1955 Buick Century Convertible from the July 2013 Catalog

Our July 2013 California Car Cover catalog cover featured a 1955 Buick Century Convertible. I had actually spotted this car last year at a local car show. Fortunately, the car owner, Steve Rostam, is a customer of California Car Cover. Once summer rolled around again we were able to coordinate a time to meet with Steve at his garage and photograph the '55 along with a variety of other Buick projects that Steve is currently working on. Here are the photo highlights.

Yes, that is a Cadillac, not a Buick. Steve has a variety of Buick vehicles that are in the works, but still does have some other classics, like this 1959 Cadillac. Steve and his father have been Buick fans for many years and have accumulated a nice collection of the brand.

A warning in the garage.

Fully restored and another one in the works.

The Century features two-tone leather interior that has been fully restored to original condition. The car also feature power windows, seats and antenna. In addition it has the wonderbar radio with foot switch.

Under the hood of the Century is a 322 Nailhead V8 engine with 236 hp and a Carter four barrel carburetor.

The Century has a white vinyl top for whenever the sun isn't shining in Southern California.

Even though the focus of the photo shoot was the 1955, there were still a few other Buicks on site that Steve is working on.

The Century also features the factory Kelsey Hayes wire wheels.

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Here is the final version of our July 2013 catalog cover. Thanks again to Steve Rostam for taking the time to assist us with the photo shoot. Follow along with us for more photos and video coverage from California Car Cover photo shoots and car shows we attend around the country.

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Photo Highlights from Goodguys Columbus 2012

A few weeks ago the California Car Cover crew was back in Columbus, Ohio for the 15th Annual Goodguys Nationals. Even though I was working back in California, I had our Sales Manager, Brian, snap some photos of the cool and unique cars that were cruising around the fairgrounds. Hope you enjoy the photos of these classic cars and hot rods.

If you did not make it out to Columbus this year you evidently missed out on some wonderful weather :) It was well over 100 degrees and the humidity was high for the entire weekend, so the crew kept me posted on the sweltering conditions. Even with the unpleasant weather, the crew had a good time talking car care and interacting with friends and customers from the Ohio area. The Good Guys show in Columbus is our only appearance in Ohio during the year so the crew usually has a good time back there.

The California Car Cover booth in the morning.

Plenty of cruising took place all day long.

There were all sorts of classic cars and hot rods around the fairgrounds. Whether you liked traditional rods or complete customs there was something at Columbus for everyone.

 The show gave the California Car Cover crew a chance to test fit some custom made covers on a few classic cars. We make many one-off custom covers for our customers, so we are always happy to see a well fitting cover on display.

The GTOMAD

There were plenty of unique 4-Door wagons at the show.

1957 Chevy

 Check out this custom car that was not at the Ohio Expo Center. The owner even added some custom interior upgrades as well.

Hope you enjoyed the photos. I will be back with the crew in a few weeks at the NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Ky. Check back here then for some event coverage and photo highlights of everything from "The Nationals."