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SEMA Show, 2019
SEMA Show – November 2019
The 2019 SEMA show in nine (9) picture groups. This is group 1. Continue reading
SEMA Show – November 2018
The annual SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada needs no introduction. This time we have a total of 1,540 images shot by two contributors. Be sure to check out our SEMA 2018 Sights & Sounds video and then see all… Continue reading
Mecum Auction – Las Vegas, 2017
This was my first visit to a Mecum auction. A friend had his ’29 Model-A in a Saturday lot and offered me a guest pass. One fact I knew from watching Mecum auctions on TV, unlike Barrett-Jackson, most of Mecum’s lots have a reserve price.
Something… Continue reading
SEMA Show – 2017
It’s possibly the greatest auto-related trade show on earth and the 2017 SEMA show confirmed that reputation during the first week on November. In addition to the latest products and accessories, SEMA is also now known as the place where… Continue reading
2017 Pahrump Car Show, October 7
Valerie and Marcel Martel, owners of Top Notch Repairs in Pahrump, Nevada, love cars, trucks, and big rigs. The proof of this was clearly visible on a perfect October Saturday with beautifully detailed examples from Marcel’s personal collection of muscle… Continue reading
2016 SEMA Show
One of the greatest automotive aftermarket trade shows on earth returned to Las Vegas, Nevada. I believe this is the 49th annual SEMA Show and it has taken place in Las Vegas since 1977. This show covers quite a few… Continue reading
SEMA Show, November 2015
I spent a couple days at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas checking out the latest trends and unusual creations.
On this and the three linked pages, there is a total of about 430 photos. Click the thumbnail image… Continue reading
Dead Man’s Curve Show, Sept-4, 2015
My long-time good buddy and Uber-Gearhead on the east coast shot a few pix at this year’s Dead Man’s Curve show in Mahwah, New Jersey, and was happy to share them on autophocus.com. Some really interesting machines featured… Continue reading
SEMA Show, Nov 5, 2014
One of the greatest automotive extravaganzas takes place annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2014 rendition of the SEMA Show was just as outrageous as ever. Bolt-on fender extensions seem to be quite popular on all kinds of… Continue reading
Valley Cruisers – April 18, 2015
What a glorious day for a car show! Here are 228 photos of the entrants. One that really stood out was a custom steel-body Model-A with a ’32 grill (see images #2 thru #13). This happens to belong to a… Continue reading
Valley Cruisers – Pahrump, NV, May 24-2014
Here are a few of the “new and unusual faces” that showed up for the Memorial Day weekend 2014 Valley Cruisers Show. This event had a nice variety of traditional street rods, customs, antiques, sports and muscle cars, and more than a sprinkling of rat rods of various sizes. My personal favorite was Continue reading
Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational- Nov 9, 2013
OUSCI is where some of the world’s best pro-touring and exotic performance cars (and drivers) get to show their stuff.
We have a total of 159 images divided into 2 groups (pages). We will also upload a number of short video clips that give a great feel for what this event is really like. Continue reading
SEMA Show, November 6, 2013
For the last couple of years I’ve consider skipping the SEMA Show, thinking there’s nothing really new out there, and I couldn’t afford to take the time away from work. But when I think about what will be taking place so close to where I live, I just can’t resist being immersed in the wide variety of over-the-top customs, personalized exotics, and the country’s finest pro-touring corner-carvers, not to mention seeing what’s new in the industry and keeping an eye out for new business opportunities. As usual, the 2013 SEMA Show was simply mesmerizing! Continue reading
Imperial Palace (Quad) Show, May 27th, 2013
Billed as the largest indoor car show in Las Vegas, the Imperial Palace Car Show at The Quad Hotel Casino is also unique because nearly every vehicle is for sale. A good portion of the cars on display were… Continue reading
Boy Scouts Mega Expo, May 27th, 2013
By coincidence, I was in Las Vegas meeting up with a good friend (and street rod builder) from New Jersey. And even though this show was just a free add-on attraction at the Las Vegas Boy Scouts annual Mega… Continue reading
Valley Cruisers, May 20th, 2013 – Pahrump, NV
What happened? Did people forget to mark their calendars for this event? Whatever, there were several new-to-Pahrump entrants that featured creative ideas, outstanding workmanship and/or uncommon vehicle makes, like the ’37 Terraplane and a swarm of Mitsubishi… Continue reading
Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational, Nov 3, 2012
Attending this competition is more involved and a bit more expensive these last 2 years, but it is still well worth it to see some of the nations best built pro-touring, resto-mods, and customs compete for the crown of Ultimate… Continue reading
SEMA Show, Las Vegas, Oct 30, 2012
Finally they are posted! Long over-due, but I think you will agree they were worth the wait. My 2012 SEMA Show coverage is comprised of 6 pages with a total of around 800 images. Yes, you will… Continue reading
Horizon Mart Show, Pahrump, NV, October 6, 2012
This was a nice parking lot show with decent turnout and a number of new (to me) entries.
Super Run, Henderson, NV, September 22, 2012
I was a little disappointed with this Super Run show. The last time I attended this show I was really impressed so I had high expectations. The other part of “my disappointment” was with the heat. It… Continue reading