california dreamin' (part 2)

Hey guys, the journey continues... We're currently staying at the Capri Motel in San Francisco, a cool old motor lodge from the 1950s. But it's already our last night here as we're gonna head south tomorrow, checking out Santa Cruz before driving down Big Sur. Today we visited Roy Brizio in South San Francisco, we're we stumbled across these two beautiful 1932 coupes...





Here's a pic from our visit at the Petersen Museum in LA, a few days ago, the AMBR winner from 1950, if I remember correctly

california dreamin'

One of my lifetime dreams is to explore the roots of hot rodding. And as my girlfriend and I wanted to spend some holidays together, we decided to combine these two things. So, here we are in Southern California. During these days, I'll try to keep you updated with some cool stuff we come across (and there's load of 'em...) like the above picture from our shop tour at Hollywood Hot Rods. Of course, I took some pics that I'll show you after our return back home. So, stay tuned for some more teaser pics in the next couple of weeks. Oh by the way, see you at the Grand National Roadster Show...

flashback 2008 (2/2)

Alright, here we go with part 2 of the LOWTECH end of year review... Let's have a look at the latest edition of Switzerland's biggest pre-60 car and bike event, the Hangar Rockin' 2008, on a sunny weekend in the beginning of July...

On the road to the Bernese Oberland for the Hangar Rockin'


Crazy Cruisers' Custom Caddy


Stoeffel from Custom Parts & Wear


A few weeks later, we had a lot of fun at the Oldstyle Weekend in Sihlbrugg, close to Zurich.


During the summer holidays there wasn't much going on, until the end of August, when two events were held at the same weekend. One of them was the Hot Rod and Art Show in Weil am Rhein, just across the swiss border...


What a nice summer evening


Model A Coupe from the Rumblers Ruhrpott


The other show on the same weekend was the Customzone in Winterthur...


Bitchin' beetle with a subtle roof chop


Shoebox with a not so subtle roof chop


On the first weekend of September, we headed to the Headbanging at a former russian military airbase in Finsterwalde, right in the middle of eastern Germany. What a great event...


Authentic 1/8 mile hot rod race


The infamous "starter girl" of the Hot Heads East


Jan beating the crap outta his roadster


Some nice but smaller events put a crowning end to this perfect summer of 2008. Just like the US car meet in Lupfig...


...and the Skates, Monsters, Skulls & One Shot vernissage at Custom Parts & Wear.


Thanks for your support!

flashback 2008 (1/2)

It's that time of year again... 2008 is about to close its doors while 2009 is waiting on the doorstep. Like every reputable newspaper, magazine or tv station, LOWTECH provides you with an end of year review. Original, huh? Well, the holidays ain't the best time to be creative, but when I browsed the LOWTECH photo gallery I almost got a sentimental feeling, haha seriously...as there were so many great events and moments in 2008. So let's have a look in the rear view mirror and let me share with you some kind of a "best of 2008" selection. Have fun! Part 2 is coming soon.

The year started full throttle with a visit at my buddy Richard's garage


My first ride ever in a '27 roadster


The summer came and brought some great events


Summer in Switzerland doesn't necessarily mean sunshine


In spite of some rain drops, the Cheaters Open House was a great event


Leadsled parking


Another garage, another open house


Great cars, great people


With summer in full swing, time for the Custom Parts & Wear open house


New members for the european chapter of the ACES Car Club


The Shoplifters gained strenght, too


My ride should't be missing when it comes to my personal best of 2008


Thank you & see ya later.

season greetings

When it comes to winter pictures, this shot pretty much sums it up for me. The fabulous and somewhat iconic picture graced the cover of the december 1951 issue of Motor Trend. And while it's one of my all time favourite pictures, the Sam Barris Merc is one of my all time favourite kustoms, too. So, if Santa reads this, he should know what to do... Merry christmas and a happy new year! (Kustomrama)

yaril's customs

As some of you may know, I've got a soft spot for old vee dubs, while I'm at the same time deeply into traditional american iron. Talk about two hearts beating in my chest... The more people I meet, the more I realize that there are lots of 'em with a wider horizon than you'd imagine at first. Anything goes, as they say. Well, as long as it's done with style. One of them is custom builder Yaril, who just launched his website in order to promote his newly established business Yaril's Customs. He's working on various cars, blending american and european influences, but all of them got one thing in common: Yaril's great eye for a distinct style, based on simplicity. And on a serious lowering.

custom parts & wear: open house

There are things in life you shouldn't miss... one of them is the annual open house at Custom Parts & Wear in Mellingen. Manu and Stöffel know how to throw a party so there's no excuse for you to stay at home and watch tv or get on your girlfriend's nerves. Be there or be square, as they say. (You can even bring your girlfriend/ wife/ lover/ ex-wife as they got some cute stuff for kittens, too. And there are two bitchin' band playing that night!)