Gearhead Gazzette Magazine Vol 19 Issue #9 Feb 28-Mar 6, 2019 by Jimmy B

Vol. 19 Issue # 9

Feb 28-Mar 6, 2019

Price: FREE

Vol. 19 Issue 9 Feb 28-Mar 6, 2019

inside It’s All The Gearhead News You Can Use! The Staff Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Larry Williams – Williams Graphics Butch Pate Michael Corazzelli Craig Wise Web Producer Jack Cobb - tnhost.com Senior Feature Writer Emeritus: Ed Woodard Contributors PC Svcs., Micah Claycamp, MICAHDOODLES, Betsy Bennett HOT ROD Magazine, Louise Noth, Goodguys RODDER JOURNAL Steve Coonan Publisher / Editor Feature Writers Art Director-Designer Photography

Advertising Publisher: Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Car Show & Event listings, Cruise Night Listings, Personal FOR SALE/SWAP ads, Car Club Listings are all listed for free. For all other advertising cost & availabilities contact Jim Brandau at 615-3002003 8am—6pm CST or at gearheadgazzette@gmail.com

The Fun Starts Here Road Rumblings Southeast USA Shows Midwest USA Shows Western USA Shows West Coast USA Shows N’East-East Coast USA Shows Cruise-In’s Across the USA Day at the Museum Upcoming Car Shows BUY-SELL-TRADE-WANTED The Back Page

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Cover: National Auto Museum by Michael Corazzelli Contents Page: Cool art by MIicahdoodles

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“ Ya Gotta know where to Go….The FUN Starts Here….” The Autorama is more than the Great 8 and the RIDLER

to everything.

Hang on Motor City we’re coming to town...

The Autorama is more than the Great 8 and the RIDLER though. One of the highlights and must see features is the AUTORAMA EXTREME or “the Basement” as it is called a lot. This is such a cool part of the whole event. Laid back, cool rides with not many ropes or stanchions, groups of gearheads sitting together and having fun while tens of thousands walk by during the 2 days.

It’s SHOWTIME in DEEE-Troit! We are headed north later this week to attend the 67th Detroit Autorama. This one is one of our “MUST DO’s” during the year. While the Detroit Autorma is an “Indoor” car show, and some would say all indoor shows are the same, Detroit has a flavor all it’s own.

Back upstairs are all those cool cars, trucks, motorcycles and more! One thing that has a BIG presence is MUSCLE CARS. This is to be expected due to this being Detroit and the birth place of the muscle car movement.

There are a few “BIG “ awards handed out at different indoor shows, but the RIDLER Award, presented at the Detroit Autorama, is one of the biggest if not the biggest award given about all year long. Presented to one of the GREAT 8 contenders at Detroit, for a vehicle that is being shown for the first time anywhere. Some would argue that the AMBR award given at the Grand National Roadster Show in January each year is a s big as the RIDLER. Everyone has their opinion on this and mine is the AMBR is 2nd biggest. Reason...AMBR is only for Roadsters where the RIDLER is open

Add in TOYARAMA, the Pinstripers Bash for Charity, specialty displays of historic cars, and well you get the idea. If your not at the show, follow us on Facebook or Instagram for daily posts from the show. If you are there, stop us and say Hi!

Live It Fully Everyday 5

Jimmy B.

“the fun starts here”….

Goodguys Celebrates the ’69 Camaro at the 22nd PPG Nationals, (Pleasanton, CA)—There is little doubt that the Camaro is one of history’s most revered muscle cars, and that among all the Camaros, the 1969 model remains one of the most popular. It seems fitting then, that Goodguys plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Camaro in spectacular fashion. The Summer of ’69 Display presented by PPG will gather a collection of some of the most ground-breaking and historically significant Camaros for a special indoor display at the Goodguys 22nd PPG Nationals, July 12-14. The Ohio Expo Center’s Kasich Hall will showcase this spectrum of ‘69s from the ultra-rare COPO and Yenko examples, to some of the most influential custom builds to come from the hot-rodding community through the decades. Goodguys VP of Sales and Sponsorship, Ed Capen explained the significance of this year’s special Camaro exhibit. “Nothing quite like this has been done before”, Capen said. “We have reached out to General Motors to get this event on their radar to offer whatever manufacturer support they can provide for this historic gathering.” On top of that, there’s already a considerable buzz among the enthusiast community with significant examples already slated to appear. While applications and confirmation are still flooding in, we already know that heavy-hitting custom 1969 Camaros like Big Red, Mark Stielow’ s latest pro-touring creation, and the Goodguys G/RS will take part. The exhibit will also host the last two Goodguys Street Machine of the Year winners—the Detroit Speed-built “Tux”, and Roadster Shop crafted, “Inferno”. A great display of rare originals will be on display, too. Vehicles are being carefully selected based on significant and the impact they had on the hot rodding and the industry. Capen says “We are looking for the best ’69 Camaros in the world.” “If you have built or restored a significant Camaro, we would like to hear from you. To have your ’69 Camaro considered for the display, please submit a photo and contact information to Jamie Sa at Goodguys. Her contact email is jamies@good-guys.com

2019 is shaping up to be a landmark year for The Rodder’s Journal. It marks our 25thAnniversary. It’s hard to believe, but we introduced our very first issue at the Street Rod Nationals back in 1994. Like any worthwhile endeavor, this quarter-century has been a learning experience. So, first and foremost, we would like to thank you for your unparalleled support. TRJ never would have reached this milestone without you. We’ve hinted that something big is brewing, and now is the time to share. We’re moving our TRJ headquarters to Richmond, Virginia. TRJ has been headquartered in California for more than 20 years, and I have spent the vast majority of the past 40+ years as a Golden State resident. Now, it’s time to move on. The cost of doing business and the cost of living particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area have reached levels that are hard to fathom, and I don’t see an end to the steady increase in sight. We serve a national and even a global market, and it’s not fair to our loyal readers, nor is it sound business, to raise prices to support Bay Area overhead. So, we’re on the move. TRJ was born on the East Coast and we’re excited to return to our roots. That being said, we see this move as an opportunity to further our involvement in this hobby we know and love—from coast to coast. As an added perk, our Richmond headquarters puts us within a long day’s drive of a very large population of East Coast and Midwest-based hot rodders. And this in no way means we will be forsaking California or the Western states as a whole. In fact, I believe we will be able to participate in the hobby more coast to coast—and even internationally—far more than we have in recent times. Our sophisticated business plan is to spend less on rent and spend more on old cars and participating in the hobby. I don’t want to give the impression that the only reason we are moving to Richmond is its lower cost structure. I first visited the city when I was photographing Dave Russell’s Model A Victoria for TRJ #75, and I have genuinely developed an affection for the city and its people. The reasons are too numerous to enumerate here, but there are a whole lot of factors that make Richmond and the surrounding area a good strategic choice as a new home for The Rodder’s Journal. This is a big change for us and it is part of a broader plan that began last year when we brought our printing back to the U.S.A. And this isn’t the last change for The Rodder’s Journal. We’ve got a few more things in the works that you'll be excited to hear about. What we are not going to do, however, is make change for the sake of change. We are dedicated to continuing to publish the very best traditional hot rod and custom car magazine that we are capable of. With the move on the horizon, we’re extending our biggest sale until Thursday. All merchandise is 50% off, and some of these items won’t be coming with us to Virginia. You can learn more about the sale here. On behalf of myself and the TRJ staff, we would like to once again thank you for your dedication. We can’t wait to see where these next 25 years take us. Sincerely, Steve Coonan Publisher & Editorial Director The Rodder's Journal 10

MAR 2019: MAR 1-2: SHELBYVILLE TN: INDOOR MOTORCYCLE RACES: LYNCHBURG FLAT TRACK RACING. Located at the Calsonic Arena. Speedway, Hooligan, Vintage, Mad Dog, Pro, Youth and GoofBall. Kids Strider Race age 2-6. Fri, March 1 4pm gate open to public, 5pm-9pm-Riders Practice. $5 spectator. Free parking Friday night. March 2, noon -gate open to Public (front gate). 1pm-3pm practice. 4pm-6pm heat races. 7pm-Main Event. $5 parking. $15 spectator/$10 under 13/ free under 6. Camping:

$50 hook-ups/ $20 primitive per night (pre- Reservation only). For more info: Race related: 256-361-7279 or lynchburgoutdoor@bellsouth.net. Camping, Vending, Sponsorship and all other info: call/text spring@256-361-7280. MAR 2: COMMERCE GA: NORTHEAST GEORGIA SWAP MEET: Automotive and motorcycle swap meet. Event held at the ATLANTA DRAGWAY located at 500 E. Ridgeway Rd. 250-350 vendors every month. For more info go to www.NEGeorgiaSwapMeet.com or call 706-424-5035 MAR 2: COMO MS: CRUISIN THE BLUES 2019: This is Cruizin' the Blues in Como, MS

ran by Groovy of Groovy's Garage. $20 entrance fee there will be live music, food, plenty of fun to be had. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/2162292770700528/ MAR 2: FT PIERCE FL: 2019 TREASURE COAST MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND SWAP MEET: Motorcycle show, Motorcycle Swap Meet, Motorcycles Buy Sell Trade, Motorcycle Auction. Continuous Live Bands 2-stages, Music, Beer Garden and Festival Feed. For more info: www.TCMOTORCYCLESHOWANDSWAPMEET.COM MAR 2-3: FT PIERCE FL: MOTORCYCLES ON THE RIVER: Located at the Causeway

Cove Marina, 601 Seaway Dr. 10am-6pm. Motorcycle show free entry with paid admission trophies and prizes. For more info: 954-205-7813. MAR 3: CLARKSVILLE TN: BARKLEY LODGE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LBL CRUISE: Meeting at the I-24 rest stop at the TN/KY State Line at 10 am - Barkely Lodge/ LBL Cruise, hosted by Mid TN Automotive Enthusiasts... Event hours 10 am to 2 pm. We are planning a meet up on Sunday, March 3rd, Meeting at the I-24 rest stop at the TN/KY state line at 10 am. From there heading to Barkley lodge for lunch then cruising through LBL and maybe stopping at Ft Donelson. Respond here if planning to meet us so we will

know to watch for you... www.facebook.com/events/1160189150826021/ 12

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MAR 2019: MAR 1-3: DETROIT MI: 67TH ANNUAL MEGUIARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUTORAMA: Customs, Hot Rods, Trucks, Motorcycles and more fill Cobo Center! Don't miss seeing qualifying cars for the Great 8 as they compete for the Ridler Award presented by Meguiar's. Fans of Smokey and the Bandit will see great cars and memorabilia from the movie in the rolling Smokey & The Bandit display! Check out Chop Shop featuring the legendary customizer Gene Winfield and Preservation Award display featuring 1961 Autorama Best of Show Winner The Empress! Empress builder and Michigan custom car legend Carl Casper will also be on hand. Other special sections include: Cavalcade of Customs and Hop Up Magazine's Traditional Autorama Extreme featuring live music all weekend and Vinsetta Garage's Pinup Girl Contest on Saturday. Shop Toyarama and you can bid for items in the Pinstriper Panel Jam! Autograph sessions include: WWE Superstar Seth Rollins on Friday from 6-8, Racing Legend Tony Stewart Saturday 12:00-2:00, car builder Dave Kindig from Kindig-It Design on Saturday from 4-8

and The Hansen Brothers, from "Slap Shot" on Sunday from 1:00p-4:00p. Count's Kustoms Horny Mike will be on hand all weekend with his creations the Mini Mike Trike and Pic-Necken Table. See https://autorama.com/attend/detroit/ for a full schedule of activities and special sections! MAR 2-3: CANTON OH: PRO-FORMANCE 2019: Located at the Stark County Fairgrounds. For more info: www.facebook.com/daveedsautoevents and https:// twitter.com/DESuperAuto . MAR 3: HIGHLAND IL: 2019 ANNUAL INDOOR/OUTDOOR AUTOMOTIVE SWAP MEEET:

Located at the Highland Speedway Madison Co Fairgrounds, 1800 Lindenthal Street. General Admission is $4â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Fox Hunt All Girls Free and Kids under 12 free. Event schedule is 7am-noon. Registration and Set up 5am-7am. Call not! First come-first serve for inside spaces. Inside spaces have: Free Tables. Saturday inside set-up available noon till 6pm. 10x10 indise space-$25. Outside spaces-$25. Single Truck $15, Car Corral (Outdoor) space $10. For more info: 618-765-2199 day or 618-664 -4352 evenings or email misfit3366@gmail.com

MAR 2019: MAR 3: PRINCETON IL: WALNECK’S MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEETS PRINCETON IL: Indoors—Rain or Shine. This is two time a Year HERE! Show time 8am-2pm. Located at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 Peru St. This is much better than the internet! Search for it! Find it! Inspect it! Buy it! And then BRAG about it! Antique, Classic, American, British, and Modern, Dirt Bikes, Parts, Leather, T-shirts, Jewelry, Novelities and Much more! Admission $7 under 14 free plus free parking. 3-heated and connected buildings. Free tables (nice ones). Vendor spaces 10x10. One Low Price--$40. Great food in the building. For more info: www.walneckswap.com or 630-985 -2097. FEB 2019: FEB 28- MAR 1: LAKE HAVASU AZ: HAVASU DEUCE DAYS: Thursday is Deuces Downtown on Main St from 2-8pm Friday is Garage tour day from 8am-12noon. The River Run happens on Friday also from 2-6pm. Saturday is SHOW & SHINE Show time from 8am – 3pm. For more info go to https://havasudeuces.com/havasu-deuceshow/ MAR 2019: MAR 2-3: PASADENA TX: CAR/TRUCK/BIKE/UTV TEXAS HOLDEM: Located at the Pasadena Fairgrounds, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy.

MAR 2019: MAR 3: POMONA CA: POMONA SWAP MEET & CLASSIC CAR SHOW: POMONA: George Cross & Sons, presents the West Coast's Largest Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show at the Fairplex. You'll find over 2,500 vendor spaces full of hard to find car parts and accessories at low swap meet prices. Thousands of original and restored Corvettes, Porsches, Street Rods, Volkswagens and pre-1985 Classic Cars will be on display and for sale. Hours: 5am to 2pm, rain or shine, we swap. Admission $10.00 per adult, children 12 and under, FREE. Contact: 714-538-7091 or www.pomonaswapmeet.com 16

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MAR 2019: MAR 1-2: TEMECULA CA: TEMECULA ROD RUN: The 2019 Temecula Rod Run is currently SOLD OUT for car participants. Friday Night Cruise 5-8pm. Come visit the Temecula Rod Run for our famous “Friday Night Cruise” and see hundreds of classic vehicles from all over the country cruise Old Town Front Street. The City of Temecula locks down Old Town from Arch to Arch to allow these classic beauties to run wild. The Cruising starts at 5:00pm and goes on till 8:00pm. Music and entertainment, great food, community vendors and more. Back by popular demand, will be the “Cruise Night Only” option for just $10. You may Cruise (but NOT PARK) in the Friday Night Cruise. Registration for this “cash only” option will be available Thursday, February 28 and Friday, March 1, 2019, from 8am-6pm while supplies last at The Stampede, 28721 Old Town Front Street. Saturday Show and Shine 9am-4pm. This is the day where you can get a close look at these classic vehicles and take a peek under the hoods. The City of Temecula locks down Old Town from Arch to

Arch on Saturday from 9:00am till 4:00pm and during this time, these classic beauties are parked waiting for you to get an up-close and personal look at them. The vehicles are freshly detailed and polished to “Show and Shine”. *Due to the amount of people in attendance, dogs are discouraged from attending event. If necessary, dogs must be on leash at all times. *Scooters and Skateboards are discouraged. For more information or questions please call (951) 694-6480

MAR 2019:

MAR 1-3: HUNTINGTON WV: 42ND ANNUAL HUNTINGTON WORLD OF WHEELS: Event being held at the Big Sandy Arena. Rods, Customs and Antiques. Model Car Contest. Over $5000 in cash & Awards. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY FEB 1st. Dash Plaques, Trophies and Special awards. Car Corral, used car & truck parts, swap meet spaces and more. For more info and to register call 304-522-4140 or go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/339631680135121/

MAR 2019: MAR 2: CHESTER MD: KENT ISLAND CRUISERS 2019 ALL CLUBS BREAKFAST: All cars “nuts” are welcome, membership in a club not required! Located at Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department, 1610 Main St. 8am Breakfast, 9am meeting. Still $10 per person (eating or not) paid in advance. $15 if paying at the door. **Notice: Attendees paid in advance will have priority when breakfast is served. 50/50 raffle, Door prizes, Lots of show info!. Menu Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Coffee, OJ and more…(Food being prepared by, and all proceeds benefit the KIVFD Ladies Auxiliary). Topic: 2019 Events for the area, and other items related to our hobby. A member from each club or organization is invited to speak for a few minutes on their 2019 events. (Bring you Show or Event Flyers to share!) For more info: 443-562-2587 or siegle@atlanticbb.net or 410-430-8789 or dcinoc@yahoo.com or www.kentislandcruisers.com or look for us on FB:Kent Island Cruisers.

EVERY SATURDAY MORNING CRUISIN’: FRANKLIN TN: NASHVILLE CARS & COFFEE CRUISE: Cruise runs from 8-11am. Held at the CARMIKE THOROUGHBRED 20 Theatre Complex located at 633 Frazier Drive. NCC is a free to attend Shine and Show event. If you are a vendor, car club or if you have any questions, please send us a message. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/nashvillecarsncoffee/

1st SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : MIDDLETOWN OH: HORSEPOWER FARM CARS & COFFEE CRUISE IN: Held the 1st Saturday of every month all year long Rain or Shine. So even on those cold winter or rainy days just come on out and hang out in the Garage. Start time is 8AM till Noon all proceeds benefit the Blue Skies Warrior Fund. Thanks for all your support we have already donated over $20,000 in 2016. Cruise located at the Horsepower Farm at 2227 Trinity Drive. For more info call 937-477-0450 MONDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: MORRIS IL: WENDY’S CRUISERS CRUISE-IN: Every Monday Night from 5-9 at the Wendy’s on Rt 47. Cruise-In, free small frosty or drink. Dash plaques while they last. Car Cruises, outdoor movies, concerts on the first Monday June –October. We meet all year on every Monday. Call Ken at 815-942-2032, or just show up.

FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: CHANDLER AZ: HAPPY HOUR CAR SHOW & LIVE MUSIC: Cruise held every Friday Night. Cruise is held at the Patio at the Forum located at 2301 S Stearman Drive. Cruise runs from 4-8pm. Free wood fired pizza from 5-6:30apm. Bring your cars or just come and have fun.

PASADENA TX: FREDDYS STEAKBURGERS FRIDAY NIGHT CAR, TRUCK & BIKE MEET: Cruise happens every Friday night from 6-10pm. Takes place at the Freddys location at 4637East Sam Houston Pkwy. Open to all makes & models. Kid & pet friendly. No burnouts and no revving. 1st FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: ORO VALLEY AZ: 1st FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE NIGHT: Brought to you by Freddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (Northside). Cruise takes place at 11143 N Oracle Rd. Cruise runs from 6-9pm on 1st Friday of the month. Open to cars & bikes from all era’s. All makes and models from car clubs or lone wolf’s. Simple Rules. No burnouts, no loud music, be respectful of others and the property and parking lot must be left clean. Hosted by the Obsessions Car Club. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/Northsidecruisein/ 22

1st SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: SAN TAN VALLEY AZ: SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRUISE-IN: Hosted by the Saturday Night Cruisers. Cruise runs from 4pm - ??. Cruise starts Oct. 7th and runs on the 1st Saturday of the month. Being held at Freddy’s Steakburgers at the corner of Hunt Hwy & Gary Rd. Music, raffles, Peoples Choice Award, Steakburgers & frozen custard and lights…we have lights. Win a $25 gift Certificate from Freddy’s every cruise night. For info call 480-204-6201

FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN GARDEN GROVE CA: GARDEN GROVE MAIN ST CAR SHOW: Cruise is held every Friday night from 5-8pm. Enter on north side off Acacia Pkwy. Hot Rods, Muscle cars, trucks, trophies, awards, raffles, music, food and vendors. Bring your friends and family for good times. SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN LOS GATOS CA: CLASSIC CRUISING: Cruising every Saturday Night starting at 7pm. Cruise is on unless it rains. Cruise is held at Classic Burgers of Los Gatos at 15737 Los Gatos Blvd. Everybody is welcome. 1st SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRUISE-IN’S: PALM DESERT CA: PALM SPRINGS CRUISIN’ ASSOC. CRUISE-IN: Cruise is held on the 1st Saturday of each month October 2018 thru May 2019. Cruise is held at the Westfield Shopping area located at Monterey & Hwy 111, north side of the mall behind MACY’s. Cruise Runs from 1 – 4:30pm. Cruise happens rain or shine. Non Members $10 entry. Spectators free. Open to all vehicles makes and models. For more info go to http://www.palmspringscruisinassociation.com/ 1st SUNDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : NOVATO CA: MARIN COUNTY CARS AND COFFEE: Cruise takes place on the 1st Sunday of each month. Cruise is held in the Starbucks Parking lot located at 132 Vintage way. Cruise runs from 7:30-10am. ANTIOCH CA: COFFEE n CLUTCHES: Held on the 1st Sunday morning of each month. Cruise runs from 8-10am. Cruise is held in the Starbucks parking lot at 5779 Lone Tree Way. For more info go to Coffee N Clutches on FACEBOOK or email to coffeenclutches@gmail.com

TUESDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN LONG BEACH CA: LONG BEACH CRUISE NIGHT: Held every Tuesday. Meet at Rosie’s at Dog Beach Parking lot. Leave the beach at 8pm. Head to the IN-N-Out in Signal Hill over around 9pm. For more info go to Long Beach Cruise Night on IG

March 2, 2019—Como MS.

Photography by Michael Corazzelli / Words by Jimmy B

If you are like a fair share of people, myself included, going ot a museum is not high on your list of things to do or see. If you are a gearhead though, going to a “CAR” museum is a little bit different, far more interest in that. Recently our good friend and awesome photographer Michael Corazzelli went to the National Automotive Museum in Reno Nevada. We’re glad he did, as the pictures here can attest.

The National Automobile Museum, located just south of the Truckee River in Reno, Nevada, displays historic automobiles from the late 19th century and from throughout the 20th century too. Most of the vehicles displayed are from the collection of the late casino owner William F. Harrah, and so the museum is sometimes referred to as The Harrah Collection. The museum opened in 1989.

If you don’t know about the museum or where it’s at, here is some info and history about it.

William Harrah had collected approximately 1,450 automobiles, which he stored inside warehouses in Sparks, Nevada. It was the 28

world's largest collection of historic automobiles, and was opened to the public. When Harrah died in 1978, HolidayInn acquired his hotel-casino company and the automobile collection. In 1981, Holiday Inn announced that it would sell the entire collection, a decision that received some opposition. Nevada governor Robert List attempted to delay the sale while working on a plan to have the state enact legislation that would save the collection. Businessman Thomas Perkins later led a group that was interested in purchasing the collection. Both efforts to save the collection failed. However, a nonprofit organization was formed that ultimately resulted in the construction of the museum. Holiday Inn 29

donated 175 of Harrah's automobiles to the group, while the remainder of his collection was sold during three auctions in the mid1980s. Another 60 vehicles were donated to the group by private owners. The museum's holdings of over 200 cars are spread over four galleries. Gallery 1 showcases cars built during the 1890s & 1900s, Gallery 2 features cars from the 1910s to 1930s, Gallery 3 the 1930s through to the 1950s, and Gallery 4 displays cars from 1950 onwards. Gallery 4 also includes race cars and the Off-road Motorsports Hall of Fame. Each gallery is linked by a themed "street", featuring vehicles as well as faux shop fronts. As the pictures ere show, this one is worth spending â&#x20AC;&#x153;a day at the museum!â&#x20AC;?

MAR 2019: MAR 6-8: PANAMA CITY BEACH: EMERALD COAST CRUIZIN SPRING: Emerald Coast Cruizin is held at Aaron Bessant Park located at 500 West Park Drive. We are just across from Frank Brown Park in Pier Park, just one block away from the beach! This event is positioned on 17 acres of luscious green grass, with side walks, shade trees, park benches, and clean air conditioned restrooms. Emerald Coast Cruizin’ features a center stage to host live music and show awards. Ladies, Pier Park offers over 125 stores for fabulous shopping right next door! You will not want to miss this event! Make plans now for Emerald Coast Cruizin’ Spring 2019… MAR 9: SELMER TN: Inaugural (1st Annual) Cruise in to the Beat Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show: Presented by the MCHS Bobcat Band and PCA... Location: McNairy Central High School (MCHS), 493 High School Road. Event hours: 10 am to 2 pm. Entry fee: $20. Free to spectators, Food available, Music, Vendors, Door Prizes, $100 Drawing Every Hour (starting at 10:30 am, Show Participants Only), 50/50 Drawing

at the end of the show. Trophy Classes. Call for more info: Jackie, 731-610-0832/ Chrissy, 731-439-6992/ Facebook: Cruise in to the Beat Car Show MAR 9: PALM COAST FL: TOM GIBBS CHEVROLET 12TH ANNUAL CORVETTE, CAMARO, SSR AND CHEVY POWERED HOT RODS FOR DISPLAY: Rain or Shine. RSVP by Feb 25th with # of cars showing—call 314-610-0189. Show registration 8-10am, show time 10am-1:30pm. Please donate $5 or more to the Pink Army. Trophies for Best Corvette, Camaro, SSR and Chevy Powered Hot Rod. Best in Show over all Best Club Participation. Door Prizes, Food, 50/50 Drawing. For more info:

www.TOMGIBBSCHEVY.COM MAR 9: WHITE HOUSE TN: 4th Annual C10 Club Tennessee Pre-Show Season Get Together: An event for C/10 Club Tennessee, hosted by Bryan Ashley. Event location is Bullocks Body Werks, 3414 Pleasant Grove Road. Event hours: 10 am to 2 pm. We'll have food and drinks for you guys. All I ask is to mark that you're going so there's enough food for everyone. YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE YOUR C10 DONE TO ATTEND! Come hang out with everyone. Visit, www.facebook.com/ events/348196772447393/ 32

MAR 2019: MAR 9-10: LOUISVILLE KY: KYANA SWAP MEET: 52rd YEAR SPRING: Located at the KY State Fair and Exposition Center West Wing, Pavilion, West Hall and Broadbent Arena, 937 Phillipps Lane. Admission $10 per day, Children under 12 Free with parent. Saturday 8am-6pm and Sunday 8am-4pm. Largest Indoor Swap Meet under one roof. Each Vendor Space sold includes 2 admission. Space size 10x20. Room for 1100 Vendors, Drive-in Unload and food available. Every show is Sold Out since 1984. We Do It Right! Over a Quarter Million Square Feet under one Roof. Still the Largest Indoor Swap Meet in the country. All heated and Air Conditioned. Move in: Mar 8: 1pm-8pm and Mar 9-10: 6am-8am. 10x20 space=$95 and Corner spaces 10x20=$105. 100 space outside car corral $30. Sat & Sun prizes & Cash to be given away. Special giveaways! Saturday 10-4, Sunday 10-2. Must be present to win. For more info: kyanaswapmeet@gmail.com or 502-619-2916 or chestererobertson@gmail.com or visit us on the web www.kyanaswapmeet.info.

MAR 2019: MAR 8-10: CHICAGO IL: 57TH ANNUAL O’REILLY AUTO PARTS WORLD OF WHEELS: Presented by South Oak Dodge Chrysler Jeep. North America’s premier show car series AutoRama World of Wheels. Located at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. For more info go to http://www.chicagoworldofwheels.com/

MAR 2019: MAR 8-10: BOISE ID; 47TH ANNUAL BOISE ROADSTER SHOW: Idaho's largest motorsport's event, returns to Expo Idaho. The event showcases many of the best hot rods, cool customs, trick trucks, impressive street machines, fine restored, motorcycles and tons more. Show hours are: Friday: Noon till 10 pm Saturday: 10 am till 10 pm & Sunday: 10 am till 5 pm. Expo Idaho is located at the northeast corner of Chinden and Glenwood in Garden City. The Roadster Show is aligned with the ISCA Summit Show Car Series. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/329121830978945/ 34

MAR 2019: MAR 8-10: FORT WORTH TX: 9th ANNUAL SPRING LONE STAR NATIONALS: Kick off the 2019 Goodguys season with some high banked hot roddin' as Goodguys heads to Texas Motor Speedway for a three-day automotive experience! Grab your family and friends and join Goodguys at the Spring Lone Star Nationals Giant Car Show!

This Texas-size automotive event features over 2,000 1987 & older rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks, and classics! Add in over 100 vendor and commercial exhibits, a Giant Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral, Goodguys AutoCross timed racing competition, Nitro Thunderfest Dragster Exhibition, Team Texas stock car rides, Saturday Specialty parking areas, a FREE Kids Zone, Live Music Entertainment, a chance for registered participants to cruise their car or truck on the track and so much more! Plus, late model American made, or powered muscle cars, customs and trucks are welcome on March 10th for our Spectre Performance All American Sunday! For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase ticket at www.good-guys.com/

slsn. For more info: www.good-guys.com or 925-838-9876. MAR 9: GLENDALE AZ: 14TH H.E.M.I. CAR SHOW: Located at Dillards Metro Center, Dillards East Parking Lot. Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest Mopar Club. There are 39 classes and one Display only (not judged). Stock Factory original or restored. Up to 5 of the following changes allowed: Current Mopar replacement Battery (in correct location). Factory Electric ignition. Any plug wires as long as they are stock in color. Factory appearing cost covers and interior. Factory type wheels of correct. Seat belts. Modified: of more changes from stock or any 1 of this following: Mod to chroming. All on

to body. Exotic no. Oversized wheel . Blowers, fuel injected or. Modern Cars 2004 and newer 2 or more will be modified. Hood and Trunk must be open for judging. Show Car Pre-Reg/Day of $20/$25 x 1, Second Car or more $10 x1, Display Cars, $10 x1, Swap Space $20 x, Vendor $50 x, T-shirts $15. For more info: www.moparsaz.com, Open to all years-old and new. Trailer Parking available. Trophies awarded in 39 different classes plus special awards. Gate open 8am for Show Cars and Swappers and close at 10am. Award presentation at approx. 3pm. 100% of the Net Proceeds to Benefit the Arizona Burn foundation. Pre-registeration must be postmarked by February 22. Displayd and judged will be parked separately. 36

MAR 2019: MAR 9-10: GALVESTON TX: CORVETTE CHEVY EXPO: Located at the Galveston Island Convention Center. Saturday 9-6pm/ Sunday 10-6pm with $15 Entrance fee.

MAR 2019: MAR 7-10: BAKERSFIELD CA: GOOD VIBRATIONS MOTORSPORTS MARCH MEET: 4 Big days of NITRO! Event being held at the World Famous FAMOSO Dragway. MAR 8: SANTA BARBARA CA: NIGHT OF THE TROGLODYTES; CALIFORNIA! Chopper show! And Pre-party for the Drag Races! Starts at 7pm. MAR 8-9: SANTA BARBARA CA: SANTA BARBARA DRAGS..LEGAL STREET RACING! Located at 633 East Cabrillo Blvd. Early over-head valves, Flatheads, Vintage Motorcycles. For more info: www.theraceofgentlemen.com/santa-barabara MAR 9: SANTA BARBARA CA: 2019 CUSTOMS BY THE SEA; THE KUSTOMRAMA CUSTOM CAR SPECTACULAR: A gathering of traditional customs. MAR 10: LONG BEACH CA: LONG BEACH HI-PERFORMANCE SWAP MEET: This outdoor event has become world renowned for its content of antique, vintage, classic, and high performance cars and parts for sale at bargain prices. The swap meet is a must visit for hot rod, muscle car, street rod, classic car and truck enthusiasts. The Long Beach Swap Meet has been featured on such television shows as Monster Garage, Popular Hot Rodding TV, and NHRA Drag Racing Today. HOURS: 6 am to 1 pm. ADMISSION: Spectators $9 per person. PARKING: Free general parking. For more in-

fo or to be a vendor go to www.longbeachhiposwapmeet.com or call 800-762-9785 MAR 10: LODI CA: LODI CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET: Located at the Lodi Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St. Show time 6am-3pm. Com see some of the best Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Rat Rods, VWs, Lowriders, Original Classic Cars, and Truck competing for over 20 Trophies. Car show entry fee $20. Dash Plaques given to the first 100 show entries. Swap meet spaces 20x20 on lawn or pavement. $20 each prepaid or $25 each at the gate (Day of the Show). Overnight set up and camp out Saturday, 2-m-8pm. Overnight Security provided. 100 sellers, 1000s of Buyers, $7 admission kids 12 and under free. For more info: 209-948-5307 38

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FOR SALE: All American themed 1975 Corvette Stingray. Custom detailed to the MAX! Multiple award winner from its custom paint job, adorned with professionally one-of-a-kind graphics to its solid ALL CHROME 300 horse power 350 CID-V8 automatic engine. LOW 22,000 miles since rebuild, providing the lucky owner with many more years of fun, memorable experiences. The custom painted and chrome side pipe covers, the red powder-coated spoked Roadster wheels, and BRAND NEW BF Goodrich radial rites add an extra flair. The one-of-a-kind red, white and blue custom interior has to be seen to really appreciate. The leather wrapped Boyds steering wheel makes the inside as impressive as the outside. The finishing touch is when you turn on the custom LED lighting to showcase the undercarriage, interior and engine. This stunning beauty has won over 200 trophies including Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Interior and Best of Show. Other options include: NEW air conditioning system, Soft tops, Painted undercarriage, “Americas Dream” custom etches on back window, Strobe lights package, Musical tunes horn, AM/FM radio cassette, Power steering & Power brakes. Special pricing for someone who will cherish. Contact: James Bowen at 615-424-3372 or email to Jrbowen615@icloud.com (2/7/19)

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FOR SALE: 2007 Mustang GT Premium California Special. 8,225 Original Miles. Collector Grade California Special with only 8,225 miles, as you would expect this Mustang is in excellent condition. The color is Performance White, always garage kept. The engine is a 4.6 V8 with 300 Hp, it has a 5- speed factory manual transmission. There have not been any performance upgrades to the engine at all, other than a K&N drop in air filter. No wrecks, no dents and no repaint. I also have a Marti Report. I do not drive this car in the rain. Please see list below of some of the options and a few tasteful upgrades: Power – Heated seats, 5 Speed manual transmission, Shaker 500 audio system, Flow Master American Thunder Mufflers, Custom white shifter ball and brushed aluminum stem, Brushed aluminum accents around shifter and cup holder, Brushed aluminum door lock buttons, K&N drop in air filter, Black rear trunk panel accent, Locking gas cap, Battery Tender harness attached to battery, Sequential tail light flasher wire harness new in box. Have the original Mats, Mufflers, Shifter Knob and door lock pins from the factory. Any questions call or text 615-6044956. Price $21,500 (Cash Only – No Checks) – Located in Columbia, TN. (2/21/19)

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FOR SALE: 1939 Bantam Roadster built by Stan Betz. Stan Betz is a hot rod legend from Southern California. He owned BETZ SPEED & COLOR in Orange CA. Featured on the Cover of Street Rodder Magazine (Mar. 81), Stripped by Von Dutch. This is a fun car with a great history. It is a hit at any show. Asking $19,000, Call for complete information: Bill 920-823-2187 (2/7/19)

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