introduction While I’M In Los Angeles

[PaulTWinterton]

A request  to SoCal members.

 

My wife and I are doing the tourist thing in LA next week. Flying in, not driving unfortunately. 

 

I was hoping to slip away while she’s shopping on Melrose.  A guy can only take so much.

 

Is there anywhere I could go to see and talk 02s?  I’ve never seen a Turbo, and I’m hoping some dealer, builder, or shop might have some cool old-school cars to see.  I may be doin’ some shopping of my own.  I’m always good to drop a few dollars for the (02) cause.

 

Any input would be appreciated.

 

PM me if it's more appropriate.

 

Thanks for reading and replying,

 

Cheers,

 

Paul

[AceAndrew]

Hey Paul,

 

Will you have a rental?  Where abouts is your home-base for the trip?

[PaulTWinterton]

Yes, renting a car and staying in W. Hollywood, Melrose and LaCienega.

 

I'm not afraid to travel.  :-)

[Ian]

Pop over to Ireland Engineering, in nearby (almost) Duarte!

[FunkyLaneO]

San Diego is pretty far but if you were already making a day trip to see the sights you could stop by La Jolla Independent and visit Carl and see his cars.

[FunElan]

If you're free on a Saturday morning, definitely check out Cars and Coffee in Irvine. Usually a huge show. Starts around 6:30 am and people and the lot starts emptying around 8:30. You could be back to W LA by 10!

 

If you're free on Sunday, try Supercar Sunday in Woodland Hills. That one usually goes till about 11 or so. 

[jgerock]

If you're free on a Saturday morning, definitely check out Cars and Coffee in Irvine. Usually a huge show. Starts around 6:30 am and people and the lot starts emptying around 8:30. You could be back to W LA by 10!

 

If you're free on Sunday, try Supercar Sunday in Woodland Hills. That one usually goes till about 11 or so. 

ONE of these days I'm going to get to a C&C or one of the shows on the West Coast.

[PaulTWinterton]

Wow! 6:30am.  Is that so guys can drive real fast on the freeway at dawn without heaps of traffic (or law-enforcement) ;-)

 

Thanks so much for all the options.  It also turns out that my wife's inlaws, who we're visiting, have a car museum.  Approximately 100 cars.

 

That's all I know.  I'll report back to off-topic if it turns out to be American Iron.

[OriginalOwner]

the "best" advice:  get outta LA !!

 

Head north on the 101 to Atascadero, check into The Carlton Hotel .....

   http://www.the-carlton.com/

 

I'll be checking-in there next Thursday the 6th.  The plan for every day:  wine tasting !!

   http://www.pasowine.com/ava-map/  

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

Edited February 28, 2014 by OriginalOwner

[PaulTWinterton]

Thanks Carl,

 

Unfortunately another time.  It's a city kinda trip.

 

Great invitation though.

 

Cheers, (literally)

 

Paul

[ray_]

If you're free on a Saturday morning, definitely check out Cars and Coffee in Irvine. Usually a huge show. Starts around 6:30 am and people and the lot starts emptying around 8:30. You could be back to W LA by 10!

 

If you're free on Sunday, try Supercar Sunday in Woodland Hills. That one usually goes till about 11 or so. 

This is always a good show. You will be amazed.

 

If it does not hint at rain.

 

Cheers,