Sunday, September 19, 2010
Pismo Beach Motorcycle Classic
By Dennis Harrold: The Pismo Beach Motorcycle Classic on September 18 & 19, 2010 recreated an iconic photo taken in 1929. The PBMC started with scenic motorcycle rides from Northern and Southern California. The rides concluded in Oceano, CA, for a rally to kick off the festivities from 1p.m to 8 p.m. The PBMC wrapped up on Sunday for a panoramic photo capturing an estimated 600 motorcycle enthusiasts on beautiful Pismo Beach, most dressed in gear for the occasion.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Harris Grade/Jalama Beach Run 18 Sept 2010
Central Coast BMW enthusiasts hit the road for a jaunt to Jalama Beach, destination the Jalama Beach Burger Shack. Our day belied the words of famous Welshman Gwyn Thomas, who suggested that "the joy is in the walking..........we are betrayed by destinations." I suspect he would feel differently had he sampled a Jalama Burger, and why walk if you can get behind the wheel of a modern BMW? In the case of Jalama Beach Road the drive really is the deal, with 150 turns each way as it winds from Highway 1 south of Lompoc. We were joined on this day by guests from the Bay Area, Bakersfield, and a contingent of Z-roadsters and coupes from Southern California. Final tally was 15 cars and 23 people, an enjoyable outing with some really nice folks. Thanks to all who participated!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Take a Look at This '65 Mustang!
By Tom Elerding, BMW CCA Member
Photography: Frank Cowan
After deciding that I really needed an American Muscle Car to play with, I looked around the country for some time (thanks to the Internet) before finding this 1966 Mustang fastback in my backyard – Santa Barbara. It had just the right combination of good restoration, appropriate additions, and built motor and transmission. The price was right as well.
The car is a standard fastback, originally with a 289 V8 and a 4 speed manual transmission. As I bought it, it has a later model 302 block stroked out to 347 cu. in. Induction is via a Barry Grant 750 cfm Speed Demon carburetor, Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum intake, and Edelbrock aluminum heads. The transmission has been rebuilt, with a higher stall torque converter and large fluid sump.
Paint is a near-perfect 2006 Audi Nimbus Gray over very good body work. All stainless, polished aluminum and chrome is either new or refinished. Interior is all new, with after market seats that grip you like a glove.
The seller was not the restorer, and knew little about the details. I have the name of the next previous owner, but have not been able to contact him yet. I would like to know exactly what was done and by whom. I will keep trying to reach him.
1966 was the last of the “small” Mustangs before they began to get bigger and bigger. I like the lines of the fastback, as they remind me of another car I liked—the 60’s Lamborghini 350 and 400 GTs. I remember riding in the back of a 65 Mustang fastback with my two brothers from LA to Toronto, Canada, back in the day. It was tight in the back, but a lot of fun at the time. I don’t bend quite as readily these days, and would not want to repeat that trip now!
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