CLASSIC TWENTIES AUTO WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT EQ25 SPEAKEASY SOIREE
Santa Barbara Charity Event will Feature 1925 Antique Autos, Costumes & Signature Cocktails
Antique Automobile Club of America Sponsor Dana Newquist with his "Roaring 20's" Antique Treasure
By Bonnie Carroll
Dana Newquist, President of the (AACA) Antique Automobile Club of America Santa Barbara for twenty years, will be the Antique Auto sponsor for the April 25th EQ25 Speakeasy Soiree charity event at El Paseo Restaurant. "It will be a joy to be involved as an antique auto sponsor," said Newquist, a long-time Montecito resident and antique auto enthusiast."
"This Pierce Arrow Cabriolet is perhaps the car best suited for Speakeasy! It is the epitome of the Roaring 20’s. It was first purchased by Louis B Mayer (MGM) and for a few years the Pierce was used as a “lot Car" at MGM. Since MGM was so large, the Lot where an actor/actress was working may be quite a distance from the MGM parking lot. So, to solve this problem (only for the most celebrated), this and other cars were used to transport celebrities," said Newquist.
Another of his antique classic cars recieved special treatment from Jay Leno, and Newquist explained that his roots are deep in the Antique Automobile Community having served as Director of the Murphy Auto Museum and Co Chair of the Montecito Motor Classic as well as several other car shows.
Newquist explained "I had purchased a 1917 Stanley Steamer that I had no knowledge of. Calling Jay Leno, he said 'bring it down to Big Dog Garage' and then Jay worked on the Stanley and got it started, so we went for a joyride!"
Dana Newquist with Jay Leno at Big Dog Garage
Live 20s entertainment, bites and Bees Knees cocktails are on the menu for guests enjoyent at the Roaring 20's Speakeasy Soiree, April 25 from 7-10 pm at historic El Paseo Restaurant, along with an auction, dancing, photos and remembrances from the 1925 Santa Barbara earthquake.The EQ25 has been created to commemorate the centennial of the 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake and funds raised will go to SB Hospice. For tickets or sponsorship information please visit: www.EQ25.org.
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of the Roaring 20’s. It was first purchased by Louis B Mayer (MGM) and for a few years the Pierce was used as a “lot Car" at MGM. Since MGM was so large, the Lot where an actor/actress was working may be quite a distance from the MGM parking lot. So, to solve this problem (only for the most celebrated), this and other cars were used to transport celebrities," said Newquist. 
Jay Leno, and Newquist explained that his roots are deep in the Antique Automobile Community having served as Director of the Murphy Auto Museum and Co Chair of the Montecito Motor Classic as well as several other car shows.
