The photos below are what we saw.
On our
departure to LA I spotted our Peruvian Torch cactus in
bloom. These flowers are as short-lived as they are
beautiful. They bloom in the evening and only last a few
hours after the sun comes up. The blooms are big - about
6" in diameter and have an intricate structure.
We
traveled north to Anaheim and then did our visiting actions and
spent the night there. The following morning, we endured
the traffic and made our way to the Peterson Museum in
WeHo. In the entry area were a group of intricate
low-riders on display. While not a low-rider fan, you
cannot help but appreciate the attention to detail and
craftsmanship displayed in their work. A close look at the
photo above will reveal the extensive engraving on most of the
engine components.
This
specimen was not driveable due to the engraving on the brake
rotors. These cars were displayed on mirrored tiles that
allowed easy viewing of the underside of the vehicle. Note
my image in the chrome bumper.
The
bumper was engraved as well as major parts of the frame,
undercarriage and oil pan. The artistry expressed in the
paint jobs was remarkable.
The
lobby area also had this F1 car. More were in the museum
proper. This car was an engineering work of art, not an
artistic statement.
This
1937 Delage oozes elegance and grace (and likely oil as
well).
My heart
jumped when I thought I saw the granddaddy of the electric
unicycle, but realized that this was a small traction head that
could be attached to various payloads not a rideable 'wheel.
The
Peterson had plenty of "supercars" and we were all drooling by
the time we left. We had to settle for our BMW M3
instead.
And
speaking of BMWs, this is the i8 Concept car. A functional
version of this was featured in "Mission Impossible: Ghost
Protocol".
A
Rolls-Royce "round door". Only 48 of these ever
built. Style and elegance rolling on 20" wheels.
Kathleen
was checking-out the other futuristic designs on display.
The
Peterson had an extensive collection of actually-been-raced
vehicles.
Plenty
of Detroit muscle cars on display.
Understanding
the demographics of the LA area, the Peterson devoted the entire
first floor to low-riders. The paint on this was
fantastic.
This one
is named "The Final Score". A bit garish for my tastes,
but you have to appreciate the time and effort that went into
the paint job. Even the underside of the hood was painted.
The
mirrored tiles allowed visibility of the underside of this
ride. The iPhone did a sub-standard job of focus due to
the mirrors, but even if it is not in critical focus, you can
clearly see the scope of the engraving work and intricate pin
striping underneath.
These
cars had a rainbow of colors and plenty of metal flake paint.
All of
the low riders have hydraulic systems. This one was
particularly impressive due to the actuators for the hood and
trunk. The blue color was rich and vibrant.
A
pimped-out Harley was a new thing to me, but despite me being a
virgin, I was totally impressed. Note the children's bikes
in the display case in the rear. This Harley looked
operable, but I doubt that it would be driven on the street due
to the potential for damage.
This
Harley was very impressive, but too low to the ground to be
operable. Plus, it did not have a seat.
I have one word to describe the cars on display at the Peterson: "overload". There was plenty to see, but our museum limit had been reached.
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