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LIFE IN automOtion 

14 – VOICE: 

whatdrivesyou 

Finest City folks name their rides... past, 

present and fantasy. 

16 – VISION: 

bodywork 

A showcase of Thomas Mathew’s 

human photography. 

18 – STYLE: 

cogitoergovroom 

High-velocity fashion for runway and freeway. 

28 – FOCUS: 

route66 

Take a ride on the 

Mother Road. 

30 – TASTE: 

mealsonwheels 

Fast-paced appetites and 

the quest for anonymity. 

32 – GROOVE: 

safeway 

Designated Drivers Do It Sober! 

26 – particles: 

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CORRacing, three-wheel tour coupes, 

Flux Capacitor 2.0 and more. 

On Shelby: Black dress, Atomic, 

858.272.8822, atomicpb.com; suede bag, 

Haute Culture Boutique, 858.551.8665. 

On Tom: t-shirt, jacket and jeans, Rumors, 

858.454.5845, rumors-boutique.com. 

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36 – SPORTS: 

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NASCAR grows teeth. 

38 – LOVE: 

speeddating 

Three women race for one man’s affection. 

44 – HOME: 

garagemahal 

When a car is close to the heart, 

it deserves a happy home. 

46 – COOLTURE: 

caddyshack 

Cadillacs pull-in to the San Diego Automotive Museum. 

48 – CALENDAR: 

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Upcoming events. 

50 – THINK: 

autoerotica 

How to ruin a date and find yourself alone in your car. 

Photo by pearl preis 

editor/publisher 

David Perloff 

fashion director 

Simone Vicente Perloff 

creative director 

Kim Cuffe 

managing editor 

Michael Benninger 

advertising director 

Mark Dobbins 

fashion photographer 

Pearl Preis, 

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photographers 

Jamie Clear 

John Cocozza 

Robin Knight 

contributing writers 

Cookie “Chainsaw” Randolph 

Kenny Casciato 

Rebecca Chappell 

Bonnie Vandewater 

Jerry Hall, EnjoyPB.com 

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editor’snote 

My 97 year-old grandmother saw a car for the 

first time when she was 17, in 1926, the year 

Route 66 was born. She rode a bicycle to high 

school, a horse to college and a Volvo for the 

next 50 years. 

A large part of my childhood, in contrast, was 

spent in the backseat of Mom’s car, wrestling 

with my brother. “Do NOT make me pull 

over!” Mom threatened. “Stop fighting and 

look out your own windows!” 

We weren’t fighting, we were wrestling. 

So we didn’t stop. When Mom actually 

would pull over, though, we’d take a short 

break from rough-housing to look out our 

respective windows, eyes darting back and 

forth as we watched the world pass by at 55 

miles an hour. Then we’d get right back to 

causing trouble. 

Now, finally, I’ve graduated to the front seat. 

And on the occasion that my wife lets me 

drive, I glance in the rear-view mirror and long 

for days past, when I would punch Joel in the 

arm and return to my side of the backseat just 

in time for Mom to turn around and catch him 

retaliating. “Knock it off!” 

Today, Route 66 is considered “historic,” and 

Grandmom hasn’t been behind the wheel 

in two decades. But the “Mother Road” still 

lures dreamers, and Grandmom remains the 

driving force behind the family. 

This AUTOMOTION issue of Pacific Beach 

Magazine is intended to capture the myriad 

ways by which our lives are shaped by 

automobiles. 

Inside, you’ll preview racy fall fashions, learn 

about Route 66 and discover ways to navigate 

your nightlife without ever getting behind 

the wheel. We’ll take you on a high-velocity 

blind date, bring you back to the Garage 

Mahal (a dream home for classic cars), then 

end the journey with a dozen ways to ruin an 

automotive date. 

Just like we Americans are forever upgrading 

our cars, here at PBM, we’ve just upgraded 

our look and increased horsepower for the 

new model year. Please buckle up and honk 

if you’re lovin’ life. 

Enjoy the ride. —DMP 

under 

cover 

Model: Shelby Manson. Photographer: Pearl Preis. 

Stylist: Simone Perloff. Hair by Henna Rodriguez. 

Makeup by Libbey Lazarus. Black dress, silver 

hoops, C & B Scene Boutique, 858.272.9070, 

ishopatscene.com; Roberto Cavalli sunglasses, 

Sunglass & Optical Warehouse, sunglassoptical. 

com; bracelet, Micha Design, designbymicha. 

com. Dulce handbag, Haute Culture Boutique, 

858.551.8665; shoes, Stephanie’s, 858.454.8604, 

stephaniesshoes.com. Special thanks to Barry Penn 

for providing his gorgeous ‘58 Corvette. 

Shelby Manson was raised in Northern California and 

now lives in San Diego. When she’s not modeling for 

local photographers and clothing lines or working 

on completing a degree in nursing, she’s usually 

skateboarding along the bay or jogging by the 

beach with friends. 

PBM FASHION EVENT 

fall forward 

A fashion show presented by Pacific Beach Magazine and DJhere Productions 

Scorching fall fashions from RAW Clothing 

Next season’s hair and makeup by A Robert Cromeans Salon 

photo by pearl preis 

Date: 

Sunday, September 16, 2007 

Venue: 

Firehouse American 

Eatery + Lounge 

Food/Drink: 

You bet! 

Time: 

6 p.m. — Midnight 

DJs: 

Craig Smoove and Mikey Beats 

Guest List: 

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VOICE 

whatdrivesyou 

As cars have become intertwined with the American dream, our rides often 

dictate rites of passage and rights of way. Here, Finest City folks name what they drive 

and what dreams drive them. 

Vanessa, of Max Muscle Sports 

Nutrition (1096 Garnet Ave.), lives 

in Crown Point. Her first car was a 

’97 Civic. “I actually drove it up until 

three weeks ago, when I purchased 

my BMW M3.” Quite an upgrade, 

Vanessa admits, “but that’s what I 

was waiting for.” Her dream car is a 

Range Rover Sport. 

Janica is a waitress at Olde City 

Grill (967 Garnet Ave.) and lives in 

UTC. Her first car was a ’97 Pontiac 

Sunfire. Today she drives to work in a 

2004 Nissan Sentra. “It doesn’t have 

a name,” Janica says. “I’m not that 

cool.” Her dream car is a Range Rover. 

Color? “Silver because it’s been 

my favorite color forever.” 

Trevor, of South Mission Beach, is a 

realtor for Chris Love Coastal 

Properties (3865 Mission Blvd.). 

His first car was a Ford Ranger that 

he describes as “a little tiny piece of 

junk.” Trevor now drives a larger truck, 

a black Toyota Tacoma. “If it had a 

name, it’d be Stealth.” His dream car 

is the Range Rover Sport. 

Erika lives in Mission Valley and 

works at the Firehouse American 

Eatery + Lounge (722 

Grand Ave.). Her first car was a 

’91 red Honda Prelude. “Unfortunately, 

I totaled it,” she says. Now 

she drives an ‘01 Toyota Solara. “I 

named her Yamila.” Erika’s dream 

car is a Lamborghini or Maserati. 

Courtney lives in Mission Beach 

and works as a barista at Café 

Joie (3231 Mission Blvd.). Her 

first set of wheels was a bright red 

Dodge Neon. “It was really ugly,” 

she says. Courtney now sits behind 

the wheel of a black Chrysler 

PT Cruiser that her dad calls Big 

Bertha. “But I’ve always wanted a 

1970s Volkswagen Bus.” 

Samantha lives in Pacific Beach 

and works at C & B Scene Boutique 

(3460 Ingraham St.). Her first 

car was an ‘89 Toyota Celica (three 

years younger than she is), which 

blew up on the freeway. Now she 

drives a 2004 Chevy Cavalier. “My 

dream car is anything that doesn’t 

explode or have dents in it,” Sam 

says. “I’m not picky.” 

Kikki lives in the Gaslamp and owns 

the Garage Salon in PB (4502 

Cass St.). She commutes in a 2006 

Mini Cooper S, named Frances after 

her ex-boyfriend. “Both are tiny 

and cute,” she says. Kikki’s first car, 

Shermie, was a 1943 Plymouth Savoy. 

“I bought is from my Great Uncle 

Claude for $200.” Her dream car 

is a 1950 Mercury Sled, chopped. 

Anthony lives in Bird Rock and 

co-owns the Boardwalk— 

MISSION BEACH (3704 Mission 

Blvd.). His first car was a ’91 Ford 

Explorer. Anthony now drives a 

2006 Infiniti G35. “I named him 

King,” he says. His dream car: an 

Aston Martin Vanquish. 


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VISION 

bodywork 

a showcase of thomas mathew’S photography 

by michael benninger 

Despite the obvious talent behind the lens of 

these striking images, Thomas Mathew began to 

consider himself a legitimate photographer only 

recently. 

“I never took it seriously until about a year ago,” 

he says. “I used a small point-and-shoot digital 

camera, and my friends loved what I did. Since 

then, things have exploded forward.” 

Mathew strives to capture emotions and physical 

beauty in his images. “I devote a lot of time to 

creating art for my clients,” he explains, “not just 

taking photos for them.” 

His favorite type of photography changes with 

his mood. “One day I love black and whites, and 

the next I’m doing all these crazy things with 

color,” he says. “The image and how it looks 

simply need to scream at me!” 

Mathew derives strength and focus from having 

been an Olympic-level athlete and 100-meter 

sprinter. “The emotional and physical side of 

pushing yourself to the limit is incredible. I feel 

that the jaw-dropping beauty of the human body 

needs to be captured and appreciated.” 

Get shot by Thomas Mathew, 619.410.3261, 

thomasmphoto@hotmail.com. 

PBM thanks Thomas Mathew for loaning us his 

body and his Buell for this month’s High-Velocity 

fashion shoot on pages 18-25. 


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STYLE 

cogito 

ergo 

vroom 

translation: 

I think, 

therefore 

you’ll never 

catch me. 

MODELS: Shelby Manson, 

Thomas Mathew 

HAIR: Henna Rodriguez 

MAKEUP: Libbey Lazarus 

On Shelby: Silver dress, Haute Culture 

Boutique, 858.551.8665; earrings, C & B 

Scene Boutique, 858.272.9070, ishopatscene. 

com; silver boots, cute little shop in Brazil. 

On Tom: Long sleeve t-shirt, jeans, Rumors, 

858.454.5845, rumors-boutique.com; 

sneakers, Atomic, 858.272.8822, atomicpb. 

com; Prada sunglasses, Sunglass & Optical 

Warehouse, sunglassoptical.com. 

SHOT AT TOURMALINE SURF PARK

Photos by Pearl Preis 

Styled by Simone Perloff 

i like my men like I like my cars: 

strong, fast 

and, whenever possible, 

italian.

On Shelby (opposite page and left two columns this page): Royal blue dress, brass bracelet, gold earrings, C & B Scene Boutique, 858.272.9070, ishopatscene.com; Gucci sunglasses, Sunglass & Optical Warehouse, sunglassoptical.com; Dulce 

handbag, Haute Culture Boutique, 858.551.8665; leopard print shoes, Stephanie’s, 858.454.8604, stephaniesshoes.com. On Tom (opposite page and left two columns this page): Prada sunglasses, Sunglass & Optical Warehouse, sunglassoptical. 

com; long sleeve t-shirt, dark jeans, Rumors, 858.454.5845, rumors-boutique.com; belt, APB, 858.274.7100, apbclothing.com; Diesel watch and shoes, Atomic, 858.272.8822, atomicpb.com. For credits for right two columns, see page 24.

i let him think he’s in control, 

but when it’s time to make a decision, 

it’s always me in the 

driver’s seat. 

1958 Corvette 

Engine: 283 cubic inch V8 

Horsepower: 290 BHP @ 6200 RPM 

0-60 MPH: under 8 seconds 

MSRP: $3,591 (base model in 1958) 

Owner: Barry Penn 

THIS PAGE SHOT ON FELSPAR ST. 

OPPOSITE PAGE TWO LEFT COLUMNS 

SHOT IN ALLEY AT GARNET AVE. AND 

CASS ST.; TWO RIGHT COLUMNS SHOT 

AT TOURMALINE SURF PARK

Both Pages, on Tom: Black rose shirt, belts, APB, 858.274.7100, apbclothing.com; jeans, white shirt, t-shirts, jacket, Rumors, 858.454.5845, rumors-boutique.com; Prada sunglasses, Sunglass & Optical 

Warehouse, sunglassoptical.com; Diesel watch, Atomic, 858.272.8822, atomicpb.com; On Shelby: Roberto Cavalli sunglasses, Sunglass & Optical Warehouse, sunglassoptical.com; bracelet, Micha Design, 

designbymicha.com; gold earrings Haute Culture Boutique, 858.551.8665; silk blouse, silver hoops, C & B Scene Boutique, 858.272.9070, ishopatscene.com. 

at the intersection of style and power, yielding is never an option.

2007 Buell Firebolt XB12R 

Engine: 4-stroke, 45° V-Twin 

Horsepower: 103 BHP @ 6800 RPM 

0-60 MPH: 3 seconds (if you can hold on) 

MSRP: $10,495V 

Owner: Thomas Mathew 

THIS PAGE SHOT AT TOURMALINE SURF PARK

This Page, On Shelby: 

One-sleeve purple silk dress, Haute 

Culture Boutique; Roberto Cavalli 

sunglasses, Sunglass & Optical 

Warehouse; silver hoops, C & B 

Scene Boutique; sling pumps, 

Stephanie’s; opposite: bracelet, 

Micha Design; leopard pumps, 

Stephanie’s; cowboy boots, Atomic. 

Store details pages 20, 22. 

On Tom: Grey jacket, black t-shirt, 

jeans, Rumors; Prada sunglasses, 

Sunglass & Optical Warehouse. 

Store details pages 20, 22.

2001 Ferrari 360 Spider F1 

Engine: 3.6 Liter V8 

Horsepower: 395 BHP @ 8500 rpm 

0-60: 4.3 seconds 

MSRP: $250,000-ish 

Owner: Mike Lee 

SHOT AT TOURMALINE SURF PARK 

side-view mirrors 

reflect crucial aspects of the ride. but when looking back stifles progress, 

hug the curves and keep your eyes on the road ahead.

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high octane, four-wheel motorsports action to 

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29 and 30. CORR offers an unparalleled adrenaline rush with professional truck 

racers (including NASCAR’s Robby Gordon) competing in a furious fender-to-fender 

battle for the checkered flag. Visit corracing.com for details. 

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By Rebecca Chappell 

According to the folks at San Diego Tour 

Coupes, cruising in one of their open-air motorcycle 

vehicles is like riding a jet-ski on land. 

Painted in sprightly colors, these 

two-passenger coupes motor along 

at a cool 30 mph – the perfect pace 

for zipping around Coronado, Downtown 

or Mission Bay. 

Some coupes are equipped with a 

multimedia GPS system that, instead of 

alerting you to upcoming freeway exits, 

narrates interesting and historical tidbits 

about San Diego. Bring your own CDs if history 

lessons aren’t your speed. Coupes available 

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By Rebecca Chappell 

We’ve been hearing rumors among car enthusiasts 

that the gull-winged wonder made famous by the 

movie Back to the Future is poised for a comeback. 

Could it be true? In a word, says DeLorean Motor 

Company vice president James Espey, “Yes.” 

Part of the reason, he tells us, is because there 

simply aren’t enough nice ones out there for people 

who want them. “People want the look and the 

shape of the car, but they want the things they’ve 

come to expect on their cars today.” 

The new DeLoreans will include creature comforts like satellite navigation, media interfaces and 

temperature-controlled seating. Espey says we can expect to see 12-18 originals for 2008 and up to 

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generation, spawning drive-in theaters. The first drive-in opened in 

Camden, New Jersey, in 1933, and the concept spread like wildfire 

to the West. In the 1960s, there were more than 200 drive-ins 

in California alone, but today they are a dying breed. Luckily, San 

Diegans can still enjoy the nostalgic novelty of the truly big-screen 

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FOCUS 

themotherroad 

A Trip Down Legendary Route 66 by michael benninger 

Back when only the elite could afford cars, the nicest streets were the ones 

paved with the firmest dirt. If you wanted to get from the Midwest to the 

Golden State, as lots of folks did and do, you had to follow a series of wagon 

roads and independently owned “auto trails” that connected farms with 

communities and other farms. 

Driving across the country was like a week with the in-laws: tough, 

unpleasant, never-ending. 

But as the automotive boom made cars more prevalent, public planners 

decided to create a more efficient path across the country. With the help 

of unemployed boys and men from a dozen states, they built what John 

Steinbeck later described in The Grapes of Wrath (remember that one from 

tenth grade?) as the “Mother Road.” 

Finally, the nation had a better way to 

get from Chicago to L.A.: Route 66. 

Apparently, it was the place to get 

your kicks, whatever those were. 

Route 66 connected main streets 

in eight states, putting towns and 

rural communities on or near a major 

national thoroughfare for the first 

time. The gold rush was over, but the rush away from the cold and into the 

sunshine was on. It was the boss thing to do, in the way that “boss” was the 

thing to say. 

During her heyday in the ‘30s and ‘40s, Route 66 stretched 2,450 miles through 

three time zones, paving the way for America’s westward expansion. 

Over time, the road underwent constant realignment to reflect the 

wanderlust of the era. Her ability to lure migrants with the promise of a 

better life in the West led to the creation of roadside diners, gas stations 

and motels, which attracting still more drivers and tourists. 

After the advent of the improved Interstate Highway system in the ‘50s and 

‘60s, Route 66 became obsolete and was ultimately decommissioned in 

1985. If you look for Route 66 on a contemporary map, chances are you 

won’t even find her; MapQuest and Google Earth label her small vestiges 

“Historic Route 66.” She must feel so old now. 

When Route 66 was born, she was the umbilical cord that nourished the 

West with people and their dreams. She grew to become the Mother Road 

and is now, in a way, like a grandmother you never had a chance to meet: 

your crazy aunt still talks about her, you’ve seen some old photos and, if she 

were never born, you probably wouldn’t even be here. 

Unless you hopped on the 8 West. 


etween the 

yellowlines 

Route 66 Trivia 

In 1928, the minds behind Route 66 sponsored the 

“Bunion Derby,” a coast-to-coast foot race. The course 

started in Los Angeles and included every mile of the 

Mother Road, but the race didn’t stop in Chicago. It 

went clear across the Midwest and all the way to New 

York City. 

In 1937, Route 66 became the first completely paved 

highway in the country. 

In 1945, the first McDonald’s restaurant opened 

on Route 66, in San Bernardino, California. Today, the 

McDonald’s Route 66 Museum is located on that very 

spot. 

Bobby Troup composed the song “(Get Your Kicks 

On) Route 66,” in 1946; “Unforgettable” crooner Nat 

King Cole recorded it that same year. Since then, dozens 

of artists have covered the song, including Chuck Berry, 

Depeche Mode, Van Morrison, Mel Torme and the 

Rolling Stones. 

Several steep and sharp curves along Route 66 were 

dangerous, even deadly. One especially fatal stretch 

was nicknamed “Bloody 66.” 

A 40-foot stretch of Route 66 is on display in the 

“America on the Move” exhibit at The Smithsonian 

National Museum, in Washington D.C. 

unleadedalternatives 

“In the future, chickens will run on gasoline, and many of them will get surprisingly 

good gas mileage.” — George Carlin 

Great plan, except even chickens would be more efficient and environmentally 

friendly if they ran on alternative fuels. Alternative fuels are in the news, but for 

now, not in most of our tanks. Detroit and the rest of the auto manufacturers 

just aren’t ready to mass-produce engines that run on anything but gasoline or 

diesel, yet. 

Why did the chicken cross the road? Hopefully to buy one of these alternative 

fuels, maybe just to get henpecked. (Source: AAA) 

Propane 

Composition Liquid byproduct of oil refining or natural-gas processing 

Advantage: Less toxic than gasoline, fewer carbon deposits, widely available 

Price: $2.88 per gallon nationwide when gasoline averaged $2.84 

Hydrogen 

Composition: Pure hydrogen, the universe’s most abundant chemical element, 

usually extracted from natural gas 

Advantage: No harmful pollutants, two dozen fueling stations in SoCal 

Price: Hydrogen has the potential to cost much less than gasoline 

Compressed Natural Gas 

Composition: Naturally occurring gas found underground 

Advantage: 125 fueling stations in California, capability to refuel from a residential 

natural-gas line 

Price: $1.90 per gallon nationwide when gasoline averaged $2.84 

Ethanol 

Composition: Fermented, distilled corn 

Advantage: Fewer ozone-forming emissions, renewable energy source 

Price: $3.43 per gallon nationwide when gasoline averaged $2.84

TASTE 

mealsonwheels 

Fast-paced appetites and the quest for anonymity 

by kenny casciato 

In-N-Out Burger 

Big props to In-N-Out Burger. The Granddaddy of 

SoCal’s drive-thru scene began catering to motorists 

in 1948, and their menu has changed very little 

since. “Quality, Freshness and Service” have been 

the cornerstone of In-N-Out’s philosophy since the 

two-way speaker box first began taking orders. Every 

customer’s request is made to order quickly and 

served by friendly staff. The In-N-Out experience is 

a rite of passage for SoCal newbies and just another 

reason why this is the greatest place to live on earth. 

Little Known Facts (Kind of): 

» Looking to catch up on your Bible reading? In-N- 

Out prints references to Biblical passages on much 

of their packaging. 

» People in the know order from In-N-Out’s secret 

menu. I’d like to tell you more, but the first rule of 

the secret menu is… well, you know. 

When Kenny Casciato’s not writing about food, 

he’s usually cooking authentic Philly cheesesteaks 

(made with Kobe beef) at his new restaurant, Olde 

City Grill, 967 Garnet Ave., in PB, 858.483.4624. Pizza, 

cheesesteaks, beer… yum. 

What began as a novel, speedy way to purchase a bag of hamburgers in the late 1940s is no 

longer a mere bastion of fast food. Now an iconic symbol of our culture, the drive-thru has 

become as uniquely American as apple pie and little league. 

Today, the drive-thru industry has evolved into a booming commercial sector that encompasses 

everything from coffee to weddings. From the comfort of the driver’s seat, we grocery 

shop, drop off laundry, even receive flu shots. Need to have someone look after your pets but 

don’t have time to stop? There’s a drive-thru for that. Need an X-ray but don’t care for hospitals? 

There’s a drive-thru for that, too. From exotic dancing to mortuary services, if you need it, 

there’s probably somewhere nearby you can drive-thru to get it. 

We gringos live hectic, fast-paced lives. Sometimes the drive-thru window is our only salvation 

from starvation or causing a major interstate pile-up from caffeine deficiency. Whether you 

hit one to kick off your ritual commute, or whisk through one in the pre-dawn hours when 

everything else is closed, there’s probably at least one drive-thru in your life. 

So what has made drive-thrus such a mainstay? What do they offer that others don’t? Three 

things: convenience, instant gratification and anonymity. 

CONVENIENCE: Hungry? Walking into a restaurant is a commitment of 

time, energy and money. You’ll probably have to exchange pleasantries 

with at least a couple of well-intentioned waitstaff. No problem… usually. 

Sometimes an overdose of cheer can leave you feeling positively irate. Yes, 

it is an absolutely fantastic, glorious morning here in America’s Finest City, 

kind sir with an apron. Now may I PLEASE just have some coffee! 

Next, you’re going to wait for your meal. Usually this part isn’t too bad, but 

when the little hand makes a quarter-turn around the clock and you haven’t 

heard boo from your server, the other hand wants to take action. 

The solution: drive-thru. No overzealous waiters, and you wait only as long 

as it takes the guy in front of you to fish exact change out of his ashtray. 

Plus, there’s no way to get skipped or forgotten, because you are in a line 

in which each order must be completed before the next. Fast, no-frills, 

convenient. 

INSTANT GRATIFICATION: Our culture has us racing through our lives, 

obsessed with time, even fractions of minutes. We are generations raised 

on fragmented, visually disorienting music videos, hyper-paced video 

games and multi-tabbed internet surfing. Multitasking isn’t just part of 

our existence, it’s our mantra. Sometimes slowing down, even for food, 

isn’t an option—work starts in ten minutes, I’m three minutes away, so I 

need service… NOW. 

ANONYMITY: In Southern California, even grocery shoppers dress to 

kill. Folks here are so image-conscious that they’ll spend more on snazzy 

workout clothes than on gym memberships. Point is, in a town of beautiful, 

dressed-to-the-nines (or underdressed) people, we’re constantly put in 

a position to judge others and ourselves by appearance. Drive-thru to 

the rescue. By staying in our cars, we are afforded a haven in which we 

can dress poorly or not at all and still get served with a smile. Further, 

in a land of health nuts, the drive-thru enables us to be vegan in public, 

then secretly order double-cheeseburgers without reproach from 

herbivorous eyes. The blissful anonymity of the drive-thru affords us the 

freedom to dress like a putz while indulging our cravings for the pleasure 

of greasy goodness. 


BARISTA JASON 

Drive-THRU 

Coffee Shops 

It’s 7 a.m. You need to ingest 

a caffeinated product 

immediately to begin functioning 

and communicating 

properly. You’ve managed 

to steer your vehicle into 

your favorite coffee shop’s 

parking lot without hurting 

yourself or others. Step one 

accomplished. 

Before the first taste of life-giving no-foam-extra-dry-no-whip-doublecupped 

goodness touches your lips, however, you still need to overcome 

daunting obstacles including parking, opening and closing your car door, 

opening the coffee shop door, standing in line (without fidgeting like a five 

year-old that has to go potty), placing your order (clearly), paying, waiting for 

your caffeine product and then navigating the first parts of this process in 

reverse before you find yourself back in your car, enjoying your morning fix. 

The alternative? In a word (sort of), drive-thru. Simple: Speak to voice 

from comfort of own vehicle, provide payment, receive reward. Pure 

genius. Seriously, this is the greatest innovation on an already great idea 

since the remote control. 

Mexican FOOD Drive-Thrus 

Late night hunger. Taco Stands. You’ve been there. 

Where I come from, Philly, the City of Brotherly Love, 

our Mexican fast food comes in the form of cheesesteaks. 

But here, just north of the border, there are 

delicious Mexican food drive-thrus down the street 

from just about everywhere. 

As a transplant from the other side of the country, I 

continue to be impressed by how San Diegans seem 

to have their own language for ordering Mexican 

food. And now, after only a few short years, even I 

have learned just enough Spanglish to be dangerous. 

Uh, si, por favor. I would like a number cinco. With 

extra queso por favor. And a carne asada burrito with 

extra rice and frijoles. Gracias, amigo. 

Man, I love this town. Now, when I go back to visit my 

family in Philly, el cuidad d’amor de brothers, I still eat 

cheesesteaks. But when I’m there, I miss the tacos. 

Ah, the Mexican food drive-thru. Fast, convenient, 

anonymous instant gratification. Ole!

GROOVE 

safeway 

Whether you call it a night at ten, or hear “Last call!” at almost two, 

if you’ve been drinking (at all), you need a safe way home. 

by jerry hall photos by john cocozza 

“I can make it. I only live five blocks away,” does NOT count as safe transportation. Safe means that someone who has had zero drinks is driving, or 

no one is driving at all. No one’s driving? Impossible, right? Nope. San Diego nightlife options are indeed spread up and down the full length of the 

coast, but no matter where you party, you can make it out and back with one of these safe options. 

Public Transportation Rocks! 

San Diego’s public transportation system has improved a great deal over 

the past few years. Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has added new routes 

throughout the beach area, so now you can board a bus, connect with the 

trolley and in many cases be home in less than 45 minutes. For instance, you 

can hop on a bus on Garnet Ave., in PB, at 12:40 a.m., transfer to the 1:00 

a.m. trolley at the Old Town Transit Center, then arrive at Qualcomm at 1:14 

a.m. or SDSU at 1:22 a.m., all for under $5. Visit sdmts.com for complete 

routes and schedules. 

Pedi-Cabs 

Let someone else do the legwork — hail a 

pedi-cab for travel throughout downtown 

and nearby neighborhoods. For special 

events, you can schedule a fleet of pedicabs 

downtown, by the beach, almost 

anywhere in San Diego. Call San Diego 

Bike Cab at 888.BIKE.CAB (245.3222) or 

bikecab.com and feel good about your zeroemissions 

ride home. 

Bahia Belle 

This turn-of-the-century-style sternwheeler is your ticket for safe travel 

between PB and Mission Beach. The Bahia Belle treks back and forth 

from the Catamaran Resort to the Bahia Resort. The last ride launches 

after midnight Fridays and Saturdays through November, so you can 

check out the scene at the Sandbar, Wavehouse and ’Canes in Mission 

Beach, then hop aboard the Belle for a trip to the strip in PB. Even the 

ride itself is a party: the Belle has a full bar, a DJ and terrific views of the 

Bay and fireworks. 

DEPARTS: Hourly from the Bahia Resort starting at 6:00 p.m. and from the 

Catamaran Hotel starting at 6:30 p.m. 

LAST RIDE: 12:30 a.m. from Catamaran to Bahia 

DURATION: 30 minutes from port to port 

COST: $6 per person 

CONTACT: sternwheelers.com 

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take a party bus 

Party buses are great for moving large groups of friends around town. Depending 

on the number of people in your party, these luxurious rides can cost as little 

as $7 per person per hour. The less-frills versions are more affordable and are 

all about getting you there. The fancier ones are like oversized limos and come 

with music, lights and coolers filled with ice –you might have so much fun on the 

bus that getting off seems dull in comparison. 

san diego limobuses: 619.225.8466 or LimoBuses.com 

Goldfield Stage: 619.579.5300 or GoldfieldStage.com 

. Call a Cab 

This ain’t New York City, but San Diego does have enough taxis for 

everyone. If we use them all up, they’ll just make more. Cabs are great, 

because they’ll pick you up from just about anywhere at almost anytime. 

The cabby can start at your friend’s house in Del Mar, pick you up in La 

Jolla, swing by Mission Beach for your third wheel, and then take you all 

to the Gaslamp. Split four ways, the trip’s a bargain, and you don’t have to 

worry about parking. Program these phone numbers into your cell phone: 

San Diego Cab: 619.226.TAXI 

Yellow Cab: 619.234.6161 or 1.800.TAXI.CAB 

Orange Cab: 619.223.5555 

USA Cab: 619.231.1144 

The TaxiCard 

Yellow Cab sells prepaid TaxiCards online. Buy one or more, then simply 

hand the card to your driver, who will swipe it before and after your ride. You 

can recharge cards or give them to friends. Party hosts can promote safety 

by ordering multiple cards before a big event. Even if you drive to a bar to 

start the night, you can use the TaxiCard to get home and then use it again 

to pick up your car the next morning, driveu.com. 

San Diego Water Taxi 

Looking for a safe ride from Downtown to Harbor Island, Shelter Island 

or Coronado? Take a Harbor Excursions Water Taxi for only $7. The 

last launch is at 10 p.m. Check the schedule online at sdhe.com or call 

619.235.8294. 

Students: Safe Ride Programs 

Two San Diego universities have safe-ride-home programs for their 

students. Students, call these numbers to have a shuttle or taxi dispatched 

to your location. 

» UCSD Safe Ride: 619.564.7998 

» USD College Cab Safe Ride: 619.291.3333 (cost is split between school 

and student; student has two weeks to pay) 

Ride the Z 

During the school year, this shuttle bus offers SDSU students free rides 

between PB, Downtown, and the SDSU campus. Check myspace.com/ 

ridethez for details. 

Care and Feeding OF Designated Drivers 

The best way to ensure a safe ride home is to find a friend who is willing 

to stay sober for the sake of everyone’s safety. Finding someone willing to 

forgo one evening of drinking is great for the whole group, so do something 

great for your designated driver. 

» Have everyone in the party kick in ten bucks for the D.D. You’d have to 

pay for a cab anyway. 

» Pay for your D.D.’s dinner before the night out. 

» Introduce your D.D. to the cutest people at the bar. 

» Don’t slobber on your D.D. on the way home. 

» Buy him an “I’m With Stupid” t-shirt. 

» Have a bottle of chilled champagne ready for her after you all get back 

home. 

Remember: Designated Drivers Do It Sober! 

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mixmaestro 

Photos by John Cocozza 

PBM’s Bartender of the Month for September is Justin 

Luciano Leonardo, 32, of Bassano del Grappa, Italy. Now 

living in Little Italy, Justin tends bar at Minus 1 Lounge 

(one floor below ground level) at the exclusive Keating 

Hotel in the Gaslamp. The quintessential modern lounge 

features slick design, exposed brick and black velvet 

couches. 

Designed by Pininfarina, known by car enthusiasts for their 

work on Ferraris, the hotel and its -1 Lounge are still open 

to the public. At some point in the not too distant future, 

however, access will be limited to hotel guests and folks 

willing spend up to $2,500 for an annual membership. So 

let Justin mix you up something nice, pronto. Capiche? 

What’s the best way to get served quickly? 

Make eye contact with the bartender. Smile. 

Don’t be a jerk! 

What’s the best tip you’ve gotten? 

Look both ways before crossing the street. That one 

came from Mom. 

The best pick-up line you’ve ever heard? 

Vorresti avere i miei bambini? 

And the worst? 

Hey, I saw you on the radio! 

What celebrity would you have a drink with? 

Johnny Cash. He’s the man! 

What was your first car? 

It was actually a Fiat. I am from Italy, you know. 

What do you drive now? 

I ride a Piaggio Scooter. 

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NASCAR grows teeth By Cookie “Chainsaw” Randolph 

SPORTS 

Cookie “Chainsaw” Randolph has been swindling management 

and baffling San Diego radio listeners since 1987. He’s best known 

as the third wheel of the multi-award-losing “Dave, Shelly and 

Chainsaw” morning show on 101.5, KGB-FM. 

NASCAR was invented by southern moonshiners 

who had so much success outrunning 

cops, they decided to sell tickets. Fast, 

souped-up cars with room for multiple jugs 

of booze (kinda like Lindsay Lohan’s Yukon). 

Old-school racecar driver A.J. Foyt would 

sooner have swallowed his chaw than compete 

with women. And can you imagine 

yesteryear’s Richard Petty driving a Viagrasponsored 

Chevy Monte Carlo? Dick Trickle, 

maybe… but Richard Petty, no way, even 

though he might need a couple blue pills by 

now. (Dick Trickle is a real guy, by the way. I 

wouldn’t make that up.) 

I’m starting to think that backwoods Ricky 

Bobby (Will Farrell in “Talladega Nights”) is 

a throwback to long gone racing icons, because 

these days the world of auto racing is 

all growed up. 

Today’s NASCAR hero Jeff Gordon would 

gladly open a car door for Danica Patrick… if 

his car had a door. 

Nextel Cup champion Jimmie Johnson has 

better diction than Stewie from “Family 

Guy.” Maybe that’s because the only “south” 

he came from was south of Interstate 8. Yep, 

Jimmie Johnson is from El Cajon. 

NASCAR stands for National Association 

for Stock Car Auto Racing. National? Dale 

Jarrett and Michael Waltrip are now driving 

Toyota Camrys for Petty’s sake! 

So forget about NASCAR being comprised 

of a bunch of one-tooth redneck hillbillies. 

Crew chiefs won’t even look at you unless 

you’ve got a doctorate in engineering –and 

that’s just to fill the Gatorade bottles. 

NASA could learn a few things from these 

guys. In fact, they already have. The next 

space shuttle will be sponsored by Cialis and 

will only make left turns around Earth. I just 

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the infield at Edward’s Air Force Base. 

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speeddating 

Three women race for one man’s heart 

by Michael Benninger Photos by Jamie Clear 

Behind the wheels of nitro-methane-fueled dragsters, three high-velocity 

singles take hairpin turns at 200 mph. Though none of the three have cruised 

at these speeds before, they go whole hog, tearing up the city on modified 

Harleys. The courses are dangerous, but it’s pedal-to-the-metal with a dashing 

man and a dinner date waiting at the checkered flag. Anything can happen, so 

buckle up and enjoy the ride. 

You may recognize tonight’s bachelor, Greg. He was he was one of three brave 

men who vied for the heart of a sexy salon owner in PBM’s August blind date 

at Firehouse American Eatery + Lounge. Greg wasn’t lucky in love last month 

(Holly picked James instead), so we’re giving him a second chance at romance. 

Greg’s date for the evening will be the woman who crosses the finish line first. 

So although he may have a favorite, his opinion doesn’t count. “I guess it’d be 

nice to have a choice,” Greg explains, “but this way I don’t have to worry about 

hurting someone’s feelings.” 

But what if a speedy bachelorette hurts Greg’s feelings? 

“I just hope that if there’s one girl I really like,” Greg says, “she doesn’t drive off 

the road on purpose just because she’s not into me.” 

LIVIN’ IT LIMOUSINES 

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Just before sunset, Livin’ It Limousines meets the daters by Crystal Pier in PB. As the women size-up their 

competition, Greg gets a first look at who will be racing for his heart. During the thirty-minute ride to the racetrack, 

the group shares champagne and a little bit about each other. 

meetliz 

meetjulie 

meetlibbey 

Libbey, 35, lives in North PB and is an 

aesthetician at Collections Salon & Day Spa 

in the Fashion Valley Mall. She is also PBM’s 

makeup artist extraordinaire and makes our 

fashion models look their best (see pages 18- 

25). She’s been on blind dates before and is in 

fact the progeny of her parents’ blind date. 

“Blind dates aren’t new to me,” she says, “but 

I’ve never been on one with two other girls.” 

Julie, 30, is a pharmaceutical sales rep from Little 

Italy. Like Greg, Julie is a former PBM blind dater. 

Earlier this summer, she met Engineer Bobby at 

Turquoise Café Bar Europa, but that encounter 

failed to make all of her pistons fire. Nonetheless, 

Julie is enthusiastic about tonight’s adventure. 

“I’m really excited,” she says. Her only concern: 

auto-racing skills. “It’s easier for me to talk to a 

stranger than it is to drive well.” 

Liz, 32, is also a pharmaceutical sales rep and a 

friend and coworker of Julie’s. Liz likes challenges 

and is fired up about tonight’s race. “I’m 

competitive and I try my best in everything that I 

attempt,” she says. 

But what happens in the final lap if Liz and her 

friend both want the man? “Julie and I have 

completely opposite taste in men,” Liz says. “I can 

say with 90% certainty that we will not clash over a 

guy.” Clash? Maybe not. Crash? We’ll soon see. 

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LOVE Blind Date continued... 

Because they’ve been drinking in the limo (and because 

our insurance guy said, “No way!” to the real deal) the 

daters and their handsome prize are dropped off in front 

of Dave & Buster’s for a night of high-speed video game 

action. Tonight’s race will be a virtual one, but the emotional 

excitement is so real, you could cut it with the same knife that 

comes with the tempura mushrooms and Philly steak rolls. 

Before they get behind the wheel, the singles tell PBM how 

it’s going so far. 

the ladies’ first impressions 

libbey 

julie 

liz 

How’s it going? 

“I’m having a great time. This is a lot of fun.” 

What’s your first impression of Greg? 

“I think he’s cute. He’s got nice shoes and good 

teeth. He doesn’t seem cocky like the usual PB 

suspects. I wouldn’t mind winning at all.” 

What do you think of the competition? 

“They both seem really nice.” 

fun so far? 

“So far so good.” 

First impression of Greg? 

“He’s really funny, and he loves to laugh. He’s 

good stuff.” 

What do you think of the 

competition? 

“We’re having fun. It’s nice hanging out with Liz, 

and Libbey seems really cool.” 

how’s it going? 

“It’s going great. I’m having a good time.” 

First impression of Greg? 

“Greg’s an awesome guy. He’s good looking and 

a gentleman.” 

What do you think of the other 

racers? 

“I like having the other girls here. It makes this thing 

even more fun.” 

Does it matter that they’re friends? 

“No, I’m not bothered that.” 

How’s your driving? 

“I’ve never gotten a speeding ticket in my life, 

but I don’t know how to drive a stick shift. “ 

Feeling confident? 

“I’m gonna win. I’m taking the trophy and the 

man!” 


“I’m not very good at videogames, and I’m not 

much of a good driver, either. But I’ve got a plan.” 

And that is? 

“My goal isn’t to win tonight, because I don’t 

think I can. But I’m going to give Greg my 

number and hope he calls me. I’m focusing on 

the long term.” PBM applauds Julie’s innovative 

rule-breaking strategy. 

Are you comfortable behind the 

wheel? 

“I’m actually a good driver. Most people wouldn’t 

think so, but I am.” 


“I always want to win and I’m very competitive. I 

intend to put the pedal to the metal and get to 

the finish line first!” 

greg’s first impressions 

How’s it going so far? 

“Great, I’m having an awesome time.” 

What do you think about the 

racers? 

“These girls are a lot of fun. I could hang 

out with any of them and have a good 

time.” 

Thoughts on Libbey? 

“Libbey seems very sweet and is the 

most understated one of the group. But 

maybe she’s a caged tiger under that soft 

surface and is really hell on wheels.” 

And Julie? 

“Julie has a sarcastic sense of humor and 

seems the most athletic. She has a very 

strong personality, so I think she might 

be an aggressive driver.” 

What about Liz? 

“Liz seems like she’d be really fun to hang 

out with, like she could get crazy. Crazy 

wild, not crazy in the head.” 

Who do you want to win? 

“I know that I shouldn’t cheer for anyone 

in particular, but if I could it’d probably 

be for Julie. I’d think I’d probably have 

the most fun with her.” 

Any advice for the racers? 

“Drive safely, don’t crash and watch out 

for the cops.” 

ladies, start your engines 

Warm-Up Race 

The challengers climb behind their respective wheels 

and rev their engines at the starting line. This first race 

is just a warm-up, but the competitors are dead serious. 

All three drivers struggle a bit at the beginning, spending 

a little more time off-road, than on, but they soon 

get comfortable with the controls. Staying focused and 

keeping her hands at 10:00 and 2:00 pays off for Julie, 

first to cross the finish line in her station wagon jalopy. 

Whole Hog 

Crowds cheer and engines roar as Julie, Libbey and Liz race through the streets of L.A. on souped-up 

Harleys. In the real world, our roads are safer because none of these three ladies has a motorcycle license 

–they hit walls, pedestrians and bridge abutments at 130 mph. In the virtual world, however, Libbey pulled 

ahead of the pack and maintained that lead for the remainder of the course. Greg checks his rearview for 

cops, then jumps on a hog with the entire crew. 

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LOVE Blind Date continued... 

elimination round: spin ‘n’ win 

Only two women advance to the final race, so this wheel is truly one of fortune. Each player gets three pulls of the giant lever; 

the two highest scores win; the person with the lowest combined score takes a backseat for the rest of the evening. Libbey’s 

up first and earns 120 points. Liz goes next and gets 80. It’s all up to Julie. She needs 90 points to send Liz home. Pull one: 20 

points. Pull two: 20 points. Pull three: 80 points. Good night, Liz. 

final race between julie and libbey 

It all comes down to this: two women, one race, one charming bachelor with good teeth. The white flag 

drops, and they’re off! Amid shrieking tires and plumes of exhaust, the two speed off into the night, 

negotiating traffic and dodging obstacles. Libbey’s knuckles turn white as she clenches the steering 

wheel; Julie skillfully guides her vehicle with open palms and outstretched fingers. Julie takes an early 

lead, as Libbey sideswipes a lamppost and smashes into a guardrail. Libbey straightens out, pushes her 

nitrous injector button for some explosive speed and launches her vehicle directly into the wall on the 

other side of the road. As Julie passes the first checkpoint, Libbey is still crashing into stuff. You name it, 

she hits at 200 mph. Eventually, Julie laps Libbey. Neither racer gets very close the finish line, but Julie 

maintains her lead from the start to become tonight’s champion. 


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LOVE 

Greg presents Julie with a trophy and peck on the cheek. 

The two are left to enjoy the rest of their evening, which 

starts with dinner at Dave & Buster’s and ends wherever 

the limo takes them. 

post-race wrap-up 

Julie says… 

It went really well. Having more people involved took 

off a lot of the pressure and allowed the conversation to 

be more comfortable. I had a good time. I would have 

been happier if Greg had actually picked me instead of 

us girls having to compete, but I liked the element of 

surprise. I feel bad for the other girls, because Greg’s an 

interesting guy and they didn’t get to know him better. 

Greg has an open, fun-loving nature and the most 

contagious laugh ever. You can tell that he enjoys life. He’s a 

good-looking, outgoing person. I think we’ll go out again. 

® 

Julie’s closing thoughts… 

My favorite part of the night was when I realized I had 

won. I felt excited and a little bit surprised that I beat 

Libbey, because I never thought of myself as a very 

good driver. 

Tally 

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Greg says… 

It went great last night. I was quietly hoping that 

Julie would win and I was stoked when she actually 

did. I really like her sarcastic wit. And, obviously, she’s 

very attractive. I enjoyed getting to know her, chatting 

and laughing. Plus there was definitely a physical 

attraction. After dinner, we took the limo downtown to 

the waterfront near where Julie lives. I think the evening 

turned out pretty well and I’m planning on calling her. 

We’ll probably go out again. 

Greg’s closing thoughts… 

The whole night was fun, and it didn’t hurt that the girls 

were competing for me. I was just along for the ride. 

And a good ride it was. 

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and Julie ask us not to mention that they were making 

out at the dinner table. So we won’t say a thing. 

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SEPTEMBER 20 

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might 

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giants 

OCTOBER 4 

CRYSTAL CASTLES 

OCTOBER 3 

OCTOBER 18 

Thank you to Dave & Buster’s for giving our daters 

all the delicious food they could eat and all the Power 

Cards they could use. Eat, drink and play at 

Dave & Buster’s, 2931 Camino del Rio North, San 

Diego, daveandbusters.com. 

Thank you to Argus Trophy and Engraving Co., 

2445 Morena Blvd., #106, 619.276.3939, 

argustrophy@yahoo.com. 


HOME 

garagemahal 

When 

a car is close to the heart, 

it deserves a happy home 

by REBECCA CHApPELL photos by john cocozzA 

FROM tOP TO BOTTOM: PENN’S DREAM GARAGE, VINTAGE GASOLINE PUMP, CHEVY 

NOMAD ENGINE, PENN WITH HIS BABIES AND HIS TROPHY, TWO OF MANY DIECAST CARS 

Barry Penn’s garage is nicer than some people’s 

homes. Actually, so are his cars. 

His garage is completely sanitary and entirely free 

of dust and dirt. “I kid friends that they have to 

wear hospital booties, so they won’t leave marks 

on the floor,” Penn says. One look at the gleam 

bouncing off everything in sight makes it obvious 

that this Carlsbad resident takes the space very 

seriously. 

What started out as a regular two-car garage with 

an unfinished interior has, with love and about 

$50,000, been completely remodeled into a 

showroom that now looks like it was plucked right 

out of the ‘50s. But being that this is a man’s lair, 

don’t expect to find any pink poodles here. 

Classic black and white ceramic tiles create the 

familiar checkerboard of a racing flag, while 

custom cabinetry dressed in fire-engine red 

provides explosive contrast. Work surfaces 

are black, and chromed wrenches double as 

drawer handles. Tucked into corners are antique 

slot machines and a ‘50s gas pump; showcases 

provide homes for trophies and die-cast model 

cars. Autographed photos of stars from the hot 

rod nostalgia film “American Graffiti” – whom 

Penn has met at car shows – adorn the walls 

alongside neon signs and vintage memorabilia. 

The first cars to steal Penn’s heart were the early 

Corvettes. Proof that the fire still burns is his prized 

‘58 beauty (additional photos on pages 18-25) 

with a fiery red interior, Snowcrest White shell and 

a 245 horsepower, 283 cubic inch factory engine. 

Penn explains that he has restored the dream 

machine to better-than-factory standards. “The 

car is what they call in the industry ‘absolutely 

correct,’” he says. “I’ve been told by some that 

it may be one of the best Corvette restorations 

they’ve ever seen.” 

With a mere 26,000 original miles, this multiple 

best-in-show award-winner must be worth a 

fo r t u n e, c e r t a i n l y m o r e t h a n i t s ‘5 8 b a s e - m o d e l 

sticker-price of $3,591. 

The creampuff’s roommate is a ‘55 Chevy Nomad 

wagon, a rare sight because its unique 2-door 

design was produced only from ‘55-’58. Having 

been stripped to nuts and bolts and worked on 

for two years, the Nomad now sports a Ferrari-red 

paint job, a fully-chromed engine, custom wheels, 

two-tone gray Italian leather interior, bucket seats 

and a TV. 

How’s it perform 0-60? “I don’t race that car, but 

it’s fast,” Penn chuckles. “It’s got 550 horsepower, 

so take it from there!” 

Just like his custom garage is more of a showroom, 

Penn’s babies are more for show. He’s been 

collecting cars since he was a teenager (he won’t 

say how long ago that was) and has owned at least 

200 in his lifetime. Ask him why, and he just laughs, 

“Is there anything else better to do?” 

PBM thanks auto aficionado Barry Penn for inviting us into his home (his cars’ home, 

anyway) and loaning us his ‘58 ‘Vette (above) for our high-speed fashion shoot on page 18. 


COOLTURE 

caddyshack 

Classic Cadillacs Roll into the San Diego Automotive Museum. 

by bonnie Vandewater 

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: MATTAR’S FAMED CADDY, CLASSIC MUSTANG, MONSTER 

DUNE BUGGY, SINATRA’S LIMO, LUIGI, FRONT-END OF A TUCKER 

mmm. there’s nothing quite like that old-car smell! 

Rev up your engines this month with Cadillacs 

at the San Diego Automotive Museum. The exhibition’s 

cross-section of Caddys includes a ‘32 

Cabriolet with rumble seat, a 1913 Model 30, a 

Mary Kay model in pink and a rare ‘76 bicentennial 

issue (only 200 were built) in white with red 

and blue stripes. Also featured will be a ‘40s 

ambulance, since Cadillac was originally one 

of the prominent manufacturers. The 1984 film 

“Ghostbusters” featured a ‘59 Cadillac Miller- 

Meteor, a hearse/ambulance hybrid. 

One automobile in particular that draws crowds 

from around the world is Louie Mattar’s one-ofa-kind 

‘47 Cadillac. This Caddy has everything, 

including the kitchen sink! It’s loaded with a 

refrigerator, washing machine, minibar, drinking 

fountain and ironing board. It even has a 

hookah pipe installed in the center console. In 

‘52, Mattar and his team drove the vehicle from 

San Diego to New Jersey and back to L.A. in 

six days, without ever stopping. The 6,320-mile 

roundtrip journey set the cross-country endurance 

record; three men drove in five-hour shifts, 

refueling on the run from speeding trucks. 

Aside from the small collection of sleek and 

stunning red Italian sportscars, and the stainless 

steel ‘81 DeLorean DMC-12 like the one used in 

Back to the Future, another little beauty causes 

people to stop on a dime. Frank Sinatra’s limo, 


a voluptuous black ‘67 Austin London Taxi, sits 

proudly near the center of the room. Recently, 

the museum was contacted by executives from 

the popular television show “Supernanny,” because 

they were hoping to borrow the car for 

when the show’s star makes her entrance. But 

the answer was no, because the London Taxi no 

longer runs, and it would cost too much to get 

her going again. 

Aside from rare automobiles, the museum 

also displays various other collections, including 

vintage license plates, die-cast cars and 

mascots, also called “hood ornaments.” Every 

day, they receive wonderful donations relating 

to anything auto—from books and magazines 

to cars—most of which are stored in a National 

City facility and occasionally rotated into the 

museum’s display. Some acquisitions require 

intensive work; the museum’s meticulous restoration 

team spent 300 hours on just one fender 

from a ‘15 Overland Model 81, donated by one 

of the museum’s volunteers. 

When you leave, be sure to say goodbye to Luigi, 

the museum’s ambassador auto—a friendly, 

yellow ‘69 Fiat 500. He’s not the lovable star 

from the movie, “Cars,” but he tried out for the 

part and is sure to put a smile on your face. 

San Diego Automotive Museum 

2080 Pan-American Plaza (Balboa Park) 

619.231.2886 » sdautomuseum.org 

Admission: 

$8.00 Adults (16 to 64) 

$6.00 Seniors (64+, Military (with ID) 

$5.00 Students (with ID) 

$4.00 Youth (6 to 15) 

Free for children under 6 

Hours of Operation: 

Open daily from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. 

(Last admission at 4:30 p.m.) 

Cadillacs Exhibit: 

September 8 — December 2 

Coming Soon: 

2008 marks the museum’s 20th anniversary, 

and they’ll be celebrating all year long!

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9/16 

9/29 - 9/30 

Championship Off Road Racing brings high-octane MOTORSPORTS 

action to the Chula Vista International Raceway. 

Fall Forward Fashion Show 

Pacific Beach Magazine and DJhere 

Productions present a scorching fall fashion 

show at Firehouse American Eatery 

+ Lounge. Enjoy cocktails and a glorious 

ocean view as you preview fall fashions from 

RAW Clothing and next season’s styles 

from A Robert Cromeans Salon. 

Musical stylings mixed live by DJs Craig 

Smoove and Mikey Beats. The Firehouse 

will be AT CAPACITY early; please arrive by 

6 p.m. Please contact VIP@DJhere.com for 

guest list information. 

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9/1 Balboa Park 4-Mile Cross-Country Run 

Balboa Park » sdtc.com 

9/1 Tierra Del Sol 4x4 Baja Beach Run 

Tecate, Baja, Mexico » 619.922.5496 

9/7 2nd Annual Pacific Beach Luau 

Catamaran Resort Hotel » pbtowncouncil@sbcglobal.net 

9/7- ASR (Action sports retailer show) 

9/9 San Diego Convention Center » asr.biz 

9/8 ArtWalk on the Bay 2007 

Embarcadero Marina Park North » artwalkinfo.com 

9/8 Brazilian Independence Day Celebration 

Portugalia Restaurant, Ocean Beach » 619.723.9215 

9/8 The High Dive Chargers Pep Rally (8 Pm) 

The High Dive, Bay Park » 619.275.0460 

9/9 Chargers Opening Day 

Qualcomm Stadium » chargers.com 

9/9 Beach’n 101 Cruise II 

Cruise the 101 in Your Classic Car » drivethe101.com 

9/15 2nd Annual Sezio: Art, Music & Surf Festival 

‘Canes Bar & Grill, Mission Beach » canesbarandgrill.com 

9/15 23rd Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day 

Countywide Beaches » cleanupday.org 

9/16 Thread Show Fashion shopping event, fall lines from 100 designers 

San Diego Aerospace Museum » threadshow.com 

9/16 Surfrider Foundation’s Paddle for Clean Water 

Ocean Beach Pier » surfrider.org 

9/19 The Mexican National Surfing Championship 

Rosarito Beach » rosarito.org 

9/22 Street Scene 2007 

Coors Amphitheatre » street-scene.com 

9/22 The Music of Fashion Awards Gala 

Town & Country Resort, Mission Valley » fashioncareerscollege.com 

9/28 Dave Matthews Band 

Coors Amphitheatre » hob.com 

9/29 Adams Ave. Street Fair 2007 

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9/30 AIDS WALK San Diego 

Balboa Park » aidswalksd.org 

9/30 Mission Bay Triathlon 

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STYLE 

THINK 

autoerotica 

A dozen ways to ruin a date and 

find yourself alone in your car 

1 Yell “Yoo-hoo, hottie!” to people outside the car. 

2 Check yourself out in the vanity mirror at every light. 

3 Belch loudly, then score it from one to ten. 

4 Play inspirational books on tape; nod in tacit understanding. 

5 Make her change the flat tire, while you sit inside with your spare tire. 

6 Pretend not to hear grunts and kicking sounds coming from the trunk. 

7 Refuse to roll down the window, even when you really should. 

8 Claim to have forgotten your keys, then hotwire the ignition. 

9 Insist that your drive-thru order is “to go.” 

10 Make beeping sounds when reversing. 

11 Demand on keeping your wipers on at all times to keep them “tuned-up.” 

12 Set up tomorrow’s date on speakerphone. 


Photo by pearl preis, 

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