1959 - 1960 Chevy Impala

This second generation 1959 -1960 Chevy Impala convertible was at the 2014 Summer Fest in Antioch.

Down But Not Forgotten

This shot is part of an idea I had when I saw this gorge full of discarded cars and trash. I went on a hike with my daughter and saw this gorge but did not have my camera with me. The next year we returned with plans of crossing the river but the run off from Lake Chelan was quite intense compared to the same time the year before. The year before we could have walked across the river to get to the gorge. The images below show what we were up against, I had to come up with another idea if I wanted to get there. So as I left with an unsuccessful attempt to get to the gorge I kept my eyes open and noticed a piece of property on the other side of the river with a dirt road leading to it. So the next day we searched for the road and hiked down the river bank on large boulders not sure if we could even get there. As I hiked I kept in mind our safety and hoped we could hike without causing an avalanche. When we got there and I was shooting my leg sunk into the rocks causing my foot to get buried and scraped the side of my ankle. I had an idea of shooting up the gorge and making the cars look like a modern art sculpture but that idea did not work. I have a few more shots I am working on from this shoot.

This is a shot from the hike on the first day. The year before we could have walked across the river.

Everything including the kitchen sink. I can not imagine seeing this view and thinking this would be a great place to dump my trash. 

69 Chevy Camaro

I always liked the Chevy Camaro my favorite was the 1967 SS the first year and very similar to this 1969. One of my favorite parts was the look of the cowel induction hood along with the sleek body lines. I saw this at Summer Fest 2014 in Antioch.

Chevrolet Truck Bob's Christmas Tree Lot At Night

It's the grill that caught my attention from 100 yards away as I pulled into the parking lot. It's the kind of grill you could comb your hair in and if not there definitely in the chrome half moon headlight covers. The next day I worked nearby I had my camera and was ready to shoot this truck. One thing I love about shooting at night is the different color of the light sources. In the second image you can see mostly warm (orange), a few cool (green) and at least one neutral light. If you look close you can see the left front of the truck is bathed in warm light while the right side is more neutral. I also shot some during the day and had a nice surprise when a 1956 Plymouth Safari station wagon pulled in. 

1958 Chevy Impala 20th Good Guys Car Show in Pleasanton California

I saw this 1958 Chevy Impala at the 20th Good Guys Car Show in Pleasanton California. 

Texaco in Yukon Oklahoma on Route 66

This restored Texaco is on Route 66 in Yukon Oklahoma. Yukon is home to Garth Brooks. I found some friends I have been looking for for about twenty years and mutual friend flew us out on his Socata TBM 700 to meet them. It was great to see them again. I also got to go to the State Fair and visit my Aunt in Oklahoma City.

All My Friends Know A Low Rider 1963 Chevy Impala

I saw this 1963 Chevy Impala at the Midnighters 17th Annual Downtown Martinez Car Show. This car reminds me of the years I spent in Martinez California. Low riders were all over the place it seemed like almost every other house. I never did understand why someone would spend so much on hydraulics, but I can think of a few purchases I made to later regret. Im also sure people have questioned a few of my purchases too. Besides the car does look pretty cool like this and I thought would make a great image.

The car also reminds me of the beginning of the Cheech and Chong movie Up In Smoke. Thats not too far off from most of the low riders that were in my neighborhood. Here is the scene that it reminds me of.

57 Chevy Truck Show Stoppers Summer Fest 3rd Annual Car Show Antioch

I shot these at the Showstoppers Summer Fest 3rd Annual Car Show in Antioch California.

Chevy Truck Show Stoppers Summer Fest 3rd Annual Car Show Antioch

This is a Chevy truck at the Show Stoppers Summer Fest 3rd Annual Car Show in Antioch. I think the owner said it was a 1950 I liked the chrome grille. I tried to identify the year but I could not because of the modifications.

Reiff's Station

I visited Reiffs Station in Woodland California it is Mark Reiff's home filled with vintage gas pumps, signs and many other collectibles. He has turned his house into museum that captures the past of the service stations, burger joints, a movie theater as well as an unfortunate voyage of a plane and car. I saw many gas pumps from Shell, Mobile, Chevron, Texaco, Sinclair, Sunset, Sun Ray, Gilmore Oil Company of California that started in 1936 (which was purchased by Socony-Vacuum in 1940) and later became the Mobilgas, Sky Chief (Texaco), Beacon, Gulftane (Gulf merged with Standard Oil in 1985), Richfield, Flying A (Tide Water Petroliun founded in 1887 in New York) and Go Farther. The gas pumps he has were manufactured by Erie, Tokheim, Bennett, Wayne and National.

He has vintage signs from Standard Oil, Union Oil, Phillips 66, Magnolia Petroleum Company, Socony,  Aircraft Oil, Sunoco, Macmillan Ring Free Oil, Wolfs Head Oil, Royal Triton Motor Oil, Nic L Silver Battery's, Tydol Gasoline, D-X Gasoline, Skelly, Havoline, Firestone Tires, Cooper Tires, Fisk Tire, Holman Scales, Sunbeam Bread, Blatz Beer, Coco Cola, Thirsty Just Whistle Soda, Carling Black Lable Beer, Teem Soft Drink and Kik Soft drink (1995).

In the driveway he has a Milton Driveway Bell (which I stepped on a couple of times and it scared me), old Penzzoil oil cans, Coke and Pepsi in wooden boxes and glass bottles. On the roof he has a Bob's Big Boy statue. In a bar he has an antique National Cash Register.

His movie theater has a marquee with Rebel Without A Cause a poster from West Side Story and Tucker.