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June 28th 2008 Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Model T. An all day event at the Petersen. See the new “Autocamps to AirStreams” exhibit and the artwork from the movie “Cars” exhibit. Also the Petersen’s first annual King Midget Meet. Event information HERE

June 27th-29th RM Auctions presents the Art Astor Collection auction. Anaheim CA, a huge collection of American Cars will be sold w/o reserve. Details HERE

July 13th 2008 22nd Annual Dana Point Concours (All Porsche). Besides the unpresidented show on Sunday, the fun now starts on Saturday morning at “Cars & Coffee” with Porsche being the featured Marque. For the complete schedule download info HERE

August 15-17, 2008 Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races. Racing Legend Mario Andretti Named Guest of Honor for Historic Weekend along with specially selected examples from the past 35 years of featured marques. Also, hints of a repeat of last years “Legends” race. Clip HERE Event web site is HERE

August 15th, Bonhams Auction at Quail Lodge. Featuring several cars that have not been offered before, Jaguar X2A, Steve McQueen’s Porsche 908, and a 1939 Talbot Lago, this should be a record event for Bonhams. Event information HERE

Friday August 15th, The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. SOLD OUT. Web site HERE

August 15th and 16th, RM Presents, “Sports and Classics of Monterey”. A very larger two day event in the heart of Monterey. Check out the consignments HERE

Sunday August 17th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Tickets available HERE

September 27th 2008 9th annual Cruisin For A Cure at the OC Fair and Event Center from 7 am to 6 pm. Besides being the largest single day non-profit car show, a concert at the Pacific Amphitheater has been added to the fun and a free prostate cancer screening for all guys over 40. All proceeds go to fund prostate cancer research at the UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center. Event web site HERE

September 27& 28, 2008 Coronado Classic Speed Festival at North Island.  Organized by General Racing, this annual event is close to home and a great day trip for the family or you group of vintage racing buddies. Event home page HERE

September 28th 2008 The Newport Beach Concours d’Elegance. Exciting new venue, The St. Regis in Monarch Beach. Information HERE

Every Friday Night, Crusin Grand, Escondido, CA. Plan on doing this cruise at least once this summer. Check calendar and information HERE

Every Saturday: Corner of Adams and Magnolia, the legendary and original “Doughnut Derelict’s” Sunrise ’til 8/9 AM. Hot Rod’s and American Muscle.

Every Saturday: Cars and Coffee- Saturday’s 7AM-9AM Ford Premier Automotive Group and Mazda Campus. 7905 Gateway Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618. Barranca Parkway and Alton Parkway in the Irvine Spectrum. As you face the building, display parking is to the left visitor parking is in the structure to the right. Please see other CC updates below. Event information HERE. A new web site proposes an alternative, visit ROGUE.

Every Saturday 8:00 - 10:00 AM, Autobooks/Aerobooks Coffee Cruise. 3524 West Magnolia Avenue in the City of Burbank, CA. For additional information call (818) 845-0707, or
visit: www.autobooks-aerobooks.com

Every Saturday: The Starbucks Coffee in the Monarch Beach Shopping Center, Just south of PCH and Crown Valley, welcomes all car enthusiasts and is happy to have your business. 7AM-9AM, no need to arrive early for a spot, no barricades, no security guard issues.

First Saturday of each month Classic Car Show 1 Saddleback Parkway, Lake Forest. Free Coffee and Donuts!! 949-232-4520

Every Sunday: “Million Dollar” Autobytel Breakfast Cruise, 6:30-11 AM, 18872 Macarther Blvd, across from the airport. $4.50 Breakfast and $1 Coffee. So do two Carrera GT’s show up and that’s the show? www.autobytel.com/breakfastcruise

Every Sunday:  Sunday Morning Huntington Beach Ralphs/Starbucks parking lot at Bolsa Chica and Warner. 8 AM 80+ cars, mostly American but all are welcome. Raffle and 50/50 drawing.

Every Sunday: Village Coffee Roaster in Woodland Hills 9 AM, a start up event catering to the “All European” crowd. www.villagecoffeeroaster.com   23351 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills, 818-591-2366 dustin@villagecoffeeroaster.com

First Wednesday of the month April-December. NHRA Museum Twilight Cruise Night. Information HERE

Last Wednesday of the Month: John Force Race Station “Cruise Nights”. Open to all pre-1973 vehicles, plus sports cars, show vehicles and exotics of any model year. 22722 Old Canal Road 5-8 PM. Cruise Schedule HERE

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