7th Annual Christmas-For-Kids Car & Truck Show

The 7th Annual Christmas-For-Kids Car & Truck Show was a hit with over 550 classics, street rods, muscle cars and modern collectables spreading across the Hendrick Motorsports campus.

There isn't enough time in the day to speak with every classic car owner to hear their unique story behind their classic. Enthusiasts traveled from Louisiana, Virginia, South Carolina and further to have the opportunity to participate in the show event organized by the Carolina Camaro Association (www.carolinacamaroassoc.org).

Click on the video to view this amazing 1977 Pontiac Trans AM 6.6 Liter. The owner of the classic mentioned he owned a '78 "back in the day," and finally had the opportunity to purchase this '77 ten years ago for $2,800!

This was one of my favorite streetrods at the show. This is a '48 Cadillac! The sleek design of the exterior and interior really makes this streetrod stand out from the crowd.




It was incredible to witness all the classic cars parked while driving down the hill into the Hendrick Motorsports campus! The Carolina Camaro Association (www.carolinacamaroassoc.org) and Hendrick Motorsports (www.hendrickmotorsports.com) did a great job organizing this event, and encouraged enthusiasts participation throughout the day. Congratulations on a successful event! Classic car shows and cruise-ins do not end in the Southeast!

See you at the next show!

Let's Talk Cars!

The sun was shining during the Let's Talk Cars car show in High Point, NC! The event included many unique classics, with great stories!

Click on the video to view this gorgeous '59 Porsche 356 1600! The paint job, two tone interior and detailing makes this classic my favorite during the High Point event!

This is a video clip of a 1956 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible! This is a stylish restoration with shinning chrome and two tone paint with the white wall tires really complete the character of this classic!

Click on the video to catch a glimpse of this ghost flamed streetrod! The detial of the chrome and imaging of the flames are amazing!

It was great to have the opportunity to view a wide range of classics during the show event. Congratulations to the organizers for having a successful car show! The gathering of classics continues every Thursday evening in High Point!

See you at the next show!

8th Annual Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival

The warmth southern hospitality was on display during the 8th Annual Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance (www.hhiconcours.com)!

The event displayed four wonderful events including the Savannah/Hilton Head Speed Classic, Motoring Midway, Car Club Jamboree and the Concours d'Elegance. There was always something to admire during this four day event!

It was amazing listening to the stories behind each vintage vehicle. The gentleman in the photograph told the story of how he purchased his 1930 Essex, 53 years ago for $45 dollars! The original price for the 1930 Essex was approximately $685. The event had a relaxing atmosphere and enthusiasts were encouraged to interact with both the owners and vintage vehicles.

The honored Marque for the event was Mercedes-Benz. Please click on the video below to view this gorgeous 1953 Mercedes-Benz 500 K.

This is a 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 Spyder! This is the only 246 Dino Spyder with a fuel injected engine.

This is a beautiful 1931 Mercer Convertible Roadster, and was the only car completed by Mercer Company for 1931. The Factory guaranteed 100 mph for it's 140 hp engine! Only 150 miles on the engine!

This is a remarkable 1920 Stutz H. This classic accommondated 6-7 passengers, and had a sticker price of $3,500!

The 8th Annual Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival also hosts other exhibits including several beautiful classic wooden Chris Crafts, Test and Drive from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti and Jaguar and the ultra sleek Infiniti Essence concept vehicle. The event attracted thousands of car enthusiast to Hilton Head Island, and it was exciting to see all the enthusiasts enjoying show.

Congratulations to Carolyn Vanagel, Executive Director, and further event organizers in making this event a success! Please click on http://www.hhiconcours.com/ for additional information this wonderful event!

See you in 2010!

European Vintage of Excellence!

The 2009 EURO Auto Festival was filled with the excitement of European vintage of excellence!

The EURO Auto Festival (http://www.euroautofestival.com/) was held at the gorgeous BMW Zentrum in Greer, SC. The featured marque for 2009 was the Morgan, which is celebrating its 100th year anniversary! The wooden bodied classic was lining the field, and stole the show.

The show also honored the 50th year anniversary of the Mini and 20th year anniversary of the BMW 8 Series. Other vintage models attracted to the show included the Austin Healey, MG, Triumph, Mercedes Benz, Rolls Royce, Volvo, Porsche, Jaguar, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Opel and more!

The charity of choice is the Disaster Relief Fund of the American Red Cross (http://www.redcross.org/), which all proceeds will be donated from the show.


Click on the video to experience the view of Morgan's surrounding the Zentrum!

The 2009 EURO Auto Festival host many beautiful vintage cars, but this '33 Morgan Supersport Trike was one of my favorite! The '33 has a 1100cc twin, and three speed with reverse. The total weight is over 700 lbs!

Click on the video to view this '36 Riley Kestrel! This aluminum body classic has original leather seats, and has a top speed of 80 mph. The Riley documentation promises that the engine will use no more than 1 gallon of oil per 1,000 miles.

The 2009 EURO Auto Festival hosts a wide display of European vintage cars, and attract over 450 classics from across the United States with thousands of enthusiasts with smiles of excitement viewing their favorite model!

Congratulations to the Board of Directors and Steering Committee for organizing a fantastic classic car event! Please click on http://www.euroautofestival.com/ for additional information on how you can be involved!

See you at this exciting event in 2010!

2nd Annual Darlington Historic Racing Festival

Start Your Engines!

The Darlington Raceway (www.darlingtonraceway.com) host the 2nd Annual Darlington Historic Racing Festival! Racing participants gathered together from 23 States and Canada to experience the track "Too Tough to Tame!" The vintage racers consist of Historic cars, Indy Roadsters, Stock, Modified and Midgets.

Click on the video to view the "Moment in Time" display. Each display of vintage racers had a description explaining the history of the car and driver. This was an amazing display of historic vehicles.

Check out this 1927 Hudson open-wheel racer! This is a gorgeous racer with a brass gas pump and original wooden steering wheel.

This exciting event was interactive for all enthusiasts! Owners of these historic vehicles encouraged spectators to ask questions of the history each vehicle.

The "Legends Pavilion" host question and answer sessions among the racing fans and "Legends of Racing." The racing legends included South Carolina natives Cale Yarborough and David Pearson, Ned Jarrett, Junior Johnson, Marvin Panch and open-wheel legend Johnny Rutherford. Further, each legend was available for autograph sessions for fans.

This was truly an amazing event! If you are a racing fan then mark your calendar for 2010! Please click on http://www.darlingtonraceway.com/ for further detailed information on the 2nd Annual Darlington Historic Racing Festival!

See you next year!

25th Annual Classic on the James

The venue on Brown's Island in Richmond, VA was filled with over 275 European classics for the 25th Annual Classics on the James! The long historic event was host by the Central Virginia British Car Club (http://www.cvbcc.com/).

The show started with a Saturday night cruise-in located in historic Shockoe Slip. The gathering of the European vintage cars on the cobblestone street created a wonderful atmosphere for all enthusiasts to enjoy. Check it out http://twitpic.com/id4jd!

On Sunday, Brown's Island was covered in MG's, Austin Healey's, Triumphs, Ferrari's, Porsche's, Rolls Royce's, Jaguar's, vintage racers and more! This was a European classic to remember!

Click on the video below to get an overall perceptive of this great event!

Check out this '64 Ferrari 250GT Berlinetta Lusso, which was a 1997 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance winner. Gorgeous vintage car!

This is a original 1958 AC Bristol! Can you see the similarity of the unique body style compared to the Shelby AC Cobra's? The histories between the two are deeply rooted.

The 25th Annual Classic on the James event host by The Central Virginia British Car Club (http://www.cvbcc.com/) was a complete success! This is a must attend event, and will continue to grow. Congratulations to the Central Virginia Car Club for organizing a great event!

See you next year!

Valley Auto and Truck Classic

The 1st Annual Valley Auto and Truck Classic held in Maggie Valley, North Carolina was a complete success! The venue was filled with gorgeous classic vehicles, which travel from neighboring States. The show had the atmosphere of a festival with vendors, music and live classic car auction host by Gore's Corvette World and Motorama.

This 1922 Velie Sport was one of many remarkable vintage cars on display during the three day event. This Velie won a 1st National award in 1983, and was restored by Josey Restorations. The vehicle remains in the Josey family today. This particular Velie was manufactured for the John Deere Family, and had a purchase price of $3,000.

This is a fabulous streetrod! The engine block is cherry red with checkered interior to complement the design of the classic. This has to be one of my favorite streetrods!

Please click on http://www.smokyevents.com/ for more information on classic car events in the Maggie Valley area. Congratulations to the event organizors for having a successful car event!

The NMRA All-Star Nationals and All Ford Event!

The excitement began on Friday, at the zMAX Dragway, where spectators witnessed the extreme power of drag racing! The speeds exceeded 170 mph, and continued with four Jet Cars soaring down the dragway at the same time!

The all Ford event also gave enthusiast plenty to do with vendors throughout the dragway parking lot, food concessions and car show. The burning heat didn't keep diehard enthusiasts from this event.

The car show had great participation during the event! There were a wide verity of classics and new collectable vehicles ranging from a '68 Shelby GT 500 KR, Saleen, Roush Stage 3 and more!

The Mustang Club of America was present to provide support for the NMRA and All Ford Car Show events. Please visit www.mustang.org for detailed information on the 45th Anniversary of

the Ford Mustang!

Congratulations to the event organizers for having a successful event. Please visit www.lowesmotorspeedway.com for more information on future events!

The next generation!

In my travels, I've witnessed multiple car show events, and have been overwhelmed by the participation of classic car owners and fellow enthusiast enjoying the collector car hobby. This past weekend while attending the Downtown Mooresville Cruise-In I had an "Ah-Ha" moment.

The organizers of the event have a road dedicated for classic cars to enter the cruise-in. While observing the streets lining up with classic cars I noticed a gentlemen driving through in is '28 Ford Model A. It was then I had a "Ah-Ha" moment, because the gentlemen brought his grandson who was in the passenger's seat.

After they parked I ask for a quick picture next to the Model A. The photo tells it's own story, but for me this represents the passing of our hobby to the next generation.

If you have a son, daughter or grandchildren take them to a classic car event or for a ride in your classic, and share the stories behind your classic car. The next generation plays a key role in the stories and passions of the classic car hobby, and it's encouraging to witness moments like this one. Thank you for the photo!

The MAAC 42nd Annual Car Show

The 4th of July is a celebration of our Nations birthday, but it also means there will be plenty of classic cars!

The weekend started on Friday with Mountaineer Antique Auto Club hosting their 42nd Annual Car show and Swap Meet. This three day event was one of the most dynamic events I've attended this year! The events swap meet covered the venue with over 500 vendors with parts and supplies, and collector car owners from across the state traveled the distance to find a specific part to complete their restoration.

The car corral brought in approximately 250 classic to buy and sell. Among the unique collection of cars was a '65 Amphicar in remarkable running condition. Other cars included muscle cars, trucks, resto-mods and a couple newer classics.

The car show was another part of this event, and over 250 classics registered. Classic cars cruised in from neighboring states to participate in the three day event. The show had early era Fords, pickups, street rods, muscle cars and more.

The event only cost $5 for spectators, and free for children 11 and younger. The MAAC organized a great event, and everywhere you turned there were a club member to answer questions. I would encouage car enthusiast to venture over to next year's event. Please visit http://www.mountaineerantiqueautoclub.com/ for additional information on next year's event.

Congratulations to the Mountaineer Antique Auto Club on a successful event!

Professional Stuntman Invitational

Location: The Concord Speedway
Time: June 26, 27 and 28th

The Professional Stuntman Invitational hosts their first annual Hollywood Stunt Show! The show consists of multiple movie cars, classic cars and exciting stunts. Click on the clip below to witness The A-Team van performing a high exciting jump!

The show included cast members from the “The Dukes of Hazzard" series such as Byron Cherry, Don Pedro Colley, Sonny Shroyer and the original duke Jerry Rushing. The movie cars included the General Lee, The Punisher, Starsky and Hutch, Death Race, Days of Thunder City Chevrolet race car and more. The stuntmen for "The Dukes of Hazzard" series were present to showcase original stunts from the popular TV series. It was remarkable to see these stunts live!

The three day event started with a "Meet and Greet" Friday, and continued throughout the weekend with autographs from cast members, authors and classic car show. This was a wonderful event for the entire family to enjoy the amazing thrill of the past movie cars, and the opportunity to hear stories from the cast members.

The event will host similar stunts and showcase more cars for next years show. Congratulations to the PSI crew for hosting a great event!