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A Man and His Superbird Why one older gentleman kept a decaying ride parked in front of his house for years By Frank Adkins
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t was an ordinary day at work late in 1991. I was a 26-year-old flat-rate mechanic working in a Dodge dealership, but I was firmly rooted in the automotive hobby as well. At home I had just put the finishing touches on the three-and-a-half car garage that I’d built over the previous eight months to house my ’68 Dart GT, ’68 Dart GTS convertible, and ’67 Belvedere. As lunchtime approached, the Snap-On man arrived and handed me several outdated calendars. He said, “I found these over the weekend. They aren’t much good as calendars anymore, but they have some really cool car pictures that I thought you’d appreciate.” I thanked him and laid them on the side cabinet of my toolbox. The January photograph of the top calendar happened to be of a white Plymouth Superbird. Sometime later that morning Larry, the mechanic who worked in the next bay, wandered over and spotted the Superbird. Larry was my age, but he was from the Bahamas. Although he was aware of American muscle cars, he didn’t grow up in the car culture the way many of us did. He and I were good friends, although we talked a lot of smack and routinely played jokes on each other. He said, “Look at that big ugly car! That thing is so big you could live in it!” He continued his rant peppered with insults and expletives, eventually mentioning, “I know where there’s one like that.” I was certain he was either mistaken or he was spinning this yarn for his own amusement, 6
but he insisted. I asked if the car he was talking about had the tall rear wing and the pointed nose. He said it did. I called his bluff. He said, “I’m serious!” I still had doubts, but Larry insisted. He agreed to take me to the car. Unfortunately, we both worked second jobs and we couldn’t coordinate our schedules. After two weeks of trying, I asked him to give me directions. The following Saturday afternoon I drove to a neglected neighborhood near Wilmington, Del. I thought, No way is there a Superbird here. Larry got me good this time! Just then I rounded a bend in the narrow street, and there, parked at the curb half a block away, was a derelict white Superbird. Its damaged nose had been troweled full of body filler, its headlights were stuck open, its vinyl top had been slashed, and it had other minor damage, but it was the car Larry had promised I’d find. I parked my truck across the street and circled the ‘Bird, peering underneath. The oil pan was badly dented, but the Dana 60 rear axle was in place, the black bucket seat interior was reasonably intact, and the factory Pistol Grip shifter stretched upward from the floor. The Superbird-specific windshield and rear window moldings were also in place. A current registration sticker was affixed to the corner of the vanity tag that read “BUCK.” I could barely contain my excitement as I scurried up the walkway and knocked on the door of the single-story home amid a row of identical connected houses. After
a few minutes of knocking, the man in the adjacent home opened his door. He eyed me for a moment, apparently concluding that I did not belong in that neighborhood. “You’re here about the car, aren’t you?” I nodded. He said, “Don’t waste your time. Lots of people have tried to buy that car, but the old guy will never sell it. He’s home, but he’s almost deaf. He can’t hear you knocking.” I thanked him and headed for my truck intending to write a note and leave it on the windshield. For some reason I peered under the front of the car again, only to hear angry shouts from behind me. I stood and turned to see an elderly gentleman moving toward me slowly and stiffly, presumably due to advanced arthritis. He wore a shirt and pants that had gone out of style decades earlier, and his gray hair had been stained yellow by Bryl Crème. I quickly apologized. I explained that I had knocked on his door, but he hadn’t answered, and that I was only looking at his car. He calmed down quickly and said he thought I might be stealing parts from it. I assured him that was not the case. I expressed my love of Superbirds. I also mentioned the cars I owned, and that led him to tell me about his car. As I recall, his name was George. He and his wife had bought their home many decades earlier when this neighborhood had been a quaint community full of friendly neighbors, most of whom were raising children. George worked for the DuPont Corporation as either an engineer or a chemist. He had been a NASCAR fan from its earliest days when it was known as Grand National racing, and he had followed the technical advances spawned by the competition between manufacturers as the years progressed. He was especially interested in the aerodynamic developments of the late 1960s, which ultimately led to the creation of the Dodge Charger Daytona in 1969 and the Plymouth Road Runner Superbird the following year. In order to homologate the Superbird for racing in NASCAR, Chrysler Corporation was required to build two Superbirds for every dealer, which equated to 1920 cars. It is common knowledge that, although they were very competitive on the racetrack, Superbirds were not well-received by the public due to their outlandish styling and high cost. Many languished on dealer lots for years. George, however, was determined to own a Superbird even before they were released to the public. “I knew what it was. I had researched them, and I wanted one.” Although they both loved children, George and his wife never had any of their own. Instead, they befriended the kids in their neighborhood. Of course, the Superbird was a hit with them. “Sometimes on a Saturday afternoon we would load up as many kids as we could fit in the car and take them out for ice cream. The kids loved riding up and down New Castle Avenue, and they really liked it whenever somebody wanted to pick a race with me.” As we talked, he explained that the word BUCK on his license plate was actually his nickname, which had been derived from his last name. I don’t remember how, but our conversation eventually strayed from the car to times earlier in George’s life, including his service during World War II. He related several noteworthy as well as some funny incidents from those days. As he talked, it seemed that he gradually stood a little bit straighter and his voice took on a more robust, less gravelly tone. Despite the arthritis, his hand gestures also became more fluid as the years melted away. When talk of the car resumed, George said that his wife had become ill in the ‘70s, and that he had retired so that he could care for her. His nephew had been using the Superbird during that time, and one morning while rounding an off-ramp on I-295 he hit a patch of ice and punched the nose into a guardrail. He spoke in a matter-of-fact tone. Even if he had been angry with his nephew at the time, he was over it now.
As George spoke I couldn’t help thinking, In the context of today’s world, he has no idea what he’s got. I suspected that he thought the Superbird was now a nearlyforgotten anecdote in the annals of automotive history. On the contrary, by the early ‘90s it had become a highly collectible car, and one that I would have loved to have had in my own garage. The first wave of the muscle car craze had washed over the hobby in the late ‘80s. At that time, a year after the Gulf War had begun, muscle car prices were up significantly from where they had been five years earlier, and high profile cars like Superbirds were riding the crest of that wave. I was shocked that this car was sitting outdoors on a crowded urban street and that George trusted all who drove past to remain attentive enough not to accidentally side-swipe it. I realized that to George, his Superbird represented over 20 years of his life and the final years that he had spent with his wife. It was a reminder of the last of the happy times they had shared—a token that he would cling to indefinitely. I doubted if any of the kids, now grown, who had gone for ice cream in the big white ‘Bird still stopped around to see him, but I don’t think it mattered. The car spurred his memories of those times, and that was enough. I believed that he was oblivious to the collector car community’s newfound infatuation with Chrysler’s winged cars. Furthermore, I believed it wouldn’t have mattered to him if he had known the public’s opinion had done an about-face and that the onceshunned Superbird was now a highly sought collector car. Then George uttered a sentence that destroyed my foregone conclusions: “I have everything to restore this car.” Sensing my disbelief he said, “I have a new nose. I have quarter panels. I even have all of the upholstery and a new vinyl top.” My mouth fell open. “That stuff is from Legendary. I assume you’ve heard of them?” Indeed, I had. Legendary Auto Interiors was a relatively new company that offered high quality reproduction soft trim, and already I had spent hundreds of dollars with them. George continued, “I joined the Winged Warriors car club several years ago, and they helped me find a lot of what I need.” I knew that the Winged Warriors club was comprised of Dodge Daytona and Plymouth Superbird owners. Before I could ask, he volunteered, “The only reason I haven’t restored it is because I don’t know who I can trust to do the work.” He also explained that he preferred to park it in front of his home where he could keep an eye on it rather than store it in a rented garage where it might lie at the mercy of thieves and vandals. “I wouldn’t know if anything happened to it until it was too late.” Looking at it from his perspective, and thinking of how he had taken alarm when I had peered under it, I understood. I asked him if he would ever consider selling it, to which he replied, “No. I’d like to restore it and give it to my nephew. But I’ll never sell it.” For the next year or two I drove by from time to time, and eventually George moved the Superbird inside the fence that surrounded his yard. His second car, a Corvair, continued to sit on the street. Then one day I saw that both cars were gone and the meager contents of George’s home had been moved to the front yard. I concluded that he had passed on. Five years later, I heard a rumor from an unreliable source that George’s nephew had inherited his Superbird and all of its parts. Seeing only dollar signs, he had sold off everything as fast as he could to numerous buyers. More recently I heard from another source that the car and all of its parts had been tucked away, and that its restoration might soon get underway. In either case, I’m sure it will be restored eventually if it hasn’t been already. I only hope that its history isn’t lost in the process, and that George’s memory is preserved and remains linked to his ‘Bird. The history of the car and the story of George’s life are truly one and the same. 7
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There is something about a cold, frosty brew that lifts the spirits on a breezy spring day. Now couple that spirit of micro-brewed ale with a benefit car cruise open to all cars and cycles, and you have the makings of a really pleasant and fun event. The Glasstown Brewery, located at the airport in scenic Millville, N.J., teamed up with the South Jersey Cruisers Association Car Group to have a cruise that was to benefit a four-month-old girl afflicted with blood cancer. By the time the event was over, a generous donation was acquired to give to the parents to help pay for growing medical costs. Besides a large selection of brews, there was food and music and several other great sights at the airport. As usual, the cruising community came through to help someone and also got to enjoy the gift of sharing a great afternoon.
Downe Township is a friendly, small community where everyone seems to know each other. It’s a rural area that has deep roots in supporting local functions. So not surprisingly, the Downe Township Elementary School decided to hold an inaugural car show to raise funds for the eighth grade class. This group of approximately 18 students, along with the Parent and Teachers Organization, staged a car show in early April to raise funds for the student dance. As we all know, first-time events can be real nail biters for attendance. Well, the members of the car community did not disappoint the students and came out, with more than 100 attendees, for a nice first-time show. Our motorcycle enthusiast friends supported the show, too, and vendors, crafters, DJ music and plenty of food made it a great day for all.
— Text and photos by Ben Notaro
— Text and photos by Ben Notaro
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The Ford Mustang was introduced April, 1964. This was intended to be Ford’s car of the future. Like all automotive designs it was a gamble on consumer acceptance. The idea of an affordable sports car was a new concept in Detroit back in the day. So, how successful was the first year of the new “Stang”? Well, over 400,000 units sold in the first run and the party hasn’t stopped in 60 years. Mustang owners are fiercely loyal to their rides, so having a day set aside for their cars is only natural. The South Jersey Mustang Club teamed up with a local cruising club Wheels of Thunder to celebrate national Mustang Appreciation Day at the Walmart lot in Bridgeton, N.J. There were plenty of Mustangs and Fords on hand to enjoy their special day and a special commemorative sticker for those in attendance.
Hammonton, N.J., is home to another one of the great car clubs that hails from the southern portion of the state. The members of the Crusin’ Classics Auto Club stage multiple events throughout the year and they contribute to many worthwhile charities in the area. The club has teamed up with the local Hammonton NAPA Auto parts store for their annual Spring Charity Car Show. This show draws nearly 200 rides of all makes and persuasions from the surrounding area to raise funds for the local food banks. The club’s spring show has all the good things that one would expect from a wellplanned event and even has an incentive of a free gift to those who bring a child to the show. That’s a neat way to get the next generation interested in the cruising and car show hobby. If you missed this event you will be happy to know that the next one is going to be taking place in October. You’ll get all of that information right here in the upcoming issues of Cruising Magazine.
— Text and photos by Ben Notaro
— Text and photos by Ben Notaro
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Double the Fun with Wheels & Wings
Spring! That word is a cruising car guy and gal’s call to get ready for the season of gatherings at shows and cruises. Clubs enjoy starting the season with events that bring out the cruising faithful. One such group is the Wheels of Thunder Car Club. The good members of the club welcome spring in mid-April with a cruise at the Walmart lot in Bridgeton, N.J. There were nearly 200 rides coming out to welcome the season in this event and the Wheels of Thunder crew also teamed up with the South Jersey Mustang Club to cohost a Mustang day activity. You know it’s that time of the year when the birds sing, the flowers bloom and the cruisers get together at car events. Check out wheelsofthunder.org for more information.
Feel the thunder of powerful jets, military aircraft and warbirds; see exciting aerobatics and formation flying, and enjoy ground displays, vendors, a visit to the museum, and lots of food. The Millville Wheels & Wings Airshow 2017 is landing at the Millville Airport in Millville, N.J., on Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28. Hundreds of classic show cars along with modern muscle vehicles are featured at the Memorial Day Weekend show. The two-day event takes place daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature the United States Navy Blue Angels jet demonstration team. The car show is hosted by the South Jersey Cruisers Association. Registration for cars is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. each day. Car show admission is $20 per car, with no limit to passengers. There is a separate entrance for car show participants. Trophies will be presented each day. The registration fee will benefit hosts of the show, the Millville Army Air Field Museum. For car show information call 856-825-3047 or visit MillvilleAirshow.com.
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The shows and cruises are rolling now, so get out and enjoy these wonderful events. Check out this issue for all the hot shows going on in your area. Can you believe it’s June already? How fast the time goes by especially when you are doing something that you really enjoy. It seems as though you wait forever for a particular event, then when it gets here it’s over in a flash – what’s up with that? Time seems to be moving very fast and many of our fellow car guys seem to be leaving us all too soon. I need to express our sympathies once again to Rita and Fred Polhamus on the loss of their son Tom. These are all great car people and the loss of Tom will be felt by many. Our sympathies to his wife Sandie and children as well. I wrote in my last article that Cliff Shield aka cliffscalendar.com was looking for someone to continue his work with the website. Well, as many of you already know, someone did step up to continue Cliff’s work, because there are many events already listed on that site. The gentleman’s name is Larry Troth. To date, Larry seems to be doing a great job listing all the shows and cruises. Larry tells me the transition has been smooth and a mind opening experience. He never realized how many car enthusiasts there are in the tri-state area. Larry states that his sole intention when taking over the online calendar was to keep Cliff’s legacy moving forward – that’s why it is still known as Cliff’s Calendar. He has no plans to change that. He has posted shows and cruises as far south as Ocean City, Md., to as far north as Linden, N.J., and as far west as Reading, Pa., including everything in between. Larry has asked for submissions as early as possible. Send them to info@cliffscalendar.com. If you would like to send your flier, attach it to your email as a PDF or JPEG. Naturally, with this being his first year taking over for Cliff, he realized the amount of work that Cliff put in all those years, so he will make no changes to the format. His future plans for 2018 may include club listings, more advertisers, sponsors and so on. Larry also tells me he would like to possibly attend some local car club meetings to introduce himself. Once again I have to give kudos where kudos are due. Larry jumped into this deal with both feet and never looked back. Knowing Cliff, I’m sure he’s very proud that Larry stepped up to continue his work, as I am sure the car guys and gals are as well. Actually, Larry is no stranger to the car scene. He does all kinds of wiring jobs on classics, street rods and antique cars and trucks. Anyone out there looking for a complete wiring job or just repairs to your wiring contact Larry. Finally, let’s not lose sight of why we participate in this wonderful hobby. It’s all about having “FUN” “FUN” “FUN” like those Beach Boys said. Remember that.
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I recently took a cruise with fellow car guys and gals to Wildwood, N.J. This is really the Doo-wop capital of the world. As we drove through the island, the motels, diners and even the Wawa gas station had a Doo-wop theme. The main drag had brick sidewalks with a nostalgic blue wave design on it. If that was not cool enough there was a huge “welcome to Wildwood” sign that greets visitors with large decorative beach balls. You must check it out and get a picture of it. As we continued to cruise we saw this extremely cool building with a large neon sign out front featuring some palm trees, too. This very special building is called the Doo Wop Museum. We decided to park all of our cars in front of the museum and take a walk in to see what this place was all about. As we walked through the front door we were greeted by Shirley Cruz who is a volunteer and the right-hand woman to museum president Dan MacElrevey. Shirley gave us a lot of information about the museum during our visit. As we looked around we saw vintage pieces from living room sets to a classic art deco kitchen. There was even an old section of the Wildwood boardwalk. The Doo Wop Museum is a nonprofit organization and support from donations keeps it going. I must give a special thanks to Dan MacElrevey for letting us check the place out. For more information check out doowopusa.org or call 609-523-1958 and speak to Shirley.
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RAIN DATE: JUNE 24, 2017
3641 Route 42S • Turnersville, NJ Registration 9-11 AM • Judging/Voting 11 AM-1 PM Top 50 Awards • Best Paint - Stock Best Paint - Custom • Best Mustang - New-2005 & up Best Mustang - Pre-2005 and older Best Ford - Non-Mustang All Years - Best Survivor Ford Best Displayed Ford - Dealer’s Choice ALL FORD POWERED PRODUCTS & VEHICLE FROM 1903-2017
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EVENT LISTINGS
FALL FESTIVAL CAR SHOW Presented by SMITH’S FAMILY RESTAURANT
Sunday, Sept. 24th • Noon-4pm (rain date: Oct. 1st) 6396 Hickman Road • Greenwood, DE 19950
$1000 IN CASH AWARDS! Dash Plaque for first 150 registered participants (see website for award categories)
Goodie Bags • Door Prizes • Music • Vendors U-Pick Pumpkins • Hay Rides • Maze • Kids Games! Registration 10am-Noon ($20 Day of Show) No Early Birds. SPONSORS Hunter Creek Homes | 107.1 WTDK The Duck Parcels | Fastsigns | Burke Equipment Company | Billy Warren & Son | The Insurance Market | Hastings Butcher Shop
Rifenburg Trucking | 1st State Chevrolet | Fisher Auto Parts NAPA | Clean Delaware Inc. | The Trophy Shop | R&M Performance
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Every Thursday (May 25; June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug. 3, 10) Cruising at the Shore Jersey Cape Cruisers McDonald’s parking lot Rio Grande, NJ 7-9pm Event is weather permitting. All vehicles welcome. Info: Rick Pearson @ 609-886-2198
Fourth Fridays (May 26, June 23) Pitman 4th Friday Cruise-In
Pitman, NJ 5-8pm Park at the park. No fee, trophies, open to all makes and more. Info: Bill @ 856-589-1941
May 27 (Saturday) 3rd Kick-off Summer Kruise
Richland Village Rt. 40, Richland, NJ 10am-4:30pm Festival Day includes train rides, model train displays, petting zoo, crafters and more. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, vendors welcome. Info: Marvin @ (856) 697-6306
May 27 (Saturday) Cruizin’ for a Cause
Walmart North East Plaza, Rt. 272, North East, MD 10am-2pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, charity. Info: Missy @ (443) 553-5856
Hula Hoop activity for kids
Fourth Saturdays (May 27; June 24; July 22) Cruise for the Troops
Live music by Real Rock Drive!
Sunday, July 9, 2017 11:00am - 4:00pm $40.00 Registration
Vehicles 30 years or older are welcome (19867or older) Each vehicle driver will receive 4 Storybook Land tickets ($100 value) Registered vehicles must be admitted between 9am & 11am Owner agrees to show vehicle from 11am - 4:00pm All vehicles must be placed by park opening at 11am For registration form call (609) 646-0103 or e-mail us at office@storybookland.com
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Main Street Shopping Center Bartlett Ave. and Rt.100, Exton, PA 19341 5-8pm Top Dead Center Motor Club. All makes and years. No entry fee but cash donations and non-perishables for troops stationed overseas or in veterans hospital accepted. All vehicles welcome, charity. Info: Joe O’Fria: (484) 206-5109, tdcmotorclub@gmail.com; tdcmotorclub.com
Every Monday (May 29; June 5, 12, 19; 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14) Mighty Joe’s Cruise Nights 1231 Rt. 206, Shamong, NJ 08088 Every Monday year-round. Info: 609-268-0303
Every Tuesday (May 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15) Rita’s Cruise Nights Rita’s Water Ice Next to K-Mart Exit 37 off Rt. 50/301, Stevensville, MD 5-8pm Every Tuesday through October. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, vendors welcome. Info: (410) 643-5572; kentislandcruisers.com
Every Tuesday (May 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15) Cruise Night Evergreen Dairy Bar 1643 Route 70, Southampton, NJ 08088 Tuesday night at Evergeen Dairy Bar is Cruise Night. Cars, food, ice cream, and music. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: Chance Fenton @ (609) 654-8585; chancetfenton@gmail.com
First Saturdays (June 3; July 1; Aug. 5) Cruise nights at DQ
Dairy Queen Main Street, Millsboro, DE 6-9pm First Saturdays. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: Rusty @ (302) 934-7377
First Saturdays (June 3; July 1) Monthly Car Show & Cruise
Pike Creek Shopping Center 4-8pm No entry fee, bring whatever vehicle you have, event for charity. Info: 302-887-6577
First Saturdays (June 3; July 1; Aug. 5) Custard Coral Cruises
Custard Coral 210 E. Broad St., Millville, NJ 8332 5-8pm Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, vendors welcome. Info: (856) 825-1879
June 10 (Saturday) Cruise Down Memory Lane
Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 5-10pm All American cars 1974 and older. Any American-made vehicle after 1974 with major modifications. Info: Marvin Askins @ 856-697-6306
EVENT LISTINGS Saturdays (June 10; July 8) Cruise Night Presented by 301 Plaza Restaurant
301 Plaza & Restaurant 921 Middletown-Warrick Road, Middletown, DE 19709 5-8pm All makes and model cars are welcome. No trailers (in show area); no burnouts – just a free family-friendly event. Food, fun, 50/50. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, vendors welcome. Info: LaBarre Everette @ (302) 983-6966, carshows4nonprofit@gmail.com
Second Wednesdays (June 14; July 12; Aug. 9) Lapps Get Together Lapps Olympia Dairy Bar Rt. 40, Carney’s Point, NJ, 08069 5-8pm Handicap accessible, food, all vehicles welcome. Info: (609) 202-0437, jschevy48@comcast.net; backroadcruisers.net
Third Thursdays (June 15; July 20) Delaware Valley Road Runners Cruise Nights
Falls Township Community Park 9125 Mill Creek Road, Levittown, PA 19054 6pm 20 plaques each month to best cars. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, charity, vendors welcome. Info: Len @ (215) 510-6629, Lenpribish@hotmail.com; delawarevalleyroadrunners.com
Thursdays (June 15; July 20) 2017 Cruise Nights Home Depot Cross Keys Bypass RD & NJ-42 Sicklerville, NJ Info: 609-320-9941
Third Fridays (June 16; July 21) Rack’s Pub & Grill Cruise
Rack’s Pub & Grill 2021 N. Blackhorse Pike, Williamstown, NJ 5-8pm Free cruise, trophies, music, discounts on food, 50/50, and more. All vehicles welcome. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, charity. Info: Bill Nese @ (609) 381-3249, bn67fairlane@gmail.com; nostalgiaknights.com
Delaware Vallley Riverfront Third Saturdays (June 17; July 15) Cruzin’ Fox Run
Fox Run Shopping Ctr. Rt. 40 & Rt. 72, Bear, DE 3-7pm April 15; 4-8pm May 20 Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: Mike @ (302) 757-3664
Camaro Show Delaware Valley Riverfront Camaro Show Invites ALL GM POWERED VEHICLES To Help Us Celebrate
ALL GM POWERED VEHCLES WELCOME 50 Years Of The CAMARO
Third Sundays (June 18; July 16) House of Brews American Grill
House of Brews Old Blackhorse Pike, Turnersville, NJ 12-3pm Free cruise every third Sunday of the month. April is the 4th Sunday. Music, food discounts, 50/50, door prizes, give-a-ways, trophies and more. All vehicles welcome. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, vendors welcome, charity. Info: Drew @ (856) 318-1260; nostalgiaknights.com
Third Wednesdays (June 21; July 19) South Jersey Region AACA Cruise Night
Bobbitt Auto 595 Salem Quinton Rd., Salem, NJ 08070 5-8pm Monthly car cruise. Hot dogs and beverage for all drivers who bring out their antique auto. DJ Ed Counsellor spinning records. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, vendors welcome, charity. Info: Ray McFarland @ (609) 202-3906, sjraaca@gmail.com; sjraaca.com
Third Wednesdays (June 21; July 19) Monthly Cruise
Andy’s Diner Ridge Pike, Norristown, PA 19428 5pm-close Cruise every third Wednesdays. Open to all makes, models & bikes. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, vendors welcome. Info: Joe Michaels @ (215) 783-4403, joeyb0623@gmail.com
Fourth Wednesdays (June 28; July 26) Mullica Hill Get Together
Proudly Sponsored By Diver Chevrolet and NuCar Chevrolet
Sunday, June 4th, 2017 Featured Parking For 1967 and 2017 Camaros DJ/Door Prizes/Dash Plaques/Vendors/Food Trucks Open To ALL Years of GM Cars/Trucks
Over 80 Awards for Best In Show - PLUS Celebrity Picks Pre Registration Fee: $15 Show Day Registration Fee: $20 All Proceeds from the show benefit local and national charities
Rain Date: Sun., June 11, 2017
Spectators Admitted Free Registration 8 AM—11 AM Judging 9 AM—1 PM Awards at 2 PM
For additional show information and to monitor day of show weather: Visit us online at
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Rt. 77 next to post office, Mullica Hill, N.J. 5-8pm Handicap accessible, food, all vehicles welcome. Info: (609) 202-0437
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GREATER WOODBINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EVENT LISTINGS
6th Annual
Oct. 14, 2017 • 9am - 3pm Route 550 in Woodbine Rain Date: Oct. 15
SHOW CARS, ANTIQUES, MUSCLE CARS, RACE CARS, MILITARY VEHICLES, ANYTHING ANTIQUE, ARE WELCOME! Cars, Antiques, Tools, Auto Related Dealers
WELCOME! VENDORS ADMITTED AT 7AM (must be in by 9am) VENDOR SPACES ARE 12’ x 12’. VENDORS MUST CALL FIRST!
Vehicle Pre-Registraion Fee is $10 $15 at the Show
ALL VEHICLES MUST HAVE A UL APPROVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER! NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES!
FOR MORE INFOMATION CALL: LISA - 609-780-3088 Pre-Registration Form Name:________________________________________________________ Street:_______________________City/State/Zip_____________________ Year:___________Make:___________________Model:________________ Phone #________________________Email:_________________________ Signature:___________________________ Amount Enclosed $________ Mail Application & Make Checks Payable to: GWCC, P.O. Box 792, Woodbine, NJ, 08270
VISIT US AT: www.wccnj.org
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EVENT LISTINGS May 27-28 (Saturday-Sunday) Wheels & Wings Car Show
Millville Airport Cedarville Rd., Millville, NJ 08332 9am-5pm Partial fee goes to Air Museum Featuring US Navy “Blue Angels” Great Air Show Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: (856) 825-3047
May 28 (Sunday) 7th Annual Wilmo a Go-Go Car Show
Wilmington Riverfront 600 Delmarva Ln., Wilmington, DE 19801 10:30am-4pm Poppycock Tattoo’s 7th annual event features cars, bands, food trucks, vendors, contest and men’s beard/mustache contest. Free admission for spectators. $10 registration fee to show off your 1972 or older ride. Awards, pin-up contest, and more. Info: Tina Marabito @ (302) 543-7973; mail@poppycocktattoo.com
June 2-4 (Friday-Sunday) 2017 Club Race Events
NJ Motorsports Park 8000 Dividing Creek Rd., Thunderbolt Track, Millville, NJ 08332 Lightning challenge performance. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: (856) 327-8000
June 3 (Saturday) Greenville Auto Show
Country House Grounds 4830 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807 9am-2pm Rain date June 10. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: LaBarre @ (302) 983-6966
June 3 (Saturday) QUE for the Troops Car Show
Falls Township Community Park 9125 Mill Creek Road, Levittown, PA 19054 12-4pm BBQ contest, family day, vendors, bands, rides, plaques, much more. $15 registration. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, vendors welcome, trophies, charity. Info: Len @ (215) 510-6629, Lenpribish@hotmail.com; delawarevalleyroadrunners.com
June 3 (Saturday) Runnemede Fire Co. 5th Annual Car Show
Runnemede Fire Co. 26 E. 2nd Ave., Runnemede, NJ 08078 12-4pm Pre-registration is $10. Deadline June 1. Day of show $15. Registration starts at 10am. Dash plaques to the first 100 vehicles. Open to all makes and models. Judging begins at 12pm. Door prizes, food, trophies. Day of show enter at Central Ave. Info: Butch Hartman @ 939-4390; runnemedefire.org
June 4 (Sunday) Sundance Saloon Custom Car/Bike Show 2017
Sundance Saloon 3531 Concord Rd., Aston, PA 19014 8:30am-5pm Show starts at 11am; awards at 3:30pm. $10 per car/bike; pre-1988 cars welcome, all year motorbikes are eligible. Trophies, prizes, awards, music. No rain date. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, trophies, vendors welcome. Info: Kelso @ (610) 304-1438, carshowteam@comcast.net
June 4 (Sunday) Del. Val. Riverfront Camaro Show
Saturday June 24th, 2017 Raindate: June, 25th
“Rocking Chair Nationals” DRAG RACING REUNION
Nostalgia Drag Races — Championship Car Show
Top 60 Car Show plus Special Awards — Dragsters, Roadsters, Gassers
See lots of old freinds, a great car show, and exciting nostalgia drag races! Gates Open at 9am — Personality Interviews & Nostalgia 32 Display at 10am Show Grid & Drag Time Trials at 11:30am — Activities all day long!
$20 Entry Fee — Add wife/friend $5 — includes show, drags, roaming
SPECTATORS ONLY $15 For more info: Gary Gore 540-439-3558, Track 301-791-5193, Dragway1@aol.com
21344 National Pike, Boonsboro, Maryland 75063
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Wilmington Riverfront 930 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19803 8am-2pm Rain date June 11. All GM vehicles allowed. Fee, food, trophies. Info: Allison @ (320) 381-5565
June 4 (Sunday) Beers & Gears at Delaware Park
777 Delaware Park Blvd., Wilmington, DE, 19804 11am-4pm *This is implemented rain date. Open to all years, makes and models. Info: 800-41-SLOTS
June 10 (Saturday) First Annual Car Show/Open House
South Jersey 210 Clinton Ave., Pitman, NJ 08071 10am-3pm Food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, vendors welcome. Info: Michael @ (856) 340-5277, m.martinez@blconstructorsinc.com; Rod1shop.com
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EVENT LISTINGS June 10 (Saturday) Gov. Printz Antique Car Show
Gov. Printz Park 101 Taylor Ave., Essington, PA 19029 9am-3pm Open to cars and trucks pup to 1989. $15 DOS fee. Proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Trophies, best of show, dash plaques, judging, Food, Music, 50/50, Door prizes and more. No charge for spectators. Rain date June 17. Info: Ron @ govprintzcarshow@yahoo.com
June 10 (Saturday) Morris Racing’s 9th Annual Car Show
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Baily Road & Church Lane Yeadon, PA 19050 9am-1pm Honoring Yeadon’s seniors and veterans with complimentary lunch. Rain date June 11. Registration $20. Vendor spots available: 610-931-2193. Info: yeadonborough.com
June 10 (Saturday) American Collectors Car Show
Camden Cath. H.S. 300 Culthbert Blvd., Camden, NJ 08002 10am-2pm Bring un-wrapped toy. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, trophies. Info: (800) 360-2277
June 10 (Saturday) Ind. Car Show
23767 Samuel Adams Circle, Millsboro, DE 19966 9am-3pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: DM Spaulding: (302) 947-2142
June 10 (Saturday) 9th Annual Mid-Atlantic Car Show
Cecil County Dragway 1916 Theodore Rd., Rising Sun, MD 21911 8am-6pm Show and drag racing. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, charity. Info: John @ (302) 544-0306
June 16-17 (Friday-Saturday) 2017 Pypes Exhaust Muscle Car & Truck Show
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Pypes Performance Exhaust Corporate Office 2705 Clemens Rd., Hatfield, PA 19440 12-8pm Afternoon cruise-in atmosphere for the early-birds that want to “bench-race” with friends and casual cruise through the historic Lansdale & Hatfield boroughs. Info: Mike S. @ (267) 638-5030, mikes@pypesexhaust.com
June 16-18 (Friday-Sunday) Pittsburgh Parts-A-Rama
Butler Fairground 1127 New Castle Rd, Prospect, PA 16052 Vehicle Parts Flea Market, Vehicle Sale Corral, Collector Toys, Collector Vehicle Show. Hours: 8am to dusk. Admission $9, under 12 free. Rain or shine. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome, trophies, vendors welcome. Info: James Bauer @ (412) 366-7154, info@pittsburghparts-a-rama.com; pittsburghparts-a-rama.com
June 17 (Saturday) Thunder on the River Car Show
Locust St., downtown Columbia, PA 10am-2pm Prizes, restaurants, pubs, fun activities and more. Info: 717-684-5249
June 17 (Saturday) Mustang & Ford Show
Holman Ford 3641 Rt. 42 South, Turnersville, NJ 9am-1pm Ford products only. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, trophies. Info: Marvin @ (856) 697-6306
June 17 (Saturday) Father’s Day Car Show
The Franklin Mint Rt. 1 & Valley Rd., Wawa, PA 19063 10am-3pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, charity. Info: Rev. Larry @ (610) 322-1622
June 17 (Saturday) Good Sports Car Show
Good Sports Gunning Club 53 Union Rd, Millville, NJ 8332 Breakfast & lunch available. Rain date June 18. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, vendors welcome, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Dave @ (856) 364-5222
June 17 (Saturday) 4th Brookside Car & Truck Show
Lions Club 390 E. Chestnut Hill Rd., Newark, DE 19713 11am-4pm Rain date June 18. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: facebook.com/BrooksideCommunity
EVENT LISTINGS June 17 (Saturday) Car & Cycle Show
United Methodist Communities 535 N. Oak Ave., Pitman, NJ 08071 9am Food, entertainment, trophies, judging, and more. Info: (856) 589-7800
June 17 (Saturday) The Ice Cream Shoppe Show
The Ice Cream Shoppe 700 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703 11am-3pm Music, prizes, free hot dog, water and ice cream for the first 30 cars. Free event. Music, all vehicles welcome. Info: Anthony @ (302) 798-6789, aaadryfoam@hotmail.com; theicecreamshoppe.com
June 17 (Saturday) 60th Ann. Old Timers Day
Downtown Shelbyville Church St., Shelbyville, MD 9am-3pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: (302) 539-2100
June 18 (Sunday) Annual Father’s Day Show
Kent Island High School 900 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD 21666 9am-3pm Along with top trophies specialty trophies are awarded for farthest distance, loudest and more. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, vendors welcome, all vehicles welcome, charity, trophies. Info: Bob Sitar @ (443) 496-2887, bchevy7@yahoo.com; kentislandcruisers.com
Yeadon Borough Presents
June 18 (Sunday) Father’s Day Car Show
3135 Summit Bridge Rd Cornerstone Church, Bear, DE 19701 Annual Father’s Day Car Show. No entry fee. Free hot dogs and root beer. Fee, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Larry Wilder @ (302) 836-2862, lwilder@cornerstonedelaware.com; cornerstonedelaware.com
June 18 (Sunday) Connection Community Church Father’s Day Car Show
100 W. Green St., Middletown, DE 19709 Middletown, DE 9am-12:30pm Father’s Day Car Show, free for all. Register by going to the website or calling. Info: Dan Logan @ (302) 378-3640, logan3783640@yahoo.com
June 22-24 (Thursday-Saturday) 19th Annual East Coast Ford Bronco Roundup
Twin Grove Campground 1445 Suedberg Road, Pine Grove, PA 17983 This is a family event. Off-roading, show and shine, Bronco related vendors, street cruises and a lot of fun. Fee, food, kid friendly, music, trophies. Info: Eric @ (302) 409-0390, bluefordbronco@gmail.com
Morris Racing’s 9th Annual
CAR SHOW
Sat. June 10th 9am-1pm
Location:
Baily Road & Church Lane
Yeadon, PA 19050
Rain Date: Sunday June 11th
Registration Fee: $20
HONORING YEADON’S SENIORS & VETERANS WITH COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH! ALL CLASSES OF CARS & TRUCKS WELCOME! TROPHIES IN ALL CLASSES! Promo Hand Outs • 50/50 Drawing Surprise Giveaways
Vendor Spots Available: 610-931-2193 www.yeadonborough.com
June 23-24 (Friday-Saturday) Harrington Show Meet
State Fairgrounds Harrington, DE Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, trophies, all vehicles welcome, vendors welcome. Info: Dave @ (302) 222-6692
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ANNUAL CAR & BIKE SHOW & CRAFT FAIR SEPT 24, 2017 • 11AM–4PM (rain date: Oct. 1, 2017)
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EVENT LISTINGS June 24 (Saturday) Knights of Columbus Car Show
St. John the Beloved Church 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 10am-3pm Free to the public. All year, makes and models are welcome. Trophies, food, music, 50/50, door prizes and more. Registration: $12/$15 DOS. Vendors welcome, handicap accessible, for charity, more. Info: Tom Pollutri @ (302) 521-4134, thomas.pollutri@yahoo.com
June 24 (Saturday) Rocking Chair Nationals
Separation Day 2017 Historic New Castle Saturday, June 10 Interested clubs should contact Jerry duPhily At 302/655-6483 or jduphily@tsnpub.com
21344 National Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713 All day event. Nostalgia Drag Races, Car Show, Drag Racing Personalities. Show $20. 75 show awards. Over 400 show and race cars. Rain date June 25. Info: Gary Gore @ (540) 439-3558, odsgore1@msn.com
June 24 (Saturday) Home Depot 6th Annual Car Show
Rt. 47/Delsea Dr. Cumberland Mall, Vineland, NJ 08360 10am-1pm Free hot dogs. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. Info: Dave @ (856) 964-5222
June 24 (Saturday) Upper Deerfield Fire Co #3
Fire Co #3 69 Cornell Dr., Bridgeton, NJ 08302 9am-3pm Food cooked by the firemen. Rain date June 25. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: (856) 451-6547
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June 24 (Saturday) Lawnside Heritage Day
323 E. Charleston Ave., Lawnside, NJ 11am-3pm Registration 9am-11am; entry fee $15. Kids’ rides and more. Fee, handicap accessible, charity food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: John Langford @ (856) 357-0642, johnlang106@yahoo.com
June 25 (Sunday) Red, White & Blueberry Festival & Car Show
Hammonton High School Old Forks Rd & White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 8037 8:30am-2pm 31st annual show hosted by Cruisin’ Classics Auto Club. Open to all years, makes and models. Car registration from 8:30-10:30am. Dash plaques, judging, trophies, breakfast, music, vendors and more. Pre-register by May 31 for $10; after June 1 and DOS for $15. Day of show, call 609-839-2239 or 609-839-3440. Info: Tony Sceia @ (609) 839-2239, Cruisin-Classics-Club@comcast.net
July 2 (Sunday) 44th Ann Little “BIG” One
200 Centerpoint Blvd., New Castle, DE 19720 8am-4pm DJ Mac Thomas T-Shirts by Rocky’s Ts. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Sharon @ (302) 422-5105
July 4 (Tuesday) Lawncrest Comm. Day Show
Lawncrest Comm Ctr. Comlt St & Rising Sun Aves., Philadelphia, PA 19150 10am-3pm Fireworks, parade and flea market. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Paul @ (215) 205-6212
July 8 (Saturday) Citizens’ Hose Company 9th Annual Car Show
Willis Chevrolet Food, 50/50 raffle, DJ, Dash Plaques presented to the first 100 registered vehicles. Entry fee is $10 pre-registration and $15 DOS. The show is open to all years, makes, and models. Rain date July 9. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Tyler Torres @ (302) 242-4132, chccarshow@gmail.com
July 8 (Saturday) Nanticoke Riverfest Show
Downtown Seaford West End of High St., Seaford, DE 19973 9am-3pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Deena @ (302) 258-3269
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EVENT LISTINGS July 8 (Saturday) 3rd Annual Appreciation Day Car Show
301 Plaza & Restaurant 921 Middletown-Warwick Road, Middletown, DE 19709 11am-4pm Rain date Aug. 20. Antiques, Classics, Muscles, Rat Rod, Street Rods, Tuners all welcome! Chef Martin Sevcik will be serving up tasty BBQ, burgers and hot dogs all day long and there will be activities for the kids like a moon bounce. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: LaBarre Everette @ (302) 983-6966, carshows4nonprofit@gmail.com
July 9 (Sunday) Storybook Land Show
6415 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville, NJ 11am-4 pm Must pre-register. Vehicles 30 years or older are welcome; each vehicle driver will receive four Storybook Land tickets ($100 value). Registered vehicles arrive between 9-11am. Info: John @ 609-641-7847
July 14-16 (Friday-Sunday) Syracuse Nationals
NY State Fairgrounds Syracuse, NY Vehicles through 1980. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: (800) 753-3978; SyracuseNationals.com
July 14 (Friday) Museum Tour
Brenford Museum & Bregmont Haven 3213 Brenford Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977 1-5pm One and a half hour walking tour. Handicap accessible, kid friendly. Info: “Capt� Artie @ (302) 653-8330
July 15 (Saturday) Wings & Wheels Show
Dover Air Force Museum Dover, DE 8am-3pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Warren @ (302) 535-3005
July 16 (Sunday) 10th Annual Downtown Media Car Show
Downtown Media State St. and Veterans Sq., Media, PA 19063 Rain date July 23. Great downtown car show with all the shops open and a great walk thru car show. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, vendors and all vehicles welcome. Info: Tom Manning @ (610) 329-2830, socref62112aol.com; delcocruisers.org
R U O GET Y
July 16 (Sunday) North Bend classic Auto Show
Old North Bend Downtown Weekend block party with music bands and auto show on Sunday of that weekend. Fee, food, music, trophies, vendors welcome. Info: Gaylen Sauve: callerplus@msn.com; legendscarclub.org
July 21-23 (Friday-Sunday) 2017 Club Race Events
NJ Motorsports Park 8000 Dividing Creek Rd. Thunderbolt Track, Millville, NJ 08332 Jersey Devil US SCCA Majors Performance Driving Expo call for times. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome. Info: (856) 327-8000; www.sjr-scca.org
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July 22 (Saturday) SmartDrive Car Show
University of Delaware - Star Campus 540 S. College Ave., Newark, DE 19713 12-4pm Rain date July 29. Judging, best of, auctions, dash plaques. Registration $10 before July 22, $20 after. Info: LaBarre Everette @ (302) 983-6966, carshows4nonprofit@gmail.com
July 22 (Saturday) Mizpah Fire Co. 4th Annual Car Show
Firehouse Grounds 6478 Dehirsch Ave, Mizpah, NJ 9am-4pm Car, motorcycle, truck and big rig show and family fun day. $10 entrance fee in advance, $15 day of show. Food, music, trophies, vendors welcome. Info: Kelley Davenport @ (609) 415-4892, bluetyphoon6@comcast.net
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July 22 (Saturday) Mt. Nebo Church Car Show
Fellowship Hall 4513 White Deer Rd., Delmar, DE 19940 8am-3pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: (302) 877-0408
July 23 (Sunday) 4th Annual Jersey Boys Fairlane Mini Meet
Englishtown Raceway Park 10am-3pm 230 Pension Road, Old Bridge Township, NJ Show is open to all 1962-76 Fairlanes, Torinos, Rancheros and Mercury equivalents only. $20 DOS. First 40 cars receive dash plaques. FCA members and non-members welcome. Also enjoy old time drag weekend at the track. Trophies, door prizes, food, handicap accessible, kid friendly, more. Info: Bill Nese @ (609) 381-3249, bn67fairlane@gmail.com; fairlaneclubofamerica.com
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July 29-30 (Saturday-Sunday) Retro Fest Rockabilly Weekender and Car Show
The Lancaster Host Resort 2300 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 Pre-1972 car show on Saturday, rockabilly/ surf rock bands, a pin up contest, a vintage fashion show, slot car racing, a sock hop, vendors and more. Advanced tickets are $15/ day or $25 for both. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, trophies, charity, vendors welcome. Info: Rose Nutter @ (717) 330-0559, retrofestlancaster@gmail.com; retrofestlancaster.com
July 29 (Saturday) Watermelon Car Show
Wrights Market 9300 Old Railroad Rd., Mardela Springs, MD 21837 9am-3pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Sonny @ (410) 546-3587
July 29 (Saturday) 11th Ann. Cruise-In
Main St & City Dock, Crisfield, MD 5-8pm Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome. More Information: Randy @: (410) 422-2805
July 29 (Saturday) Wheels of Thunder Car Show
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Gouldtown Volunteer Fire Co. rt 49, Bridgeton, NJ 8302 11am-2pm Annual Chicken BBQ. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Oscar Pierce @ (856) 426-0379, my78stingray@aol.com
Aug. 5 (Saturday) Blessing of the Combines Show
Lot at River Street, Snow Hill, MD 10am-2pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. More Information: will @: (410) 749-6787
Aug. 11-13 (Friday-Sunday) 2017 Club Race Events
NJ Motorsports Park 8000 Dividing Creek Rd Thunderbolt Track, Millville, NJ 08332 Summer Thunder Performance Driving Expo call for times. Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, all vehicles welcome. Info: (856) 327-8000; sjr-scca.org
Aug. 12 (Saturday) BIG Saturday Car Show
Rickards Auto Body 28656 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro, DE 19966 8am-3pm Fee, handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies. Info: Cliff @ (302) 853-2381
Aug. 12 (Saturday) Classic Car Cruise-In Benefitting Cancer Support Community DE
Prices Corner Shopping Center 3140 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808 10am-4pm Rain date Aug. 13. Judging, awards, best of, goodie bags. Handicap accessible, food, kid friendly, music, all vehicles welcome, trophies, charity, vendors welcome. Info: LaBarre Everette @ (302) 983-6966, marketing@cscde.org
Aug. 12 (Saturday) Downtown Millville Car Show
Downtown Millville High & Broad Street, Millville, NJ 08332 9am-3pm Hosted by Cruisin’ Classics Auto Club. Open to all years, makes and models. Registration from 9-11am. Dash plaques, t shirts, judging, trophies, music, food, kid activities, craft vendors. Pre-register by July 15 for $15; $20 after DOS. Day of show, call 609-839-2239 or 609-839-3440. Info: Tony Sceia @ (609) 839-2239, Cruisin-Classics-Club@comcast.net
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CRUISING 101 Hi Gang, Is summer here yet? Everyone knows I love the heat. Anything below 70 degrees is freezing. I like green leaves, flowers and car shows. Just keep an ice chest nearby with plenty of cold water. At shows, if you’re sitting by your ride, check out the crowd and if you see someone pale and sweating – offer water. In the last issue I discussed the new muscle cars and imports and the need for new classes to help build some clubs by bringing in new blood. Not that clubs look like an AARP meeting, but you know what I mean. New blood, new ideas. Also, judging can sometimes seem unfair, and often there can be conflicts arising amid the hectic flutter of event days. If you are at an event and you discover something unfortunate, tell one of the show staffers – most of us know someone at any show we go to, so it’s not hard to find a staffer. Better talking about your problem that just “letting it stew.” As I said, it’s summer, which means there is basically a show every day, so there is plenty to pick and choose from. Since the same-old sameold gets boring, go outside the box. See what’s on the other side of the bridge. New people to meet, new cars to compete against…If you are up to the challenge. Get out there! Let that piece of hard work see the road, but remember it’s a fun hobby. If you win, that’s good, and if you lose, then at least you tried. Good for you, because you got to spend the day with friends. It doesn’t get much better than that. See ya at the events!
Larry Lazareff Cell: 856-297-5012 after 6pm • larrylazareff@gmail.com
SHIFTINGGEARS By Ben Notaro • red63vetnj@comcast.net
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here is a saying goes something like this: “Behind every great man there is a great woman.” I have always felt that to be very true in so many ways. Many of us men in the hobby are fortunate to have a supportive spouse or significant other. Let’s face it. The hobby, arguably, seems to be a male-dominated activity. But did you ever take the time to think about the support that many of us get from our better halves? I’ll take myself for example. I have two cars that I have had for many years. One is my ’63 Vette that I purchased in 1972 and the other is my ’69 Camaro that I purchased in 1995. One day I felt that it was time to refinish the Vette and like all projects, it involves money. Now my desire to keep peace in the house and my desire to get my car restored needed absolute support. We talked and agreed on how it would be completed without sacrificing things like food, mortgage, bills and so forth. It made my life easy with her support. Need I say the same held true for when the Camaro was completed? It’s also great to see many of the ladies getting involved in builds of their own cars and hearing about them assisting their better half on working their particular rides or doing their own work. Now, let’s look at leadership in car clubs. The stereotypical male president pattern is now being complemented by female presidents. I’ve had the good fortune to meet and interview several female car club chief executives. Kudos to the ladies. Some of the car events are now being chaired and run by ladies in the hobby, too. It’s good to see new ideas and direction from these individuals. So let’s paraphrase that old adage that I started off with. How about we change that phrase, too? Let’s make it: “Next to every great car guy, there is a great car gal.” Department of Education 101: Mary Anderson was granted a patent for the windshield wiper in 1903. Department of Education 102: Florence Lawrence invented the turn signal and brake light in 1913.
For those who need to send me information, please forward to:
Larry Lazareff 1920 S. Delsea Dr. Unit #6 Vineland, NJ 08360
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Department of Education 103: In 1915 Wilma K. Russey became the first female New York City taxi driver.
Now we got Mom involved.
THE AMERICAN COLLECTORS INSURANCE
8TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW
Saturday, June 10th, 2017 10am - 2pm Camden Catholic High School I 300 Cuthbert Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 To register, visit AmericanCollectors.com.
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY Free to all attendees I Trophies will be awarded I Free food and refreshments We are proudly partnering with Carz N’ Toyz for this year’s show! Please bring a NEW toy for a child (unwrapped) to donate to Carz N’ Toyz.
800.360.2277 I www.americancollectors.com Rain Date: Sun. June 11th, 2017 at 10am - 2pm I Please, no pets at this show.