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Japanese Classic Car Show, Long Beach

9 years ago
1 min read

by Michael Satterfield

It was a hot one in Long Beach for the annual Japanese Classic Car Show at the Queen Mary. This year the show included several rare factory owned cars including a   Toyota 2000GT, a Mazda Cosmo, and even the first Honda car ever imported to the USA. As always there was a great mix of enthusiasts owned cars and trucks, I even got to look at an all original Ford Courier to help reference some things on our new shop truck project.

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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