California Streets: 100

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Saturday, June 27, 2020

San Ramon Street Sighting - 1973 Ford Econoline E-100

Many moons ago I used to enjoy going to K-B Toys at my local mall. I was a budding diecast collector who loved the Johnny Lightning brand of 1:64 scale collectibles but could rarely find or afford them. Luckily for me, K-B Toys used to put them on sale periodically at the unheard-of price of three cars for $5. This was around the time that JL produced their Boogie Vans series of 1970s custom vans. I picked up some good stuff for dirt cheap. I fell in love with a couple of the Boogie Vans, namely a metallic blue 1977 Dodge B-150 with American flag graphics, and a white 1977 Ford Econoline 150 decorated as a dealership parts chaser. My small assortment of diecast vans helped foster an appreciation of vintage custom vans as more than an old steel box full of dirty carpet left over from the disco era.

San Ramon Street Sighting - 1957 GMC 100 Pickup

GMC is often forgotten when people think of classic pickup trucks. Always overshadowed by its Chevrolet twin, especially the slick Cameo with its fiberglass fleetside bed, GMC was a curious formula. GMC trucks were at times a simple rebadge job with a different grille and tailgate, though sometimes they had engines from other GM divisions such as Pontiac. Chevy trucks were sold through Chevrolet dealerships only, but GMC could be marketed at Buick, Pontiac, Cadillac or Oldsmobile dealers that otherwise sold no pickups.

San Francisco Street Sighting - 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II 100 wagon

With a new year comes the realization that we're all getting older. This year let's celebrate the 50th birthday of some cars with a catchphrase from George Lucas's early film, American Graffiti. Where were you in '62?

One Hundred California Street Sightings

I always wondered when this day would come. There was a small hiccup of fanfare and support among friends and strangers when I surpassed 50 features. Now that California Streets has reached the magical 100, maybe we'll get upgraded to a burp!
But seriously, folks. Thanks to those precious few of you who keep coming back to my humble blog. And for those of you who may be just joining us, by all means please do come back.

And now, without further ado, here they are:

The California Streets BIG 100 UBER LIST!

1936 Ford Pickup

Saturday, June 27, 2020

San Ramon Street Sighting - 1973 Ford Econoline E-100

Thursday, October 9, 2014

San Ramon Street Sighting - 1957 GMC 100 Pickup

Sunday, January 1, 2012

San Francisco Street Sighting - 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II 100 wagon

Sunday, August 22, 2010

One Hundred California Street Sightings