Talking with Jenny Perez is a pleasure all in its own. She has this sweet little voice with a slight Southern accent (even though she's lived in Cali all her life) that could instantly ease even the worst day. She and her husband, Mike Perez, are both as cool as they come. If you see them out and about, don't be afraid to say hey; unless Fred Elliot, who's Jenny's bodyguard, gives you that "don't come any closer" look.

Online exclusive pictures of Mercedes Terrell, winner of Mini Truckin's 1st Online Model Search Contest, and cover model and Up Close girl for the December 2007 issue !

Here are the rest of the pictures we took for the September 2007 poster!

We figured even a few more pictures that Ernie Macias snapped of Shoshani for the July 2007 8-page poster featuring DID on one side and Auto Accessory Warehouse on the other would be worth showin' ya!

When you turn on your TV, there's an onslaught of shows featuring hotties from Southern California, particularly Orange County (aka the O.C.). Well, we got the chance to shoot with Mercedes Terrell, who won our first round Online Model Search, and this girl has it all! She's a true O.C. beauty, with a personality to boot. Peep the pics, and for even more action, check out the behind-the-scenes photos on our website www.minitruckinweb.com.

So we've done the model search, but now we decided to mix it up a little. Introducing the Mini Truckin' Hottest Combo Contest!

In honor of our special edition, and as a tribute to Texas, we decided to bring back the good ol' Up Close Model interviews, and what better place to start than Texas? Miss Callie won the second round of our online model-search contest, which awarded her this great opportunity. This 5'4" Fort Worth, Texan, loves two things: steak and football. Now that's a true Texan. For more photos, visit www.minitruckinweb.com.

Here are the rest of the photos we promised you, from our Up Close session with Miss Callie!

SHOW: 2007 Forbidden Fantasy Show and Shine
DATE: March 11, 2007
LOCATION: Lake Perris Fairgrounds; Lake Perris, CA

The first round of the Mini Truckin' model search was such a success we decided to do it again! This round of submissions is in, and we finally got off our lazy @$$es and put the voting poll up.

VOTING RULES
The only rules are that you may only vote for one candidate per visit. However, you can come back later and vote again. PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR FRIENDS TO VOTE FOR YOU!! This is a popularity contest in the purest sense. Those with the best and most loyal friends could make this a major upset!

**VOTING BEGINS TODAY, DECEMBER 5, 2006 AND WILL OFFICIALLY END MARCH 5, 2007 AT 5 P.M.

P.S. The poll is at the bottom of this page...Keep scrolling!

Name: Mishel Thorpe
Height: 5'6"
Measurements: 34-24-36
Location: Newport Beach, California

Name: Sharon Benson
Height: 5'4"
Birthplace: Pasaic, New Jersey
Personal Ride: Ford Expedition
Job: Model

VITAL STATS:
Name: Michelle Marie McAndrews
Height: 5'1"
Ethnicity: Irish-Hispanic
Born in: Loma Linda, California
Personal ride:
A Dale Earnhardt replica 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Jobs:
Michelle is a part-time model, she works for Loma Linda University, and she is a marketing student.
Favorite pastimes:
Going to the river, quad riding, and getting dirty.
Turn-offs:
Men who wear either Speedos or biker shorts who also sport fanny packs. They shouldn't be allowed outdoors.
Turn-ons:
I'm a sucker for a hottie with a nice, trimmed goatee who wears good cologne and dresses well.
Past photo credits:
Various photos in the import car scene, Pride activewear, Club NSX, and the Playboy Channel

VITAL STATS Name: Julie Denise Henderson

Height: 5'3"

Ethnicity: German, American Indian, and Welsh

Born in: Long Beach, California

Resides in: Tyler, Texas

Personal Ride: I drive a '99 Mercedes 500Sl that is lowered on 19-inch Carlson wheels. I also have a Cadillac Escalade that's on 20s.

VITAL STATS

Height: 5'1"

Age: 23

Dimensions: 34D-24-34

Born in: Long Beach, California

Personal Ride: Red & White '55 Chevy Bel Air

Online at:

www.playboy.com

www.lbz.com

www.lakewoodmodels.com

www.socalriderbabes.com

www.maryjanesworld.com

VITAL STATS

Height: 5'6"

Age: 22

Dimensions: 34-24-34

Born in: Covina, California

Ethnicity: English/Irish/German/Cherokee

I patiently waited outside the studio where we would be shooting this month's cover truck for Linda O 'Neil. She arrived in a new Chrysler Sebring Jxi convertible with the top down.