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A gaggle of Vespas, 175cc and 160 cc
Story by Brandes Elitch
Photos and captions by Steve Snyder
Many car shows describe themselves as a “Concours d’Elegance,” but there is only one motorcycle event in that category, and that is The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, at Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley, California. [Read more…] about The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, 2015
Bugatti Atlantic by Francois de la Cloche. ©Francois de la Cloche
By Brandes Elitch
All art and images courtesy and copyright Francois del Cloche
One of the joys of attending Retromobile (see Art and Retromobile) is that it’s not just a collection of cars, it’s a multimedia experience. There is a whole section of the hall dedicated to artists, sculptors, model-makers, dioramas, jewelry, posters, plaques, automobilia, photographs, mascots, racing trophies, and more. When I first started attending this show, around twenty years ago, it was pretty low-key. Today, there has been enormous price appreciation in the cars themselves, and by association, with the collectibles that seem to inevitably accompany them. I cannot think of a single “car guy” I know whose home does not have a few prints, posters, drawings, or photos on the wall reflecting their passion. The marvelous thing about art is that each piece is original and unique. Art is personal, very personal. [Read more…] about The Art of Francois de la Cloche