Classic Nation

Even though I wasn’t able to make it to the 21 Annual Pacific Northwest Nationals Goodguys classic car show in Puyallup, I have managed to uncover some great pics across the web. Bballchico posted some great pictures on Flickr, and there are a lot of them! This thread on The HAMB also has some great pictures.

Did anyone go to the show? Share your stories and pictures with us.

Eventing is the ultimate test of both horse and rider, and encompasses three disciplines: dressage, show jumping and cross country. It’s also one of a handful of events where men and women compete on equal terms, proved by World Champion Zara Phillips.

Land Rover has been a long-term supporter of World Champion Zara Phillips and now they’ve announced that the Land Rover Discovery 3 is the Official Vehicle to the British Eventing Team (William Fox-Pitt, Sharon Hunt, Mary King, Tina Cook and Daisy Dick) the very best of British luck this summer.

And here’s a video with the latest commercial, called Horsing Around, in which Land Rover shows their support for the team. Pretty funny, right? Enjoy! And you can find more info about Land Rover and the British Eventing Team on the official Land Rover website.

The first person to correctly identify the year, make and model of this car will get a free Classic Nation tee shipped to them. Leave your answer in the comments section of this post.

The 21st annual Goodguys Pacific Northwest Nationals hot rod show is this weekend!

“Puyallup, WA – Celebrating its third decade, The Goodguys 21st Pacific Northwest Nationals hot rod & custom car show roars into the Puyallup Fair & Events Center July 25, 26 & 27 turning the popular downtown fairgrounds complex into a “Disneyland on Wheels!” Event features include a giant car show, featuring over 2,000 1972 & earlier rods, customs & classics, a vendor exhibit midway, indoor car show, Friday Night Drags at Pacific Raceways in Kent, a pinstriper’s brush bash, live musical entertainment and a host of other automotive themed activities.

The event will have everything the auto buff and gear head could ever want. Cars for as far as the eye can see will fill the palate of any serious auto aficionado. As many as 2,000 1972 and earlier cars and trucks are expected. For those who prefer their hot cars on a smaller scale, as in miniature version, model car giant Revell-Monogram will sponsor a model car show, complete with a “Make and Take” program on Saturday where youngsters can build a model at the event and take it home with them.”

Earlier this week I mentioned how hard it is to take the perfect picture at a car show. One of my favorite angles of shooting classic cars is the front wheel/fender angle, taken from lower than standing height. These classic car pictures tend to always turn out nicely because you can tell a lot about the appearance of the car based on the wheel and stance. Here are some examples from the Car d’Lane Show.