actually a luxury property?

US News and World Report states that although in many

large U.S. cities, the baseline luxury price point is one million dollars and above, in a city like New York, which attracts a high number of foreign buyers who want to invest in a “global trading hub,” four million dollars can be the benchmark of luxury. By contrast, in many smaller cities, a true luxury home may actually be below one million based on the average income and market sales for the area. (That makes you wonder why we aren’t all buying in those markets, right?)

In spite of the fact that great economic variables exist, there

are factors that apply to the term every market, large or small, prestige “luxury” regardless of the market. is defined by limited affordability.

US News and World Report goes Luxury often gets down to a simple on to state that prime location is a cliche: “You’ll know it when you see key factor. The old adage of “locait!” tion, location, location” has never been truer. Other common factors include high-end interior finishes such as marble countertops, wood flooring, custom tile work, state-ofthe-art kitchen appliances, expansive windows and disappearing window walls. Smart systems, old-world craftsmanship, water features, large custom closets and amenities that GWEN Tory pamper, such as concierge services, Banta Herald top-of-the-line spas and gyms are (323) 252 1700 (310) 985 2719 also defined as Luxury.

In major cities such as Connecting the Worlds of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Real Estate Chicago, owning a property designed by a famous architect can set DRE# 01362887 & 01920423 a home apart. In these areas, luxury Sotheby's International Realty is synonymous with prestige. In www.LosAngelesLuxuryHomesForSale.com

FOR SALE

1997 FORD F-250 4x4, 460 Big Block, custom stereo, Alarm, sun roof, Line-X bed, Cam, Hedders, Borla Exhuast. Registered and ready to go! For more info: Dustin@connectedmediagroup. com

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1996 FORD MUSTANG COBRA #1205 1996 Ford Mustang Cobra #1205 with Mystic Paint. This Cobra is a single owner car owned by a Ford Collector. With 20,829 Original Miles, this is the rare opportunity to own an “unmolested” Cobra. The vehicle is fully documented, clean Carfax and all original. All servicing has been done at the dealer. This rare cobra is ready to go into your collection. Contact: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com for more info.

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1989 PONTIAC TRANS AM If you're a fan of Pontiac, then you know how special this car is. Besides it being a limited production Trans Am GTA, it's fully loaded and completly stock. It has never been registered, and rarely driven with only 740 original miles on it. This 80's icon will only increase in value, and it a piece of Pontiac history. For more information please contact dustin@connectedmediagroup.com

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1930 FORD COUPE Out of the Harrah’s Collection. This is a stunning 1930 Coupe. Owned for 40 years after purchased from Harrah’s. Ruble Seat, All steel, All original. Needs the interior to be finished. For more info: dustin@connectedmediagroup.com

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1981 Corvette Pace Car 1981 Corvette Pace Car A very nice example of a 1981 Corvette Pace Car. Updated with a 454 cubic inch big block, this car drives as great as it sounds. A new interior as well, this car is a great example of a driver that is also show ready. Priced to sell, this is your chance to get your hands on a collector car at a great price. Asking $6,000.00

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1954 Chevy Sedan Delivery 6 cyl. Registered, Running and ready to go. Restoration is 85% done, needs interior work to finish. A very nice example.

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2019 Corvette Z06 2LZ Package

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Asking $80,000.00

Richard (818) 373-9594

This is a collector owned car with just over 950 miles. It has never been driven in the rain. It is in brand new condition, and smells like new. Has never been raced or driven hard. This Corvette has the 2LZ Package and every option that was available.

It comes with a custom California Car Cover with a flannel liner. The paint and exterior was always maintained at Lavaggio.

It has the best 3m window tint on it.

The car is perfect.

Contact Information: Richard (818) 373-9594

FOR SALE

1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 283 cu. in, four barrel, power brakes, power steering, power windows, padded dash. Same owner for over 25 years. A very clean example, running, registered and ready to drive For more info: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com

I want to buy your classic car or project car Contact Dustin: 818.516.5053 Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com

Price: $65,000 Contact Information:

Dustin@Connectedmediagroup.com