Cookie jar...

...thats exactly how someone like me that enjoys photographing custom cars would describe Gil's garage when choosing which set of wheels to photograph next.

Self explanatory...

H20 plus Country Squire...

Hood Chrome with # 55 Red...

What airbag?

High noon...

This time, a steel tattoo...

Just another example of Greg Griffin's amazing work...this time the cab door of his pickup providing the canvas.

The King of Kustomizers...

Remember Fred Flinstones' Flint-Mobile, Hoff's Kitt car, Beverly Hillbillies set of wheels, the General Lee, the Monkees-Mobile, Munster's Koach and last but not least...the Batmobile? George Barris designed them. Enough said...

Temecula 2010 Fall Rod Run...

You know the car, you know the owner...both are exceptional.

Elements of the Veterans 2010 car show...

78 years after Henry built it...

Enjoy the images of Walt Lewis's newest acquisition, a very impressive 1932 Ford sedan.

Boyd style...

Dennis Peterson

"Friends", I once read are presents you give yourself. I like to think I choose my presents wisely and today sadly, I lost a close one. In fact, all of us that were fortunate to call Dennis a friend are at a loss and saddened today.

Rest in peace my friend...rest in peace.

Buick R...

Chrome heavy...

Yellow steel...

Holy Rail of drag racing...

828...

Worn proudly by Frosty...one that certainly has earned that right.

Hoods R Us...

Buick teeth...

Sticker shock?

...not when it is applied to an automobile owned by Gil Losi.

"Rear Window"...Southern California style

1970 Detroit...perfected by Gil Losi Sr...

Red, black and a touch of yellow...

Double nickel red...

Sizzlin' hot colors to match the namesake and first impression of Pete Kee's '55 Nomad!

Catch and Release...

Custom ride owners come in all shapes and forms... meet Spot. Spot, owner of a 1929 Model A pickup complete with dog catcher accessories, has successfully trained Denny McCoy of Temecula, CA to drive him in and around Temecula to the delight and pure enjoyment of anyone fortunate to come across them on the road. Spot can be "caught" being chauffeured around town by Denny during Old Town Friday evening Axle Dragger gatherings, parades, fundraisers and special events. One thing for sure, all ages are drawn to this one year old American bulldog with his friendly tail in constant motion.

According to Spot, his ride is powered by a four cylinder gas model B motor with aluminum heads...dogpower unknown.

When he was adopted and given his name of Spot little did anyone realize that this Dog Catcher vehicle purchased around the same time by Denny would have a name of "spot" etched into it's hood as well. On most occasions Spot will bring along his partner-in-crime, Socks, the McCoys' four year Australian shepard for company.

If you are fortunate to come across the McCoy's on the road, do yourself a favor and stop by to meet some very nice company whether they are two or four legged!

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." --Roger Caras