Monthly Archives: January 2011

Resuscitating a 1964 Thunderbird

Posted on January 31, 2011 by frazgo

Far from its glory days this 1964 Thunderbird has been rescued by Hunter for a project car. Call it “operation driver” as it will be his daily driver when done not some “trailer queen” reserved for shows. Hunter is approaching … Continue reading →

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Petersen Automotive Museum, great for the whole family

Posted on January 30, 2011 by frazgo

I’ve been to the Petersen Automotive Museum a few times over the years with the family.  One doesn’t have to worry too much about kids being entertained as there is plenty of visual stimulation to keep them under control before … Continue reading →

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Not quite alive 1958 Buick Special

Posted on January 29, 2011 by frazgo

I spotted this old beast in need of restoration tucked into the corner of the parking garage at the Petersen Museum the other day.  The Special was Buick’s entry level full size sedan back in the 50′s, supplanted by the … Continue reading →

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Jay Leno Donates a Focus EV to Petersen Automotive Museum…

Posted on January 28, 2011 by frazgo

and the LA debut of the 2012 Focus EV. Last night was a big event over at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Ford, with the help of Jay Leno donated the Focus Electric Vehicle that they had built … Continue reading →

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Real World Warriors: 2008 Ford Taurus SEL

Posted on January 26, 2011 by frazgo

This is the first post in a random series called Real World Warriors. The series will be about real world use results. It will focus on cars not typically seen in “long term tests” that are flogged silly in the … Continue reading →

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CHP nabs 593 distracted drivers in SD, is it enough?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by frazgo

US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood has it out for distracted drivers. You know the kind, the ones plugging up the freeway while swerving about yakking on their cell phone. CA has some tough laws in place that are largely … Continue reading →

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2011 Ford F-150 Ecoboost

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Dave

Monday I was given the chance to drive the 2011 Ford F-150 Ecoboost, the truck that may just be the poster child of the future of trucks. Ecoboost, for those who don’t know, was introduced in the revamped Taurus SHO/Lincoln … Continue reading →

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Just call me Davenzufelhaffenzuuner for long…

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Dave

Or you can just call me Dave. Hi! Thanks for stopping by the SoCal Auto Blog. Do you like cars? So do Fraz and I! He and I met through LA Metblogs Blogging.la and OC Metblogs. We quickly discovered that … Continue reading →

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Just call me fraz for short…

Posted on January 24, 2011 by frazgo

Hello and welcome to the So Cal Auto Blog. Let me introduce myself. My handle for years “frazgo” is a combo of my first and last name given to me from a former employer back in the day when I … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin

This isn’t the first official post.  That will follow once the design work is complete.  This is just to let you know what’s coming your way.  IF it involves a self propelled 4 wheel vehicle in So Cal count on … Continue reading →

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