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August 2008 700 Albatross Drive Novato, CA 94945

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Grand National The Golden Jubilee of the CLC

1958 – 2008 Valley Forge Region, Cherry Hill, NJ

August 12th – 16th

Alameda Naval Air Museum

Sunday, August 24th Details Inside

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Don Frolich Memorial Car Show & BBQ Picnic

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Vtw|ÄÄtv@_tftÄÄx VÄâu Northern California Region Newsletter Volume 109 Number 08 August 2008

A Word From The Tour Director Another successful barbeque at Portal Park goes down in history ... the turnout was gratifying, the food tasty, the weather exceptional ... the best I can remember and less than 80 degrees. Blissful! Once again rides were given in Fred’s 1907 Cadillac brass touring car and once again I drove modern iron. In fact, not a single El Dorado showed up for class P and I might’ve won an award, had I driven my Eldo! This year the Lincoln/Zephyr Club arrived with some exceptional cars and people. Additionally, we had returnees representing CHVA, Freewheelers, Hudson, and Imperial Clubs ... the field absolutely dazzled with chrome and bright colors ... a virtual automotive garden. The People’s Choice Award went to Jerry Emery’s (a former CLC member) drop-dead gorgeous 1941 Zephyr convertible ... a show stopper in any company. Director’s Choice Award was given to Dale and Marilee Galloway’s beautiful 1949 Cadillac Imperial Limousine, displayed prominently on the knoll overlooking the field. Congratulations to all the class winners and special thanks to Fred Bausch for orchestrating this annual event ... always great!

August brings something rather different in the way of an event we haven’t done before ... a tour of the fascinating Alameda Naval Air Museum and box lunch (see registration form elsewhere in this newsletter). This place is period and funky and filled with memorabilia, mostly from WWII. Little has changed here and the building and artifacts displayed transport you back to a time when patriotism was a given and enlisting in the US military was a proud and honorable choice.

The annual pilgrimage to Ironstone Winery is our September event ... first time for me ... and briefly visited on our National Driving Tour. The small town of Murphys comes alive for this event and lodging reservations have to be made far in advance. When we visited there in June, people raved about the restaurants, and regardless of which one they patronized, all reported the food was fabulous. Energetic types might wish to visit the nearby Mercer Caverns or just stroll around this charming little town and pop into local antique boutiques.

In November, our late afternoon planning meeting will be held in Oakland at the Buttercup Grill, adjacent to and with easy access to the I-80 freeway. We have our own room, we can order from the menu, and of course, cocktails are available. December brings a Christmas luncheon and party, also in Oakland ... and we have the entire restaurant to ourselves ... more info on both events next month.

See you on tour,

Sandy Carrion

New Member – Welcome!

Hardip Dosange 3245 Von Uhlit Ranch Rd Napa 94558 415-246-8000 email [email protected] 1966 Eldorado Convertible

Photo above is a file copy for illustration purposes only


Board of Directors Contact Information

President (07/08) Don Barnes 1342 Cabrillo St. San Francisco, CA 94118 415-387-8965 [email protected]

VP / Tour Director (08/09) Sandy Carrion, 1311 Webster St., #E108 Alameda, CA 94501 510/522-0536, Fax: 415/641-8499 [email protected]

Treasurer (07/08) Jerry Brick, 733 Crompton Rd. Redwood City, 94061-1211 650-366-0127 [email protected]

Membership Coordinator (08/09) Jeff Nielsen, 949 Cherry St., San Carlos, CA 94070-3204 650-595-5793 [email protected]

Newsletter Editor (08/09) Charles Thompson, 700 Albatross Dr. Novato, CA 94945 –1506 415-897-9280 [email protected]

Doug Strickland, (07/08) 1749 Calgary Dr. Sunnyvale, CA 94807 408-733-6005 [email protected]

Members at Large

Recording Secretary (08) Carolyn Dippel, 1948 3rd Ave. Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2515 (650) 823-5584 [email protected]

Club Historian (08) Joe McDonald, 1680 Jones Lane Los Altos, CA 94024 650-961-1261 [email protected]

Nick Rassushin, (08) 1928 Packard Ct. Concord, CA 94521-1638 (925) 672-6221 [email protected]

Western Regional Vice President Fred Bausch, 806 El Camino San Carlos, CA 94070-4093 650-592-9159 [email protected] Club Website: www.clcnorcal.com Webmasters: Patti Blodgett, Chip Benson and Carolyn Dippel

CLC 2008 Calendar of Events

If you have an event or article you would like to submit, please contact the newsletter editor. The deadline for all submissions is the 25th of the month prior to the publication date.

August Sat 9th *South County Garden Railroaders, Garden Layout Tour. 9 AM to 4 PM. Contact Pat 408/846-8841 (Details in last month’s Headliner).

Tue 12th - 2008 Grand National-The Golden Jubilee of the CLC 1958 - 2008

Sat 16th Hosted by the Valley Forge Region, Cherry Hill, NJ Visit www.cadillaclasalleclub.org for more details.

Sat 16th * The 6th Annual Happy Days Custom & Classic Car Show at San Martin Country Park (corner of Monterey Rd and California Ave in San Martin) from 11 am to 5 pm. Entries should contact Dick Smith (408) 776 7783 or (408) 848 3063. Also vendor space available - please contact Vicki Wittman (408) 683 4466. Public admission $5 per person. See www.smneighbor.org for more details.

Sat 16th * Novato Nostalgia Days Car Show. Contact Marv Giambastiani at 415/897-0583 and email [email protected]

Thu 14th - * 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Sun 17th Visit www.pebblebeachconcours.net for details. Sun 17th * San Anselmo Downtown Merchants 2008 Car Show 11:00 AM For entry of cars between 1900 – 1972. Call Bob Capurro at 415/453-0464 or just come on down to San Anselmo and enjoy the cars and the food! Sun 24th Alameda Naval Air Museum. (Details on Page 14.)

September Sat 6th Napa Mystery Tour – Starting at 10:30 AM including Taylor’s World Famous Hamburgers, Wine Country back roads, Sterling Winery, Eric Jorgensen restoration. (Details inside)

Sat 20th *50th Annual San Diego Regional National Show at Ventura Cove in Mission Bay Park! 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sat 27th - * Ironstone Concours d’Elegance and Saturday PM CLC BBQ Sun 28th hosted by Jeff and Jeanene Nielsen

October Fri 3rd - 2008 North-South Meet See details inside. Sun 5th Please make your reservations and RSVP.

Sat 11th Alameda Car Show (Details TBD)

November Sun 9th CLC NorCal Planning Meeting in Oakland at the Buttercup Grill

Sat 22nd * The Annual San Jose Classic Chevy Club Toy / Food Drive Car Show. The entrance fee for each vehicle is a new toy and non- perishable food item. Cathedral of Faith Church in San Jose; 2375 Canoas Garden Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. 10:00 AM—3:00 PM -- Rain or Shine. Arriving at the Church, follow the signs around to the back of the Church to the Car Show entrance.

December Sat 13th CLC NorCal Holiday Party & Brunch (Details TBD)

(*) Indicates an event of interest, but not an official club event. (TBD) Indicates dates or details are To Be Determined

You’re invited! Next Board of Directors Meeting Sunday, August 31st at 11:00 AM -- The Spinnaker Restaurant,

100 Spinnaker Drive, Sausalito. RSVP to Charles Thompson – 415/897-9280.


Member Ads For Sale 1949 Cadillac Club Coupe (Sedanette).

Complete car except for interior and drive train. New glass still in boxes, new gas tank, some new chrome and all stainless in good shape. One complete extra trunk and trunk lid. Will sell as parts but prefer to sell all as a package. Best offer. Tom Musson, 714-777-5959

Photo is file copy for illustration purposes only.

Lead: 1928 LaSalle in Martinez, CA. Price $23,400. Body is medium blue, top is black, moulding is light blue. Good condition, Mechanically Excellent condition, Trippe lights, all original, wood spokes, spokes remanufactured in 80s to original specs, rear mounted spare. Contact Stuart Ryce, Martinez CA 94553. Phone 925-228-5614. Let the Photos be your Guide, Check website: http://www.chooseyouritem.com/classics/files/288000/288474.html.

For Sale: 1939 La Salle Sedan. 34,000 original miles. Totally original car with nice original upholstery, fair paint & perfect engine. Runs excellently. No rust. I am second owner. Beautiful example of original car. $25,000. Art Robbins 2722 Preston Dr., Mountain View, CA 94040. 650/380-3586. Photo is file copy for illustration purposes only.

For Sale: 1976 Eldorado Convertible. Red with white leather interior and parade boot. Vehicle is completely original except for a few minor parts, has always been garaged, and is in excellent condition. 500 V8 with 92,000 miles. Asking $12,500. John Dillon (650) 455-2591 Pacifica, CA.

For Sale: 1938 Cadillac 7523 touring limousine. All original, excellent body -- no dents,dings,or rust; good paint. 25,021 original miles (for real) on 346 V-8 engine, 6 volt. Original broadcloth interior in front, back and on jump seats. Dual side mounts with mirrors, wide white wall tires. 1938 Calif. license plate. Price $39,000. Contact Frank Saude, (408) 621-3783, Santa Clara,Calif.

For Sale: 1939 Cadillac 60-Special. The 1939-60 Special is black with dual sidemounts. The interior is good, the exterior black paint is fair. It is a "20-footer." Some chrome has been re-done. It has new Diamondback radials. The engine is very strong and it is a replacement motor, I think. You can drive this car anywhere. It starts easily and does not overheat. The radiator was redone when I bought the car. Asking $18,000. Contact Charles McMillen, Minden, Nevada via email [email protected] or phone 775/267-2560.

“Barn Find!”: 1929 Cadillac Convertible Coupe in storage since 1958. Owner is Virgil Baker, phone 707/425-2558. E-mail: http://[email protected]. Virgil’s son, Brad Baker, provided information from two plates found on the drivers side firewall: Fisher Body Corporation Detroit Mich. Job number 7890, Body number 469, Engine number 309851.The heads are off of the engine apparently for a valve job. The block is in the chassis. There are boxes in the trunk and on the seat. Dad said to the best of his knowledge that the only thing he knows is missing is the hood ornament. The radiator cap is there. There are extra engine parts...what they are I can't say. There are extra wire wheels, and the side mount covers for wheels are there. I did not think to look at the mileage,

More information and photos of this “barn find” 1929 Cadillac will be provided as research into this rare car continues. [Editor]

You can place your ad in The Headliner by contacting Editor, Charles Thompson (see sidebar on page 3 for contact information).


Friday, October 3 through Sunday, October 5 Back by popular demand…..

This year’s North-South Meet will be returning to San Simeon (last visited in September 2001) We have blocked the entire Sands by the Sea Motel (total of 33 rooms – many with ocean view). It’s located right off Highway One (on the beach side of the highway) There are several restaurants within walking distance. Sands by the Sea Motel is family owned and operated and is just 3 miles from the Hearst Castle easy express and has the only heated indoor pool in the area It’s within walking distance to the beach. .All rooms have refrigerators, coffee makers and microwave ovens, Rates (until August 30, 2008) are $79.00/nigtht for King room, $89.00/night for 2 Queens. Be sure to make your reservations early – our block on the hotel ends on August 30

This is a busy time along the Central California coast. Besides Hearst Castle, a must see (see attached brochure), Morro Bay Harbor Festival is occurring on October 4th and 5th. Your admission to the Festival includes:

The 15th Annual Big Sur Jade Festival October 5, 6 & 7, 2007 Each year the Big Sur Jade Festival brings musicians, artists, crafts people, and rockhounds together for an annual fundraiser benefiting the South Coast Community Land Trust. The event is hosted by the Pacific Valley School, which is located across Highway One from Sand Dollar Beach and adjacent to Plaskett Campground on the South Big Sur Coast about 65 miles south of Carmel and 35 miles north of Hearst Castle.

• Three stages of Fantastic Local Entertainment • The Festival Home Show • Kid’s Fun including Carnival Cove, Bounce Houses, Slides,

Fish Painting and more... Remember that kids 12 and under get in free!!!

• Access to Albertson’s Wine and Seafood Pavilion Featuring Dozens of Local Wineries and Restaurants

• Access to Microbrew Beer Tasting at our Rocktoberfest Beer Garden which has it’s own Stage and Plenty of Seating

• Maritime Displays including the Harbor Department’s Touch tank, Seafood Display, the Heritage Pavilion and more...

• Arts & Crafts - Many with a Maritime Theme • Commercial Expo with a Variety of Products and Services • Great food with all your favorites from the Commercial

Fishermen Association’s Albacore BBQ to Calamari and your Favorite Desserts

Contact Information Sands by the Sea Motel

9355 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA 93452 Phone: 800-444-0779

Fax: 805-927-2919

And there is so Much More!!!!


North-South Meet – October 3-5 (Continued)

http://www.hearstcastle.org/ Tour reservations are strongly recommended and may be

made on line at: http://hearst.reserveamerica.com/ Or by phone at: 1-800-444-4445

Tour Descriptions TOUR 1 - EXPERIENCE TOUR Casa del Sol – an 18-room guesthouse facing the Pacific coastline. Four bedrooms, four baths and a sitting room are shown.

Esplanade and Gardens – one of the most beautiful sections of the grounds, featuring marble sculptures and flowers in season. Casa Grande – the main house. Five ground floor rooms are shown: Assembly Room – the largest of 14 sitting rooms, once the gathering place for Hearst’s guests. Refectory – the only dining room on the Enchanted Hill®. Morning Room – an east-facing sitting room filled with Spanish antiques and Flemish tapestries. Billiard Room – a game room featuring two 1920s era billiard tables and including the Gothic “mille fleurs” tapestry. Theater – largest room in Casa Grande nightly movies were traditionally shown. National Geographic Theater – “Hearst Castle® - Building the Dream” - a 40-minute, large format movie at the Visitor Center. May be seen before or after tour. TOUR 2 Casa Grande upper floors: Doge’s Suite – an Italian-style suite with a balcony inspired by the Doge’s Palace in Venice. “The Cloisters” – 4 guest rooms flanked by open walkways. The Guest Library – over 4,000 books and a collection of ancient Greek and Roman antiquities. Gothic Suite – occupying the entire third floor, Hearst’s impressive private suite includes the enormous library and office where he conducted business. Kitchen and Pantry – large-scale food preparation area for Hearst and his guests. TOUR 3 North Terrace – an unfinished area that would have been the estate’s Grande Entrance. Casa del Monte – a 10-room guesthouse overlooking the Santa Lucia Mountains. All rooms are shown. North Wing of Casa Grande – three floors of guest suites completed during Hearst’s final years. These rooms exhibit more modern and spacious interiors, featuring antique Spanish ceilings. Video – a short film illustrating the enormous amount of change and complexity involved in the construction of Hearst Castle®, using photographs and film from the 1920s and 1930s. TOUR 4 Available April through October Hidden Terrace – an early staircase, pond and terrace completely concealed by later construction and rediscovered during modern restoration. Neptune Pool Dressing Rooms – 17 colorfully painted dressing rooms. Overview of Gardens and Grounds – follows the Esplanade, taking in virtually all of the estate’s extensive gardens, terraces and walkways. Casa del Mar – overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the largest and most elaborate guesthouse where Hearst resided during his final years on the estate. Wine Cellar of Casa Grande – featuring rare European vintages and California wines. TOUR 5 - EVENING TOUR Available most Fridays and Saturdays, March thru May and September thru December. Additional nights available during holidays. Highlights from the Experience Tour, and tours 2 and 4. Docents in period dress from the Living History Program and a newsreel shown in the Theater add life to the magnificent surroundings and take visitors back to the Castle’s 1930s heyday. Call (800) 444-4445 for tour dates. (2 hr. 10 min.) All tours include the Neptune Pool – a Greco-Roman style outdoor pool and the Roman Pool – an indoor pool lined with blue Venetian glass and gold tiles. For more information, visit www.hearstcastle.com/tours/.


Saturday Night Banquet – October 4, 2008 The Hamlet at Moonstone Gardens Please RSVP with check payable to: CLC Norcal Mail to: Jerry Brick, 733 Crompton Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 Deadline is September 26th, 2008 Name: _____________________________Phone: _____________ Email: _______________________

Choice of Entrees Description # @ $45.00 Total

Sweet Pepper Pasta

Fire roasted sweet and yellow bell peppers balanced with minced mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes and basil in a light cream sauce over Rotelli pasta and topped with Parmesan cheese

_______ $________

King Salmon Poached in white wine, served with a rosemary butter _______ $________

Champagne Chicken Boneless, skinless breast of chicken, sautéed in herbs, spices, champagne, cream and mushrooms _______ $________

Prime Rib 12 ounce cut of prime rib, seasoned and slow cooked to perfection _______ $________

Choice of Desserts (Choose one per entrée) # Included

Homemade Lemon Ice Cream - Topped with raspberries _______

Lemon zest Cheese Cake - With light sour cream topping and cinnamon _______

Chocolate Violet Mousse Cake - With whipped cream _______

Meet Registration $20.00 per Registrant (i.e. $20.00 per car) # _______ $________

Total $________

Don’t Delay. Register Now.

Dinner is limited to first 50

registrants.


Don Frolich Memorial Car Show & BBQ Picnic – July 27, 2008

A lovely day for a BBQ picnic, and a well arranged event! Thanks Fred and Helpers! Photos on this page include the panoramic shot of the sparkling automobiles polished and brought out for everyone to see and enjoy. At right, Fred Bausch makes announcements on the new club bullhorn. Below is Fred’s beloved 1907 Cadillac Victoria driven by Fred’s son who provided ride after ride to thrilled passengers. At the bottom of the page are Frank Saude’s 1938 Limousine and Leonard Piszkiewicz’ 1927 LaSalle Sedan.


People’s Choice Award The People’s Choice award went to Dale and Marilee Galloway and their 1949 Series 75 Limousine. What a stately car, and how conveniently it came to the rescue when the Galloway’s more modern car wasn’t up to the trip. Pressed into service at the last minute, the Limo happily brought them to the picnic in style. Below is Dale receiving the People’s Choice award.

Below left are a few of the 1949 models on display. Unfortunately, the photographer did not get a good shot of the navy blue convertible at the far right side – because that’s the car that won 1st place in this class and is owned by Rod Billings. The other two 49’s belong to Charles Thompson and Joe McDonald. The Buicks can be seen at right.


Above right are Chip Benson’s 1969 Deville convertible, Jerry Brick’s 1965 60 Special Brougham, and Joanne Brennan’s 1966 convertible. At right above is Jerry Emery’s 1941 Lincoln Zephyr convertible that won first in its class. All of the entrants and winners can be seen on page 10. Below at right are a pair of 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitans. To the left is Roger Booth’s magnificent 1956 Continental MKII. At bottom right is Paul Borgwardt’s beautiful 1956 Lincoln Premier. And at left is Ad Indihar’s elegant 1963 Chrysler Imperial Southhampton.


Director’s Choice Award! Mike Leahy holds the Director’s Award presented to him for his 1959 Lincoln Continental Executive Limousine. What a massive and interesting car brought out of the shadow of storage in San Francisco into the light of Portal Park… thanks, Mike!

At left are the flames and pin striping of a 1959 Cad Convertible dressed to the nines for the Hip Hop Crowd. Below right, Mike Gonzales relaxes in his easy chair and grabs a few zzz’s in the shade of Portal Park’s trees.


Owners and Winners of Autos included in Portal Park judging: NAME CLASS PLACE CAD/LAS OTHER CHVA

FW PAC IMP YEAR SERIES BODY CITY

BAUSCH, FRED A 1 CAD 1907 VICTORIA TOURING SAN CARLOS HOPKINS, HENRY C CAD 1940 62 CONV RICHMOND CUMMING, ANDY C CAD 1940 60S TOUR SEDAN SARATOGA SAUDE, FRANK C 1 CAD 1938 75 TOUR LIMO SARATOGA SAUDE, FRANK C CAD 1940 75 IMP LIMO SARATOGA BARNES. DON C CAD 1937 60 CONV SEDN SAN FRANCISCO DREES, LARRY D CAD 1941 60S SEDAN RICHMOND NIELSEN, JEFF D CAD 1941 62 CONV SAN CARLOS BRICK, JERRY D 1 CAD 1941 60S SEDAN REDWOOD CITY STAGNITO, FRANK D CAD 1941 62 CONV SANTA CLARA THOMPSON, CHARLES F CAD 1949 62 CONV NOVATO MCDONALD, JOE F CAD 1949 62 CONV LOS ALTOS BRENNAN, LARRY F CAD 1949 62 CONV SAN JOSE BILLINGS, ROD F 1 CAD 1949 62 CONV SAN FRANCISCO SMITH, JOHN G 1 CAD 1952 62 SEDAN SAN FRANCISCO COY, DENNIS H 1 CAD 1966 62 SEDAN SAN JOSE RASSUSHIN, NICK J 1 CAD 1957 60S FLT SEDAN CONCORD BRENNAN. BILL K 1 CAD 1960 62 CONV SAN JOSE OZOLS, HARRY L 1 CAD X 1963 62 CONV SAN CARLOS RICCI, DAVE & PATTI L CAD 1961 63 SEDAN CONCORD MEYER, DEL M CAD 1965 DEVILLE COUPE MONTEREY KERMIN, RICHARD M CAD 1967 DEVILLE CONV SARATOGA BRICK, JERRY M CAD 1965 60S BROUGHAM REDWOOD CITY BRENNAN. JO ANN M CAD 1966 62 CONV SAN JOSE HADLEY, HARRY M 1 CAD 1967 DEVILLE COUPE SAN JOSE BENSON, CHIP M CAD 1969 DEVILLE CONV SUNNYVALE CARRION, SANDY P CAD 1973 ELDO CONV ALAMEDA THOMPSON, CHARLES Q 1 CAD 2005 XLR CONV NOVATO ROBINSON, DAVID Q CAD 1984 ELDO BAR CONV EMERYVILLE GALLOWAY, DALE F PEOPLES CHOICE CAD 1949 75 LIMO BRENTWOOD SERWER, JIM Q CAD 1991 BROUGM SEDAN CUPERTINO MOE, ROBERT Q CAD 1994 FLTWD SEDAN SAN FRANCISCO BENZ, JOE Q CAD 1994 STS SEDAN FAIRFIELD PISZKIEWICZ, LEONARD S 1 LASALLE 1927 303 SEDAN SANTA CLARA LANG, KEN X 1968 LEBARON 4DR HT HAYWARD BRENNAN. BILL CHEV 1958 IMPALA CARSON SAN JOSE HOPKINS, HENRY HUDSON X X X 1941 COMDOR8 CONV RICHMOND SOTO, REUBEN BUICK 1956 SPECIAL SAN JOSE CORONATO, PETE BUICK 1964 RIVIERA SAN JOSE BORGWARDT, PAUL LINCOLN 1956 PREMIER CONV WALNUT CREEK BARNHARDT, DAVID IMPERIAL 1963 CROWN CONV BENICIA BOOTH, ROGER LINCOLN 1956 MK2 CONT 2DR HDTP WALNUT CREEK INDIHAR, AD IMPERIAL 1963 STHMPTN SEDAN MILPITAS LEHTO, STEVE LINCOLN 1925 TYPE 134 7 PASS SEDAN SAN JOSE MORDENTI, WALTER HUDSON 1953 HORNET COUPE SAN FRANCISCO MORELAND, DAVID LINCOLN 1941 CONT COUPE SAN JOSE EMERY, JERRY 1 LINCOLN 1939 ZEPHYR CONV COUPE SAN JOSE LEAHY, MIKE DIRECTORS CHOICE LINCOLN 1959 CONT EXEC LIMO AMERICAN

CANYON SCHU, HEINZ LINCOLN CONT CABRIOLET LOS GATOS SCOTT, DEAN LINCOLN 1954 CAPRI SEDAN ALAMO SEAMAN, JOHN LINCOLN 1949 COSMO CONV MILLBRAE


BOXED LUNCH TOUR AUGUST 24, 2008 10:30 AM

CADILLAC-LASALLE & PACKARD CLUBS JOINT TOUR Located at the former Naval Air Station in Alameda, the museum has a unique collection of artifacts and exhibits which emphasize the US Navy’s role in the defense of our nation. Rich in military and aviation history, a visit to the museum is like going back in time to WWII, right down to the gray metal chairs in the “canteen”. See panoramic views of the Bay Area, model ships and airplanes of the Maritime Force, and other vintage memorabilia. The museum will appeal to nearly all adults, particularly those who have served in the military. Check out the website at ww.alamedanavalairmuseum.org.

If you want to make a day of it, the USS Hornet is right down the street. You can browse at your leisure before and/or after lunch ... it is easy to lose track of time while perusing the exhibits. Around noon we will enjoy a boxed lunch in the authentic period lounge.

Old cars will be permitted to park behind the security fence in front of the museum. The museum is located in Building 77, 2151 Ferry Point Road, Alameda, CA 94501 at the former NAS, now Alameda Point. Lunch/admission tickets will be distributed at the door. Any questions please call Sandy Carrion (510) 522-0536 or email [email protected]. ........................................................................................................................................................... (Mail this portion with your check) Event cost is $20.00 per person which includes admission to the museum, a deli box lunch of fresh turkey or roast beef sandwich, potato salad, cookie, and beverage and event fee. Please make check payable to NORCAL CLC and mail to: Sandy Carrion, 1311 Webster Street, #E108, Alameda, CA 94501. DEADLINE IS AUGUST 18, 2008!

Roast beef on sourdough roll .......... _______ X $20.00 = $ ______________ Roast turkey on wheat bread ........... _______ X $20.00 = $______________

TOTAL $______________ PLEASE NOTE: In the event of late cancellations, a refund will be issued only if tickets can be

resold prior to the event. Thank you for your understanding.

A Pan-American China Clipper

departs a foggy San Francisco.

That’s Coit Tower in the background.

Also notice the large water tower

at lower right.


Hot Summer Nights 2008 Car Shows

August 21st -- Danville, CA

For Sale 1927 LaSalle Coupe

303 cu.in. V-8 Mohair interior New tires Drive anywhere Older ground up restoration Price? Contact Ron Pyle Phone: 916-752-0666 Email: [email protected]

Sponsored by Danville Merchants’ Association. Show Producer is NorCal

CLC member David Miller. Thursday, August 21, 2008

4:00 – 9:00 PM on Hartz Avenue Up through 1969 Cars Only

Staging starts at 2:00 – 2:30 PM at San Ramon Valley High School on

Danville Blvd. Admission is $10.00 for parking on the

show Avenue. Show cars must stay until 9:00 PM

For more information, Call Tony at 925/820-5750 Or David at 925/820-9116


Here’s another opportunity to participate in one of Mike Gonzales’ renown Backroads tours in Napa Wine Country. The tour will begin at 10:30 AM in Napa, CA at the Target Shopping Center at 4000 Bell Aire Plaza at the corner of Hwy 29 and Redwood Rd/Trancas St. See map inset below.

The tour will depart Target at about 11:30 AM headed for Taylor’s Automatic Refresher Hamburger Restaurant at 644 1st St in Napa.

Following this “chow down,” the tour will drive through wine country to the Sterling Vineyards at 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515 (707) 942-3300.

Next is a visit to the Calistoga Bottling Company in Calistoga, CA.

And last, but definitely not least, we’ll take a look at a restoration in progress – a 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville belonging to Eric Jorgensen in Napa.

Tour Leader Mike Gonzales hopes that you will find this tour interesting and that you will want to come along in your vintage Cadillac or LaSalle, or barring that, come along in any conveyance that’s convenient!

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