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They are part of “Good Guys, Bad Guys, Hot Cars” exhibition opening at the Petersen Automotive Museum.

via From the ‘Magnum P.I.’ Ferrari to the Batcycle: TV cars to go on display – Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive – USATODAY.com.

Show Times:
Friday 5pm – 10pm
Saturday 10am – 10pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm

Admission:
Adults $16.00
Seniors $14.00
Youth (6-12) $8.00
Kids (5 & Under) FREE

2 day Adult Pass $28.00
3 day Adult Pass $40.00

Parking:
$5.00 (Pay Upon Exit)
VIP Parking (If you own a pre-1970 specialty vehicle):
Front grass of Tradex at no extra cost. (Thanks to the BC Hot Rod Association)

This annual show is western Canada’s biggest indoor speciality vehicle extravaganza. Classics, custom, vintage, imports, racing, high performance,
street machines, and much more. More than 50 commercial exhibitors, 60 car clubs and 250 specialty vehicles.

Sponsored by longtime supporter, Lucas Oil Products of Canada, this year’s event will be action-packed, with more features, more entertainment and more live motorsport demos than ever before! Showcasing more than 250 of the Pacific Northwest’s finest Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Classics, Customs and Race Cars, the B.C. Classic & Custom Car Show will also feature numerous unveilings of custom car creations by some of Western Canada’s most talented car crafters. Also on hand will be representatives from 30-plus car clubs and more than 70 commercial displays from some of B.C.’s top automotive aftermarket companies.

Continuing with our theme ‘Cars, Stars & Guitars!’, we are very pleased to announce the encore appearances by both the ‘King of Kustomizers,’ Mr. George Barris, creator of the world famous Batmobile, courtesy of Killer Customs & Performance, AND Mr. Chip Foose, star of the hit TV series ‘Overhaulin’ and quite possibly the most well-known custom car creator on the planet. Chip will have a number of ‘Foose Design’ vehicles on display including the ‘Hemisfear,’ the incredible one-off custom street rod, which will be making its Canadian debut at the B.C. Classic & Custom Car Show (check it out online at www.foosedesign.com). Both George and Chip will be on hand the entire weekend signing autographs, posing for photos and selling their exclusive Barris Kustoms and Foose Design-brand merchandise.

First 1,000 fans through the doors each day will receive a complimentary pass to the drag races courtesy of Mission Raceway Park!

For more information contact the show producer at:
604 539-7223
customcarshow@shaw.ca

Event Details

Date: May 8, 2010

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: On Culver & Washington between Duquesne & Ince

Phone: 310-499-4840

Event Description

Come to Downtown Culver City for the Seventh Annual Cruisin’ Back to Culver City Car Show on May 8, 2010! 100′s of classic cars and hot rods from all across California will be on display, as well as great exhibitors and vendors.

George Barris, car customizer extraordinaire, creator of the Batmobile, the Munsters’ Koach, the Beverly Hillbillies’ jalopy and so many more great vehicles from the Movies & TV, is coming back to his roots in Culver City! Some of his great creations will be on display alongside great classic cars and hot rods from all across California!

400t Classic Cars & Hot Rods, Music, Vendors & more!

Sponsored by the Exchange Club of Culver City.

For more information call 310-499-4840.

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diorama Michael Paul Smith

Look at the photo above very closely. It is NOT real; it is a 1/24 scale diorama constructed by Michael Paul Smith. I am absolutely blown away by the craftsman ship of his work. This is real art and talent. To see a complete slide show of his work click the link below.

This is just some incredible work. Take some time and head over to Michael Paul Smith’s flickr site to take a look. Here is a direct link to a really awesome slide show form some of his photos.

Steve Plunkett speaks at the grand open of his 1930’s Cadillac Auto Salon to kick off the 2009 Fleetwood Country Cruize In weekend

The Car Room TV

Collectors now have an additional online resource for die-cast model information with the launch of the all new Car Room Magazine website. The site’s initial set of features offer information by scale and brand, a photo gallery, die-cast oriented videos and the ability to subscribe to the print version of magazine.
The site has launched with content that can be found in previous issues of the print magazine. Moving forward, collectors can expect to see a great deal of new information that goes beyond the printed page. In addition, a good deal of exciting new functionality is already in the works, and will be rolled out during the first half of the year.
This new site along with some “yet to be announced” surprises are just a part of what is looking to be a banner year for The Car Room Magazine.