IF CARS COULD TALK There’s a story behind every one of our classics.....Page 15
EVENT SPOTLIGHTS
46th Atlantic City Car Auction, Wilmo a Go-Go, Spring Shows at Carlisle & More........Pages 8-11
A Defining Moment The thrill of the game at Mecum Classic Car Auction
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UNDER THE HOOD... Spring Edition (April-May 2019) Sneak Peek at Hot Shows....................................................................................................5
A Defining Moment At Mecum Classic Car Auction .............................................6-7
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Every Monday: Mighty Joe’s Cruise Nights Joe’s Exxon, 1231 Rt. 206, Shamong, NJ 08088; Between 4- 4:30pm start Info: 609-268-0303
May 19: Shine in the Pines Car Show & Music Festival Batsto Village, 21 Batsto Road, Hammonton, NJ; 9am-3pm Info: 609-839-3440; Tony @ 609-839-2236
March 24: 48th Annual Swap Meet & Car Corral at Salem County Fairgrounds 735 Rt. 40 (Harding Hwy.), Woodstown, NJ; 7am-3pm Info: Chuck @ 609-221-5435; sjraaca.com
May 26: 9th Annual Wilmo a Go-Go Car Show Wilmington Riverfront, 800 Delmarva Lane, Wilm., DE; 10:30am-4pm Info: 302-543-7973; wilmoagogo.com
March 31 (Rain date Apr 7): HotRod Garage Show to benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation Racks Pub & Grill, 2021 N. Black Horse Pike, Williamstown, NJ; 10am-2pm Info: Dan @ 856-417-2669; rackspubandgrill.com/event/car-shows
May 26: Cruizin’ for a Cause Car Show Walmart in Northeast Plaza, Rt. 272, Northeast, MD; 10am-2pm Info: Missy @ 443-553-5856 , UHCC.com
April 6-7: Mid-Atlantic Indoor Nationals Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA; Sat: 9am-8pm; Sun: 9am4pm Info: 717-307-5466 & 717-269-2625; midatlanticindoornats.com
May 31-June 2: Ford Nationals Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA Fri & Sat: 7am- 6 pm; Sun: 7 am- 12pm Info: 717-243-7855; CarlisleEvents.com
April 7 & May 5: Soul Riders Sunday Shows Hearth Restaurant, 3147 DuPont Parkway, Middletown, DE; 11am-3pm Info: 302-998-5851; Tony Lewis @ 302-858-3672; soulridersautoclubofdelaware.com
June 1: 9th Annual Greenville Auto Show Methodist Country House Grounds, 4830 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE; 11am-3pm Info: LaBarre @ 302-983-6966; carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com
April 21: HotRod Garage Show to benefit Autism Awareness Racks Pub & Grill, 2021 N. Black Horse Pike, Williamstown, NJ; 10am-2pm Info: 856-417-2669; rackspubandgrill.com/event/car-shows April 24-28: Spring Carlisle Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA. Wed- Sat: 7am- 6 pm; Sun: 7am- 12pm Info: 717-243-7855; CarlisleEvents.com April 27: Wheels & Waves Autofest Show Ocean Downs Casino, 10218 Racetrack Rd., Berlin, MD; 11am-3pm Info: Scott @ 302-983-0588; TRISAWevents@gmail.com May 4: Show N Shine Grace Church, 355 Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE; 9am-3pm Info: LaBarre @ 302-983-6966; carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com May 17-19: Import & Performance Nationals Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA Fri & Sat: 7am- 6pm; Sun: 7am- 12pm Info: 717-243-7855; CarlisleEvents.com
June 2: Delaware Valley Camaro Club Riverfront Show NEW LOCATION: Prices Corner Shopping Center 3200 Kirkwood Highway, Wilm., DE; 8am-3pm Info: Allison @ 302-381-5565 June 8: Cruise Down Memory Lane Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ; 5-9pm Info: Marvin Askins @ 856-697-6306 June 16: Columbia Car Show Thunder on the River Locust St., downtown Columbia, PA; 10am-2pm Info: 717-684-5249 June 21-22: Chevrolet Nationals Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA; Fri: 7am- 6 pm; Sat: 7 am- 9pm Info: 717-243-7855; CarlisleEvents.com June 23: Delaware Beers & Gears Casino at Delaware Park, 777 Delaware Park Blvd.; 11am-4pm Info: 800-41-SLOTS & Scott@ 302-363-2086; delawarepark.com July 13: Merchantville Classic Car Show 1 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville, NJ; 11am-4pm Info: MerchantvilleCarShow@gmail.com
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The 1969 Charger up on stage at the Mecum Auction in Kissimmee, Florida. The final sale price of $47,000 is believed to be a new record for a 318 powered column shifted Charger according to Rob Wolf, editor of Mopar Collector’s Guide magazine.
A DEFINING MOMENT Experiencing the thrill of the game at the Mecum Classic Car Auction By Lou Sitaras
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t all started in November of last year with a phone call from Dave Ferro of Totally Auto Mopar Restorations who said to me “Dude, I think you just bought a car!” I was certainly surprised to hear this as I hadn’t been car shopping, although, I always enjoy flipping through old car ads. The car he was referring to was a Bullitt black 1969 Dodge Charger that had been treated to a complete restoration. It was only powered by a 318 engine but had been upgraded to a four-barrel and dual exhaust. The asking price was $25,000. In the world of Mopars, the 1969 Dodge Charger is iconic. It is arguably the premier Mopar Muscle car. The Charger has been featured in TV shows like The Duke’s Of Hazzard, and the movies Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry and Bullitt (1968 model). The car is recognized worldwide and always brings in a commanding price.
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After I finished stammering, I got out the words “Yes, I’ll buy it!” I was somewhat familiar with this car, having seen it sitting in Dave’s shop. It was beautiful and the body was laser straight. It was without question one of the finest Dodge Chargers in the country. It was just too nice to drive around and I knew right away that this one would be going to the Mecum Classic Car Auction in Kissimmee, Fla. I am an auction hound. I love the thrill whether it’s an eBay auction or an estate auction but especially a classic car auction. I’ve been to many over the years and they never get old. You can feel the electricity in the room as buyers dream of their next ride and sellers dream of what they’re going to do with the money they make. Buyers want the car as cheap as they can, but the seller wants as much as they can get....and then some. It’s this battle of wills that makes the auction atmosphere so exciting.
A worker placing a sold sticker on the windshield of the Fairmont wagon (lovingly called the Peachmobile). It brought in a final sale price of $3,000 which was 50 percent more than anticipated.
I made arrangements to have the Charger shipped in an enclosed trailer as it was perfectly detailed and I didn’t want rain or dirt to blemish it. I also arranged to drive down in my 1979 Ford Fairmont station wagon and sell that at the auction as well. While the Charger was flawless, the wagon was just the opposite. It was old, tired, leaked every fluid from every orifice, had a rusty exhaust, and hadn’t been inspected since 2011. Believe me, there are no misconceptions with this car...it’s a complete moving violation and if it were towed away by any local highway patrolman I might happen to come across, he would be doing every other motorist on the road a huge favor. For me though, there is no greater adventure then driving an old car cross country. While some may dread the prospect and the challenges that ensue, the thrill of making it one more mile...and another...and another...and maybe one more, is the rush that I live for these days. Make no mistake, I don’t relish the thought of being broken down on the side of the road, but as the saying goes: “If you haven’t lived with fear and you haven’t lived with pain, then you haven’t lived.” The Mecum Classic Car Auction in Kissimmee is heaven. It’s a Utopia and a must-attend event for the classic car enthusiast. It boasts 3,500 beautiful cars and any one of them could be yours if you happen to be the highest bidder. The action is televised online and also on NBC/SN. The thrill of the lights, cameras, exhausts, people, cars, bidding, and yelling is almost sensory overload. Often, I just sit there in disbelief that I am a small part of the greatest hobby in the world.
I arrived in Kissimmee mostly unscathed other than a no start problem at the Waffle House in North Carolina. Fortunately, I brought a big hammer (my favorite tool) and used it to beat on the starter solenoid that was attached to the fenderwell…a common 1970’s Ford problem. Oh, I was lightly tapping at first, but my taps were getting harder as my frustration level was growing. Thank goodness it finally worked because I was beginning to look for motel rooms within walking distance. The Fairmont brought me to Kissimmee slowly with its straight-six engine and multitude of issues but it did it in style with many beeps and waves along the way. I checked the car in at Mecum and the ‘69 Charger was already there on display. Tomorrow the action would begin! The morning of the auction, the excitement was electric. My family from the Mopar Rapid Transit Tour were checking in with me and following online as the cars were approaching the auction block. Amy Berry Bragg, Dave Ferro, and Robin Cook were as excited as I was and my 3 cousins, Lou, Lou, and Steve Sitaras were right by my side propping me up as I was about to drop. As the Fairmont drove onto the auction block, I could feel my blood pressure go up. $1000! $1500! $2000! Then an internet bidder for $2,500 with a final sale price of $3,000! I was jumping out of my shorts. What a thrill that was and much more than expected. Next up was the ‘69 Charger. Potential buyers had been checking it out all day long and I had a good feeling about it but once again, I was a bundle of nerves as the car moved onto the auction block. The bidding started at $25,000 and moved up from there....30, 35, 40, 45, 46! $47,000 was the final bid. The reality was now setting in. I went to Florida with $26,000 worth of cars and I’ll be leaving with $50,000. I feel like I was just on an episode of American Pickers or Antiques Roadshow and hit the motherload. My friends were texting me, my cousins were patting me on the back, and I was the big winner of the day!. “A Defining Moment.” It’s a phrase my cousin Lou used several times when he was with me at the Mecum Auction. What does it mean? Quite simply, it’s a moment in time we experience that helps define and shape who we are as we move into the future. These defining moments are almost always great ones but there are bad ones as well....death, divorce, tragedy. Hopefully, and sometimes with some help, we can let these fantastic life-altering moments define who we are...not the bad ones. I was fortunate enough to experience one today and I’m already crazed over with excitement as I prepare to go back next year. Won’t you join me?
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EVENT SPOTLIGHTS
Atlantic City Car Auction
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Car Guys and Gals Breakfast
The granddaddy of car events in the resort town of Atlantic City took place for the 46th year in February. The Atlantic City Car Auction was packed to the walls with rides of all descriptions that were up for auction. There were also plenty of vendors on hand with auto-related items for patrons to check out. A special display of modern American muscle featuring Camaros, Mustangs and Jeeps was another event highlight. For the car enthusiasts who like special movie cars, the Batmobile, Christine ’57 Plymouth and the Starsky and Hutch police cruiser were showcased as well as other cool rides. Forty-six years is a long run for a car event, but the Atlantic City Car Auction continues to be a great way to start a new cruising season.
Car guys and gals are a truly sociable bunch. Whenever they get together you can count on conversations that range from car talk to “solving the problems of the world.” There is something special about a regular monthly gettogether to socialize over a great meal. One such monthly gathering is held every third Wednesday of the month at Andy’s Restaurant in Hammonton, New Jersey. This gathering takes place regardless of the weather and bringing your ride is optional. In a few words, it’s about the camaraderie of us car types who share a fun hobby. The many attendees arrive well before the 9 a.m. start time and fill the place. Cruising is about cool cars and it’s also about the great people that participate in it. We also get to share good times all year long.
— Text and photos by Ben Notaro
— Text by Ben Notaro, photos by Bob Sliwecki
Enjoying Cruising: A Quarter Mile At A Time The Car Family Album
Some cars are were engineered to cruise at maximum speed down a track that measures a quarter of a mile. Also, some rides pay tribute (aka tribute cars) to racers who have achieved that everlasting respect of performance aficionados from the car community. Here are a few photos of rides that represent a time when Detroit iron was king of the track, whether it be the quarter mile, one-eighth mile, or (nowadays) barreling down to the Jersey shore.
Regardless of where the car event is located, you are bound to meet memorable car enthusiasts. Here are a few photos of those cool guys and gals that make cruising so much fun. The family of cruisers is what makes this hobby so special. Cruising is a hobby that gives you “a million smiles per gallon.”
— Text and photos by Ben Notaro
— Text and photos by Ben Notaro
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Wilmo a Go-Go Revs Up Wilmington Riverfront Poppycock Tattoo’s ninth annual Wilmo a Go-Go Car Show will take place on Sunday, May 26th, from 10:30am-4pm at the Wilmington Riverfront (800 Delmarva Ln. Wilmington, DE 19801). Admission is free for spectators and there is $10 registration fee to those who want to show off their car, but it must be a 1972 model or older. Wilmo a Go-Go has become a rite of spring for Wilmington, and in addition to the cars it features rockabilly bands, food trucks, art exhibitors, and vintage vendors. Come dressed in your best vintage pin-up attire for a chance to win a prize or sign up for the mustache contest for a chance to win a trophy, a $100 Poppycock Tattoo gift certificate, and a Wilmo a Go-Go T-shirt. For more information, visit poppycocktattoo.com. — Text by Paige Dana, photo by Ric Frane
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Hey Gang, Welcome to 2019. I suppose most New Year resolutions re along the lines of: Llet’s hope for a better year.” Well, I believe every year we get is a better year. Last year we lost many good friends and, unfortunately, that is a fact of life we must deal with. I certainly hope we can keep the losses way down for 2019, and with that said I wish everyone a safe and healthy new year with maybe just a little less rain than 2018. Cruising season is on our doorstep and maybe, depending on the weather ,the door has already been open to some events. Don’t let these events pass you by. Get out and enjoy car shows even if you don’t have a car. These are family events where for a few hours you can forget what goes on in your hectic life and just enjoy the moment. I say this because many people have this idea that car shows are just for car guys and gals. They’re for everyone to enjoy. Guys and gals who own classic vehicles don’t just sit behind their cars at shows. They love when people approach them to talk about their car. For most, it brings back memories. For others, it may spark a dream of someday having a classic of their own. We have mentioned time after time that most of us in this classic car hobby are, let’s say, of the older generation. I’ve seen it happening more and more lately that some guys are parking or even selling their rides due to health reasons. What will become of these beautiful classic rides if no one continues with the passion we have? I guess they will go back to the barns where we found them for some future generation to find. Remember back in the day when you could tell a Chevy from a Ford from a Dodge from a Pontiac. Each manufacturer had its distinct look. We knew a Belair from an Impala, a Falcon from a Galaxie, a Cuda from a Charger and the year they were born. Aside from the new modern muscle of today, and even there, I still can’t tell a 2014 Mustang from a 2018 Mustang, every style of new cars today is the same, only the badging is different. Unfortunately, today the import car market is much bigger than it was back in the day. Remember, our classics are true American Iron, not the plastic that is made today. Will these current plastic cars be collectable at Barrett Jackson or Mecum in the future? I think not. So, in reality our classics must live on because of their individual look, grace and style, owever, we need to spark interest in the next generation to keep this hobby alive. Might be easier said than done, our options are limited, but we need to try. At five years old, my grandson loves riding in our old cars, and loves being in the garage with his dad tinkering on the old truck. That’s the start of the next generation. Alright, last item, old news but it’s a new year so here’s the reminder. When paying your entrance fee at any show or cruise, make sure you know where your donation is going. I have heard it too many times, “what is my $10 entrance fee for”? It’s obvious there is cost to host a show, but the majority of the money goes to the chosen charity of that organization or club. Our club posts records of our previous years’ donations at every show and cruise. Remember, we are charity based, NON-PROFIT organizations. I certainly hope this can be the norm… Finally, let’s not lose site of why we participate in this wonderful hobby. It’s all about having “FUN,” “FUN,” “FUN.” Remember that… Keep On Cruisin’ Baby…Bill Nese
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OUR CARS & THEIR STORIES By Frank Adkins
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f you have been around old cars and the people who love them for any time at all, it’s a safe bet that you have heard somebody say, “I wish this car could talk.” When two people meet, natural curiosity prompts them to inquire about each other’s past. It’s how we get to know one another. In learning about others’ previous situations and experiences, we gain understanding of who they are. Why should it be any different with our cars? When working on an old car, I find myself wondering about the people who owned it, who grew up in it, and who worked on it. Who were these people? What were they like? Did the owner(s) bond with their car, or did they regard it as they would an appliance? If it was neglected, was the neglect due to laziness or a challenging life situation? Where has it been? Of course, discovering odd damage, slip-shod repairs, or interesting items are all clues to stories that the car could tell if only it could speak. More than 10 years ago my wife was smitten with a white ’68 Road Runner that had appeared on the lot of a classic car dealer near our home. It was a base model with few options, and although it was quite presentable, it was far from perfect. At that time we were unable to purchase it. When it sold, it left the area and we didn’t see it again. We talked about it often and we wondered where it might be. Then, one morning in late 2011 she called me at work. When I answered the phone all she said was, “It’s baaack!” I knew exactly what she meant. I secretly purchased it in January, and then I surprised her with it. She nicknamed it Moose. We learned that it had spent the previous few years with an owner in Virginia, which is why we hadn’t seen it around. But as I started working on it to sort out its many minor shortcomings, I discovered things that made no sense. The original
engine was no longer with it, but engine compartment was fairly well detailed and the replacement engine was the correct aqua hue. But why had the original intake manifold been replaced by an Edelbrock Performer? Furthermore, why had the manifold been painted purple? The original intake manifold had been included with the car, and I reinstalled it almost immediately. Although the mechanical fuel pump worked fine, there was an old Carter electric pump suspended forward of the fuel tank. The wiring to the pump was of a too-small gauge, and it appeared to have been strung along the underside of the car in haste. In one spot it had been burned by the exhaust. There was evidence of the Road Runner having been fitted with traction bars, and there was also evidence of an accident involving the left front corner. What stories could this car tell? Had it been raced? How badly had it been wrecked? For the next several years we used it occasionally for cruises and club meets, and I continued to make small improvements as I found parts. I am now active in a number of Facebook car groups, and I have discovered that this format is a great way to find parts and information and to help others. One day last spring I received a message from another members in one of these groups who said, “I think you might have my old car.” I asked him what he could tell me about it that would identify it as his. Rather than tell me about unique characteristics, he provided me the VIN of the car he once owned. Sure enough, it matched our car. His name is Scott, and over the next couple of days he wrote several installments in Facebook Messenger filling in much of the Road Runner’s history dating all the way back to 1975. Scott is an Ohio native, and the paperwork he’d found in the glove compartment indicated that the Road Runner had been sold new there. ► 15
In 1981, when he was 14, he and his father went to a local junkyard to purchase parts for a car they were working on. While his dad spoke to the older NEWESS! 221 Fowser Rd., gentleman who owned the yard, Scott spotted a car hiding under a tarpaulin. R ADD Millville, NJ 08332 He lifted a corner of the tarp and discovered a white Road Runner. He called his father over, and his father then inquired about it. The proprietor stated that the CrazyHorseClassicCars.com car had come into the yard in 1975 following an accident in which the left front info@CrazyHorseClassicCars.com info@CrazyHorseClassicCars.com corner was damaged. Rather than part it out and scrap it, he had set it aside and covered it with the tarp to ensure that it stayed intact. Scott’s father negotiated with the salvage yard owner, and he wound up with the car in exchange for painting a Pinto station wagon. CLASSIC CARS LLC By the time Scott turned 16, he and his father had replaced the damaged fender, and Scott drove the Road Runner while he was in high school. After a few WE INSTALL THE FOLLOWING: years he sold it in order to buy a very clean and original ’73 Road Runner, but the deal fell through. He was able to buy his ’68 Road Runner back a couple of years MUSTANG II IFS SUSPENSION STRAIGHT AXLE STEERING COLUMNS later. Over time, a hot 440 found its way under the hood and new quarter panels POWER STEERING CONVERSIONS WIRING KITS ENGINE SWAPS replaced the rusty originals. By then it had long been retired from daily use, and it served him as a fun fair-weather cruiser that regularly clicked off 12-second DISC BRAKE CONVERSIONS TRANSMISSION SWAPS passes at the local dragstrip. AIR CONDITIONING HEAT DEFROST CUSTOM PAINT WORK Unfortunately, in 2007 Scott and his wife divorced. He yanked the hot 440 and installed a 400 in its place using the external bolt-on pieces from the original 383. He then sold his prized Road Runner to someone who flipped it. It wound up going through the auction in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. From there it went to Daisey’s Used Cars in Georgetown, Delaware. STREET RODS HOT RODS RAT RODS Classics MUSCLE CARS Scott was relieved to know where his Road Runner was. He had tracked it down while it was in Virginia, but he didn’t know where it had gone from there. He said ANYTHING FROM SIMPLE INSTALLS TO TURN KEY CARS he’d love to buy it back one day if it ever came up for sale, but he also wanted to provide as much history as possible to the current owner. Suddenly, so much of what I’d discovered about the Road Runner made sense. ATTENTION: artwork The fuel pump had been wired up by a high schooler. Yes, the car had been raced. approval And that DATE: accident damage? Because it had sidelined the ‘Runner in 1975 while, Signature required to begin! presumably, it was still being driven daily during Ohio’s harsh winters, that may be BY SIGNING THIS RENDERING I AM VERIFYING THAT ALL SPELLING & OTHER DETAILS ARE CORRECT. WITH THIS SIGNATURE, I AGREE THATonly I AM 100% RESPONSIBLEwhy FOR REPRINTS the reason theIF CORRECTIONS car hadNEED survived at all. The purple intake manifold swap TO BE MADE. ANY ERRORSCAUGHT AFTER THIS RENDERING HAS BEEN APPROVED ARE AT FAULT OF THE CUSTOMER. THE QUALITY OF THIS RENDERING DOES NOT DETERMINE THE FINAL OUTPUT. SO THAT WE MAY PROVIDE EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE, WE ASK THAT YOU RESPOND IN A TIMELY MANNER. THIS WILL ALLOW YOUR ORDER TO PROCEED THROUGH OUR SYSTEM SO WE CAN MEET had obviously happened in Virginia, for the stock manifold had been in place when aps is a registered trademark DEADLINES. LACK OF RESPONSE MAY RESULT IN A DELAY OF YOUR ORDER AND/OR A RUSH CHARGE TO MEET YOUR DEADLINE. SAMPLES AND ACTUAL COLOR PROOFS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. we looked at the car in 2007. .4640 Antique, Street Rods, CUSTOMER: INITIAL DATE: DATE: REVISIONS: .0537 Scott’s story resonated with me because I sold my cherished ’68 Dodge Dart GTS CRAZY HORSE CLASSIC CARS 02-08-16 02-11-16 ps.com v1-0211 larry@allwiredupauto.com Muscle Cars convertible prior to my divorce in 1995. For a number of years I was in contact with JOB DESCRIPTION: DRAWN BY: FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY: FINAL ve. OFFICE INSTALLER POSTCARD PRINTING CT the couple who bought it, but they divorced in about 2003. They sold it to a friend 332 who flipped it, and that’s where the trail goes cold. He claims it went to either New Jersey or southeastern Pennsylvania, but to date it has not surfaced. I, too, would love to buy my old car back, but even if I can’t, I’d like to know its whereabouts. I know its history dating back to 1977, and I want to share it with its current owner. I am thankful to Scott for reaching out to me. Since becoming friends with him, (By Appointment Only) I have gained a new appreciation for the Road Runner. It’s now more than just a pretty white car. It has an identity, and its story makes it unique. Because Kristy and AN ND C I now know so much of its history, we can embrace its quirks. Even if we restored I ER D A D it to as-new condition, thereby erasing all visible clues of the life it has lived, its AM NE RATE OWOPE history alone would make it unlike any other fully restored Road Runner. It is our cars’ stories that lend them their individuality. ATTENTION RACERS I have assured Scott that we will honor his request. If we ever decide to sell it, we We Carry Cam II Racing Fuels & E85 Ethanol will offer it to him first. I would like for him to have his car back one day. A couple of years after we bought the Road Runner, we brought home a ’67 • Ice Cream, Breakfast, Pizzas & Sandwiches Just 10 minutes from Plymouth GTX. 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Area CRUISES Cruising Magazine makes every effort to ensure all listings are correct. However, event listings are subject to change. Please call ahead to avoid a wasted trip. ► Every Monday Mighty Joe’s Cruise Nights Joe’s Exxon, 1231 Route 206, Shamong, NJ 08088 Lineup between 4- 4:30pm Info: 609-268-0303 Every Tuesday thru October (starts Apr. 2) Kent Island Cruise Nights Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard (next to K-Mart) 210 Kent Manor Dr., Stevensville, MD 21666 6-9 pm Exit 37 off Route 50/301. Buy one/get one free at Rita’s with your old car! Info: 410-643-5572, kentislandcruisers.com Every Tuesday thru October (starts Apr. 2) Bellmawr Cruise Night Club Diner 20 N. Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr NJ 08031 6 pm until? Hosted by the Bellmawr Cruisers. Any make or model. We are the Seinfelds of cars, we do nothing except talk and enjoy cars! Info Doug: 609-820-2290, dlewis44@comcast.net 18
Every First Saturday thru October (April 4, May 4, June 1) Corvette Club Monthly Car Show & Cruise Pike Creek Shopping Center 4700 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808 4-8 pm 50/50 benefits Ministry of Caring. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome. Info: Bruce Norman: (908) 342-4293 vetteclub.org Every First Friday (April 5, May 3, June 7) 9th Annual Hatboro Cruisers First Friday Cruise Night Lowes Home Improvement Center 425 Easton Rd., Warrington PA 18976 5-9 pm Our 9th year of Cruise night summer fun! Come on out and enjoy our First Friday Cruise Nights with some beautiful cars, trucks and bikes with some great car people! Info: Adrienne Fisher 215-601-7562
EVENT LISTINGS Every Friday thru October (starts Apr. 5) Street Survivors Cruise Nights To the left of Burger King by Tractor Supply Park 97 East Park Shopping Center 7900 Crain Highway, Glen Burnie MD 21061 5:30-9 pm No Entry Fee Info Tom 443-838-0948, Dick 410-274-5485, Rick 443-829-5658 streetsurvivorsofmaryland.com April 6 (Saturday) Pike Creek Cruise Nights Pike Creek Shopping Ctr 4700 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808 4- 8 pm Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome Info: Bruce Norman: (908) 342-4293 April 7 (Sunday) Chesapeake Classic Car Club Cruise-In Easton/Newnam Airport (Special Location) 29137 Newnam Rd, Easton, MD 21601 12- 4 pm Info: Mike Francis: 410-739-8689 Every Second Wednesday thru September (starts April 10) Lapp’s Dairy Bar & Grill Route 40, Carney’s Point, NJ 08069 5-8 pm A nice place to spend a Wednesday night. Doors Prizes and a half & half. The food is very good! Come out and enjoy and meet new friends. Handicap Accessible, All Vehicles Welcome. Info: Jim: 609-202-0437, jschevy48@comcast.net backroadcruisers.net April 13 (Saturday) Wheels of Thunder Springtime Cruise Walmart 1130 Highway 77, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 9 am-2pm Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, All Vehicles Welcome Info: Phil: 609-805-5539, wheelsofthunder@comcast.net Every Second Saturday thru October (starts April 13) Dunkin Donuts 3804 Kirkwood Highway, Wilm., DE 19808 4-9 pm Food, Kids, All Vehicles Welcome. Info: Carl: 302-379-5953, cmoore427@comcast.net Every Second & Fourth Saturday (April 13 & 27, May 11 & 25, June 8 & 29) Del Rods Cruise Nights Greentree Shopping Center Route 8, Dover, DE 19904 9 am-3 pm Fee, Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies. Info: Rich: 302-674-5365, rsludge47@aol.com del rods.org
Every Third Tuesday (April 16, May 21, June 18) DVRR Cruise Night Fallstownship Community Park 9125 Mill Creek Road, Levittown, PA 19054 6-9 pm Rain date is the following Tuesday. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies, Charity. Info: Len: 215-510-6629, lenpribish@hotmail.com delawarevalleyroadrunners.com Every Third Thursday (April 18, May 16, June 20) Rollin’ Rods of South Jersey present Thursday Night Cruises Home Depot Cross Keys Bypass Rd & Rt 42, Sicklerville, NJ 08081 4-8 pm Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome. Info: 856-237-6621 or 856-904-4511 RollinRods.com Every Friday thru October (starts April 19) Friday Night Meet & Greet ShopRite & Home Depot Shopping Center 200 N. White Horse Pike, Lawnside, NJ 08045 6-10 pm This a free event, so come take a cruise and meet & greet other car guys every Friday (weather permitting). Food, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies, Charity. Info: John Langford: 856-617-2553, johnlangford106@yahoo.com Every Second Wednesday thru September (April 24, May 8, June 12) Mullica Hill Get-Together Route 77 next to Mullica Hill Post Office, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 5-8pm A nice place to spend a Wednesday night. Door prizes and a half and half. The food is very good! Come out and enjoy and meet new friends. Handicap Accessible, Food, All Vehicles Welcome. Info: Jim 609-202-0437, jschevy48@comcast.net backroadcruisers.net
Held in downtown Columbia, PA Named One of Best Small Towns to Visit by The Smithsonian Magazine! Restaurants, pubs, antique shops and more...all within easy walking distance of the event!
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April 28 (Sunday) Cruise for a Cure Sanford School Gym Parking Lot 6900 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin 19707 11 am- 4 pm In loving memory of Al Crowl. Goodie bags & dash plaques for the first 100 registered. Refreshments, prizes, trophies, 50/50. Fee, Handicap Accessible. Info: 302-425-5054, anglcrowl@aol.com scleroderma.org/cruiseforacure
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EVENT LISTINGS Every Third Sunday (April 28, May 19, June 16) Nostalgia Knights present Great American Car Cruise House of Brews American Grill 3501 NJ-42 #510 (Cross Keys Commons), Turnersville, NJ 08012 12-3 pm All rides welcome to these free cruises, offering discounts on food, music, trophies, door prizes and more. Monies raised support our Toys for Kids at St. John of God. Handicap Accessible, Kids, Music. Info: Bill Nese: 609-381-3249, bn67fairlane@gmail.com nostalgiaknights.com Every First Saturday thru September (May 4, June 1) Custard Corral Cruises Custard Corral 2100 E. Broad St. (Just past Rt.55) Millville, NJ 08332 6pm-8pm Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome. Info: 856-825-1879 Every First Saturday (May 4, June 1) Pike Creek Cruise Nights Pike Creek Shopping Center 4700 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808 4-8 pm Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome Info: Bruce Norman: 908-342-4293
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Every Second Friday thru October (May 10, June 14) Grotto Pizza Presents Cruise Nights 309 Auto Park Drive, Middletown, DE 19709 5-9 pm Come out and show off your ride and enjoy food and drink. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, All Vehicles Welcome. Info: LaBarre Everette: 302-983-6966, carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com Every Third Friday (May 17, June 21) Nostalgia Knights presents Cruisin’ 2019 Racks Pub & Grill 2021 N. Blackhorse Pike, Williamstown, NJ 08094 5-9 pm Free cruises that include trophies, music, food discounts, door prizes and more. All rides welcome. Monies raised support our Toys for Kids at St. John of God. Handicap Accessible, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome. Info: Bill Nese: 609-381-3249; nostalgiaknights.com Every Third Sunday (May 19, June 18) Blacktop Villains Cruise Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz 1288 Delsea Drive, Franklinville NJ 08322 3-7 pm More Info: Sue 609-502-3736 Every Fourth Saturday thru September (May 25, June 22) Cruisin’ Fuddruckers 40 Geoffrey Dr., Newark, DE 19713 4-8 pm Open to all years makes and models. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, All Vehicles. Info: Scott: 302-363-2086; TRISAWEvents@gmail.com June 8 (Saturday) 28th Annual Cruise Down Memory Lane Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 5- 9pm Stroll the Avenue, enjoy show, visit merchants! More Info: Marvin Askins: 856-697-6306
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■ Check in Begins 9:30 am ■ Contact Us to Register Your Car Club in Advance
■ First 150 Cars to Pre-Register Get a Free T-Shirt Day of Show Sizes S-2XL ■ Dash Plaques First 400 Cars in the Door ■ Goodie Bags While Supplies Last ■ Best in Show Trophy ■ 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Trophies in Each Class ■ Plus - Special Choice Trophies ■ Trophy Presentation 3:00 pm ■ All Entries Judged ■ Impartial Judging ■ All Classes Listed Below ■ Live Entertainment & DJ’s All Day ■ Car Crafters & Vendors ■ Kids Zone ■ Local Restaurants & Food Trucks ■ Beer Garden & Much More! REGISTRATION FORM - Please Print Clearly
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Mail your registration form and entry fee to: Merchantville Task Force, 1 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville NJ 08109 Or Register & Pay Online at www.merchantvillecarshow.com Email: merchantvillecarshow@gmail.com I hereby assume full and complete responsibility for any personal injury to myself or others in my party, or for any loss or damage to my automobile(s), equipment, and personal property whether by accident, vandalism, acts of God, or any other cause which may occur during my participation in the Merchantville Classic Car Show, and hereby indemnify, release and hold harmless from any and all claims the entities known as the Borough of Merchantville, Merchantville Task Force, Merchantville Classic Car Show, its directors, officers, and volunteers. Visiting, interacting, or purchasing from or with our sponsors, supporters, donors, and or vendors is at my own risk. I understand that my automobile(s) and I may be photographed or filmed during the event at any time and agree to allow the Merchantville Classic Car Show and Merchantville Task Force to use any photograph, video image or film likeness of me or my automobile(s)/motorcycle(s) for any legitimate purpose, including without limitation publication and program inclusion now and in the future, without financial compensation to me. By signing below I agree that I have read this document in its entirety.
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Code TRUCK & JEEP 21 Truck Stock All Years 22 Truck Modified All Years 23 Jeep Stock All Years 24 Jeep Modified All Years Code SPECIALTY & EXOTIC (Dune Buggy, Kit Car, etc.) 25 Specialty & Exotic All 1995 - Earlier Code MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDER 26
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March 31 (Sunday) Hot Rod Garage St. Baldrick’s Car Show
March 24 (Sunday) 48th Annual Swap Meet & Car Corral
April 6 (Saturday) Steakouts’ 9th Annual Car Show
Classic Auto Mall 6180 Morgantown Rd. (Route 10 at the PA Pike Exit 298), Morgantown, PA 19543 4-8 pm Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome Info: 610-901-3804 classicautomall.com
Salem County Fairgrounds 735 Harding Hwy., Woodstown, NJ 08302 8 am-3 pm Automotive related items only. Rain or shine. Handicap Accessible, Food, Vendors Welcome. Info: Chuck Gibson: 609-221-5435, gibsonorgntnr@aol.com sjraaca.com March 31 (Sunday) 21st Annual Metro Petro Collectors Show
Pompton Lakes Elks 1 Perrin Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 8 am-1 pm Automobilia, Petroliana, garage art, license plates, car culture items, racing, hot rod and motorcycle stuff; rec room décor, advertising signs; country store antiques; lots of fun nostalgia. Free parking/free admission. Rain or shine, indoor/outdoor vendors. All clubs welcome. Just off I-287 Exit 57. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Vendors Welcome. Info: Ed: 201-493-7172, metropetro222@gmail.com March 31 (Sunday) Indoor/Outdoor Swap Meet
Judging Classes - Please Choose 1 Class ONLY Code DOMESTIC CARS 1 Domestic Stock 1949 - Earlier 2 Domestic Stock 1950 - 1959 3 Domestic Stock 1960 - 1969 4 Domestic Stock 1970 - 1979 5 Domestic Stock 1980 - 1995
Every Wednesday (starts March 20) Cruise-In Car Show
Classic Auto Mall 6180 Morgantown Rd, Morgantown, PA 19543 8 am-6 pm Indoor/Outdoor swap meet and car corral for auto related items only. Cost: $2 for indoor show; free admission to outdoor Swap Meet. Over 120 indoor Swap Meet spots, and over 400 indoor Car Corral. No spectator admission during Saturday set up or until 8am on Sunday. Vendors welcome. Info: Paul Linkmeyer at 610-430-8432 March 31 (Sunday) 7th Annual St. Baldrick’s Cars for a Cure Benefit & Car Show
The Palace Catering 109 N. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012 Car Show: 10 am-2 pm; Benefit inside: 10 am-4 pm Hosted by Hotrods Against Heroin. Head shavings, food trucks, basket auction, 50/50, vendors, DJ, kids crafts & family fun. ALL proceeds go to the St. Baldrick’s Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Info: hotrodsagainstheroin@gmail.com
Racks Bar & Grill 2021 North Black Horse Pike, Williamstown NJ 08094 10 am-2 pm Rain date April 7. Trophies, Prizes and Giveaways Info: Dan 856-417-2669 rackspubandgrill.com/event/car-shows
85 Rt. 40 Harding Highway, Upper Pittsgrove NJ 08318 Show starts at 1 pm Info 856-358-3144, Steakoutshp@gmail.com
April 6 (Saturday) Downe Township Afterglow Car Show Extravaganza
220 Main St. Newport NJ 08345 10 am-2 pm Food, Vendors, Yard Sale More info: Lisa Robbins 856-447-4673, lrobbins@downeschool.org April 6 & 7 (Saturday & Sunday) Mid Atlantic Indoor Nationals Car, Truck & Bike Show
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA 19456 Sat 9 am- 8 pm; Sun 9 am- 4 pm Fee, Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids 10 & under free, Music, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies, Vendors Welcome More Information: Info: (717) 269-2625 midatlanticindoornats.com April 7 (Sunday) Brandywine Region AACA Swap Meet
New Garden Township Hall 299 Starr Rd, Landenberg, PA 19350 8 am-2 pm Rain or Shine. Car Corral and Display Spaces. Vendor spaces assigned upon arrival. Food vendors & restrooms on site. Info: Dave Myers: (302) 691-5804, braaca@ comcast.net braaca.org April 7- then once a month on specific dates (May 5, June 23) Soul Riders Auto Club’s Sunday Afternoon Shows
Hearth Restaurant 3147 DuPont Pkwy., Middletown, DE 19709 11 am- 3 pm The SRAC are hosting their second year at the Hearth Restaurant. Collecting toys at this show, then cruising to Nemours Hospital for Children after the show. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, Trophies. Info: Tony Lewis: 302-858-3672, comp1deej@yahoo.com soulriderautoclubofdelaware.com
EVENT LISTINGS April 20 (Saturday) VFW Spring Car show
520 Susquehanna River Road, Port Deposit, MD 21904 10 am-3 pm Car Show is located right off the Susquehanna River in the parking lot of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW Post 8185). Boating & fishing are available nearby. Spectators are free. All vehicles of interest are welcome. Lots of door prizes & 50/50 & Raffles. Music provided by DJ. Refreshments and breakfast & Lunch food available. Info: Bruce Edwards at 410-642-2847, 443-206-1588 (cell), PortDepositVFW@aol.com or Bruceqmstr@aol.com vfw8185.org April 20 (Saturday) 6th Annual Spring Cecil County Drags, Swap Meet & Car Show
Cecil County Dragway 1916 Theodore Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911 8 am-4 pm Come out and enjoy the day, something for everyone! Spectator admission $10. Info: John Presley: 302-544-0306 cecilcountydragway.com April 21 (Sunday) Hot Rod Garage Autism Awareness Benefit
Racks Bar & Grill 2021 North Black Horse Pike, Williamstown NJ 08094 10 am-2 pm Trophies, Prizes, Giveaways Info: Dan 856-417-2669 rackspubandgrill.com/event/car-shows
April 27 (Saturday) 10th Annual Washington Township Historical Car Show
Olde Stone House Village 208 Egg Harbor Rd. Sewell NJ 08080 10 am-2 pm Raindate April 28. Dash Plaques to first 100 cars. More info: 856-227-2311 April 28 (Sunday) Chesapeake Classic Car Club Show
Talbot County Community Center 10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601 8 am-2 pm Rain date May 5th. Spectators free, vendors, music, food by Milestone Catering, firetruck display and K-9 demo. Fee, Handicap Accessible, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies. Info: Mike Francis: 410-739-8689 ccccofeaston.org
April 28 (Sunday) Corvette Club of Northern Delaware Car Show
Concord Mall 4737 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 12 pm-3 pm Indoor Event, Food, Kids, Handicap Accessible Info: Bruce Norman: 908-342-4293 vetteclub.org April 28 (Sunday) 5th Annual Fireball Run
Carlisle Fairgrounds, 100 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 Wed- Sat: 7am- 6 pm; Sun: 7am- 12pm Info: 717-243-7855 CarlisleEvents.com
Earleigh Heights Vol. Fire Co. 161 Gov. Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, MD 21146 10 am-3 pm Vintage Tin of Maryland presents the 5th Annual Fireball Run Car Show benefitting the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Co. located in Pasadena, Md. Music, Games, 50/50, Trophies, Flea Market and vendor area. All vehicles welcome. $5 per Spectator Car. Handicap Accessible, Kids. Info: Gil Smith: 443-591-1386, della1016@hoymail.com
April 27 (Saturday) Wheels and Waves Autofest Show
May 4 (Saturday) 25th Annual Spring Fling
April 24- 28 (Wednesday-Sunday) Spring Carlisle
Ocean Downs Casino 10218 Racetrack Rd, Berlin, MD 21811 11 am-3 pm Open to all years makes and models. Rain date April 28. Special hotel rate! Free for spectators. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music. Info: Scott: 302-983-0588, TRISAWevents@gmail.com
April 27 (Saturday) Tech School Show
Career and Technical High School 880 Route 45, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098 9 am- 3 pm Rain date May 4th. Over 30 vendors and food stands. Fee, Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies, Vendors Welcome Info: 856-769-0101
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May 4 (Saturday) 2nd Annual Show n’ Shine Car Show
Grace Church 355 Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711 9 am-3 pm Rain date: Saturday, May 18. Come out and enjoy the cars and check out the giant yard sale for bargains. Fun and games for the kids too! DJ Playing the Tunes! Info LaBarre: 302-983-6966, carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com 23
EVENT LISTINGS May 5 (Sunday) Blessed Sacrament BBQ & Car Show
Parish Center School 601 Central Ave., Landisville, NJ 08326 11 am-3 pm Show is open to all rides. Trophies, music, door prizes and great food supplied by Blessed Sacrament Parish. Monies collected help support our Veterans. Info: Bill Nese: 609-381-3249, bn67fairlane@gmail.com nostalgiaknights.com May 11 (Saturday) Cars for Kacie
Classic Auto Mall 6180 Morgantown Rd, Morgantown, PA 19543 9 am-4 pm The 1st Premiere indoor/outdoor car, truck, motorcycle show on the east coast! Free tour of Classic Auto Mall’s 400 unrestored vehicles, unique vendors, awesome food vendors, special vehicle displays, and more. Fee, Handicap Accessible. Info: Johnny Pappas: 703-477-9899, johnny1957@ptd.net carsforkacie.com
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May 17-19 (Friday- Sunday) Import & Performance Nationals
Carlisle Fairgrounds, 100 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 Fri & Sat: 7am- 6pm; Sun: 7am- 12pm Kids under 12 free! Info: 717-243-7855 CarlisleEvents.com May 18 (Saturday) Chariots of Fire Car Show — Lancaster County
Lighthouse Assembly Route 23 & Earland Dr., New Holland, PA 17557 10 am-3 pm Enjoy a spring day in Lancaster County. Great variety of all vehicles. Car photos, door prizes and great food! Ride the high-reach boom on the fire truck! Rain date May 25. Info: Pastor Lawrence Weed 610-322-1622, pastorweed@hotmail.com chariots-of-fire.org
May 19 (Sunday) 9th Annual Shine in the Pines Car Show & Music Festival
Batsto Village 31 Batsto Rd, Hammonton, NJ 8037 9 am–2 pm Rain or Shine. Hosted by Cruisin’ Classics Auto Club. Music, 50/50, Breakfast & Lunch Available, Beautiful Grounds. Proceeds Benefit Local Food Banks supported by Cruisin’ Classics. Info: Tony Sceia: 609-839-2236, TonySceia@comcast.net cruisinclassics.org May 25 (Saturday) Noise Makers First Show
All the Nation Church 660 Landis Ave., Bridgeton, NJ 8302 9 am-3 pm Muscle & Classic cars, Antique Trucks, Trophies, Food, Chinese Auction, Music, Bouncy House. Rain Date June 1. Fee, Handicap Accessible, Trophies. Info: Bruce Pierce: 856-364-4872, twodogz61@yahoo.com May 25 (Saturday) Cruzin’ for a Cause Car Show
Walmart Supercenter 75 NE Plaza, North East Plaza Shopping Center, North East, MD 21901 10 am-2 pm Live Music, Fee, Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies, Charity. Info: Missy Reynolds: 443-553-5856 UHCC.com May 26 (Sunday) 9th Annual Wilmo a Go-Go Car Show
Riverfront Wilmington, 800 Delmarva Ln, Wilmington, DE 19801 10:30 am- 4 pm Open to 1972 & OLDER! Free admission for spectators. Rockabilly bands, food trucks, mustache/facial hair contest, pin up contest. Fee, Handicap Accessible, Kids, Trophies, Vendors Welcome. Info: 302-543-7973 wilmoagogo.com May 26 (Sunday) 38th Annual Chester County Mustang and Ford Car Show
Kimberton Fairgrounds 61 Firehouse Ln, Phoenixville, PA 19460 9 am-4 pm Awards for the top vehicles in each class- President’s Award and Kid’s Choice Award. Huge Chinese Auction. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music. Info: Robert Parsons: 215-290-3682, info@thevfmc.org thevfmc.org/springshow
EVENT LISTINGS May 31- June 2 (Friday-Sunday) Ford Nationals
Carlisle Fairgrounds, 100 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 Fri & Sat: 7am- 6 pm; Sun 7am- 12pm Kids under 12 free! Info: 717-243-7855 CarlisleEvents.com June 1 (Saturday) 9th Annual Greenville Auto Show
Methodist Country House 4830 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807 11 am-3 pm Rain Date: Saturday, June 8. Presented by the Hockessin-Greenville Rotary. DJ Steve Petrelli Playing the Tunes. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, All Vehicles Welcome, Charity, Vendors Welcome. Info: LaBarre: 302-983-6966, carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com June 1 (Saturday) Runnemede Fire Company’s 7th Annual Car Show
Runnemede Fire Co. 26 E. 2nd Ave, Runnemede, NJ 08078 12 pm-4 pm Rain date June 8. Open to all makes and models. Door prizes, food and trophies. Info: Butch: 856-939-4390, ramman075@hotmail.com June 2 (Sunday) 15th Annual Delaware Valley Camaro Club Riverfront Show
Prices Corner Shopping Center (New location) 3140 Kirkwood Hwy. Wilm., DE 19808 8 am-3 pm Presented by the Delaware Valley Camaro Club. Rain date June 9th. All GM cars. Door prizes, 50/50, DJ, food, vendors. Fee, Handicap Accessible. Info: Allison: 302-381-5565
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June 7- 9 (Friday- Sunday) The Elegance at Hershey
The Hotel Hershey 501 W. Governor Road Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033 Friday: The Grand Ascent 9 am-4 pm; Saturday: The Grand Ascent continues 9 am- 4 pm, Cars & Coffee 9 am-1 pm; Sunday: The Elegance 9 am-4 pm A Weekend Celebration of The Finest Cars for Great Causes – JDRF, the AACA Museum and the AACA Library & Research Center! Info: 717-500-5191 TheEleganceAtHershey.com
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June 15 (Saturday) Chariots of Fire Car Show — Booth’s Corner
Booth’s Corner Farmers Market 1362 Naamans Creek Rd., Garnet Valley, PA 19060 10 am-2 pm Rain date June 22. Come early and get a good spot because we pack ‘em out. Bring the ladies for great shopping and discount coupons. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, Charity. Info: Pastor Lawrence Weed: 610-322-1622, pastorweed@hotmail.com chariots-of-fire.org June 16 (Sunday) Father’s Day Car Show
Christ the Cornerstone Church 3135 Summit Bridge Rd, Bear, DE 19701 9 am-1 pm Annual Father’s Day Car Show. Free dogs & drinks! Free admission. Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies. Info: Larry Wilder: 302-836-2862, lwilder@ctcde.net ctcde.net/fathersday
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EVENT LISTINGS June 16 (Sunday) Thunder on the River Car Show
Locust Street in historic downtown Columbia, PA 17512 10am-2 pm Info: 717-684-5249 June 21- 22 (Friday & Saturday) Chevrolet Nationals
Carlisle Fairgrounds, 100 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 Fri: 7am- 6 pm; Sat: 7am- 9pm Info: 717-243-7855 CarlisleEvents.com June 23 (Sunday) Delaware Beers and Gears
Delaware Park 777 Delaware Park Blvd., Wilm., DE 19804 11 am- 4 pm Open to all years makes and models. Rain date is June 30. Free Admission for spectators. Fee, Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies. Info: Scott: 302-363-2086, TRISAWevents@gmail.com delawarepark.com
June 29 (Saturday) Lawnside Heritage Day Car Show
Wayne Bryant Community Center 323 E. Charleston Ave, Lawnside, NJ 08045 11 am-3 pm There will be a parade before the show gathering in the ShopRite parking lot in Lawnside at 8:30am. Proceeds to go to Scholarship fund and Toy Drive. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, Trophies, Vendors Welcome. Info: 856-617-2553; johnlangford106@yahoo.com
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June 30 (Sunday) 33rd Annual Red, White & Blueberry Car Show
Hammonton High School Rt. 30 & Old Forks Rd., Hammonton, NJ 08037 8:30 am-2 pm Rain or Shine. Hosted by Cruisin’ Classics Auto Club. Open to all vehicles. Blueberry Pancake Breakfast from 8:30- 11 am. Music, 50/50, Lunch Available, Beautiful Grounds. Proceeds Benefit Local Food Banks supported by Cruisin’. Kids, Music, Vendors Welcome. Info: Tony Sceia: 609-839-2239, TonySceia@comcast.net cruisinclassics.org June 30 (Sunday) T.J. Rebert Memorial Cruise Day
Rose Tree Park 1671 Providence Rd, Media, PA 19063 10 am-3:30 pm Memorial show for long time hot rodder, owner of 8-and 9-inch Ford rears and sponsor of the Delco cruisers. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome. Info: Tom Manning: 610-329-2830, SOCREF6211@AOL.COM delco cruisers.org July 13 (Saturday) Merchantville Classic Car Show
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Welcome to a new season of automotive events. Just think, when this magazine started, a classic would have been a 1964 model or older and South Jersey would have had maybe a dozen clubs. Running an event was easier back then, only “stock, modified and custom.” Now, we have the late-model cars like the GNX and Marauder and the new Camaro, Challengers and Mustangs. Not to mention street rods and rat rods. We now must judge more than 100 years of vehicles, and, of course, we are all experts. Ha ha! Then there is the classification of vehicles known as “American Marquee.” Yeah, right, most of the foreign cars are built in America and the American cars are built in Canada or Mexico. Nothing is easy anymore. Let’s look at the shows. It used to be that a car club ran the event, picked the date, location, etc. Now, a city or business tells the club when, where and if a rain date is possible, and sometimes even what’s allowed at the event. It used to be that if Club A had an event, Club B would pick another week, because clubs respected clubs. City and business respect one thing, $$$$$$, so events schedule on top of other events and if we have a rainy season like last year, it is a real mess. So, all I’m saying is if you are at an event and you are not 100 percent happy, don’t get in the chairperson’s face—they have busted their backside all day. Give them a break and discuss your concerns with them a week or two in the future. I always say: “If you have an event where everybody is happy, you did not do your job. You must get somebody mad at you! Speaking of cities and businesses, as a club you do have the right to “suggest” that if your show is being held at their location, they should have enough help on hand to avoid long lines. Want to get people upset? Give them a long line on a hot July or August day. Regardless of whether it’s food service or not enough Port-A-Johns, long lines on a 100-degree day are not going to get you a strong showing next year I want to thank all the clubs who attended our Inter-Club Meeting. It was a great turnout. I’m looking forward to a lot of new events this year, plus some old ones returning with new twists. It should prove to be an interesting season. If you are preparing a flier for your event, be sure to include phone numbers and complete addresses. And remember, if you are forced to move to a rain date, the Cruising Magazine online calendar gets updated every two days, so get the info to me and I will update your event on the calendar. Hey, it’s a free service! See Ya Cruising!!
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SHIFTINGGEARS By Ben Notaro • red63vetnj@comcast.net As we get into the swing of the New Year, I started thinking back to the most influential event of 2018. After about 30 seconds of deliberation, I came up with one word: rain. It seems that 2018 had the most rain-filled weekends of any year in recorded memory. I really must give credit to all the clubs and event coordinators who had to alter their dates (and lives) to make sure their events took place. However, the weather forced many rain dates, rain outs and events “rescheduled until it gets dry sometime this year.” It was really a hectic ride, weather-wise, to say the least. So, in my infinite wisdom, I have decided to come up with a suggestion for making the best of rain-influenced, rescheduled and restructured events. Here it goes: Etch-a-Sketch trophies. Just think, no running back to the trophy shop for new base engravings, just shake and rewind in the new date. By the way, have fun turning those little knobs. Also, how about special rain date awards? Trophies for most water in a T-tub. How about, a trophy for the participant that flings their body over a car as they get caught in the rain? A special trophy could have a figure of a weather reporter tied to a tree for predicting sunny skies that really turn into a deluge of wet weather. This trophy can be mailed to the local station that called it 99.9 percent wrong. To be serious, I must commend all the people and groups that made the best out of an uncontrollable situation due to last year’s weather. It’s not fun looking at the TV, checking the internet, and staring up at the sky the night before and early in the morning prior to an event you’ve worked on for months. Let’s all hope that we paid our dues in 2018 and this season the weather shines on our hobby. Department of Education: Idea: Adopt a school and invite students to your events. Focus on kids and cars. Idea #2: Have students sit in a cool ride for the student of the month photo. Idea#3: Have teachers and students pose next to a cool ride. Objective: Get kids interested in cars. Department of Fun: Take car fun serious and not so serious as to lose that fun. Here’s to a healthy and happy cruising/show season of 2019.
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