Father's Day Catalog Cover with the Jarels'

The annual California Car Cover Father's Day catalog cover always features a family of automotive enthusiasts that is as passionate about cars as much as we are. This year is definitely no exception as we visited the workshop of Mark and Haven Jarel.

We first heard of this father-son duo and their craftsmanship at the Deus Biker Build-Off. If you haven't seen the Petrolicious feature on the Jarels' it is worth a watch on You Tube. Mark and Haven are both enthusiasts and builders. After we found out that they were SoCal residents and fans of California Car Cover, we knew we found the right guys.

Mark and Haven live and breathe anything with wheels. From slot cars and skateboards to motorcycles and Model A's their shop is a vintage museum. We had a blast checking out the collectibles and memorabilia they have accumulated.

Mark's 1929 Ford Model A is a hot rod using 1940's technology and styling. It features a '36 flat head engine and 3-speed transmission.

One of a few custom built slot car tracks in the shop.

The 2016 Father's Day Catalog Cover

Mark and Haven drive, build and surf together on a pretty much daily basis. The love of automobiles is being passed from one generation to another. Thank you to the Jarels' for opening their shop to us and participating in our photo shoot.

Photos from Born Free 6 Motorcycle Show at Oak Canyon Ranch

This weekend was Born Free 6 motorcycle show at Oak Canyon Ranch in Silverado, Ca. California Car Cover was a sponsor of the event and was glad to see such a large group of motorcycles and bike enthusiasts.

This was the first year that Born Free used a two-day format to let more people check out the event and make getting in and out of Oak Canyon much easier on everyone. The promoters invited a number of respected bike builders from around the world to the event to showcase their craftsmanship. California Car Cover provided covers to keep the custom motorcycles clean overnight through the weekend. 

Harley-Davidson was one of the featured sponsors and had a number of new motorcycles on display.

The show attracted all types of motorcycles to Oak Canyon Park. Though most of the bikes were vintage Harleys and choppers, there were plenty of European bikes, touring bikes, track racers and much more. There were 1,000's of motorcycles covering the property on both days of the show. 

Vintage Indian motorcycle

Custom tank with an inlaid photo

The invited builders pavilion was the main attraction of the weekend. The 30 custom bikes commanded attention all weekend long. There were some incredible motorcycles on display.

That is a lot of motorcycles.

The midway was home to plenty of people checking out motorcycle related clothing and booths of the invited builders.

Oak Canyon Ranch has plenty of trees and shade to relax and beat the heat.

Many bikes were packed for a weekend on the road. Many riders came to Born Free from all over the country.

The Conquistador Three-Wheeler

Black Gold & White Lightning.

Vintage token from a brothel.

Just one of the many custom tanks on display.

The show was two days, but the event was most crowded on Saturday afternoon. The venue was packed with two-wheeler all day on Saturday.

This Triumph was probably my favorite bike in the Builder's Pavilion. Clean and simple.

Thank you to everyone at Born Free for the fun and hospitality. I am glad that California Car Cover could be part of Born Free 6.

Check back next week for additional photos from our July California Car Cover catalog photo shoot and the upcoming Goodguys Columbus car show.