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Sneak Peek at Hot Shows....................................................................................................5 Understanding Today’s Young Car Enthusiast.......................................................6-7 Heroes of Our Hobby........................................................................................................8-9 Event Spotlight...............................................................................................................10-12 Consigning At Mecum .....................................................................................................13 Cruise Calendar....................................................................................................................15 Show Calendar.....................................................................................................................18
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Milltown American Legion, 4 JFK Drive, Milltown, NJ 08850
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May 31-June 2: Ford Nationals
Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
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June 8: Cruise Down Memory Lane
603 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ 08360
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June 9: Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation Car Show
Salem County Fairgrounds, 735 Harding Hwy. Woodstown, NJ 08098
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Delaware State Fairgrounds, 18500 N. Dupont Hwy, Harrington, DE 19952
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VFW Hall #3792, 5695 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE 19734
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July 13: Soul Riders Auto Club’s Car Show — Christmas in July
VFW Hall #3792, 5695 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE 19734
3-7pm
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New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209
Fri & Sat: 8am-6pm; Sun 8am-3pm
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July 21: 13th Annual Chicken Run — A Classic Car Cruise
Cedarville Fire Dept., 30 Maple Ave., Cedarville, NJ 08311
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Penns Wood Winery, 124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford, PA 19317
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FAST FORWARD
Understanding what drives today’s young car enthusiasts
RBy Frank Adkins
ecently I was asked to speak to the Brandywine Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America at their monthly meeting. I have been in the automotive hobby nearly all of my life, and because I have been teaching the next generation of auto technicians for more than 20 years, they wanted to hear my thoughts on where the interests of kids lie today.
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There are plenty of young car enthusiasts, they just have a different approach to the hobby.
Are enough of them into cars to carry the torch when we pass it to them? And if so, why do we rarely see them at car shows and other organized automotive events? How do they connect with other like-minded young people to discuss and share their passion for cars? To prepare for my speech, I conducted surveys in each of the three classes I taught during the spring semester.
I have long believed that our lust for automobiles is initiated by the “car gene.” Either a person is born with it, or they're not. Often, a catalyst of some sort stimulates that gene, which alters the course of that person’s life.
I grew up in the ‘70s, and cool cars were everywhere. I witnessed countless stoplight drags on Kirkwood Highway from the back seat of the family sedan, and I often rode my bike around our neighborhood to check out the Chargers, Camaros, Chevelles, Dusters, 442s, Mustangs, GTOs, and others. Most of these cars sported elevated tail-ends, fat tires, mag wheels, and loud exhaust. I loved these hot machines and the entire street scene long before I was old enough to partake in the fun, and I have been making up for lost time ever since.
My father liked cars, but he worked on them only out of necessity. When he did, I made sure to “help” by handing him the wrong wrenches and shining the light in the wrong place. Even so, I enjoyed working with him, and he taught me a lot about hand tools and the basics of auto repair. In fact, many of our neighbors performed maintenance and minor repairs on their cars in their driveways on Saturday mornings.
I bought my first car, a ’64 Dodge Dart, when I was 15. I replaced its ailing automatic transmission with a manual gearbox before I knew how to drive a stick-shift and before I even had a driver’s license. To earn money I cut grass, shoveled snow, delivered newspapers, and eventually (when I was 15) lucked into a job repairing vacuum cleaners. I built my second car, the ’68 Dart that I still own today, when I was a senior in high school. It, too, received a manual transmission swap as well as an engine transplant, manual steering swap, and lots of cosmetic work. Though I still love my Dart, back then I built what I could afford.
I often hear folks lamenting that kids are different today. But to be fair, we must also look at how both cars and society have changed. Modern cars are far more complex, so fewer people are capable of doing their own work. In addition, today an alarming number of kids grow up without fathers at home to show them the ropes of car care. I don’t mean to slight the women, but comparatively few females service their own vehicles.
In addition, kids don’t have the same opportunities to earn money that my generation did. Nowadays, few people read an actual newspaper. Those who still have home delivery receive their papers from adults who lob them from car windows, not from kids on bikes or afoot. Most folks who don’t cut their own grass hire a lawn service and not the kid down the street. Furthermore, many employers now require workers to be at least 18.
With the costs of new vehicles soaring, good used cars are in demand, and often priced out of reach for young drivers. In suburbia, homeowners’ associations frown heavily on project vehicles that remain on jack stands for weeks at a time. They also don’t allow cars that are unregistered or those that they deem eyesores.
But for the young people who navigate these pitfalls and whose passion for cars has been ignited, I would argue that their enthusiasm rivals ours. I asked
my students about their personal catalysts. Here is what some of them said:
“I always liked mechanical things, and I liked doing those things on my own, but it was the Pixar movie Cars that got me hooked on cars. Later, videos about the Japanese street racing scene also inspired me.”
“I’m a self-starter, and for me, it was the feeling of accomplishment when I fix something that got me hooked. I also realized that what came easily for me was something that other people couldn’t do.”
“I bought a truck when I was 16, and I started out by doing maintenance on it. I bought the truck I did because I could afford it, but I couldn’t afford to pay someone to work on it. Later, I started doing maintenance on my family’s cars, and then I decided to really get into cars.”
“I like all forms of racing — rally and GT especially. I like all of the racing video games. When I was young I was pulled in by movies, especially The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift . My father worked on cars, and I grew up helping him.”
“I bought an Acura RSX. Then I had to learn how to drive a stick shift! After that, I had a couple of Honda Civics, and when I blew the engine in one of them, I had to learn on my own how to swap an engine. I had already replaced the clutch in it. I didn’t have the money to pay a shop to do it, so I learned on my own.”
One of the take-aways is that movies, video games, YouTube videos, and clips posted to social media all play huge roles in reaching and inspiring today’s youth. Another is that kids today buy the vehicles they can afford, and they modify them to suit their tastes. Doesn’t that sound like what we did when we were young?
Next, I asked how they meet up with each other. Since we rarely see them at our traditional shows and cruises, do they have their own? If so, where? How do they organize them, and how do they get the word out? Some of their answers might surprise you.
“It all comes down to who you know. When I’m driving and I see a car I like, I make eye contact with the driver. We pull over and talk about our cars. I also meet a lot of my car friends at work, both co-workers and customers.”
“Our meets are more random and spontaneous than a traditional show or cruise. The big meets are called ‘take-overs,’ and sometimes they get really out of hand because once you put the word out, you have no control over who shows up. That’s when things get wild — burnouts, donuts in the middle of the road, etc. Usually, the cops have to break them up. Advertising on social media brings out the wrong people. The small meets happen by word of mouth. This keeps the idiots out. But if you aren’t connected to the right people, you’ll never see the text that goes out, so it’s important to make friendships every chance you have. Also, our meetups generally last for a short period of time — 15 minutes to maybe an hour, no longer.”
While this may be a sad statement about a segment of our youth, the “good eggs” don’t like to be lumped in with the bad ones.
In closing, today’s young car enthusiasts aren’t all that different from us. They share our enthusiasm, but they have adapted to the world they grew up in. That world is much different from the world I grew up in. Their cars are not the same as ours and they do things differently from us, but our similarities are greater than our differences.
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HEROES OF OUR HOBBY
The men and women who strive to make our hobby better
By Lou Sitaras
Kacie Erin Rumford, daughter of Andy and Donna Rumford, was a wonderful girl who, like many kids (including myself), lost her way in life somewhere between childhood and adulthood.
I found my way back and went on to live a good life — it may not have been the perfect life my parents envisioned, but it was perfect for me. Sadly, Kacie did not find her way and passed on at the early age of 23 from a drug overdose. Her parents didn’t get to watch her mature, get married, and have children and grandchildren of her own. It is by far the most torturous experience a parent can go through.
Andy, having lost his only daughter, had to find a way to not only persevere but to fulfill Kacie’s final wish of helping others who had gone down the same destructive path. Through the grief, and with the help of family and good friends, Kacie’s Cause was born.
As with many innovations and ideas, it all started very small. A car show at Downingtown High School, organized by Andy’s close friend Matt Guthan, to bring awareness to an epidemic that was sweeping across the country and taking our children. You see, as it turns out, it wasn’t just Andy’s family that was hurt by illegal drugs. Many families, including prominent and well-known ones, were dealing with this scourge. Support has continued to grow year after year as people have come out to show just how aware they are of this worthwhile cause.
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Andy Rumford with his Mako Shark Corvette. Below, Kacie Rumford.
Photos courtesy Andy Rumford
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Today, more than 10 years later, Kacie’s Cause has grown tremendously. The organization has eight chapters now and they’ve given away more than 600 college and recovery scholarships totaling more than $150,000. Kacie’s Cause has also given away more than 4,000 doses of Narcan, a lifesaving drug.
Several local celebrities have come out to the events and spoken about their own struggles with addiction, including Chris Therien of the Philadelphia Flyers and Tony Luke of Tony Luke’s restaurants, who lost a son. Recently, the Chester County Motorcycle Club “ABATE” had a charity ride, raising money in Kacie’s memory.
Throughout all of this, Andy prefers to keep a lower profile and work behind the scenes for Kacie’s Cause. He is appreciative of all the love and hard work of everyone involved. That includes Tony D'andrea, Johnny Pappas, Rona Pappas, Adam Sledd, Matt Guthan, Jim McGoldrick, Barry Kimmelman, Linda Kimmelman, Don MacLeod, Kacie’s Cause President Luis Tovar, and event manager Dave DiVito.
In 2021, another milestone happened when Kacie’s House was opened. Kacie’s House provides a safe, structured environment for women seeking long-term recovery from addiction in Chester County, Pa.
Thanks to the hard work of all these people and more, and the support of many communities across the Delaware Valley, the Kacie’s Cause Car Show has grown from a small local show into an event anticipated, attended, and supported by classic car enthusiasts throughout the tri-state area. The 2023 show attracted more than 700 participants and a countless number of spectators. The 2024 event brings a 12-foot-tall Optimus Prime, a petting zoo, bounce house, K-9 demonstration, numerous 6-foot-tall trophies, and guest speaker Tony Luke to talk about his experiences. For 2025, the ultimate classic car guy Dennis Gage, from the TV show My Classic Car, will be there to walk the event, talk to the car owners, and film an episode for his show. Year after year, Kacie’s Cause Car Show has grown into one of the premier events not just in our area, but in the entire country!
Today, the show takes place at the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown, Pa., one of the most amazing classic car dealers in the country with more than 1,000 cars to view — many so unique you’re unlikely to ever see another. It’s one of my favorite places to visit and a must-see for any classic car enthusiast. You can expect to spend many hours walking through and photographing an incredible selection of automobiles.
Though Kacie Erin Rumford died at an especially early age, she leaves us a legacy of hope and love for those struggling with drug abuse but hoping to begin a new life. It is with profound respect and honor that Cruising Magazine posthumously recognizes Kacie Rumford as a “Hero Of Our Hobby.” May her death serve as reminder that life is precious and can be taken from us abruptly if we don’t treat it as the gift it is.
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Top: The 2023 Kacie's Cause Car Show at the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown, Pa.
Middle: Dennis Gage will be filming an upcoming show at Kacie's 2025 car show.
Left: Andy Rumford with one of the six-foot trophies awarded at the Kacie's Cause shows.
Gears & Beers Cruise
Craft beer breweries are now very cool spots on the landscape. Each location has a distinct mark and personality. One such brewery is nestled in the heart of Egg Harbor Township in the southern part of New Jersey. The Hidden Sands Brewing Company hosted a “Gears and Beers” gathering for the members of the car community. Not only did the brewery get to offer patrons a fine selection of brews, it also provided a fine selection of cool rides as eye candy. Cruisers came out to enjoy a craft brew, great food from a mobile vendor and cruising camaraderie. Truly a great way to start the warm weather cruising season.
Fossils Car Cruise
The Fossils of South Jersey Car Club has been around since 1987 and during that long history it has hosted numerous events and contributed to many worthwhile causes and charities. Fossils’ signature events are the Jackson Outlet cruises, held at the Jackson Outlet stores in Jackson, N.J. These cruises draw more than 160 rides on average, with no shortage of cars, stores and food for cruisers to enjoy. The Fossils cruises run April to October, with a special one set for November. Visit FossilsCarClub.com.
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— Text: Ben Notaro / Photos: Robert Sliwecki
EVENT SPOTLIGHTS
— Text: Ben Notaro / Photos: Robert Sliwecki
Cruisin’ In Winter
During the off season of car activities, cruisers usually look for something automotive to keep the “juices” flowing. A few cruisers got together and made an appointment to go for a tour of a professional restoration facility. They agreed that watching a show-quality ride being constructed and being able to ask the proprietor questions can be a very motivating thing.
Del Rods Spring Into 50th Year
On a blustery Saturday in April, the Del Rods Car Club celebrated their golden anniversary with the club’s Spring Kick-Off Show. Scores of vintage, classic and custom rods came out for the annual event at Greentree Plaza in Dover, Del. A dozen trophies were awarded with Best of Show going to Keith Snyder for his beautiful, modified ‘55 Chevy. It was a great start for one of the region’s oldest car clubs. — Text: Ben Notaro / Photos: Andy Rominiecki
Enter Tom Rightler who is the owner/operator of Mid-Atlantic Muscle Cars located in Bridgeton, NJ. Rightler is no stranger to restoring muscle cars and has animpressive list of clients and accomplishments. It’s also safe to say his passion for the Chevelle served as special inspiration.
While at his shop, one guest (Jim Solomon) presented Rightler with his watercolor artwork depicting Rightler’s reconstructed General Lee. A walk-through had guests checking out an area that had an original contemporary Shelby Cobra frame ready for the body (as well as related parts) and assembly to be completed.
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Cars and Coffee In Haddon Heights
Cars and coffee gatherings are great ways to create an early morning of car fun. The smell of fresh-brewed, high-octane coffee, some breakfast fare, and lots of great cars to check out really gets the day going.
One very popular C&C takes place starting in April in the community of Haddon Heights, N.J. This cruise starts brewing at 9am and the rides come pouring in all morning. There is always a real great varity of cars to see, from foreign exotics to domestic in both modern and classic form.
Volkswagen Club Cars and Coffee
The South Jersey Volkswagen Club consists of a group of enthusiasts dedicated to the ownership and joy of a ride that has been around for more than 70 years. The club stages a Cars and Coffee at the Lamp Post Diner in Clementon, N.J., that is open to cruisers from all car persuasions. There was no shortage aircooled rides and domestic cruisers as well. It was morning to enjoy a “Breakfast with the Beetles.”
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— Text: Ben Notaro / Photos: Robert Sliwecki
EVENT SPOTLIGHTS
— Text: Ben Notaro / Photos: Robert Sliwecki
Consigning a Car with Mecum Auctions
Just like bidding at a Mecum event, selling a car is open to everyone, and there’s no better way to do it
Selling a car at a Mecum auction isn’t just for dealers or seasoned collectors and longtime auction-goers. It’s an opportunity that is wide open to anyone looking to pass their cherished collector car onto its next devoted caretaker. Mecum strives to make the process as easy and welcoming as possible, and the laundry list of benefits that comes from working with the company is one that can’t be found anywhere else.
To consign a car with Mecum is essentially like hiring an entire team made up of hundreds of experts and well-trained individuals, all dedicated to achieving the most value possible for the car’s sale. Instead of finding a place to park the car along a busy road with a sign in the window or spending time trying to promote its availability on various websites or in specialty enthusiast publications, Mecum consignors can keep their cars parked safely in the garage until it’s time to head for the stage, and all of that promotional work is assigned to the dedicated members of the Mecum team. So, what sort of promotional work goes into the magic Mecum mix? Let’s take a look.
PROMOTIONAL BENEFITS OF CONSIGNING WITH MECUM:
• Each car receives its own dedicated page on Mecum’s website, where more than 20 images can be posted, along with a bulleted list of information highlighting the vehicle’s most important and desirable features.
• Collection offerings receive their own dedicated landing page in addition to each car’s individual webpage.
• Consigned vehicles are automatically posted as their own individual listings on many of the major collector car inventory websites, including Hemmings, DuPont Registry and a host of others.
• Show Programs are created and handed out to customers on-site at the auction, which include a picture and information for every vehicle slated to cross the auction block.
• Mecum sends out hardcopy mailers, including brochures, booklets and
other promotional materials that feature both individual lots as well as various groupings of cars.
• Countless digital email alerts are sent to Mecum’s massive database of enthusiasts and collectors featuring vehicles and collections to be offered.
• Catalog offerings receive professional photography and professionally written narratives.
• Mecum creates film segments for broadcasting on YouTube and on NBC Sports Network featuring vehicles and collections to cross the block at upcoming events.
• Dedicated domain names and more unique and powerful web-based marketing tools are also employed in some cases.
• Press releases and social media postings highlighting upcoming vehicle offerings are regularly distributed to Mecum’s millions of fans and followers.
• The digital Mecum Magazine takes an in-depth look at cars and their collectors each month and is emailed to the company’s vast marketing database.
• Additional special and one-off marketing efforts and campaigns are often employed as well with the aim of increasing public exposure and awareness of individual offerings, private collections and auction events overall.
In addition to sparing sellers the legwork of promotion, consigning with Mecum also grants vehicles nearly instant exposure to one of the industry’s largest and most diverse customer and fan bases. From placement on the company’s website, which receives millions of views every month, to hitting the auction block
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Jimmy Landis, of Lancaster, Pa., gets the bidding rolling at a Mecum auction. Photo courtesy Mecum Auctions
before an audience of thousands of well-informed and highly interested enthusiasts, consigning with Mecum means getting a car in front of exactly the right crowd — and a massive one at that. Mecum bidders are serious and vetted individuals with intent to do business. From those bidding on-site to the customers bidding from home by phone or internet, there is no shortage of ready and willing buyers at any Mecum event. And the best part of all? There is no need for sellers to take a barrage of phone calls or emails from potential buyers or to haggle over the price; instead, the car hits the auction block, and within minutes, a buyer is found, and a fair price achieved.
Speaking of price, another benefit of consigning with Mecum is the ability to offer a vehicle with a reserve. A reserve price is the minimum amount that a seller is willing to accept as the winning bid; if the amount bid at auction does not reach or exceed the declared reserve amount, the seller then has the option to lift the reserve and sell their car to the highest bidder or let it go to Mecum’s Bid Goes On department for more off-the-block bidding action. While the auction platform by nature tends to ensure that the most appropriate market value for any vehicle is achieved, this level of protection is something many sellers find comforting when sending their most prized possessions across the auction block.
When all is said and done, consigning a car with Mecum means getting the best promotional team in the business, the eyes of countless interested buyers, and the ease of kicking back and watching as those buyers clamor to make it their own.
For those who’ve been made believers by what they’ve read so far, let’s take a look now at how to consign a car with Mecum.
HOW TO CONSIGN
Most often, it all starts with a phone call. Customers are encouraged to call Mecum at (262) 275-5050 to discuss their consignment options with a customer service or consignment agent, but for those who know exactly which auction they want to offer their car at, they’re welcome to skip right to filling out a Request for Position form at Mecum.com.
An online auction Request for Position form should be filled out for each vehicle a seller plans to offer. It can be completed online or printed and returned by fax or mail. Consignors are asked to provide payment information (a credit card) for each vehicle consigned, but the entry fee is ultimately based on the actual assigned lot number (which indicates a vehicle’s position among the auction lineup) and isn’t charged until that information is determined with the expertise and assistance of an agent.
Once the lot number is determined, a dedicated Customer Experience Agent will take the baton and work with the consignor to completion. The agent will email an e-signable contract and other necessary information/documentation to the seller. Consignors then collaborate with their dedicated Customer Experience Agent to submit photos, draft descriptions and complete the consignment process. Each individual car webpage can display more than 20 photos of the vehicle to be sold. Consult the Vehicle Photography Guidelines — which can be found at Mecum.com and within the consignment package — for more details and tips on capturing and submitting the best images to help sell any car.
With contracts complete, titles mailed, and photos submitted, it’s time for the seller to sit back, relax and wait for the big day.
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Area CRUISES
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Every Monday year-round
Mighty Joe’s Cruise Nights
Mighty Joe’s Gas Grill & Deli, 1231 Route 206, Shamong, NJ 08088
Lineup between 4-4:30pm
Good food, good friends, cool cars. Info: 609-268-0303
Every Tuesday through November
Millsboro Dairy Queen Cruz-N
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, 129 Main St, Millsboro, DE 19966
6-8pm
Info: Rusty 302-934-7377
Every Tuesday through October
Rita’s Ice Kent Island Cruise
Rita’s Italian Ice, 210 Kent Landing, Kent Island, MD 21666
5pm - until…
Weather permitting. Come on out to Rita’s Ice on Kent Island and see what rides show up!
Every Tuesday through October
Street Rollers Cruise Night
Wood Lanes, 1173 Route 40, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
5:30-8:30pm
All are welcomed: hot rods, trucks, classics, motorcycles. Whatever your passion is, bring it, show it off! A place to make new friends. Info: Cyrus Zaluske 856-628-7350
Every Tuesday (except the 3rd of the month)
Bellmawr Cruisers
Behind Auto Zone, 700 US 130, Brooklawn, NJ 08030
5-8pm
No charge, no hassle, no misbehaving. Come and go as you please. Older cars preferred, but no restrictions. Come out and have a good time with friends.
First Wednesdays through October
Salem County Road Knights Cruise Night
Pat’s Pizzeria 102 South Broadway, Pennsville, NJ 08070
5-8:30pm
2nd & 4th Wednesdays through September (May 22, June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24)
Back Road Cruisers Classic Car Get Togethers 2nd Wednesdays at Woodstown Diner, 16 East Avenue, Woodstown, NJ 4th Wednesdays at Mullica Hill Plaza, Rt. 77, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 5-7pm
All vehicles welcome. Bring your friends and family for a fun time, great food, a 50/50 and door prizes. The Back Road Cruisers is a VMCCA chapter classic car club. Info: Lavern 856-308-5921; John 856-468-5107 BackRoadCruisers.net
Third Wednesdays through September
South Jersey Region AACA Cruise Nights
Bobbit Auto, 595 Salem Quinton Road, Salem, NJ 08079
5-7:30pm
Snacks and beverages (provided by Hitchners Furniture) for all drivers who bring their special auto every night. Music by Ed Counsellor. Info: Ron Scott at 856-629-6085 or Martin Erdner at 856-935-0537; sjraaca.com
2nd & 4th Thursdays through September (May 23, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25)
Mr. Bill’s Cruise
Mr. Bill’s of Winslow Township, 453 Route 73 South, Hammonton, NJ 08037 4pm start (weather permitting) Great food, custard, and friends. Info: 609-839-1410
Third Thursdays through September
Delaware Valley Road Runners (DVRR) Cruise Night
Falls Township Community Park, 9061 Mill Creek Road, Levittown, PA 19054
6-8:30pm
Handicap accessible, food, kids, music, all vehicles & new members welcome, 25 plaques each cruise night. Rain date following Tuesday. Info: 215-510-6629 or lenpribish@hotmail.com; DelawareValleyRoadRunners.com
Third Thursdays through September
Bourbon & Brews Cruises
2001 Delaware St., Paulsboro, NJ 08066 5pm start
All vehicles and newcomers welcome. Info: Laura 856-599-0732 or LauraGilmore200@yahoo.com
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EVENT LISTINGS
Every Friday through October
Street Survivors Friday Cruise Nights
To the left of Burger King by Tractor Supply, Park 97 East Park Shopping Center, 7988 Crain Highway, Glen Burnie MD 21061 5:30-9pm
No Entry Fee. All vehicles allowed. Plenty of parking. Music and 50/50 every week. Car show flyers and club shirts and sweatshirts are available at the trailer. Food available at nearby establishments.
Info: Tom Pattan at 443-838-0948 or Rick at 443-829-5658; StreetSurvivorsOfMaryland.com
Second Fridays through October Grotto Pizza Presents Cruise Nights Grotto Pizza, 309 Auto Park Drive, Middletown, DE 19709 5-9pm
Come out and show off your ride and enjoy food and drinks. Rain date 3rd Fridays. Info: carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com or 302-983-6966
2nd & 4th Fridays through September (May 24, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26) Historic Smithville Car Cruises Smithville Village Greene, Smithville, NJ 08205 5-8pm Cruise on down to Smithville and hang out! Drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene and near the red covered bridge, you will see orange cones set up. Move a cone and park your car.
First Saturdays through October Corvette Club Monthly Car Show & Cruise
Fox Run Shopping Center, Bear, DE 19701 4-8pm (April & October show hours: 3-7pm)
Street Rods, classic, antique, race, trucks and motorcycles. Bring whatever you have! No entry fees. Handicap accessible, food, kids, music. Rain date the following Sunday. Info: Bruce Norman 908-342-4293; VetteClub.org
First Saturdays through October
Chesapeake Classic Car Club Cruise-In Westlake Village Shopping Center next to Chick-Fil-A, Easton, MD 21601
5pm
Handicap accessible, food, kids, music. All vehicles welcome.
Info: info@ccccofeaston.org; CcccOfEaston.org
First Saturdays starting April 6
Chesapeake Cars and Coffee
357 Pier 1 Road, Stevensville, MD 21666
9-11am
Open to all makes and models. Info: sales@showclip.net
June 8 (Saturday)
Annual Cruise Down Memory Lane
Rain date June 9
603 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360
5-9pm
Stroll The Avenue, enjoy the show, visit the merchants! Open to all domestic vehicles 1974 and older. Free admission. Info: Marvin Askins at 856-697-6306
Second Saturdays through October
Cruise Nights at the Bobcat Creamery
The Bobcat Creamery, 117 South Main Street, Manchester, PA 17345
4-8pm through August; 3-7pm Sept & Oct
Presented by Motor Menders Rod & Custom. Rain date is the following Saturday. All vehicles welcome. Dash plaques, 3 trophies, 50/50, Oldies music.
Info: NortheastWheelsEvents.com
2nd & last Saturdays through October 12 (May 25, June 8 & 29, July 13 & 27)
Del Rods Cruise Nights
Green Tree Shopping Center, Route 8, Dover, DE 19904
5-8pm
Fee, handicap accessible, food, kids, music, trophies. All vehicles welcome. Sponsored by Hardees.
Info: DelrodsCarClub.org
Third Saturdays through October
Yesterday’s Chevrolet Club Cruisin’ 2024
Fox Run Shopping Center, Routes 40 & 72, Bear, DE 19701
April: 3-6pm, all others 4-7pm, October 10am-2pm
No bowtie required. All makes, models and years are welcome, but please remember we are a family-friendly event. No burnouts please! Music by DJ RIV.
Info: Mike Wills at 302-757-3664 or Warren Shanks at 302-540-5604
Last Saturdays (May 25, June 29, July 27)
Caffeine & Chrome at Gateway Classic Cars of Phila.
1228 Forest Parkway, Ste 200, West Deptford, NJ 08066 9am-noon
Our showroom features over 200 classic cars offered for sale. We also love to see your vehicles, so find a parking spot and pop your top! We offer free coffee and baked goods, while they last, during the event. We are a consignment dealership, so if you are looking to sell your classic, we can assist with that too.
Info: Philadelphia@GatewayClassicCars.com
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Fifth Saturdays (June 29, August 31, November 30)
Cruisin’ For Caffeine
June 29 location: Bagelmania, 416 Suburban Drive, Newark, DE 19711 9am start
Rain or shine. Join BRAACA every month that has a fifth Saturday at different locations. Location suggestions welcome. Info: I-Cin@comcast.net
First & Third Sunday through November (May 19, June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21)
VFW Cruise-In
Veterans of Foreign Wars, 355 Glebe Rd, Easton, MD 21601 9-11am
All car enthusiasts are welcome and invited to join us for a couple of hours of cool cars, great people, and good conversation. Always free to participants and the general public, and a cup of hot coffee can be had for a small donation to the VFW. Dust off that classic, antique, hot rod, custom, or what have you, and plan on joining us.
Info: Don at 410-463-0542
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EVENT LISTINGS
Area SHOWS
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May 18 (Saturday)
Chariots of Fire Spring Fling
Classic Auto Mall, 6180 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, PA 19543
10am-3pm
Great variety of all vehicles. Car photos, door prizes and great food!
Info: Pastor Lawrence Weed 610-322-1622 or pastorweed@hotmail.com; Chariots-Of-Fire.org
May 18 (Saturday)
Street Rollers Show of Shows Wood Lanes, 1173 Route 40, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
9am-2pm
Whatever your passion, bring it, show it off! Hot rods, trucks, vans, motorcycles, Jeeps, classics/antiques all are welcomed. Food, swap meet, vendors, music, trophies. Info: Cyrus Zaluske 856-628-7350
May 18 (Saturday)
18th Spring BOPC Car Show
Fair Weather Only West Goshen Community Park, 900 Lawrence Dr, West Chester, PA 19380 9am-2pm
Presented by Delaware Valley Oldsmobile Club. All Buicks, Oldsmobiles, Pontiacs & Cadillacs, any year or condition are welcome. Featuring National Hurst/Olds Day. Hurst Engineer Don Glover scheduled to appear with display. Dash plaques, trophies, door prizes, long distance award, snacks and drinks available by the ARC, food also nearby at Ice Line, and 50/50 raffle to support Friends of West Goshen Parks. Day of registration $20. Info: DelValOldsClub.com
May 19 (Sunday)
Soul Riders Auto Club’s Car Show
VFW Hall #3792, 5695 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE 19734
3-7pm
Handicap accessible, food, kids, music, trophies. Info: 302-998-5951; Day of: 302-858-3672
May 19 (Sunday)
27th Annual Ambler Auto Show Rain or shine
Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002
1-6pm
Registration opens at 11am. Awards at 5pm. Over 200 of the finest examples of autos and trucks from both yesteryear and today will be on display. Visitors can stroll Butler Avenue, go to the restaurants and shops, or grab a bite from one of the local food vendors.You’ll find specials at many of our eateries and shops. The show benefits Ambler Main Street.
May 19 (Sunday)
51st Annual Corvette Show
Milltown American Legion, 4 John F. Kennedy Drive, Milltown, NJ 08850
8:30am-3pm
Presented by the Spirits of ’53 Corvette Club. Judging starts at 11am; trophies at 2:30pm. Registration is $20 in advance; $25 day of show. Benefits the Ronald McDonald House. Trophies awarded In these classes: Street Stock, Modified and Full Custom. There will also be awards for paint, engine compartment and Best in Show. Show dash plaques to the first 100 Corvettes registered. Host cars are not included with participant class judging. Info: Spiritsof53.net
May 26 (Saturday)
43rd Annual Chester County Mustang and Ford Car Show
Rain date May 27
Kimberton Fairgrounds, 61 Firehouse Ln, Phoenixville, PA 19460
9am-4pm
Awards for the top vehicles in each class, President’s Award and Kids’ Choice Award. Huge Chinese Auction. $15 pre-registration; $20 day of show. Handicap accessible, food, kids, music. Rain or shine.
Info: Robert Parsons at 215-290-3682; Thevfmc.org/SpringShow
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EVENT LISTINGS
May 31 - June 2 (Friday - Sunday)
Carlisle Ford Nationals
Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 Fri- Sat: 7am-6pm; Sun: 7am-12pm
The largest all-Ford-themed car show in the world. The National Parts Depot Showfield features Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Euro Fords and welcomes more than 3,200 show cars and over 55,000 guests worldwide! Ford cars, trucks, and performance products will be onsite, with offerings ranging from installations to special displays. From special guests and displays to activities and competitions, this event has it all! Rain or shine.
Info: 717-243-7855; CarlisleEvents.com
June 1 (Saturday)
Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company Car Show and Beef & Beer
5-11pm
Join us for our annual Car Show and Beef & Beer. Car show entry is $10 or free with the purchase of a Beef & Beer ticket, which is $35. Live entertainment will be provided by Jim Mitchell and the Repeat Offenders.
Info: Tyler Bill 856-364-8447; tbill0511@gmail.com
June 1 (Saturday)
LOCC 3rd Annual Car Show
316 Warwick Road, Middletown, DE 19709 10am-1pm
THE CAR CLINIC
Prizes for car entries. Free food. Info: LoveOfChristChurch.org
June 8 (Saturday)
Annual Cruise Down Memory Lane Rain date June 9
603 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 5-9pm
Stroll The Avenue, enjoy the show, visit the merchants! Open to all domestic vehicles 1974 and older. Free admission. Info: Marvin Askins at 856-697-6306
June 8 (Saturday)
Governor Printz Antique Car Show
Rain date June 9
Governor Printz Park 101 Taylor Ave., Essington, PA 19029 9am-3pm
Open to cars and trucks up to 1989. Day of entry fee $10; proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Tinicum Township Historical Society. This is now a “Show & Shine” so no awards or door prizes. Park opens at 9am, no early arrivals please. Arrive when you like, leave when you like, no re-entry. Show held in conjunction with the Tinicum Township Annual Flea Market. Food, music, 50/50 and more. No charge for spectators. Find us on Facebook.
June 9 (Sunday)
Brigantine Lions Classic Car Show
Brigantine Community Center, 265 42nd Street, Brigantine, NJ 08203 10am-2pm
Trophies, 50/50, miniature golf, skate park, cold beverages, food. $15 fee goes towards seeing eye dog program. Info: Dave Kelso at 610-420-5165 or carshowteam@comcast.net
June 9 (Sunday)
Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation Car Show & Pow Wow
Salem County Fairgrounds 735 Harding Hwy (Route 40), Woodstown, N.J. 08098 10am-3pm
Registration is from 10am-Noon. Entry and car registration fee is $12, includes entry to the Native American Pow Wow with dancing, drumming, food, crafts & more. Trophies presented at 3pm. No rain date. Proceeds benefit Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation. Info: Harry Jackson at 856-451-2231
June 14 & 15 (Friday & Saturday)
All Wheels Open Class Car Show
Delaware State Fairgrounds, 18500 N Dupont Hwy, Harrington, DE 19952 8am-9pm
Vehicles of all kinds, classic, modern, trucks and motorcycles. Live music, food, beer garden, plus vendors and swap meet vendors. We are a community event with a kids’ zone with games and prizes. A valve cover race with customized valve covers; new this year is 302 Power Wheels Racing. Something for everyone! Last year we were able to help local organizations like Tobyn’s Triumph and Delaware Breast Cancer Awareness. Info: allwheelsevents2021@gmail.com; AllWheels.org
June 15 (Saturday)
Street Rollers Show of Shows Rain date June 16
Sk8 47 Skating & Fun Center, 2608 Delsea Dr., Franklinville, NJ 08322 9am-2pm
Whatever your passion, bring it, show it off! Hot rods, trucks, vans, motorcycles, Jeeps, classics/antiques—all are welcomed. Food, swap meet, vendors, music, trophies. Info: Cyrus Zaluske 856-628-7350
June 15 (Saturday)
Annual Big Car Show
Delaware County Veterans Memorial, 4599 W. Chester Pike, Newtown Sq., PA 19073 10am-2pm
Delco Cruisers annual gathering. Cars from SE PA, NJ, DE, MD, etc. $20 day of show only. Info: Thomas Manning 610-329-2830 or 610-328-2289
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June 15 (Saturday)
Annual Thunder on the River Columbia Car Show Foresters’ of America, 201 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512 10am-2pm
Hosted by the Mad Hatters. The Columbia Lions Club is open to the public this day. Come take a walk down memory lane with vintage cars, music, friends and food. Rain or shine. Info: 717-715-3592
June 15 (Saturday)
Pre-War at Historic Walnford Historic Walnford, 62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold, NJ 08501
10am-2pm
Join AACA Mid-Jersey Region and display your Pre-WWII vehicle at Historic Walnford. Bring your own picnic lunch; no food concessions on the property. Display your stock or modified pre-WWII vehicle against the backdrop of Historic Walnford’s buildings and shady landscape. Tour the buildings and relax visiting the past. 1946-1948 carryover pre-war body styles are also welcome. Info: MidJerseyRegionAACA@gmail.com
June 15 (Saturday)
3rd Annual Life Worth Living “Big Jim Edwards” Auto & Motorcycle Show on the Bridgeton Riverfront Rain date June 16
Riverfront, 2 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ 08302 10am-2pm
Over 75 trophies to be awarded. Categories include Jeeps, trucks, imports, exotics, classics, Harley-Davidson bikes, trikes, slingshots and more. Special appearance by Markquese Bell. Registration fee: $20 per vehicle starting at 8am. Info: Barry Cephas BCephas21@yahoo.com or Eugene Kelly 609-868-0666; LifeWorthLivingNj.org
June 16 (Sunday)
House of Brews Cruise Rain date June 23
House of Brews, Walmart Plaza on the Old Black Horse Pike, Turnersville, NJ 08012 12-3pm Free cruise, all vehicles welcome. Donations accepted for our charities. Food discounts, trophies, door prizes, 50/50 music and more. Info: Bill Nese: 609-381-3249 or bn67fairlane@gmail.com
June 16 (Sunday)
Chester County Balloon Festival Car Show Willowdale Steeplechase grounds, 101 East Street Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348
12-5pm
$10 donation for registration includes admittance for 2 people. Kids free. Adults in cars pay $30 for admittance to Balloon Festival. Info: Trace at 302-300-5323
June 21 & 22 (Friday- Saturday)
Carlisle GM Nationals
Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
7am-6pm
Home to a diverse group of GM vehicles, from vintage muscle to modern 6th Gen Camaro. Organized by year, make & model, the National Parts Depot Showfield is home to a wide array of classic and modern GM products. Buckle up for autocross action, indoor displays of concepts, customs, performance & historic vehicles, industry guests, how-to seminars, kids activities, and special prizes throughout the weekend. You’ll also find a variety of vendors, an all-GM car corral, and the Manufacturers Midway vending area. The annual Novas at Carlisle “show within a show” is held throughout the GM Nationals event weekend. Kids under 12 free!
Info: 717-243-7855; CarlisleEvents.com
June 23 (Sunday)
Soul Riders Auto Club’s Car Show
VFW Hall #3792, 5695 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE 19734
3-7pm
‘50s/’60s retro dress-up show. Handicap accessible, food, kids, music, trophies. Info: 302-998-5951 or Day of at 302-858-3672
July 7 (Sunday)
Run with the Angels Car Show
Dublin Volunteer Fire Company, 194 North Main Street, Dublin, PA 18917
9am-3:30pm
All street rods, rat rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks, and antiques 1989 and older are welcome! Cash prizes, trophies for “Favorite 30” and “Special Categories.” ‘50s DJ, door prizes, food, vendors, and flea market. Info: Al Tursi at altursi@gmail.com or 215-893-9796; RoadAngelsDoylestown.com
July 7 (Sunday)
Storybook Land’s 30th Annual Classic Car Show
6415 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 11am-4pm
Annual car show featuring live music and loads of attractions. Car registration includes tickets to Storybook Land.
Info: 609-646-0103 • StorybookLand.com
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July 14-16 (Friday - Sunday)
Carlisle Chrysler Nationals
Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
Fri- Sat: 7am-6pm; Sun: 7am-12pm
Carlisle Chrysler Nationals is the world’s largest all-Mopar-themed automotive flea market and car show. The event hosts nearly 3,000 vehicles from all eras of the Chrysler brand. Enormous Showfield organized by year, make, and model. Parts buying within the automotive flea market, car corral, and the Manufacturers Midway. Automotive competitions, open track time for autocross runs, and edge-of-your-seat thrill rides from Dodge Industry guests and celebrity appearances. Kids’ activities and free admission for ages 12 & under. Rain or shine. Info: 717-243-7855; CarlisleEvents.com
July 21 (Sunday)
House of Brews Cruise
Rain date July 28
House of Brews, Walmart Plaza on the Old Black Horse Pike, Turnersville, NJ 08012 12-3pm
Free cruise, all vehicles welcome. Donations accepted for our charities. Trophies, door prizes, 50/50, music, food discount and more. Info: Bill Nese: 609-381-3249 or bn67fairlane@gmail.com
July 13 (Saturday)
Soul Riders Auto Club’s Car ShowChristmas in July
VFW Hall #3792, 5695 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE 19734
3-7pm
We are collecting toys at all shows this season. Traveling to Dupont Hospital for Children on Sunday, July 14th at 10am. Handicap accessible, food, kids, music, trophies. Info: 302-998-5951 or Tony Lewis 302-858-3672 or comp1deej@yahoo.com
July 19 & 20 (Friday & Saturday)
25th Camaro Nationals
Classic Auto Mall, 6170 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, PA 19543
8am-4:30pm
The Camaro Nationals has is one of the premier Camaro events in the country, and the only one featuring a large selection of non-judged and judging options; including the LEGENDS class—notably the most recognized concours system available to the Camaro hobby. Sponsored by Classic Headquarters, produced by the American Camaro Association, and hosted in conjunction with area Camaro clubs. Info: info@CamaroNationals.org
July 19-21 (Friday - Sunday)
Syracuse Nationals
NY State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209
Fri & Sat: 8am-6pm; Sun 8am-3pm Swap meet & car corral, indoor & outdoor vendors, Mini-Nationals, Memories on Main Street, Women’s World, Nitro Row, exotic cars, Sparky’s Rockabilly Roundup, Fireworks Saturday night, American Muscle Sunday. Children 12 & under free.
Info: 800-753-3978 or 315-668-9703; SyracuseNationals.com
July 21 (Sunday)
13th Annual Chicken Run - A Classic Car Cruise
Cedarville Fire Department, 30 Maple Ave., Cedarville, NJ 08311
12-5pm
Fire trucks, Jeeps, Corvettes, muscle cars, hot rods and antiques. No entrance fee, no trophies, no judging. Outdoor vendors on site. Join us in a great day of food, music, and fun. Info: 609-381-5939
July 24-27 (Wednesday - Saturday)
Mecum Auctions Harrisburg
PA Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17110
Visit website for hours.
More than 1,200 vehicles. Consign or register to bid. Info: Mecum.com
July 27 (Saturday)
Vintage Wheels & Wine
Penns Woods Winery, 124 Beaver Valley Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
12-4pm
Calling all car enthusiasts and wine lovers! Join us for a day at Penns Woods Winery for our show. You must pre-register at kacie@ penswoodwinery.com. No day of show entry will be permitted. Entry fee is $35.00 and includes 1 passenger, 2 wine glasses, 2 raffle tickets, and a wine tasting for your next visit. Info: kacie@PennsWoodsWinery.com
Shows taking place after July 27 will appear in next print edition. That edition will be on streets July 22 and viewable online at:
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• May 19 (Sunday) 3:00pm-7:00pm
• June 23 (Sunday) 3:00pm-7:00pm
• July 13 (Saturday) 3:00pm-7:00pm “Christmas in July”
• August 18 (Sunday) 3:00pm-7:00pm Hawaiian show featuring Women with Show Cars/Hot Rods
• Sept 15 (Sunday) 3:00pm-7:00pm
• October 13 (Sunday) 3:00pm-7:00pm
Let’s put Breast Cancer in Our “Rear View Mirror” show! First Come First Parked $20.00 per car
SWAP MEET
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!
Pre-Registration Fee is $15 by Oct. 1 $20 at the Show
CARS, ANTIQUES, MUSCLE CARS, RACE CARS, MILITARY VEHICLES, ANYTHING ANTIQUE, ARE WELCOME!
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