BIG THANKS to the MALIBU AWARDS PROGRAM!
So grateful and honored to be presented with this latest award from THE MALIBU AWARDS PROGRAM. Very cool…
WHEELS AND WAVES is on EASTER!
Plan to take the fam out for an Ester Brunch in Malibu? Why not hit WHEELS AND WAVES before you chow? Coffee for this show is being provided by THE ENGLISH CAR COMPANY!
What’s it like to drive a CLASSIC FORD BRONCO?
Man, they just keep on rolling.
When I originally decided to do this article, I never imagined that I’d be doing it almost four years later at 52 cars a year. That’s over 200 vehicles I’ve done since then, and the Car Peeps just keep coming. It’s awesome.
And today, it’s Case No. ER249j7. OK that’s not a real case but this guy is an attorney and I want to sound official.
Which brings us to David Olan, a Malibu attorney, surfer and official 1968 Ford Bronco buster. I saw Olan at Malibu Living for an event and he reminded me of his cool Bronco on Latigo. So we set a time and I sauntered over in my Viper. A 650-horsepower Monster to see another Monster.
But once I got there, I was greeted by another long-time Malibute: Alan Armstrong, who will be another ride of the week.
But Olan’s dark blue Bronco was sitting quietly, waiting to be launched and he began to give me some stats as we drove the car up the bluff for the shoot.
“It’s got a 351 Winsor V8, power steering and brakes, aftermarket automatic transmission, New Bucket seats, stereo, roll cage, bumpers, running boards (or whatever you called them).”
For Olan, all he cares about is getting this car to and from the beach. Not a tough job since he lives at Latigo Point. But there are other beaches too, of course.
He’s had this vehicle since about September 2015 and actually got it from Armstrong, who actually lives across the street from Olan. Sounds like attorney efficiency.
But Olan loves his Bronco because it’s American, vintage, a convertible and a great surf car.
Olan then shared his thoughts on the best part of the car.
“Hearty and cool, runs great and the engine sounds [awesome],” Olan said.
Since David pretty much only uses this car for scootin’ the Bu and surf trips up and down, it’s awesomeness is strictly shared on a need-to-know basis. And you, my fine free surfheads, need to know.
“People are always commenting on it,” Olan said. “After you did the photo shoot for the Surfside [News], I drove it to Trancas to look for waves. I went to the Vintage Market and a guy with a hot fitness model comes up and excitedly says that the car would be perfect for his photo shoot. I figured he was just a poser, but gave him my number so he could call me. And he did. I told him to come over and he showed up with a full-on entourage and they did a photo shoot with a model and came back the next day when I was gone. Took the car up to Westward with Alan, got some great pics with the model in a bikini standing on the surfboard with the rack.”
Yes, that’s awesome on an epic level.
“I love the openness of driving the Bronco and being able to look around and ‘feel’ Malibu,” Olan continued. “The soft breezes, smell of the ocean air and beautiful mountains and beaches. Sitting up high on the road, looking at all the people and their cars while they stare, point, wave and honk at me — I get a lot of thumbs up when I drive this.”
Hate to bring this up again — actually I don’t — but Malibu is all about the love. The beauty, food, cars and people. It’s Paradise Found, 24/7. And it’s people like Olan who have managed to snag a cool vehicular contraption to squiddle his way up and down the coast in search of waves. Oh, and if you find yourself in a jam, Olan’s the man to get you out of it. Visit www.OlanLaw.com.
His favorite roads? PCH, Bird View through Point Dume and Corral Canyon. Sounds like a hat trick to me.
Want to be featured as my next Ride of the Week? Shoot an email to askfireball@fireballtim.com.
Our Insane JEEP ACCIDENT ON PCH MALIBU! – FMV575
Our Insane JEEP ACCIDENT ON PCH MALIBU! – FMV575
Fireball and Kathie wake up to a crashing SOUND on PCH, only to find that their son’s Jeep has been totaled by another car. So… they go have breakfast.
About the JEEP from Wiki… Jeep is a brand of American automobiles that is a division of FCA US LLC (formerly Chrysler Group, LLC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.[2][3] The former Chrysler Corporation acquired the Jeep brand, along with the remaining assets of its owner American Motors, in 1987. The division is headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. Jeep’s current product range consists solely of sport utility vehicles and off-road vehicles, but has also included pickup trucks in the past.
The original Jeep was the prototype Bantam BRC. Willys MB Jeeps went into production in 1941[1] specifically for the military, arguably making them the oldest four-wheel drive mass-production vehicles now known as SUVs.[4] The Jeep became the primary light 4-wheel-drive vehicle of the United States Army and the Allies during World War II, as well as the postwar period. The term became common worldwide in the wake of the war. Doug Stewart notes:[5]
The spartan, cramped, and unstintingly functional jeep became the ubiquitous World War II four-wheeled personification of Yankee ingenuity and cocky, can-do determination.
The first civilian models were produced in 1945.[6] It inspired a number of other light utility vehicles, such as the Land Rover.[7][8] Many Jeep variants serving similar military and civilian roles have since been designed in other nations.
Coming to the VLOG Friday… The 2017 NISSAN 370Z NISMO!
BIG THANKS to Nissan for setting this up for me. Monday is my Birthday and we’ll be rockin’ the 2017 NISSAN 370Z NISMO. Want to know more?
CRAZY BURNED CORRAL CANYON MALIBU HOUSE! – FMV574
CRAZY BURNED CORRAL CANYON MALIBU HOUSE! – FMV574
Fireball and Kathie head to the Malibu Corral Canyon Hiking Trail for a dense, jungle ridden hike through Mustard Trees, Flowers and a spectacular view. Also, an unboxing and Fireball has an Automotive Announcement!!
And from HIKESPEAK… The 1,000-acre Corral Canyon State Park protects a span of the Santa Monica Mountains between Dan Blocker Beach and Malibu Creek State Park. This is the only canyon on the Los Angeles County side of the range that remains undeveloped from the ridge top down to PCH, allowing the 2.5-mile loop through the park to plunge hikers in to a world of natural scenery and vegetation.
Corral Canyon Loop begins at Sara Wan Trailhead, which is located just off PCH next to Malibu Seafood and Deli. A five-dollar fee is charged to park at the trailhead. Parking is not allowed on the north side of PCH near the trailhead.
Corral Canyon Loop Trail is a 2.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located in Malibu, California that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and trail running and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
What’s it like to drive the FISKER KARMA… from Henrik himself?
A few months back while I was in Las Vegas for the SEMA Show, I ran into my friend Henrik Fisker. And in that moment, the idea of doing an episode of my show with Henrik and having him as an official Malibu Ride of the Week was born.
A few weeks later, Henrik and his adorable wife/partner Geeta rolled up to one of my shows in a stunning 2012 Fisker Karma. Now, those that may be living in a cave or have no Internet may not know Henrik. But if you’ve noticed that his last name and the name of the car are the same, that’s because the Karma is Henrik’s brainchild and the deep blue gem that emerged from his last company.
And although Fisker Automotive as a company is no more, that hasn’t stopped Henrik from creating beautiful design and being a trailblazer in the world of cars. As a designer and entrepreneur, Henrik has laid the groundwork for great design by having stints at BMW, Aston Martin and Ford. But designing this amazing Laguna Blue jewel (1 of only 77 in the world) has landed him at the LA Auto Show this month with an amazing new car called the ROCKET, build by world renowned customizers, Galpin Auto Sports.
Although my time with Henrik as my guest at the show was limited, we did manage to take a spin up the coast to Free Zuma and get this shot. He mentioned that his Karma is standard and unmodified, but who in their right mind would alter such a beautiful piece of art? “My love for proportions and sculpture,” he said, “was what I wanted to create a dramatic and deeply sculptured 4-door coupe.” We both agreed that the proportions, wheel to body, length of hood and the low greenhouse were the best elements. You could literally stare at it all day.
I had a Fisker Karma for a week and was constantly asked what it was and if they could take a photo. Have to say that I spent a lot of time waiting and not driving, but I didn’t mind, as I was grateful to be behind the wheel of something so beautiful.
“When I was doing the clay model for this car,” Henrik said, “I had to tell the modelers to loosen up and pretend we where doing a “one off” supercar to get the extreme sculpture I wanted around the hood and rear fenders.” And being a car designer myself, I knew that this was not an easy task at a major manufacturer. Cost cutting constantly looms heavily.
And when Henrik told me that the inspiration for his logo of combining the Blue Pacific with the Orange setting Sun came from driving in Malibu at sunset, I knew that there’s probably no better car suited for this town.
It was an absolute joy meeting these guys and having them as my guests at the show. Henrik and I graduated Art Center at the same time and it’s always exciting to see what designers have done since then. Be sure to check out his ROCKET if you’re going to the LA Show and be on the lookout for it coming to Malibu for the Cars & Coffee soon. BIG THANKS to Henrik for his kindness to all who came last week. There’ll be more Fiskers on the horizon for sure and with someone who makes it a point to build good Karma and have such a positive influence on the world of design, Henrik’s success is only beginning. Good on ya, HF.
New MALIBU CAPS are IN THE HOUSE!!!
Support THE VLOG by snagging an all-new MALIBU CAP! Serious proceeds go straight to THE NATIONAL MILL DOG RESCUE, HOPE4PAWS, 4OCEAN & ONE OCEAN DIVING!
The National Mill Dog Rescue…
National Mill Dog Rescue was established in February 2007, in honor of a forgiving little Italian Greyhound named Lily. Theresa Strader, NMDR’s Founder and Executive Director, rescued Lily from a dog auction in Missouri. Prior to that day, Lily had spent the first seven years of her life as a commercial breeding dog, a puppy mill mom. Determined that her years of living in misery would not be in vain, Strader started NMDR, giving a voice to mill dogs across the country.
During her years as a breeding dog, Lily spent all of her days confined to a small, cold wire cage in a dark, foul-smelling barn. Never was she removed from her cage for exercise or socialization. In her dreary confines, Lily was forced to produce one litter after another with no respite. Like all commercial breeding dogs, she was a veritable breeding machine whose worth was measured in only one way – her ability to produce puppies.
By seven years of age, Lily was worn out. Commonplace in the industry, she had received little to no veterinary care throughout her life, the result of which, for her, was terribly disturbing. Due to years of no dental care, poor quality food, rabbit bottle watering and no appropriate chew toys, the roof of Lily’s mouth and lower jaw, had rotted away. Her chest was riddled with mammary tumors and she was absolutely terrified of people.
Strader brought Lily and twelve others home from the auction and declares that even for a highly seasoned rescuer, the following months were the education of a lifetime in rehabilitation. That she would take up the cause for the mill dogs was never in question and National Mill Dog Rescue was promptly underway. Since 2007, NMDR has been supported by hundreds of volunteers and rescued more than 10,600 dogs.
Run almost solely by volunteers, NMDR has pledged to put an end to the cruelty of the puppy mill industry. Through widespread informative efforts, NMDR hopes to educate the public to acquire their companion animals through reputable breeders or better yet, from shelters and rescue groups across the country.
After her rescue, Lily spent the remainder of her life as a beloved member of the Strader family where she received medical care, warmth and companionship. In time, Lily found courage and her disfigured little body educated countless people about the horrors of the puppy mill industry. Lily died, at home, peacefully, in the arms of her loving dad with her family gathered around, in May 2008, fifteen months after she was rescued.
Hope for Paws…
Hope for paws was established to help animals who suffer and die every year because of negligence and abuse. We have years of experience in rescuing dogs from difficult and heart wrenching conditions.
4Ocean…
The 4Ocean Bracelet is made from 100% Recycled Materials. The beads are made from recycled glass bottles, and the cord is made from recycled plastic water bottles. Every bracelet purchased funds the removal of one pound of trash from the Ocean. Wear this bracelet as a symbol of your commitment to cleaner oceans, and join the fight against ocean pollution! *The water bottle grade that is used in bracelet production is Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate also known as RPET.*
One Ocean Diving…
Ocean has worked in the water with over 32 different species of sharks around the world. With an extensive educational and professional background in marine biology and work in the field with a large number of marine animals focusing mostly on shark behavior and specifics on territorial body language, social hierarchy, and changes in behavior in relation to the presence of humans and other external influencers, Oceans masters research is the basis for the pelagic program and public participants will get an in depth glimpse at the current study trends in cognitive ecology and social systems of sharks. Ocean has also worked more than a decade as a professional SCUBA (PADI MSDT 10+ Year,) Freedive instructor (Constant Weight Depth: 175ft Static Breath Hold: 6:30 min,) and professional safety diver for productions and research programs around the world. She is also an instructor for 1st Aid/CPR/E02/AED/HML/WFR/EMT/DEMP as well as advisor, trainer, and designer of accident management systems for major corporations with dive programs.
Ocean is a co-scientific advisor and the safety advisor for the I.S.P, Hawaii Shark Program, One Ocean Research and Diving, and other International programs. Ocean works year round at home in Hawaii and is on board with One Ocean Research and Diving as much as possible. She travels an average of ten countries a year for other international marine research and conservation programs. Stay tuned to Oceans latest projects by following her on Instagram at
@OceanICramsey
What’s it like to drive a 410HP FIRE TRUCK?
I’m super excited to bring you this one, folks. As I was perusing possibilities for this week’s Ride, we were all set to vlog an episode Malibu Engine 70 driver, Joe Segreto. Right then and there it dawned on me that Joe and his 410-horsepower KME Predator fire engine were perfect candidates.
So, may I present to you some serious Malibu awesomeness?
As we took a ride up through Malibu with Joe and his team of fire fighters during the shoot, I was humbled to experience just how humble these guys actually were. They’ve seen things that most of us would cringe at. But as with most firemen I’ve met, they were not only the nicest guys on the planet but a hoot to be around. And who wouldn’t be, driving this Caterpillar powered behemoth.
With an air-to-air turbo and at 893 cubic inches, the Predator weighs in at just over 42,000 pounds. And that’s without equipment, baby. The motor is also equipped with a road and main pump that are both made by Hale. That means that it sprays some serious water.
“This engine is everything to our team,” Segreto said. “It gets us to and from all of our calls. On fires with the main pump engaged, it has the capability to pump up to 1500 gallons per minute of water. On brush fires with the road pump engaged it can produce over 300-psi for long hose lays.”
The engine can receive water from multiple water sources, such as another engine, a hydrant or it can draft from a pool or lake if needed. That’s the cool part. It also is their shield on accidents. Ok, maybe that’s the cool part, too.
There isn’t just one function that this fire engine is primarily used for. It has multiple functions that are used in every unique situation that these boys get themselves into. It’s an incredible machine.
“When I first came to Malibu I was not used to driving an engine around the area,” Segreto said. “We went up Rambla Pacifico and started traveling down some very narrow roads with the cliffs on my side and rocks on the captain’s side. I kept telling the captain that we would not fit, but he just laughed and said keep going. At one point, I thought we were going to go over. Never the less, we made it and he got a kick out of it.”
And what does Segreto think of being a fireman here in the Bu?
“Malibu is beautiful: the beaches and views are breathtaking,” Segreto said. “But, what I love most are the residents. They truly make us feel appreciated for the work that we do.”
Way to go, Malibuites. Engine 70 literally just drove by me with sirens blaring as I wrote this. Wow. Makes me feel proud and safe that someone’s out there fighting for what I love.
And in case you’re wondering what Joe’s favorite movie car is — and I know you are — that would be Corvette Summer.
“My father had a ‘72 vet with a blown 350 and that movie always reminded me of it. But runner-up would be Smokey and the Bandit.”
Congratulations, Joe! You and Malibu Fire Station 70 are this week’s Ride!
Some info on FIRE ENGINES from Wiki…
A fire engine (also known in some territories as a fire apparatus, fire truck, or fire appliance) is a vehicle designed primarily for firefighting operations. In addition, many fire departments/fire services often employ their vehicles for various other uses including emergency medical services and rescue purposes. The terms “fire engine” and “fire truck” are often used interchangeably but in North America represent different types of vehicles.
The primary purposes of a fire engine include transporting firefighters to an incident scene, providing water with which to fight a fire, and carrying other equipment needed by firefighters. A typical modern vehicle will carry tools for a wide range of firefighting and rescue tasks, with common equipment including ladders, a self-contained breathing apparatus, ventilating equipment, first aid kits, and hydraulic rescue tools.
Many fire vehicles are based on standard vehicle models (although some parts may be upgraded to cope with the demands of the vehicles’ usage). They are normally fitted with audible and visual warnings, as well as communication equipment such as two-way radios and mobile computer technology.
GRAY WHALES OFF PT DUME MALIBU is FMV573!
GRAY WHALES OFF PT DUME MALIBU! – FMV573 –
Fireball and Kathie head to PT. Dume in Malibu to hopefully see Whales. Discover much more, then Fireball does some sketching.
More about the California Grey Whales fro WIKI… The gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus),[1] also known as the grey whale,[3] gray back whale, Pacific gray whale, or California gray whale[4] is a baleen whale that migrates between feeding and breeding grounds yearly. It reaches a length of 14.9 meters (49 ft), a weight of 36 tonnes (40 short tons), and lives between 55 and 70 years.[5] The common name of the whale comes from the gray patches and white mottling on its dark skin.[6] Gray whales were once called devil fish because of their fighting behavior when hunted.[7] The gray whale is the sole living species in the genus Eschrichtius, which in turn is the sole living genus in the family Eschrichtiidae. This mammal descended from filter-feeding whales that appeared at the beginning of the Oligocene, over 30 million years ago.
The gray whale is distributed in an eastern North Pacific (North American) population and a critically endangered western North Pacific (Asian) population. North Atlantic populations were extirpated (perhaps by whaling) on the European coast before 500 AD and on the American coast around the late 17th to early 18th centuries.[8] However, on May 8, 2010, a sighting of a gray whale was confirmed off the coast of Israel in the Mediterranean Sea,[9] leading some scientists to think they might be repopulating old breeding grounds that have not been used for centuries.[9] In May and June 2013 a gray whale was sighted off the coast of Namibia – the first confirmed in the Southern Hemisphere.[10] The round-trip journey of one gray whale has set a new record for the longest mammal migration, covering a distance of more than 22,000 kilometres across the Pacific Ocean. Her migration has shown new insight into how endangered species are making drastic changes in their life style.
