The vault of surf collectibles for the Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction, presented by Quiksilver Premium, is close to full as the countdown hits the three month mark. A stunning collection is being amassed, set to go under the hammer at the Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, on July 17 & 18, 2009.
Event producer Randy Rarick has been tracking down leads from as far away as Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; the Gold Coast of Australia; the shores of Lima, Peru; the coasts of the Americas; and, of course, right here in his backyard of the Hawaiian Islands.
Beyond wood surfboards from the early 20th century, Rarick has uncovered hollow Blake paddleboards from the ’30s, laminated wood boards of the ’40s, classic balsas from the ’50s, North Shore guns of the ’60s, and pro boards from the ’70s and ’80s. New items continue to flow in.
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April 24, May 22 and June 26
Join us at The Surfing Heritage Foundation Friday, April 24 for part I of our III part series featuring the photo editors from Transworld Surf, Surfing and Surfer magazines. As a continuation of our successful photography series that showcased three Masters of Surf Photography we decided to feature the photo editors from three of the top Surf magazines. Each photo editor will present a slide show of their favorite images and “talk” story” about the images and the photographers who took them. Aaron Checkwood from Transworld Surf, will be our first presenter Friday, April 24.
Participants will be able to view the collection, enjoy a no host bar; and have a unique opportunity to enjoy a slide show and meet the Photo Editors in person.
We will also have Door Prizes, Special guests and Live music
The show starts at 7:00 PM and tickets are $15. Seating is limited so buy them now. Proceeds will benefit SHF. For ticket sales call the Foundation at 949 388-0313 x 5.
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Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future.
G.M. is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000.
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Ford might have a better idea on how to spur sales of new vehicles.
The auto maker introduced a race-ready Mustang for the dragstrip last year and is teasing off-roaders with a race version of its 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor pickup.
A hopped-up version of the truck will be racing in the Terrible’s 250 desert race Saturday in Primm.
Ford showcased its latest involvement with the sport Thursday when NASCAR Sprint Cup star Greg Biffle traded his stock car for a Raptor to prerun the 69-mile course that will be used Saturday in the Best in the Desert event.
Another Ford-backed driver will be introduced to the Primm desert…Â Details