Vintage shots from days gone by!

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Sorry, Gary - just couldn't resist...

 

AJ Watson's sprinter tearing up Terra Haute and Chuck Arnold in Ken Brenn's 20 at Trenton.

 

FYI for non-model builders: the above kits were never made.

 

FROM GARY REYNOLDS POST 12261039 CLIFF HOUSE


Cool cars including that El Camino.
Hello,

Everytime we drove up the coast to San Francisco, the primary thing to do was to stop at the Cliff House Restaurant for lunch or dinner. It is the farthest West that San Francisco sticks out into the ocean. The restaurant was built on the cliff side and offers oceanfront dining all times of the day. Needless to say, it becomes quite crowded with tourists and has become one of the big stops in S.F. tourism.

My dad took us there when we were little, 1949, 52, and 57. By 1958/59, travels with the “parents” was a no-no. But, we drove up to the Bay Area many times in the mid 60’s during the hey day of the “flower power/rock music” times and stopped there for lunch.

The atmosphere there is something. Below, the ocean is so rough, that it is impressive. The big waves breaking on the rocks, gives this place a total ocean experience.

Jnaki

Being from So Cal and growing up enjoying all kinds of waves, this Northern California oceanfront restaurant always impresses when the surf is pounding just outside of those windows. The one bad thing about this restaurant: Your car always needs a wash after parking around the complex. There is no way to keep the salt air off of your car.

Late at night, the combination of salt air and strong winds makes every car look like someone sprayed it with a salt water machine. It even tastes salty. If left on for a day or two, salt crust builds on your chrome and paint.
1967



Sutro’s now a fancy ocean front restaurant



A walking history: 1.5 hours around the compound


Bistro Café ocean front

 

Vary good if you would like to see more I have more.