Bernie's Car Show Coverage: Photos from Caffeine and Exotics: June 2018

On June 10th, 2018, Caffeine and Exotics held their second show of the year. Held in the main parking lot of Atlanta’s Lenox Square Mall, Caffeine and Exotics is the younger, more exclusive sibling to Caffeine and Octane.

Caffeine and Exotics had plenty of high end vehicles for spectators to admire. From classic Mercedes Benz cars, M-Series BMWs, Lamborghini Huracans, Gallardos, Aventadors, and Murcielagos, McLaren 570s and 720s, a trio of Porsche Carrera GTs, to a 2014 Ferrari FF that's can be yours for the low, low price of $195,000, there was more than enough to keep the attendees entertained.

To see the rest of the photos, check out Bernie's Caffeine and Exotics: June 2018 gallery.

Bernie's Car Show Coverage: Some Classic Cars from Coffee and Chrome

Last Saturday, I actually woke up early enough in time to make it to Coffee and Chrome. Coffee and Chrome is a morning car and motorcycle show that’s every second Saturday right outside of Atlanta, in Hapeville, GA.




Coffee and Chrome is definitely smaller than shows that I normally attend, however the cars that do come are seasoned vehicles that you really don’t get to see everyday, especially in the condition that the owner keeps it in. Let’s be clear, the owners of the vehicles keep them in such an immaculate condition.




To see the rest of the photos, check out Bernie's Coffee and Chrome: June 2018 gallery.

Bernie's Car Show Coverage: Photos from Caffeine and Octane: June 2018

Can't believe that 2018 is halfway over. This past Sunday, Caffeine and Octane held their sixth show of 2018. Held at the Perimeter Mall outside of Atlanta in Dunwoody, Georgia, Caffeine and Octane allows car enthusiasts from all over to bring their cars and to show them off.

This Caffeine and Octane was a little bit different... just a little bit. At every show, you can expect Porsche to have a presence. One of the sponsors of the show happens to be Porsche Atlanta Dealership and they always bring vehicles for the crowd to enjoy and some Porsche owners park their personal cars in the Porsche lot as well...

But there were still more Porsches than usual and I think that the guest of honor has a lot to do with it. Yes, the Porsche Sensei himself, Magnus Walker came to Caffeine and Octane. Let's backtrack for a quick second- I referred to him as the Porsche Sensei because the definition of a Sensei is one who comes before. However, in general usage, it means to show respect to someone who has achieved a certain level of mastery in some other skill.

Although I left Caffeine and Octane way before Magnus did, the interesting part of all was that he did the one thing he's been doing for decades- appreciated the many Porsches (especially the ones with the 911 body) that showed up and bonded with the owners of each and every Porsche. Aside from that, he also conversed and took photos with many of the spectators there. It's always great to meet another automotive enthusiast- slightly different niche but it's within the same industry.

To see the rest of the photos, check out Bernie's Caffeine and Octane: June 2018 gallery.

Bernie's Car Show Coverage: 2018 Whips By Wade's Certified Summer Car Show

Last Sunday, fellow automotive photographer, Whips By Wade held his first annual Certified Summer Car Show. Now, I had a long time rule to never attend a first annual show. I've been let down in the past, and I would rather wait for the second annual show... if there is one. However, there was an exception to the rule and it was printed on the flyer...

... and I quote "No stock cars or unfinished projects allowed in show area." I shed a tear the first time I read that. Fast forward to Sunday, May 20th, when I arrived at the old Turner Field stadium which is now known as the Georgia State Stadium. I didn't know what to expect, but I did the one thing I could do- show up with a camera and an open mind. And I'm glad I did.

I ran into some familiar faces and cars and was introduced to some new faces and new cars. There were donks, boxes, trucks with lifted suspension, lowriders, cars on Forgiato, Amani Forged, or Dub Wheels, American muscle cars (Chevelles, Camaro, etc) and more (The "and more" includes the 15% of the cars that didn't fit in these categories.

All in all, it was a great show. Let's just hope that the second annual Certified Summer car show will be rain free. To see the rest of the photos, check out Bernie's Whips By Wade's Certified Summer Car Show gallery.

Bernie's Car Show Coverage: Photos from the 2018 Dub Car Show: Charlotte

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Dub Car Show in Charlotte, NC. I've been to Charlotte before, but this was the first time I've been there for a car show.  Only four hours north of Atlanta, this was the closest Dub Show to my house. Thank goodness I took the trip.

I had a great time at the show. I had the opportunity to meet some people and photograph some great cars. Ultimate Audio of South Carolina brought some great looking cars. It was the first time I had the chance to see their work in person.

Another shop that had a large presence was the Rim Shop of Charlotte. Their booth had an all white theme, however as I was walking around the show, I noticed that some of their cars were parked in other booths as well.

To sum up what was at the show: there were a lot of cars with great paint jobs, a lot of vehicles on Forgiato wheels, some great lowriders, plenty of American Muscle cars, and a lot of trucks- both  lowered and on lifts. I think I pretty much described about 75% of the vehicles at the show.

I had a great time at the show and to see more photos, check out Bernie's Dub Car Show: Charlotte gallery.