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Title: Tony Sousa Memorial Car Show - A few pics
Post by: SGT.SNAKE on September 14, 2025, 09:06:38 PM
Here are a few pics I took of the show. I really didnt want too, but as I walked on, I felt compelled too. It was great to see some Shelbys up close and in person. Met some really cool guys as well. This event was pretty intimate, The girls an I enjoyed it.

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Post by: SGT.SNAKE on September 14, 2025, 09:14:08 PM
I'll post some more tomorrow. Gotta get back to smokin' some ribs  8)
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Post by: FL SAAC on September 15, 2025, 04:42:29 AM
Exquisite,  keepem coming
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Post by: 557 on September 15, 2025, 09:13:20 PM
Where was it this year?I miss the S.M.Pier....
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Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on September 15, 2025, 09:56:19 PM
I only snapped a few pix inside. But it was great to see this AC - a recently purchased seven figure prototype at a different show. Anyone growing up in SoCal during the 50s & 60s will remember the fresh baked goodies delivered to your door by the Helms man. This is the real Stone Woods & Cook gasser. We used to pedal our bikes 3 miles to Irwindale dragstrip when we knew it would be running.
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Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on September 15, 2025, 09:59:51 PM
Lions museum - 100,000 sq ft of SoCal drag history. It puts the NHRA museum to shame.
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Post by: Bob Gaines on September 15, 2025, 10:28:56 PM
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on September 15, 2025, 09:59:51 PMLions museum - 100,000 sq ft of SoCal drag history. It puts the NHRA museum to shame.
Wow .I never heard of that museum . The pictures make it look great.
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Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on September 15, 2025, 10:35:28 PM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on September 15, 2025, 10:28:56 PM
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on September 15, 2025, 09:59:51 PMLions museum - 100,000 sq ft of SoCal drag history. It puts the NHRA museum to shame.
Wow .I never heard of that museum . The pictures make it look great.
https://lionsautomobilia.org/
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Post by: JD on September 15, 2025, 11:35:34 PM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on September 15, 2025, 10:28:56 PM
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on September 15, 2025, 09:59:51 PMLions museum - 100,000 sq ft of SoCal drag history. It puts the NHRA museum to shame.
Wow .I never heard of that museum . The pictures make it look great.

+1
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Post by: FL SAAC on September 17, 2025, 12:19:05 PM
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on September 15, 2025, 10:35:28 PM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on September 15, 2025, 10:28:56 PM
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on September 15, 2025, 09:59:51 PMLions museum - 100,000 sq ft of SoCal drag history. It puts the NHRA museum to shame.
Wow .I never heard of that museum . The pictures make it look great.
https://lionsautomobilia.org/

Really enjoyed it
Thanks for sharing with us
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Post by: SGT.SNAKE on September 22, 2025, 07:54:25 PM
5 tomorrows later
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Post by: SGT.SNAKE on September 22, 2025, 07:56:45 PM
Quote from: 557 on September 15, 2025, 09:13:20 PMWhere was it this year?I miss the S.M.Pier....

at the Lions Museum in Rancho Dominguez CA

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Post by: SGT.SNAKE on September 22, 2025, 07:58:25 PM
somewhere in here I skip around.... after meeting Rick who was part of the IRS team I couldnt wait to get under the car and see it.
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Post by: SGT.SNAKE on September 22, 2025, 08:00:42 PM
The white cobra that stopped the spawn of the AM prototype
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Post by: SGT.SNAKE on September 22, 2025, 08:01:33 PM
concepts & prototypes
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Post by: SGT.SNAKE on September 22, 2025, 08:02:25 PM
I loved the stance on this car... I couldnt get enough. Original ford bolt on IRS
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Post by: SGT.SNAKE on September 22, 2025, 08:03:10 PM
IRS Shelby  :o  8)
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Post by: SGT.SNAKE on September 22, 2025, 08:05:12 PM
.....Proud moment I gave Mr. Rick a new idea  ;D  ;D  ;D
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Post by: SGT.SNAKE on September 22, 2025, 08:06:15 PM
I was told the man in blue was responsible for these two legendary vehicles.
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Post by: SGT.SNAKE on September 22, 2025, 08:07:06 PM
The rally dash packs are so cool
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Post by: SGT.SNAKE on September 22, 2025, 08:11:02 PM
 8)  8)  8)  a few rare moments... I wish I had more time to spend here. Took these on the way out.
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Post by: FL SAAC on September 22, 2025, 08:33:42 PM
great pictures

keepem coming!
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Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on September 23, 2025, 01:19:36 PM
Quote from: SGT.SNAKE on September 22, 2025, 08:06:15 PMI was told the man in blue was responsible for these two legendary vehicles.
Jim Marietta is the one building them. There was a small crew of original employees involved in the first one Jim. Ted Sutton, Pete Brock. The car at the show has all the final tweaks that were planned for the R Model. Most didn't make it due to time and cost restraints - and it was winning so why develop further? They got a license to build 36 of them from SA. They have done a couple to original specs and had them FIA inspected to vintage race in Europe.
https://www.ovcmustangs.com/
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Post by: SGT.SNAKE on October 06, 2025, 10:00:33 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC on September 22, 2025, 08:33:42 PMgreat pictures

keepem coming!
That's all I got

Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on September 23, 2025, 01:19:36 PM
Quote from: SGT.SNAKE on September 22, 2025, 08:06:15 PMI was told the man in blue was responsible for these two legendary vehicles.
Jim Marietta is the one building them. There was a small crew of original employees involved in the first one Jim. Ted Sutton, Pete Brock. The car at the show has all the final tweaks that were planned for the R Model. Most didn't make it due to time and cost restraints - and it was winning so why develop further? They got a license to build 36 of them from SA. They have done a couple to original specs and had them FIA inspected to vintage race in Europe.
https://www.ovcmustangs.com/

Awesome thanks for the correction and the link.
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Post by: 68krrrr on October 10, 2025, 12:39:21 AM
Thanks for the pics ,somehow i seem to miss this show every year
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Post by: SGT.SNAKE on November 17, 2025, 08:28:07 PM
You're welcome sir.
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Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on November 18, 2025, 11:33:52 AM
Quote from: 68krrrr on October 10, 2025, 12:39:21 AMThanks for the pics ,somehow i seem to miss this show every year
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You're in Upland Tony Sousa who the show honors also lived in Upland. His 65 was his daily driver.
I'm not sure but they may also put notice of the show on - http://www.socalcarculture.com/events.html
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Post by: Bob Gaines on November 18, 2025, 12:00:12 PM
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on November 18, 2025, 11:33:52 AM
Quote from: 68krrrr on October 10, 2025, 12:39:21 AMThanks for the pics ,somehow i seem to miss this show every year
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You're in Upland Tony Sousa who the show honors also lived in Upland. His 65 was his daily driver.
I'm not sure but they may also put notice of the show on - http://www.socalcarculture.com/events.html
Tony was a good guy taken too soon RIP.