In This Issue: Off the Radar: Petersen Automotive Welcomes Largest Lowrider Exhibit in the Museum’s History, Have you seen this?: MARCOS Explained: Understanding the Concept and Significance, Car Show News: The ones we think you should check out, and more ...
Have you seen this?
MARCOS Explained: Understanding the Concept and Significance
Marcos was founded in Dolgellau, North Wales, in 1959, by Speedex cars' Jem Marsh with aerodynamicist Frank Costin. Costin had earlier worked on the de Havilland Mosquito fighter-bombers and from there he got the idea to use plywood for the chassis. (Thank you Wikipedia!)
This video from Two Guys and a Ride is an excellent interview with an owner of a car that most people have never heard of, including us! Take a look at this video and then do a deep dive into the Marcos marque.
Off the Radar
Petersen Automotive Welcomes Largest Lowrider Exhibit in the Museum’s History
The Petersen Automotive Museum announced its latest exhibit titled "Best in Low: Lowrider Icons of the Street and Show.” The exhibit, located in the Petersen’s Mullin Grand Salon, will “celebrate the creativity and unique identity of lowrider culture by highlighting the intricate and labor-intensive craftsmanship that goes into creating these mobile masterpieces.”
Pick of the Pics
Your awesome car show pics.
We love cool car shows and cool car shows pics. We always see a lot of people with cameras at car shows and we want to see what you guys are getting. Send us your pics and we'll show them off in our weekly gallery.
Portraits of the Past
The Model T Museum, Richmond Indiana
MTFCA Model T Museum is committed to collecting, preserving and exhibiting artifacts from all the Model T Ford era for future generations through displays and events that educate people of all ages on the history, lore, and skills needed to maintain the car that put the world on wheels.
Car Show News
The shows we would like to attend.
A fun roadtrip to a cool car show is always on our minds. And now that we are in full swing this Spring, it's time to get out there! Here are some shows across the country we would like to see. So many shows, so little time!
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