A popular cars and coffee event established in Malibu in the 2010s, then went off track during COVID pandemic, is being relaunched at the Channel Islands Harbor.

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum will host the new monthly event, “Wheels & Waves,” which will take place on the first Sunday of each month from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.  in front of the Museum.

The first event, free to the public, will take place on Sunday, September 1st and will feature cars of all types from muscle cars to hot rods on display with their owners standing by to answer questions.   Each month will feature something special such as guest speakers, demonstrations, pet adoptions and good, clean family fun.  Pets are welcome.   The Museum will be open during the show.

According to Fireball Tim’s Instagram page, the founder of the event, Wheels and Waves began in Malibu in 2010 and was “knocked out” by COVID. The event began with 20 cars and grew to be one of Southern California’s greatest cars & coffees with more than 250 cars.

“With cars, coffee, dogs, donuts & diecast, this will swiftly become the go-to destination each month for lovers of custom & classic cars,” Fireball Tim said. “And yes, everyone gets a Hot Wheels (while supplies last) each month and more.”

 

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About Fireball Tim

Born in Hollywood California in 1965, Fireball Tim Lawrence has built an extensive and unique career in the film and automotive industry.

Besides having designed vehicles for hundreds of major movies, TV and commercials. He’s hosted some of the biggest Automotive Shows for Discovery, TLC and Speed. When not designing for film, Fireball’s company Fireball Publishing creates the World’s Best Automotive Coloring Books.

Fireball’s stints include Walt Disney Imagineering and Universal Studios plus over 400 movie credits including “Gone in 60 Seconds,” “Batman,” “Monster Garage,” “Jurassic Park,” “GI Joe,” “Knight Rider” and “The Avengers.”

He has also served as the Design Director for the world-famous Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard.

As host, Fireball is constantly in demand as an Automotive Design Expert with many appearances on the Discovery Network and Speed Channel including “World’s Most Expensive Rides,” “Extreme Rides” and “Street Tuner Challenge.”

Follow Fireball Tim on Instagram at @fireballtim for event updates.

Editor’s Note: this story was published on July 24, 2024.