Introducing: Serve with Honor

A full scale restoration, this original 1942 WLA took over a year to complete, from strip down to full restoration. A complete set of military issued documentation helped make the plan for disassembly and refinishing possible, with resources including the original issue O.D. Green military paint being sourced from the only remaining government approved source. The original project arrived in a civilianized form, having been found ‘in a barn’ in Garden Grove, California. Original engine numbers tracked the bike back to an April 1942 issue to the US War Department for deployment during WWII. Following it’s safe return, it cruised the streets of Los Angeles for over 60 years, remaining undercover (with a repainted black frame and civilian fenders). See more photos here.

LA Autoshow Highlights

Just returned from the Los Angeles Autoshow where several new production cars and a host of the usual spectacular concept cars were on display. You can always tell what the manufacturers are thinking by visiting the L.A. Show, it sets the trend for the rest of the country. This year the car companies couldn't jump fast enough into the population's favorite concept: Hybrid. It was everywhere this year. Everyone had something that was an alternative vehicle, coming soon, if not already in production. It seems 'going green' has become popular with the auto guys. Everyone except the supercar mfgs that is... See the highlight photos here.

Three photo shoots and various updates

We just finished a run of 3 photo shoots over the past week with the latest projects, nicknamed the "twins" - the two bikes have wildly different details while maintaining the same dna. You'll see one being promoted with the annual L.A. Calendar Show promotional materials over the next 9 months, with the lovely Tiffany Toth gracing the cover.
Also coming soon are photos from the shoot we just finished with Canon USA, (you know- the mega-worldwide camera corporation!) On that shoot we brought along a rigid ride, were calling "Cold Fusion". Red with silver, very different styling. Shot by world acclaimed automotive photographer, Gil Smith, the shoot produced some fantastic results.
We also managed to sneak in some time with a classic restoration project, soon to appear in the rides gallery.
Lots of travel but we think the results have been well worth the effort.
Stay tuned for some new technology, some new graphic design projects and a new artist were recommending.