Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Keeping busy with...
This year I opted to go to Bloomington Gold instead of Barrett Jackson in Orange County. Bloomington was disappointing though the weather was nice. There were only about 200 cars for sale at the auction compared with the usual 400 cars. The attendance was way down too.
The quality of cars was average to poor for the most part. There were still some exceptional cars for sale. I think this is a sign of the times. Maybe people are keeping their cars instead of taking losses in this lowered economy. We still managed to buy 3 cars. A 1954, 1972 big block convertible and a 1969 small block coupe.
The judging fields were busy as usual. This year they also introduced the muscle car survivor display which was popular. Hopefully next year things will improve.
Last December I was elected to the Southern CA Co-Judging Chairman position. A lot more work than I was expecting. My first meet was our local Chapter Meet at the Big Bear airport. Unfortunately it rained so we had to cancel the show half way through.
My second event was the South Western Regional in Sacramento CA. Our Chapter was in charge of judging, so I was very busy the whole show. The weather was great and a very successful show. 33 cars were judged and a fun time was had by all.
We took possession of our new building at the beginning of August. In 30 days we gutted the whole building and turned it in to what it is today. That was an experience I wouldn't wish on anyone. Trying to run a business and remodeling at the same time definitely took a toll on me personally as well as our business. Looking back now, it was all worth it. Everyone that has visited our store has had nothing but good things to say about it. I have to laugh though, every foreigner that has passed through has always brought out their camera. I guess my new found hobby of buying gas memorabilia is a hit. Check out the photos on our web site.
I am glad to say business is back to usual and happy to say doing well. Lets hope next year brings more of the same.
The quality of cars was average to poor for the most part. There were still some exceptional cars for sale. I think this is a sign of the times. Maybe people are keeping their cars instead of taking losses in this lowered economy. We still managed to buy 3 cars. A 1954, 1972 big block convertible and a 1969 small block coupe.
The judging fields were busy as usual. This year they also introduced the muscle car survivor display which was popular. Hopefully next year things will improve.
Last December I was elected to the Southern CA Co-Judging Chairman position. A lot more work than I was expecting. My first meet was our local Chapter Meet at the Big Bear airport. Unfortunately it rained so we had to cancel the show half way through.
My second event was the South Western Regional in Sacramento CA. Our Chapter was in charge of judging, so I was very busy the whole show. The weather was great and a very successful show. 33 cars were judged and a fun time was had by all.
We took possession of our new building at the beginning of August. In 30 days we gutted the whole building and turned it in to what it is today. That was an experience I wouldn't wish on anyone. Trying to run a business and remodeling at the same time definitely took a toll on me personally as well as our business. Looking back now, it was all worth it. Everyone that has visited our store has had nothing but good things to say about it. I have to laugh though, every foreigner that has passed through has always brought out their camera. I guess my new found hobby of buying gas memorabilia is a hit. Check out the photos on our web site.
I am glad to say business is back to usual and happy to say doing well. Lets hope next year brings more of the same.
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