Step back in time and experience Beverly Hills during the Classic Era at one of the most notable estates of the day, the home of Virginia and Harry Robinson of J.W. Robinson Department Store Company fame. Built in 1911, the Robinson home was the center of entertainment, welcoming guests such as Marlene Dietrich, Fred Astaire, Sophia Loren, Charlie Chaplin and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

Pillars of the business and social scene, the Robinsons were also car people who owned three Model J Duesenbergs (J-108, the first Murphy Convertible Coupe; J-114, a Derham Town Car; and J-171, a Derham Sedan), even more Model A Duesenbergs and a Cadillac Town Car.

Described as “Beverly Hills’ First Estate,” the Beaux Arts style home is enhanced with a pool, tennis courts and expansive gardens situated on the 6.2-acre property. We will tour a portion of the main house, the Pool Pavilion, the garages (with mechanic’s pit) and the lush, landscaped grounds. The property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978

Following our docent-led 90 minute tour, we will enjoy delicious boxed sandwich lunches from Clementine’s on the Rose Terrace near the tennis court.

Join your fellow SoCal Region members as we welcome McPherson College interns to California for the summer! We will gather for a fiesta garden party in one of Pasadena’s residential historic districts for networking with McPherson College interns and representatives, socializing, cars of course and a catered lunch by Mijares Mexican Restaurant, family-owned and operated in Pasadena for over 100 years! There is plenty of street parking so drive your cars! McPherson students LOVE cars…all kinds…that’s what they study and what they do. Let’s give them a lot to look at with the cars representing our membership and region.

About McPherson College, McPherson, KS: Taken from McPherson College website, “The Automotive Restoration Technology Program at McPherson College was established in 1976 through the gift of over 125 classic and antique cars from local entrepreneur Gaines H. “Smokey” Billue. Additional donors contributed toward the construction of Templeton Hall, which serves as the home to the unique world-renowned program.

Jay Leno established the Fred S. Duesenberg Scholarship and the Jay Leno Popular Mechanics scholarship in 1997. Both scholarships still provide financial assistance to students interested in studying classic automotive restoration. His involvement raised awareness of the program in the car collector community.

McPherson College is the only school providing a bachelor’s degree in Restoration Technology, industry connections across the country and internship opportunities in a broad range of automotive settings. McPherson College entered a 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S completely restored by students at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. The decade long project resulted in a historic 2nd in class podium spot.”

 About Prospect Park: Development on the Prospect Park Tract began in 1904, and the first house was built there in 1906, the Green and Greene “Bentz House.” If entering the area on Prospect Blvd. from Orange Grove through the Greene and Greene-designed gate posts, it will be the Craftsman house on the left at the “dip” in the road. Prospect Park was Pasadena’s first neighborhood to receive “National Register of Historic Places” designation.

The houses are a variety of architectural styles and include works by Frank Lloyd Wright (La Miniatura, one of this first textile block houses in California), Charles and Henry Greene (Bentz House), Alfred and Arthur Heineman and Wallace Neff. The wide streets, lined with arched camphor trees, will provide a picturesque setting for your arrival and parking. 

TIME & PLACE

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The address is 511 La Mesa Place, Pasadena, 91103. There is plenty of available street parking.

COST & REGISTRATION

The cost of the event is $47 per person including fiesta buffet lunch and beverages, payable by check or online by clicking here.

The deadline to register is Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Please make checks payable to CCCA/SoCal and mail the form below and your check to Gary Carr, 511 La Mesa Place, Pasadena, CA 91103.

Questions? Contact Gary at (213) 924-1932 or e-mail: Rastro61@aol.com 

Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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McPherson College Interns “Meet and Greet” Fiesta Garden Party Sunday, June 29

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CCCA of So. Cal., Memorial Day Observance

 Los Angeles National Cemetery, Monday, May 26

By Special Invitation – Memorial Day Observance, Los Angeles National Cemetery, West Los Angeles

The Board of Directors of the Los Angeles National Cemetery has invited us back by exclusive invitation to our membership to participate in its Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 26. We have been asked to display our Classics and any military-style collectible vehicles under our care in a specially designated parking area for display during the program. There is no charge for this event.

Dedicated in 1889, the cemetery began as an extension of the Pacific National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, the only National Home located west of the Rocky Mountains. The site has grown to over 127 acres of exquisitely manicured grounds. Veterans from the Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Iraq War and War in Afghanistan are laid to rest here.

Early buildings on the site were constructed from 1939 to 1941 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Spanish Colonial style. The chapel was rededicated as the Bob Hope Memorial Chapel on May 29, 2022, his 99th birthday, in “celebration of his lifelong service to our American veterans.”

There are two canine burials at Los Angeles National Cemetery – “Old Bonus,” a Huskie adopted pet of residents in the Soldiers' home; and “Blackout,” a Doberman Pinscher war dog wounded in the Pacific during World War II.

Thank you in advance for your participation in this very special event on such a noteworthy day for our country!

Time and Place: Plan to arrive a 7:45 a.m. at the main entrance for placement and parking. The Los Angeles National Cemetery is located at 950 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049. Entrance is just north of Wilshire Blvd. on the right. There will be coffee and doughnuts for members showing their Classics and you are welcome to bring your own lawn or folding chairs.

Program and Observance: General Public arrives 8:00-10:00 a.m.; Program 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Departure: 11:00 a.m. on. You are welcome to stay as long as you like to visit the grounds or converse with spectators who may like to visit with you and thank you for being there.

Deadline to Confirm Participation: Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Please fill out the form below, scan or photograph the completed form and mail/email to: Gary Carr: Rastro61@aol.com.

Mail: 511 La Mesa Pl., Pasadena, CA 91103

Questions? Call Gary at: (213) 924-1932.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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Memorial Day Observance at the LA National Cemetery, Monday, May 26

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Welcome to “The Car Guy’s Car Show”—where passion meets horsepower! The Benedict Castle Concours brings together every corner of the car world to celebrate the beauty, power, and artistry of automotive design. From jaw-dropping Concours classics to rumbling muscle cars, wild exotics, killer customs, tricked-out trucks, blazing motorcycles, and more, this is where dreams on wheels come to life.

🏆 Dozens of trophies awarded to vehicles of all types, showcased on the stunning grounds of Benedict Castle, the crown jewel of the Inland Empire. This is no ordinary venue—the terraced lawns and castle backdrop create a breathtaking stage to display automotive perfection. Whether you’re snapping photos or just soaking it all in, the setting is as unforgettable as the cars themselves.

Why This Show Is Different

This isn’t just a car show—it’s a celebration of people, stories, and transformation. Behind every car is a story, and behind this event is a mission: lives being changed through Teen Challenge. Get ready for an emotional ride as you connect with the students whose lives are being restored. Every dollar raised by this event goes directly to Teen Challenge.

The stars align for this event with unpaid Car Guy Celebrities turning out in droves! Last year, legends like Chip Foose, Linda Vaughn, Joji Barris, Rick Dore, Allen Grant, Danny Thompson and Mike Brewer from Wheeler Dealersjoined the fun—and this year, we’re raising the bar! The 2025 Co-Grand Marshals are none other than Barry and Karen Meguiar.

Event Highlights

🎙 Celebrity Panel & Autographs

Catch Mike Brewer and other Car Guy legends live on stage, sharing stories and insider insights from the car world. Get their autographs on exclusive memorabilia during the session!

🥂 Petersen Museum VIP Pavilion

Upgrade your day with VIP treatment! Enjoy a gourmet breakfast and lunch, unlimited food and drinks, and hang with Car Guy celebrities in a stunning setting overlooking the Concours.

🌟 Nethercutt Museum High Tea & Fashion Show

It’s not all about the cars! Treat yourself (or your plus-one) to an elegant High Tea and fashion show inside the historic castle. This unique experience is pure class!

🏰 Benedict Castle Tours

Explore the history of this iconic venue! Climb the legendary circular staircase from The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and learn about its storied past in over 100 movies.

🎉 Auctions & Raffles

Bid on rare automobilia, artwork, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences! Every dollar raised goes toward helping people find freedom from addiction.

Show Off Your Ride!

Act now to register your ride for this year’s show! Space is limited, so don’t miss out on being part of this legendary event.

👉 Register Your Ride Here

Mark Your Calendar

📅 Sunday, May 18, 2025

⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM

🏆 Trophies for Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles in every genre: Classics, Kustoms, Domestics, Exotics, Hot Rods, and more!

Don’t Miss the Saturday Night Gala – May 17, 2025

Rub shoulders with automotive legends and gear up for the ultimate car weekend while we honor Co-Grand Marshals Barry and Karen Meguiar. Seating is VERY limited!

🎟 Get Your Tickets Today

Ready to experience the best car show on the planet? Grab your tickets now and secure your spot at this unforgettable event!

By invitation from our CCCA NorCal Region, we have been offered the opportunity to tour the John Mozart Collection in Mountain View, California, during an open house on Saturday, May 3. 

This is a rare opportunity to visit one of the premier collections on the West Coast, if not in the country, and see friends, meet new ones and stay for a casual lunch nearby. While this is out of our region and dis

tance to travel, there should be enough time to make plans should you wish to attend. 

Reservation RSVP is a must as there is a limited number set for this open house tour. You may respond direct to Steve Depper in the NorCal region to reserve - sdepper@sbcglobal.net or call/text to 925-788-0214. 

Optional lunch close by:

SPORTS PAGE

1431 Plymouth Street, Mountain View

Thank you to NorCal members Johnny Crowell and Norman Schwartz for making this opportunity available.

On Saturday, March 1, we will team up with the Rolls-Royce Owners Club for “Cars and Art” in Orange County. This joint tour allows for you to select some or all of the destinations planned for the day. Our first stop is Steve Snyder’s Vault Classic Cars in Fullerton. We’ll meet there at 9:30 a.m. to explore the Classic Cars in Steve’s collection as well as his current inventory of cars for sale.

Around 10:30 a.m., we’ll drive the short 8-mile distance to Chapman University in Orange for our tour of the Hilbert Museum of California Art. “The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University opened in 2016 and is the home of one of the world’s largest collections of California narrative art. Founded through the ongoing generosity of art patrons and philanthropists Mark and Janet Hilbert, it represents the only museum in the world committed to tracing the rich, iconic history of the Golden State from the late 19th century to the present day through works by leading California Scene artists and Hollywood studio artists and animators.” You can learn more about the Hilbert Museum at hilbertmuseum.org. Our tour will be led by Mark Hilbert, providing an insider’s perspective on the Museum’s collection. We’ll meet and park at the Streamliner Diner at 11 a.m., located just across the street from the Museum (and our lunch destination after the tour).

After the tour, join us for lunch at the Streamliner Diner across the street from the Museum.

TIME & PLACE

Plan to arrive at Vault Classic Cars (1164 East Elm Avenue, Fullerton, 92831) by 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 1.

The Museum’s address is 167 N. Atchison Street, Orange, California 92866, but you should park across the street at the train station/Streamliner Diner, located at 186 N. Atchinson, Orange, 92866. Plan to arrive at the Diner around 11 a.m.

After the tour, our lunch takes place at the Streamliner Diner across the street, where we first parked.

COST & REGISTRATION

You can also register online using this link

The cost of the tour is $10 per person and lunch reservations will be made for the group but payment for meals will be handled separately at the restaurant.

The deadline to register is Saturday, February 21, 2025. Indicate your attendance at all three destinations (Vault Classic Cars, Hilbert Museum and lunch at the Streamliner Diner). Please make checks payable to CCCA/SoCal and mail the form below and your check to Gary Carr, 511 La Mesa Place, Pasadena, CA 91103.

Questions? Contact Gary at (213) 924-1932 or e-mail: Rastro61@aol.com

Registration deadline: Saturday, February 21, 2025

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Vault Classic Cars & the Hilbert Museum of California Art, Saturday, March 1, 2025

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In consideration of the right to enter and/or participate in the Classic Car Club of Southern California, Inc. events, I/we hereby release the Classic Car Club of Southern California, Inc., a Region of the Classic Car Club of America, the event sponsors, organizers, officials and staff, all other entrants and their guests from any and all liability and claims for injuries, damages or loss arising from my/our entry and participation in the above referenced event. I/we also warrant the I/we will personally abide by all rules and regulations of this event. I understand that there are no refunds after the registration deadline and that each vehicle must have an appropriate working fire extinguisher.

Member signature:_______________________________________

Date: _____________________________

Magic at the Biltmore

506 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90071 

Now you see it . . . now you don’t!

Please join us of Saturday afternoon, February 15, 2025 for a rare opportunity to witness world-renown, close-up magician David Minkin at his Magic at the Biltmore show. 

David Minken won the coveted title of International Champion of Magic from the world’s largest organization of magicians and is one of the top corporate entertainers in the world, performing for brands like Google and Microsoft. Our matinee performance provides a rare opportunity to witness his skills in a small, intimate setting. Seating is limited to 89 guests and takes place at the fabulous Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The 75 to 90 minute spellbinding show includes the merging of solid objects, time travel and mind reading, all linked together in a meaningful narrative. 

Learn more about the show and make your reservations ASAP for the magic show using the link below and receive a 15% discount (code CCCA). Registration provides a reserved, assigned seat.  So don’t delay - David Minkin’s magic shows almost always sell out!

https://tickets.davidminkin.com/?pc=CCCA

Pre-Magic Show Lunch at the Historic Smeraldi’s Restaurant

An ala carte lunch is available before the show so plan to join us at Noon at Smeraldi’s Italian Restaurant in the Biltmore Hotel. The link below provides information about the restaurant and its menu:

https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/los-angeles/millennium-biltmore-hotel-los-angeles/smeraldis-restaurant/ 

Times and directions: Plan to meet at Sermaldi’s Restaurant at Noon for an ala carte lunch. Smeraldi’s Restaurant is located in the Biltmore Hotel. David Minkin’s Magic show begins at 2 p.m. for the matinee show.  

The Biltmore Hotel is located at 506 S. Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles (cross streets: 5th and Grand). The Los Angeles Biltmore is known for being an early home to the Academy Awards ceremony—the Oscars, and the hotel appeared in many iconic films, including Ocean's 11, The Sting, and Chinatown. They have both valet and self-park, and with lunch, parking is validated and reduced to $15 rather than the regular rate of $50.

Event Registration: Purchase your magic show tickets online at the link above, using the code “CCCA” to receive the 15% discount. Then email Fred Lax (fredmlax@aol.com) indicating that 1) you have purchased your magic show tickets, and 2) you plan to join us for lunch at Smeraldi’s (which includes parking validation) and 3) the number of people in your party.

Deadline: February 1, 2025

Questions? Contact Fred Lax at (818) 292-7887; email: fredmlax@aol.com

Registration deadline: February 1, 2025.

Southern California Region, Lunch and Magic at the Biltmore: Saturday, February 15, 2025

Please confirm via email to Fred Lax (fredmlax@aol.com):

Name(s).      _______________________________ 

I have purchased my magic show tickets online using code CCCA for the 15% discount _____
   I will join the lunch at Smeraldi’s Restaurant_________ (indicate number attending lunch)

Your email registration response will also constitute your agreement to the liability statements on the registration form below:

In consideration of the right to enter and/or participate in the Classic Car Club of Southern California, Inc. events, I/we hereby release the Classic Car Club of Southern California, Inc., a Region of the Classic Car Club of America, the event sponsors, organizers, officials and staff, all other entrants and their guests from any and all liability and claims for injuries, damages or loss arising from my/our entry and participation in the above referenced event. I/we also warrant the I/we will personally abide by all rules and regulations of this event.  I understand that there are no refunds after the registration deadline and that each vehicle must have an appropriate working fire extinguisher. Member Signature:____________________________________________________Date:____

This is an invitation to attend the next Cars, Bikes & Coffee Show at the American Honda Collection Hall on Saturday, February 15. Due to the amazing activities going on at the show it will run for an extra hour from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. As always, there is no charge to attend our events and they are open and welcoming to enthusiasts of all brands, models, and eras of cars and bikes.

Our first event of 2025 is theme Rugged and will be a showcase of all forms of auto, motorcycle and powersports off-roading, including trail driving, overlanding, dual-sport, adventure touring, motocross, Baja racing, rally, etc., etc., etc.

The big activity is the Trailsport Adventure, an off-road ride-along experience in Honda’s new 2026 Passport, that’ll include steep inclines/declines, berms, articulation, etc. We’ll also have a display of multiple forms of rugged, off-road capable products.

Voigt’s Classic Car Care 16522 Hoffa Lane, Riverside, California. 92504

Have you ever been driving your Classic down a beautiful country road, enjoying the scenery, not a cloud in the sky, wild birds chirping when suddenly strange noises emerge from the engine bay? Or the engine stops with no warning? Or the gearbox starts wining like a two-year-old child begging for another cookie? Of course you have! You own an 80- or 90-year-old temperamental pile of iron that is always looking for ways to surprise and disappoint you.

Fear not, help is on the way! Join us and fellow members of the San Diego/Palm Springs Region for our first Club event of the new year. On January 25, Club members and past Regional Directors Eric Voigt and Steve Snyder will host a tech talk at Eric's restoration shop in Riverside that will address the care and maintenance of your Classic.

All those strange noises and sudden breakdowns will be expertly resolved by Eric and Steve. They promise they'll have all the answers, so bring your list of questions with you. An additional presentation from a representative of Torco USA, Inc. will also be made. Torco manufactures technologically-advanced blended fuels and racing motor oils.

Lunch will be catered by Dad's BBQ, and Eric and Steve will host a wine and beer bar. So bring a healthyappetite with you! The lunch charge is $24 per person with no charge for beer and wine, compliments of Eric and Steve.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE : January 10, 2025

ADDRESS: 16522 Hoffa Lane, Riverside, Ca 92505; 10:00AM

QUESTIONS: Contact Paul Whitney, (818) 296-7317

Reserve your spot for the Annual Auction Week Breakfast on Wednesday, Janauary 22, 2025 in Scottsdale Arizona!

$45 per person. Your check is your reservation. Send checks by January 15, 2025. Payable to: Arizona Region, Classic Car Club of America

Mail to:

Robert McAtee

4327 East Cholla Street

Pheonix, Arizona 85028

(Please note the number of people in your party and their names)

8:30 am Breakfast

McCormick Ranch Golf Club

7505 E McCormick Parkway

Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

10:00 am Bonhams Preview

Westin Kierland Resort

6902 East Greenway Parkway

Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

Price includes both breakfast and the auction preview.

There is plenty of parking - drive something fun!

Questions? Contact Robert McAtee at rmcatee2@cox.net

A curated and judged exhibition of the world’s finest collector cars, the Arizona Concours d’Elegance is a celebration of automotive excellence that highlights January in Arizona. The Concours, held at the newly renovated Scottsdale Civic Center, is a non-profit event that benefits the arts and local artists and Make-A-Wish Arizona.

The Concours invites more than 100 select rare and exotic automobiles to be considered for judging and exhibition, with the best among them earning class awards and the coveted Best-of-Show.

More than 150 volunteers support this event as well as judges from the United States, Canada, and Europe. The event has welcomed spectacular cars from some of the finest collections across the United States as well as Europe, South America and Canada.

For more information and tickets click here.

Saturday, December 14, will be "Wreaths Across America Day" at all the national cemeteries across the country. SoCal Region members have invited to display our classics on the premises during the morning hours.

Arrival would be at 8:00 a.m., laying of wreaths would begin at 9:00 a.m. and we would stay until 11:00 a.m. If anyone would like to participate and show their car, and possibly even volunteer laying wreaths, simply respond to Gary Car by email here with your name and the car you plan to bring. This is voluntary and one of those "nice to do" opportunities in the community. If you choose to sponsor a wreath, that is completely voluntary as well.

Details here: Las Vegas Concours

Details can be found at Audrain Concours d'Elegance