1929 Stutz Model M Town Car -- June 26, 2013

San Francisco's Academy of Art University has a fine collection of classic cars available for study by its design students. They shared the collection at the 2010 San Francisco International Auto Show.

The 8 cylinder 1929 Stutz Model M Town Car has a custom body by Le Baron.

1937 Lagonda LG45 Rapide Sports Tourer -- May 27, 2013

San Francisco's Academy of Art University has a fine collection of classic cars available for study by its design students. They shared the collection at the 2010 San Francisco International Auto Show.

WO Bentley joined the Lagonda company and designed many sporting cars, including the LG45 Rapide. 

1933 Lincoln Custom Dietrich Convertible Sedan -- April 26, 2013

San Francisco's Academy of Art University has a fine collection of classic cars available for study by its design students. They shared the collection at the 2010 San Francisco International Auto Show.

The 12 cylinder  1933 Lincoln Convertible Sedan has a custom body by Dietrich.  

1933 Packard 12 Coupe

San Francisco's Academy of Art University has a fine collection of classic cars available for study by its design students. They shared the collection at the 2010 San Francisco International Auto Show.

This 1933 Packard 12 Coupe was an example of Packard's Tenth Series. It had a V12 engine. V12s are naturally balanced and very smooth.

1935 Auburn 851 Speedster -- February 24, 2013

San Francisco's Academy of Art University has a fine collection of classic cars available for study by its design students. They shared the collection at the 2010 San Francisco International Auto Show.

This photo of a 1935 Auburn 851 Speedster is a little fuzzy, but the car is still beautiful.  

1930 Auburn Model 125 Deluxe Sedan -- January 24, 2013

San Francisco's Academy of Art University has a fine collection of classic cars available for study by its design students. They shared the collection at the 2010 San Francisco International Auto Show.


I like the paint scheme on this 1930 Auburn Model 125 Deluxe Sedan. 

1929 Auburn 8-120 Convertible Coupe -- December 30, 2012

San Francisco's Academy of Art University has a fine collection of classic cars available for study by its design students. They shared the collection at the 2010 San Francisco International Auto Show.


This 1929 Auburn 8-120 Convertible Coupe makes me think of an F Scott Fitzgerald story. 

1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Coupé -- November 28, 2012

San Francisco's Academy of Art University has a fine collection of classic cars available for study by its design students. They shared the collection at the 2010 San Francisco International Auto Show.

The 1935 Auburn 851 4.5 litre supercharged coupé was stlyed by Gordon Buehrig.  I'll bet it was a lot of fun to drive. 

1931 Chrysler Imperial GC Custom Line Coupe October 28, 2012

San Francisco's Academy of Art University has a fine collection of classic cars available for study by its design students. They shared the collection at the 2010 San Francisco International Auto Show.

The Imperial was Chrysler's top-of-the-line model.  Al Leamy designed the coachwork for this Imperial GC Custom Line Coupe.

The Giants beat the Tigers 4-3 in 10 innings to sweep the World Series.  The lead went back and forth a few times.  Matt Cain pitched well.  Sergio Romo saved it.  It was a suspenseful game.  I am happy.

Fireworks are blasting away in Pacifica.  This is the Giants' seventh win in the World Series, their 19th World Series.  They won the pennant in 1904, but refused to play in what would have been the second World Series against Boston because manager John McGraw felt he had been cheated by American League founder Ban Johnson.  They also won the Temple Cup against Baltimore in 1894. 

Pablo Sandoval is the World Series MVP.  Well deserved.  

1952 Allard J2T Roadster -- August 30, 2012

San Francisco's Academy of Art University has a fine collection of classic cars available for study by its design students. They shared the collection at the 2010 San Francisco International Auto Show. After World War II, the British economy was in bad shape, so Sydney Allard designed a roadster to appeal to the American market.  The light, agile J2 proved to be very popular in both the US and Europe.  Using a variety of engines, they did well in competition.  It looks like a fun ride. DSCN6395.JPG. 

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL -- July 15, 2012

San Francisco's Academy of Art University has a fine collection of classic cars available for study by its design students. They shared the collection at the 2010 San Francisco International Auto Show.  In 1954, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL introduced gull wing doors to the American market.  It became a very popular model for those who could afford it.  The aerodynamic design, light weight and fuel-injected 3 litre engine gave the car a good top speed.

1949 MG TC Roadster -- June 3, 2012

San Francisco's Academy of Art University has a fine collection of classic cars available for study by its design students. They shared the collection at the 2010 San Francisco International Auto Show. MG's first model introduced after World War II was the TC Midget.  It was popular in the US. DSCN6394. 

1937 Delage D8-120 Drop Head Coupe Henri Chapron -- June 30, 2011

San Francisco's Academy of Art University has a fine collection of classic cars available for study by its design students. They shared the collection at the 2010 San Francisco International Auto Show. Here is the 1937 Delage D8-120 Drop Head Coupe Henri Chapron. Delage built luxury cars in France until 1953. Henri Chapron was a coach builder. It's a beautiful car, but I don't care for the color. I don't know why it has right-hand drive. DSCN6389.

The weather was nice today.

1939 Alfa Romeo Berlinetta Aerodinamica - May 31, 2011

San Francisco's Academy of Art University has a fine collection of classic cars available for study by its design students. They shared the collection at the 2010 San Francisco International Auto Show. Here is the remarkable 1939 Alfa Romeo 6c 2500 ss Berlinetta Aerodinamica. It doesn't look like a 1939 automobile. DSCN6384.

It rained again today.

1932 Duesenberg Model J Rollston Torpedo Berliner -- April 29, 2011

San Francisco's Academy of Art University has a fine collection of classic cars available for study by its design students. They shared the collection at the 2010 San Francisco International Auto Show. Here is one of my favorites, a 1932 Duesenberg Model J Rollston Torpedo Berliner. DSCN6421.

It's Hard Work Being a Cat #41 -- November 24, 2010

I took this photo on 18-November-2010.

I was able to take a long lunch today and go to the San Francisco International Auto Show. I had not been for a while. The cars from the San Francisco Academy of Art University collection were wonderful: a Cord, two Duesenbergs, and a bunch of Auburns.

It was very cold today.