SoCalVintageBMW Show 2018 - photo recap

[SkiFree]

\Where do I start?! It was another awesome show this year, somehow it always ends up feeling fresh. There were some REALLY nice new cars and it was also great to see old builds continue to evolve. John and Jeff (and all volunteers) did a commendable job, and their hard work meant everything appeared to go without any major hitches.

Seeing Matt and Shant (Bimmerheads) along with Rey (Reyn SpeedShop) and Forrest (Koogleworks) out there was refreshing! Although seeing the steadfast Ireland, La Jolla, Odometer Gears, Chris Castro and the other long-time vendors was also nice.

For the show-goers, Awesome to see all the guys from San Francisco and San Diego make the trek. There was certainly an influx of significant others and children this year (which was very encouraging to see).

I stayed in the booth for nearly the full duration of the show (thank you to all those who stopped by), but had Eric go around with a camera. Eric is eighteen has never previously done any automotive photography. He is a fellow student, a hard worker, and an enthusiastic car guy. All the following pictures were taken by him.

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (48) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

Big thank you to Eddie, who was kind enough to let us use his car.

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (8) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (66) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (62) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (54) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (61) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (60) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

Ever since Ken Blasko brought out his engine stand a couple years ago, there have been a couple more crop up with each passing year. This year this stand cropped up, along with another from Bimmerheads (which is shown further down).

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (59) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (58) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (57) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (55) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

I’ve missed Ben’s Taiga Truck. Happy to see it this time, it’s been a couple years!

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (53) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (52) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (51) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

Wouldn’t be a SoCalVintage show without Norm there.

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (50) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (49) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

Cheeky guys brought in an E36!

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (47) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (46) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (45) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (44) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (43) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

Finally got to meet Bill Arnold, that was a treat!

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (41) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

Dave Varco’s S14 02, as pretty as always.

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (39) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (38) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (37) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (36) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (34) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (33) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (31) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

Charlie’s beautiful Bronzit

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (30) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (29) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (27) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (25) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (22) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

Market cornered.

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (21) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (20) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (15) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (19) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (18) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (17) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (16) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (13) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (12) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (11) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (10) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

Tony’s M20 Turbo 02. This car has come such a long way!

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (70) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (7) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (5) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (4) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (3) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (1) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (2) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (71) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (68) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (67) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (65) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (63) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

SoCalVintageBMWShow2018_ADAMSautosport_ (64) by Adams Autosport, on Flickr

…. And that’s all for this year! Already looking forward to the next one.

[2mAn]

It was great chatting with ya Andrew, but even more exciting to see a both with your name behind ya.

[jhaurimn]

Man, so many nice cars. Need to make the trip out one of these years.

[BoostinEuros]

Appreciate the coverage! Looks like an awesome gathering of fine automobiles!

[Blackout]

Amazing turnout as every year and didn't expect anything less. Thank you for capturing it all.

[SOneThreeCoupe]

Hey, the pudgy guy wearing the watch movement tee in the first picture is me. My hair looks luxuriously radiant.

I dig the products you put out and will be in touch when I convince one of my Porsche clients to add a 2002 or E9 to his stable. I don't like doing stock stuff.

Definitely a great turnout. Enjoyed myself.

[Ludwig]

Thanks for the tour, there are some nice cars there.

I'll never understand your love for fake german numberplates that aren't near consistent.


The Munich plate is okay, been there, done that. But why on this fucking earth does it have to be a Niedersachsen emblem for the county?! That's nearly as far away from each other as it can get.



Don't get me wrong, the Zinno is okay here, personal touch, and i know your love for the Umlaute and yes, it's not even the worst i've seen. But i'll never understand why fake german numberplates have to be completely off.



Grumpy old man rant end.

[SkiFree]

^ well, I can understand. To each their own, not my cup of tea either.

Hey, the pudgy guy wearing the watch movement tee in the first picture is me. My hair looks luxuriously radiant.

Well, I was blinded by the radiance, had to squint while talking.


Glad to talk with you, just let me know when your fellow finds his way to the greener side of the fence.