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Send a PM over to ML84, definitely.

 

The LA Auto Show will be at the LA Convention Center (downtown) from November 16 - 25. That should be worth visiting...

www.laautoshow.com

Bob

 

I'm sure he will love to talk about CA to anyone.

 

Go check out the weekend events... PAG and VCR

 

All the exotics will be on display, as well as the display of the new Vector W8.

 

Hey Brian,

You're staying a couple cities south of me. I'm in Diamond Bar.

I'm also planning on going to the auto show. So, if you're interested PM me your info.

I'm also in the process of purchasing a car so if you want to tag along, you're welcome to.

Eddie

 

The LA Auto Show is promising 40 North American debuts, some of them world debuts. Haven't seen the full list yet, but count on the Reventon, Jag XF, BMW 1-Series and GT-R for sure.

 

if your gonna be in hollywood you should check out the ferrari house on crescent. just cruize down sunset and you are guarenteed to see a bunch of exotics. you can also cruize down to irvine and check out the cars&coffee meet every saturday from 6-9am. you should also check out the newport beach area. there is a lot to see around newport coast, ferraris, mansions, beatiful girls, the beach.

 

If you're going to be in Hollywood you should check out the PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
See their exhibit
"FERRARI: SIXTY YEARS OF GREATNESS
In 1947 Enzo Ferrari established an enterprise that made it possible for him to satisfy his instinctive urge to race artfully engineered, sensuously sculpted cars for the glory of Italy. The impact these ferocious machines had on the automotive world was immediate and enduring. From their melodious V-12 engines to the sculptural quality of their mechanical components, every aspect of their engineering proclaimed their creator's artistic sensibility. The year 2007 marks the sixtieth anniversary of this firm whose name continues to evoke beauty, performance and exclusivity. Ferrari remains one of the few automakers that can lay claim to an uninterrupted sixty-year association with the wealthiest and most glamorous people on earth. "

http://www.petersen.org/

 

Here's a bunch of suggestions in the Orange County area:
Lambo of O.C. should have a bunch of cars to see, make sure they are open for visitors. http://www.lamborghinioc.com/

Schedule an appointment (and pay a small donation of just a few dollars) to the Marconi Auto Museum that same day, since they are so close to each other. http://marconi.mywebteam.com/

Ferrari of Orange County might be worth seeing as well. http://www.fmsocal.com/

Also, doesn't European Touch in Huntington Beach still have an Maserati MC12 on display? Unless it will be at the L.A. auto show on loan. Call and ask! http://www.europeantouchusa.com/

There's a Saleen Store in Irvine, they have an S7 on display as well as a few Mustangs. http://www.saleen.com/events_store_grand_opening.htm

When in Beverly Hills:
The Peterson Museum has a Bugatti on display at their entrance, there probably won't be one at the official dealership on Olympic. http://www.petersen.org/

The Ferrari Store in the Beverly Center has a Schumacher F1 on display as well as a bunch of items for sale. http://www.ferraristore.com/
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/27/ferrari-store-los-angeles-opens-in-the-beverly-center/

Beverly Hills Motorsports is just down the block from Beverly Hills Classic Cars, and they have lots of models and fan stuff for sale. http://www.beverlyhillsmotorsport.com/

There's another classic car dealer on Santa Monica Blvd, just West of Robertson worth seeing. This might just be an additional location for Beverly Hills Classic, I'm not sure.

When you are on Robertson, you should see a bunch of exotics, especially near the Ivy restaurant. Newsroom Cafe across the street is much more affordable eating, and with their outdoor seating you should see (and hear!) several exotics pass by.

Keuylian isn't what is once was, mostly just Lotus now (same owner as Lambo of O.C., btw).

Black on Black (or whatever it's called now) on La Cienega South of Pico has some nice cars.
http://www.blackonblack.us/us.php

Then there's always The Auto Gallery in Calabasas http://www.laautogallery.com/ ... it never ends here!

Ponyboy
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I was just there on Friday Night, unfortunately the Black S7 that used to be there was sold. Theres a PJ on the turnable now. Its still a really cool place to go check out. Whenever I'm at the Spectrum I make sure and stop in. That cutaway S281 Extreme is really interesting to look at.

 

Jeez, we ought to sticky that list of things to do. Welcome to LA, Brian. Hope you have a pleasant stay.