Virtual Petersen Car Week Makes Up For A COVID Cancel Of Pebble Beach

Hot Rod Class - 1959 Imperial Speedster. Image Credit: Petersen Car Week (2020)

Virtual Petersen Car Week Makes Up For A COVID Cancel Of Pebble Beach

The Petersen Automotive Museum didn’t want to see the global enthusiasm for Monterey Car Week go away this year like so many other car shows so it’s bottling the essence of the week into 5 days of amazing automotive content. This digital effort includes 12 videos and leaves no one without having something of a summertime car culture experience that will assist in replacing the void created by this China Virus colored and shaped world.

Over 40 of the largest automotive companies have come together to make this happen and the schedule includes live vehicle debuts, online auctions, exclusive interviews, virtual car shows, and even a celebrity judged Concours!

This 12 video presentation collection begins with the virtual INAUGURAL PETERSEN CAR WEEK CONCOURS that is quite extensive, featuring 100+ entries, and lasts for over three hours. Once this presentation is over, or if one wished to see any of the 11 other presentation videos, simply look to the drop down in the upper left-hand corner and explore the options.

Our fully judged digital Concours features more than 100 eclectic, rare, and beautiful vehicles.

At the end of the show, we will announce the 29 winners for all of the classes. All Best in Class Awards are presented by Collier Automedia.

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We want to thank our judges for taking the time to judge all of these fine motor vehicles. To see our judges, visit Petersencarweek.com

A big thank you to First Republic Bank for helping make this day possible https://www.firstrepublic.com/

AMERICAN CLASSIC
1942 Chrysler
1936 Chrysler Airflow
1933 Packard Super Eight

EUROPEAN CLASSIC

1942 Alfa-Romeo 6C 2500 SS Spider
1949 Alfa-Romeo 6C 2500 SS by Pinin Farina
1936 MG SA
1937 MG SA
1937 Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet
1936 Delahaye 135 by Figoni et Falaschi

POSTWAR PRESERVATION
1950 Simca 8 Sport
1955 Kaiser Manhattan
1951 Volkswagen

POSTWAR SPORTS
1947 Triumph 1800 Roadster
1954 Triumph TR-4
1954 Devin-Panhard
1967 Fiat Cabriolet
1953 Porsche 356
1980 Puma GTC
1967 Jaguar E-Type
1961 Carrera Abarth
1967 Shelby Cobra 427
1969 Ford GT40 MkI 50th Anniv.
1965 Shelby 427 50th Anniv.
1967 Porsche 911S Soft Window Targa
1965 Shelby Daytona “Secret Weapon”
2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
1955 Jaguar XK140 FHC
1954 Jaguar XK120 FHC
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Zagato
1968 Porsche Zelectric
1968 Porsche 912
1961 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato

FERRARI GRAND TOURING
1971 Dino “Ferrari” 246GT
1985 Ferrari Testarossa
1982 Ferrari 308GTSi
1994 Ferrari 512TR
2003 Ferrari 575M
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza
1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica

HOT ROD
1937 Ford/Hudson Pickup
1959 Buick Le Sabre custom concept
1959 Imperial Speedster
1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe
1932 Ford 5 Window
1932 Ford Sedan
1932 Ford Fordor
1936 Hupmobile
1936 Packard “Mulholland Speedster”
1931 Ford Roadster
1932 Ford by Brizio
1932 Ford Vicky
1929 Ford Tudor

POSTWAR TOURING
1957 Messerschmitt
1966 Shelby GT350
1958 Edsel Citation
1957 BMW Isetta
1964 Lincoln Continental convertible
1951 Packard 300
1973 Nissan Skyline
1952/53 Bentley
1951 Tatra
1952 Muntz Jet

COMPETITION
1964 Mercury Comet
1959 Ol’ Yeller Mark II
1993 Peugeot Red Bull Esports
1931 Ford Martin Racing Special
1955 Porsche 550 Spyder
1933 Duesenberg Indy Car

SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE
1910 Thomas Flyer
1931 Ford Model A
1965 Land Rover
, The EDJE 1969 Jeep Wagoneer
1956 Porsche 356 “Off-Road”
1965 Mercedes-Benz 190D
1935 Frazer Nash BMW
1938 Peugeot Darl’Mat
1948 Ford F-1 Pickup
1971 Dodge Charger
1964 Mercury Marauder
1966 Porsche 906 Replica

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TAGS: Petersen Automotive Museum, Petersen Car Week Concours, 12 Videos, First Republic Bank, Best in Class Awards, Collier Automedia, 29 winners, The EDJE

New At The Petersen Automotive Museum - Reclaimed Rust: The James Hetfield Collection

Hetfield and Dore's "Black Pearl" as it is first observed by the attendees of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the exhibit "Reclaimed Rust - The James Hetfield Collection" featured in the prestigious Bruce Meyer Family Gallery within the Petersen Automotive Museum. Image Credit: Edmund Jenks (2020)

New At The Petersen Automotive Museum - Reclaimed Rust: The James Hetfield Collection

For those who are fans of heavy metal rock music, the name of Metallica is emblazoned at the top of their minds ... this group has only sold 130 million records comprised through a 10 album catalog. The lead singer, guitarist, guitar designer, and one of two forming members of the band to remain a driving force, James Hetfield, started his life in Southern California Downey, came to motor culture honestly through having a father who, when he wasn't at work, was in the garage, tinkering.

James Hetfield was completely humbled and honored to be able to share a collection of very special artful creations between his ideas and the craftsmanship of  Rick Dore from his garage up in Northern California to here at the Bruce Meyers Family Gallery at the Petersen Museum. Image(s) Credit: Edmund Jenks (2020)

This ribbon cutting ceremony, the opening of the Reclaimed Rust - The James Hetfield Collection - was preceded by a Fireside Chat (interview) with Terry Karges - Executive Director of the Petersen Automotive Museum of James Hetfield followed by an auction of two very special James Hetfield designed & signed (on the spot) guitars manufactured by ESP.

With the auction on the Hetfield designed ESP Guitars complete, a group photo (R to L) of Bruce Meyers, James Hetfield, Rick Dore and Terry Karges. Image(s) Credit: Edmund Jenks (2020)

The auction was held by Bruce Meyer, himself, with the proceeds going as a write-off donation to the Petersen Automotive Museum - a very exciting affair since the two guitars were set at a combined retail value of about $8,500.00 - the two guitars achieved bid sale results of about $17,000.00 much to the visible surprise of James Hetfield, himself.  I just went through the photo files and the 300 or so folks who attended this ribbon cutting were very pleased and entertained.

Key vehicles on display include the 1948 Jaguar “Black Pearl,” the 1934 Packard “Aquarius,” the 1953 Buick Skylark “Skyscraper,” the 1937 Lincoln Zephyr “VooDoo Priest,” the 1936 Auburn “Slow Burn.” which were designed by famed builder and television personality, Rick Dore, as well as the 1936 Ford “Iron Fist,” the 1937 Ford Coupe “Crimson Ghost,” and the 1932 Ford Roadster “Black Jack.”

Along with the custom vehicles, memorabilia on display also includes an ESP Hollow Body guitar and a Mesa amplifier that are painted to match the Buick Skylark “Skyscraper,” images displaying the build process of each car and a video of Hetfield talking about the cars.

Hood scoop detail created on the Skyscraper Buick Skylark. Image Credit: Edmund Jenks (2020)

The Skyscraper Buick Skylark. Image Credit: Edmund Jenks (2020)

This is a very credible display and custom car collection. The concept and inspiration of each car is described along the base of each car and the artistry of many of these customizations is exceptional.

One of the most heralded cars is the 1948 Jaguar “Black Pearl" which required much original metal formation through the use of a wood buck upon which the skin of the car was formed and designed by famed builder and television personality, Rick Dore.

The Petersen was so high on having this display, they placed it in the Bruce Meyer Family Gallery room, replacing  “Winning Numbers: The First, The Fastest, The Famous” (2019) which, since the reopening of the the new exoskeleton clad museum's launch, has had  only three other collections - "The Roots of Monozukuri: Creative Spirit in Japanese Automaking" (2018), “Seeing Red: 70 Years of Ferrari” (2017), beginning with the all silver painted classic display of "Precious Metal" (2016) - being displayed in this most prestigious space.

The Petersen Automotive Museum, once this exhibition has its run and is replaced in about one year, will be arranging additional exhibitions of this collection at other prestigious venues around the world - to this point, James was quite proud and effusive.

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About Petersen Automotive Museum

The Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity. The museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (at Fairfax) in Los Angeles, 90036. Admission prices are $16 for general admission adults, $14 for seniors and $11 for children ages 4 to 17. Active military with ID, personal care attendants and children under age 4 are admitted free. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For general information, call 323-930-CARS or visit www.petersen.org.




TAGS: James Hetfield, Metallica, Black Pearl, Aquarius, Skyscraper, VooDoo Priest, Slow Burn. Rick Dore, Iron Fist, Crimson Ghost, Black Jack, Bruce Meyer, Terry Karges, Petersen Automotive Museum, The EDJE

‘Comments From The Canyon’ - The Inaugural ‘Classic Auto Show’ Los Angeles January 27-29, 2017

1962 First Production Shelby Cobra “Best of Show Grand Boulevard’ owned by Bruce Meyer.

Image Credit: James Groth (2017)

‘Comments From The Canyon’ 
The Inaugural ‘Classic Auto Show’ Los Angeles January 27-29, 2017
By: James Groth for The English Car Company

Internationally known classic car owner and Founding Chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum, Bruce Meyer opened the media event for the inaugural ‘Classic Auto Show’ at the Los Angles Convention Center. Bruce’s narration covered the history of each of the stunning black automobiles on display in the ‘Winners Circle’ many from the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Automotive Museum.

1925 Rolls Royce Phantom Aero Coupe by Jonckheere of Belgium from the Petersen Museum. Image Credit: James Groth (2017)

1932 Ford “Roller Coupe” owned by Bruce Meyer. Image Credit: James Groth (2017)

Bruce shared personal stories as well. The most memorable story was about the three thousand trip he and his wife of forty-eight years took in his 1932 Ford “Roller Coupe” from Beverly Hills to Victoria, Canada.This hot rod is truly a period build of the early 1950’s and is without the amenities of a modern hot rod.

Interior of Bruce Meyer’s 1932 “Roller Coupe” hot rod. Image Credit: James Groth (2017)

Light weight materials and design were garnered from World War ll aircraft for this custom built 1932 Ford, even the seats are out of a military plane.  The interior is comfortable per the Meyer’s, but in the sense of early off road vehicles, great for any true enthusiast. The hot rod also has a large enough trunk to carry everything for their adventurous trip.

Gurney Toyota GTP at the Petersen Museum, a similar one was on display at the Classic Car Show. Image Credit: James Groth (2017)

An All Star Team from Velocity TV was in full force at the Classic Car Show LA to hold a number of seminars with Q&A on collecting, restoring, detailing and valuation of collector cars. A number of the Velocity Team also attended the Petersen Automotive Museum event to honor race car driver, designer and team owner Dan Gurney.

Foose Design 1956 Ford F-100 Pickup. Image Credit: James Groth (2017)

Among the Velocity Team I had a word with were ‘Overhaulin’ design legend Chip Foose of Huntington Beach, CA, Car restorer and host of ‘Chasing Classic Cars’ Wayne Carini was in from New England as well as Englishman, Mike Brewer co-host of ‘Wheeler Dealers, all were there to honor the legendary career of Dan Gurney and enjoy the remodeled Petersen, their exceptional collection of Gurney race cars.

1929 DuPont Model G Speedster by Merrimack. Image Credit: James Groth (2017)

1929 DuPont BoatTail Rear End. Image Credit: James Groth (2017)

1941 Chrysler Barrowback Woodie with Chris Craft Canoe ‘Best of Show Grand Boulevard’ owned by Mike Malamut. Image Credit: James Groth (2017)

Custom Built Cross Continental Racer. Image Credit: James Groth (2017)

This is one of two cars built on a fire truck chassis designed for and having competed in cross continental endurance racing. The vehicle weighs 8,000 pounds and has a 14 liter motor. Given the lack of gas stations on these endurance runs the team had to carry five extra fuel cans on the vehicle.

People Choice Award 1956 Austin Healey owned by Bill Hoyt. Image Credit: James Groth (2017)

Number 1 Shelby Cobra owned by Bruce Meyer. Image Credit: James Groth(2017)

The number 1 Shelby Cobra was on display looking better than new. This car did not have a race history but is truly significant by the fact that this 1962 is the first ever production built Shelby Cobra. It’s now is powered by a Ford 289 cid rather than the Ford 260 cid motors installed in the early Cobras. The 1962 Shelby Cobra won ‘Best of Show Grand Boulevard’ for collector Bruce Meyer.

1932 Ford Ray Brown Dry Lakes Racer in Sherwood Green owned by Petersen Museum. Image Credit: James Groth (2017)

A 1950’s Mercury ‘Lead Sled’, one of the many spectacular custom cars from the LA Car Clubs on display. Image Credit: James Groth (2017)

From an attendee experience this first time show put on by Sr. VP Mike Carlucci and his team was a success in terms of the high quality of the show cars and the impressive list of guest speakers from Velocity’s cable shows. The Los Angeles car clubs turned out in full force enabling for an exceptionally diverse collection of European, Asian and American customs and hot rods. The planned date for the 2018 show per Mr. Carlucci is expected to be in March. I wish them continued success and appreciated all who presented their cars or organized this quality event.



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