Nor-Cal Mopar

10/04/2026

Nor-Cal Mopar if you're going please sign up.

10/04/2026

Memorial Service for one of our Nor-Cal Mopar members.
Rest in Peace John Charlson

09/24/2026

The Hudson Hornet was already a legend long before it ever became a cartoon character.
Before movie audiences knew the name Doc, real racing fans knew exactly what a Hudson Hornet could do.
Under the hood was a 308-cubic-inch flathead straight-six, and while six cylinders might not sound intimidating by modern standards, this engine had a reputation that was earned on the track.
A big part of the Hornet’s advantage came from Hudson’s low “step-down” chassis. The design gave the car a lower center of gravity than many of its competitors, helping it carry speed through corners while keeping the big Hudson surprisingly composed.
Then add talented drivers, careful race preparation, and an engine that could deliver strong performance, and you had one of the toughest combinations in the early days of NASCAR.
Herb Thomas proved exactly what the Hornet was capable of. He won the premier-series championship in 1951 and then came back to win it again in 1953. Those championships weren’t handed to Hudson because the car looked good. The company’s racing reputation was built through real competition, real preparation, and plenty of hard miles on the track.
And then there’s one of the most recognizable details under the hood.
Those two red Twin H-Power air cleaners aren’t just there for decoration. They represent Hudson’s Twin-H Power setup, with a pair of carburetors feeding that memorable straight-six. It’s a perfect example of how Hudson took a relatively unusual engine layout and turned it into something genuinely competitive.
The green ’54 shown here, however, is a street car—not one of the original NASCAR racers. It never spent its life battling for position on the stock-car circuit, but it still gives you a great look at the hardware, proportions, and distinctive shape behind the legend.
And that’s what makes the Hornet so fascinating.
It’s proof that you don’t necessarily need a huge V8, a mountain of displacement, or eight cylinders under the hood to build a car that gets people talking.
Some engines need eight cylinders to start an argument.
This one only needs six.
What’s your pick for the greatest American six-cylinder engine?

09/20/2026

Our Last Mopars & Coffee for the year!
Best of Show 1958 Black Chrysler 300D!

09/20/2026

Our Last Mopars & Coffee for the year! We still had a pretty good turn out after the 3 cars shows this weekend. Thanks for all of you that came out today!

09/19/2026

You are warmly invited to a Celebration of Life in honor of John. Please join us as we gather to share stories, toast to beautiful memories, and celebrate the love he brought into our lives. Please bring your favorite stories and photos to share.
Wear your best Raiders or A’s gear or your Nor-Cal Mopar T-Shirt. Dress casually and for the weather- this is an outdoor & indoor event. All makes and models of muscle cars must arrive at 11:30 in order to park on the large lawn area. Your must RSVP your spot and in the comment section put that you're going to bring and display your muscle car.

Food and refreshments will be provided.

Date: Saturday, October 3rd 2026
Time: 1pm-5pm.
Appetizers at 1pm, meal at 3pm
Where: Tomrose Ranch, 5307 Stony Point Rd
Santa Rosa, CA. 95407

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In Loving Memory of John Edward Charlson You are warmly invited to a Celebration of Life in honor of John. Please join us as we gather to share stories, toast to beautiful memories, and celebrate the love he brought into our lives. Please bring your favorite stories and photos to share. Food and ref...

09/19/2026

Last Call for the:
Nor-Cal Mopars Last Mopars & Coffee in Coddingtown this year!

It's tomorrow Sunday September 20th, 2026
From: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

We are also going to ask and see if we can get a few more Mopars to go to our member John Charlson's Memorial Service event on Satuday October 3rd. All Muscle cars must arrive at 11:30 in order for those cars to park in the large lawn area at Tomrose Ranch 5307 Stony Point Road Santa Rosa, CA. 95407.
You can let us know if you want to go and display your muscle car or your can RSVP at https://partiful.com/e/oIxdzYJJIahhZTlQpZgI? and in the comment section put that you are going to display your muscle car.
Thank you in advance.

09/19/2026

Pedal the Metal Car Show.
Sonoma County Mopars!
2026 and 2025 photos...

09/19/2026

The Pacific Coast Air Museum
Wings and Wheels Car Show.
Sonoma County Mopars!