Marina Motorsports, Inc. Gallery

2016 The Little Car Show

Kim and Steve Thomas' 1961 Nash Metropolitan Convertible. (Eagle, ID) This Nash Metropolitan has approximately 33,000 original miles. It was owned for 40 years by a Doctor who drove it about 50 miles per summer. He was the second owner and we purchased it when he auctioned off his classic car collection. (1500cc, class 2b) Withdrawn
Roy Bakeman's 1974 MG Midget. (Concord, CA) (1275cc, class 2a)
Michael Goldberg's 1977 MG Midget. (Pacific Grove, CA) A daily driver on the Monterey Peninsula. A survivor that is enjoyed and driven. Not a garage queen. 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 show participant. (1500cc, class 2a) Withdrawn
Jesse Nelson's 1961 Austin Mini Woody Wagon. (Shasta, CA) XS Woody is our rare 1961 Austin Mini Traveller Estate "Woody Wagon" Mk1 (internal fuel tank). It has been themed as a surf wagon and has appeared on stage with the Beach Boys. Last year we entered our Tiny Tows Tow Truck and our Pynt Syz Mini Coupe. (1275cc, class 2b)
Marja van den Hende's 1954 MGTF. (Boulder Creek, CA) In memory of my husband Rick Harvie who restored the car in 1994. We have shown at The Little Car Show every year since 2011. 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 show participant and class winner. (1500cc, class 2a)
Wild Bill and Roxanne Hill's 1973 Freeway HMV.(Roseville, CA) Our Freeway after the ground up restoration (we rebuilt it as a two seater) The Freeway is a three-wheel Micro Car manufactured in Minnesota, from 1973 to 1981. (HMV meaning High Mileage Vehicle) This small commuter car was built for economy and is powered by a 18 HP gasoline engine that was guaranteed to get 98-100 mpg when driven at a steady 55 mph. Top speed is just over 65 mph. We also built a trailer for luggage on longer trips. It is surprisingly fast, the torque converter transmission is quite amazing. 700 Free-Ways were built before the company closed. Engine: Tecumseh 18 hp: 453 cc single-cylinder Transmission CVT, Weight: 700 lb. Fuel tank: 3 gallons. 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 show participant and class winner. (453cc, class 1a)
Lavell Bates' 1976 Triumph Spitfire. (Incline Village NV) Full restoration rally race car. (1500cc, class 2a)
Blake Spiering's 1962 Willys Wagon 4x4. (Carmel, CA) History - 1946-1964 Willys Station Wagon Production Total: Over 300,000 wagons and variants made in US In 1954, the four wheel drive models included the 6-226 Super Hurricane engine, a flathead inline six which produced 115 horsepower. In 1955, newly under the ownership of Kaiser Willys Motors Incorporated, several new models were added to the lineup that would eventually include the commercial delivery formats Sedan Delivery, Panel Delivery, Utility Delivery. Ultimately, the Willys Station Wagon was phased out in 1965 by the Jeep Wagoneer. Pop culture: In 1958, the Maverick model was introduced the name was taken from the TV Show of which Willys was a sponsor, a comedy-western created by Roy Huggins and featuring James Garner, Jack Kelly, Roger Moore, and Robert Colbert. (226 cu. in., class 4 special interest)
Jan Krieg's 2001 Pterodactyl Pteranodon. (Palo Alto, CA) (1000cc, class 5 owner built)
Peggy Douglas' 1940 American Bantam Roadster. (Roseville, CA) Approximately 6700 Bantams were built between 1938 and 1940 of these only 950 were roadsters. This was Americas first small car. (750cc, class 1a)