XS CarNight: Showdown in Shoreline
XS CarNight, a subsidiary of XS Mag, an European based e-zine, hit shores three years ago in Long Beach, California. With XSCN being in my own backyard, a curious and jet-lagged me was about to experience what they had to offer. While some may consider Queen Mary Events Park as the mecca of Long Beach car events, XSCN took place in an uncharted area of Long Beach: Shoreline Aquatic Park.
Tucked away behind the Long Beach’s Aquarium of the Pacific and free of any major roadway traffic, spectators entered free of charge and vendors were hand-picked. The selection of vehicles were top notch, the scenery was amazing and the atmosphere was second-to-none.
In 2017, it has grown in popularity with its unique gathering of vehicles and emcees with European accents. The scenery overlooks the popular Shoreline village and Queen Mary, a close swim distance for an athlete. Concrete walkways and grassy slopes allow for a good afternoon stroll, while gracious raffles attract attention. As the event progresses, the sun descends, and out of the woodwork are cameras popping out to get those "golden hour" shots. As night falls, the cars disperse and leave for the night, but not before we catch our wicked best!
1. RWB Lineup, Front & Center
XSCN is said to have the largest gathering of RWB Porsches outside Asia.
2. NSX on WORK Meisters
Sexy car, beachfront property, adoring crowd.
3. A Couple of Classic Benzes
“Cruisin down the street with this gip on my hood, I'm gettin' points like a Benzo should.” – Sir Mix-A-LoT. #3PointSocialClub
4. EcoBoosted Patina Ford F100
This ol' F100 EcoBoost 3.5L V6 TT is so green! Some things really do get better with age.
5. Air-Cooled Dubs
"We V-DUBBIN’ dub dub" featuring The Busted Knuckle Garage.
6. Vlene Wide Body FR-S
The first of its kind, stateside, by AutoTuned for Thanh.
7. 180E Evo Benz
That's so Evo.
8. Liberty Walk R8
For Liberty and R8 for all.
9. S2oKay!
Behold: Infinite Auto Design's S2K, Violent's S2K and Ron’s Amuse S2K, respectively.
10. EuroKlasse F80 M3
Klassy.
