Mr. Magoo (1966 BMW 1600) goes to Monterey August 2016

  Found nearly 20-years ago in a Southern California garage, this rare BMW almost became a vintage racer. However, it was saved and began a very slow restoration. Finally, it was completed in August of 2016 just in time for the 100th anniversary celebration of BMW at Monterey Car Week.  So, for the first time in 2 decades, ... Read more

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Alle Deutsch Annual Jazz Weekend

Enjoy a fun drive, car show, and music with Alle Deutsch This is a great time to hang out with friends, do some nice drives, eat great food, and listen to some of the best Jazz music in SoCal. Everyone is welcome to join us for any or all of the festivities. We will start ... Read more

2nd Saturday at AUTO KENNNEL AKA L.A.G. (Lazy AutoKennel Gathering)

Auto Kennel is hosting a 2nd Saturday gathering every month at our automotive compound.  Nick Reed, the owner of Veloce Gruppe and our building recently passed away. This was one of his dreams that we are making happen. The plan is (for those of you who are local or are in town) to have as many ... Read more

Alle Deutsch Rückzug Big Bear 2016

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by.  And that has made all the difference."-Robert Frost This past weekend, over two dozen German car enthusiasts (members of the Alle Deutsch) embarked on a local journey through the Southern California forests.  We drove, we ate, we drank, and we danced. It ... Read more

A Tribute to Nick Reed

An Automotive Soul Mate Memories of My Dear Friend Nick Reed by Paul Kramer There are only a few people who have crossed my path whom I would call true car friends.  Yes, there are many car-enthusiast acquaintances whose company I share and enjoy; but, there are only a handful of people whose thoughts and … Read more

2016 Targa California

AUTO KENNEL once again sponsored and participated in the Targa California. This year's Targa California, hosted by Dave B. at TRE Motorsports, was another great event for the record book. Nearly 120 vintage cars entered and spent 4-days enjoying the beautiful roads of central California.  The event included driving on both Laguna Seca and Buttonwillow ... Read more

Is a Porsche the Perfect Car for a 1,100-Mile Fun Rally?

(The Targa California From Behind the Wheel of a 1984 Carrera) Story by Paul Kramer and photos by Ed Kramer Yes.  Unequivocally yes!  Every year, my dad (Ed Kramer), who is also my AutoKennel partner, and I do several long drives up to Monterey.  Months before the drive begins, we always have the same question: … Read more

Monterey Weekend…a Car Guy/Gal’s Mecca

Story by Paul Kramer and Photos by Ed Kramer The Pebble Beach Concours, the Quail Motorsports Gathering, the Historic races, countless car shows, auctions at every turn and, of course, automotive sculpture wherever you go: all this is now synonymous with one word “Monterey.”  I don’t have to tell my car friends I’m going to … Read more

Rennsport Reunion IV… A Gathering of Porsches and the People Who Drive Them

Story by Paul Kramer and Photos by Ed Kramer Anyone involved with car clubs often hears the expression, “It’s not about the cars: it’s about the people who drive them.”  This weekend clarified the true essence of that phrase.  There will be countless articles about this event in the months to come.  They will highlight … Read more

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