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Once again, the classics cruised into Hammonton, NJ, for the annual Red, White & Blueberry Car Show hosted by Cruisin’ Classics Car Club. Photo by Bob Sliwecki
SNEAK PEEK HOT SHOWS
July 24-27 Mecum Auctions Harrisburg
PA Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17110 Visit website for hours Info: Mecum.com
July 27: Vintage Wheels & Wine
Penns Wood Winery, 124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford, PA 19317 noon-4pm Info: Kacie@PennsWoodsWinery.com
August 2-4: Carlisle Truck Nationals
Carlisle Fairgrounds, 100 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
Fri- Sat: 7am-6pm; Sun: 7am-12pm Info: 717-243-7855; CarlisleEvents.com
August 3: 12th Annual Classic Car Cruise-In Benefiting Cancer Support Community Delaware Saint Mark’s High School, 2501 Pike Creek Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 Noon-3pm Info: carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com
August 17: 11th Annual Middletown Peach Festival Car Show
MOT Senior Center, 300 S. Scott Street, Middletown, DE 19709 Noon-3pm Info: carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com
August 18: Soul Riders Women With Show Vehicles/Hot Rods VFW Hall #3792, 5695 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE 19734 3-7pm Info: 302-998-5951 or Tony Lewis @ 302-858-3672; comp1deej@yahoo.com
August 22-24: Corvettes at Carlisle
Carlisle Fairgrounds, 100 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 Fri- Sat: 7am-6pm; Sun: 7am-12pm Info: 717-243-7855; CarlisleEvents.com
September 8: Delaware Valley Camaro Club All-Cars Show Bellanca Airfield Museum, 2 Centerpoint Blvd., New Castle, DE 19720 9am-3pm Info: DelawareValleyCamaro.com; 302-545-8040
September 14: 33rd Downtown Millville Car Show
High Street next to Broad Street, Millville, NJ 08332 11am-3pm
Info: 856-825-7000 (ext. 7394)
September 15: 32nd Pennsauken Car & Bike Show
Pinsetter Bar & Bowl, 7111 Maple Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
11am-2pm
Info: PennsaukenEvents.com
September 15: Hagley Car Show
Hagley Museum, 200 Hagley Creek Road, Greenville, DE 19807 10am-4pm Info: Hagley.org
September 15: Soul Riders Show
VFW Hall #3792, 5695 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE 19734 3-7pm
Info: 302-998-5951 or Tony Lewis @ 302-858-3672; comp1deej@yahoo.com
September 21: 10th Annual Hockessin Auto Show
Hockessin United Methodist Church, 7250 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707 noon-4pm Info: carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com
October 2-6: Fall Carlisle
Carlisle Fairgrounds, 100 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
Wed Sat: 7am-6pm; Sun: 7am-12pm Info: 717-243-7855; CarlisleEvents.com
October 5: 4th Annual Victory Christian Fellowship Car Show
100 Wilton Blvd., New Castle, DE 19720 10am-4pm Info: carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com
October 5: 15th Wings & Wheels Festival
Delaware Coastal Airport, 31553 Rudder Lane, Georgetown, DE 19947 10am-4pm Info: 302-856-1544; Georgetowncoc.com
October 12: 13th Greater Woodbine Chamber Car Show & Swap Meet
501 Washington Avenue, Woodbine, NJ 08270 9am-3pm Info: 609-780-3088; WoodbineChamber.com
October 20: American Wheels 2024 Car & Truck Show
Nifty Fifty’s, 4670 Route 42, Turnersville, NJ 08012 9am-2pm Info: 609-774-8929; kmbsathome@aol.com
A WIDOW’S PLIGHT
There are challenges aplenty when inheriting an unfinished car project
ABy Frank Adkins
s the years tick by and our perspective shifts, many of us come to realize that what was once a hobby focused on cars has morphed into a hobby in which people are at the center of what we do. When we attend automotive gatherings, we look forward to seeing our friends. Dare I say that for most senior members of our hobby, the cars have become secondary.
Along the way many of us have also come to terms with our own mortality. One day we will be gone, and the cars we have enjoyed will move on to new owners. Often, they will leave our immediate families, and the placement of our prized possessions with new caretakers will be facilitated by our loved ones. If those cars are either finished builds or not-yet-started projects, they will be easier for our family members to re-home than if they are disassembled, in-progress projects. Few people are willing to buy a life-size puzzle, and there is no way for a buyer to be certain all of those puzzle pieces are present. I am reminded of this from time to time when I look around our garage and see pieces of our '70 Challenger, the “eternal project,” stashed here and there.
A couple of close friends are familiar with my unfinished projects, as I am with theirs. We have agreed to help each other's widows and children when the unthinkable, yet inevitable happens. This agreement is something of a car guys’ life insurance policy. But in the back of my mind I still wonder, is that enough? Recently I was reminded of these worries when I went to investigate a '69 Dart GTS project that was for sale a couple of states away.
The trip came about as the result of a post in one of the Facebook groups I follow. In that post, a new widow, Karen, sought information about the value of the car that her recently deceased husband, Dan, had owned since the late 1970s. Originally powered by a 340 according to the VIN, it now held a 383 between its fenders. But did it run? How complete was the car? What was the condition of the body and undercarriage? And just how was the big-block engine mounted into the engine bay that had once housed a small block? What other work did the car need? Not surprising, the poor woman could not answer any of these questions. Furthermore, any potential buyer would have to visit her residence to inspect the car. Understandably, the thought of inviting strangers to her home made her quite uncomfortable.
I had two reasons for making this trip. First, I hope to purchase a '68 or '69 Dart GTS, preferably a complete car needing mechanical work, but minimal body work. Located in the region where it was, I was optimistic the body would be solid and it might be the right car for me. Second, if it proved to not be, I wanted to evaluate the car and provide Karen with sufficient information to answer the questions that other prospective buyers were sure to ask.
When I arrived at her rural home, I discovered several vehicles and a few boats on trailers strewn about the property, apparently all projects of her late husband’s. Later I learned that it all had to go. Karen came outside, greeted me, and directed me to the detatched garage that stood several yards away. Because she had difficulty walking, she hopped aboard her golf cart and met me there.
Inside the cramped garage I found Dan's derelict Dart just as he had left it. Its grille was missing, but I discovered two grilles nearby. Nestled in the engine bay was indeed a 383 topped with an Edelbrock intake manifold and a trio of Holley two-barrel carburetors. With the exception of the dash and headliner, the interior had been removed. The console and rear seat
sat nearby, but I could not locate the front seats. Karen thought they might be in the trunk, which was stuffed with blankets and such, and not easily accessible due to the other items piled around the car. Given her lack of mobility, she had been unable to clear those things away.
To my surprise, the garage floor contained a pit from which I could inspect the underside. I discovered that the 383 had been mounted to what appeared to be an old Direct Connection spool-mount K-frame. The engine was located correctly in the chassis, so the transmission mount mated the iron four-speed to its crossmember just as the factory had intended. Dan had sourced factory big-block clutch linkage, and the geometry appeared to be spot-on. Oddly, this Dart had been factory equipped with torque boxes, normally found on convertibles, which tied the frame rails to the rocker panels. Unfortunately, the quarter panels, trunk extensions, trunk filler panel, and trunk lid all showed heavy rust and would require replacement.
Karen and I talked while I inspected her late husband's car, and she shared memories of their escapades in it. Speaking of the early eighties she said, "At that time, it was the fastest car in the county."
There was more than a hint of pride in her voice. But as we conversed, I sensed that it wasn't easy for her to talk up Dan's car to a stranger and prospective buyer, for it held more than 40 years of memories — time spent cruising and hours shared working on it.
"When our kids were younger, sometimes we would sneak out to the garage to 'work on the car' in order to get away from them for a while. We would hide out here drinking beer. We thought we were being slick, but the kids always knew," she laughed.
But as we talked, I couldn't help envisioning my wife in Karen's situation, trying to sell our Challenger and other projects to strangers. How awkward and painful would it be for her? And what must I do now, while I am still healthy, to ensure that she doesn't have to endure that anxiety and heartache?
Karen mentioned that a supposed friend had tried to talk her into giving him Dan's Dart. He had a small collection of similar cars, so he was familiar with them and knew the classic car market. It seemed he had tried to take advantage of her, hoping that she was uneducated about the values and desirability of old cars. Quite the contrary, she knew the significance of Dan's car, and she had a good sense of its value. I wondered, had Dan established a similar “car guys’ life insurance” arrangement with this man to look after each other’s widows and families?
I returned home late that evening and gave my wife an extra kiss as she lay asleep in our bed. The next day I wrote up my findings about Dan's Dart, and I forwarded the document to Karen. The car needs more metal work than I am comfortable committing to, but I assured her I would help her with the sale in any way that I could. Although she strikes me as a strong, smart, and independent woman, my heart goes out to her. In her current situation, she needs all the help she can get.
HEROES OF OUR HOBBY
The men and women who strive to make our hobby better
By Lou Sitaras
This year Cruising Magazine has been honoring the classic car enthusiasts who go above and beyond to make sure our hobby continues well into the future. There is without question one name that immediately comes to the forefront when discussing Heroes Of Our Hobby and that name is Paul Gebauer Sr.
Mr. G, as he is affectionally known, has spent a lifetime learning, teaching and sharing the information he’s gleaned over the years to generations of enthusiasts willing to take the time to listen. He started work as a zone/service representative for Chrysler Corporation in the early 1960s. By the time he retired in the early 2000s, he was a tech advisor for Chrysler. He is not an egotistical person who pontificates just to hear the sound of his voice, but rather a soft spoken man who enjoys one-on-one conversation — especially about Mopars.
At 85 years young, you might think Mr. G would be living in a retirement community playing shuffleboard, but as I write this article, he’s pulling the engine out of his 1916 Paige, a car he has driven all over the country with his wife Marilyn and the Brass Era Tourers. Keep in mind that this is an extremely difficult car to drive. You have a giant manual steering wheel, no hydraulic brakes, and you have to adjust the timing manually as you’re driving. It’s a car even the youngest and strongest of men would be challenged to drive, let alone a senior citizen.
Many might wonder why a lifelong Mopar enthusiast wouldn’t just drive a Chrysler, Dodge or Plymouth instead of a Paige. The surprising truth: the Paige Motor Company is Mopar. You see, Paige was acquired by the Graham Brothers Motor Company. Graham was then acquired by Kaiser Frazer, who merged with Willys to become Kaiser Jeep. Kaiser Jeep then became Jeep Corporation, owned by AMC. AMC was then purchased by Chrysler in 1987. It might be a stretch, but that definitely makes Paige a Mopar, and their vehicles are welcome today to any Mopar related event.
Paul Gebauer Sr. standing in front of his 1967 GTX convertible and his son's 1971 Road Runner.
Photos courtesy Paul Gebauer Sr.
In addition to the 1916 Paige, Mr. G also owns a 1929 Chrysler 75 Series Roadster, a 1935 DeSoto Airflow, a 1940 New Yorker convertible, a 1955 DeSoto convertible, a 1967 Plymouth GTX convertible, and a 1989 Chrysler Maserati TC with the rare 16-valve engine and a fivespeed. If or when the day of a retirement community comes along, I can just imagine this caravan of old cars pulling in while the neighbors look on in amazement. It would be a most memorable day!
While working at Chrysler, one of the projects Mr. G took on was called the Supercar Clinics. Mopar racers like Sox & Martin, Jack Werst, Herb McCandless and Don Grotheer would head out to various Mopar dealerships and hold a tech clinic. Younger enthusiasts would come in with their Road Runners, ‘Cudas and other muscle cars and the pros would then teach the younger drivers how to get a bit more performance out of their cars. You can just imagine the thrill of a younger driver as one of their racing idols would be working on their very own car!
I think all of us have been influenced by car people growing up — dads, moms, brothers, cousins, or neighbors have all played a part in who we are, and for me, that person was Mr. G. I would go over to his house and visit with my friend Paul Jr. and see old cars, lots of parts, neat toys from the 1960s and ‘70s, and oftentimes Mr. G in the garage working on a project. The driveway was often filled with rare and high-performance Mopars. You see, the other Mopar executives would all take the comfy and plush cars. That left Mr. G with the high-performance cars to take home, including three different 440powered Plymouth Superbirds.
Mr. G was pretty sharp when it came to the antics of his son Paul Jr. and me. One day, Paul Jr. came home with an overheating problem on one of his Mopar muscle cars. When Mr. G popped open the hood and saw all the belts off of their pulleys, he knew right away the car had been over-revved. Another day Paul Jr. and I launched his ‘69 Belvedere station wagon into a snowdrift. By the time the car made it home, it was overheating. Mr. G popped the hood once more and found a solid block of packed snow completely encasing the engine compartment. Once again, he knew we were trying to hide something, and he was right on the money! You just can’t get anything by older car guys because they’ve already pulled all these stunts in their youth.
These days Mr. G can be found every Tuesday morning with his Road Runners car club — a group of guys in their 70s and 80s who meet up at a restaurant, museum, old car dealership or someone’s house or garage. If the weather is nice, they drive their old cars. These gentlemen have accumulated a wealth of knowledge over the years and they’re happy and even thrilled to share that knowledge with younger generations.
It is because of this selflessness that Cruising Magazine is pleased to name Paul Gebauer Sr. as a Hero Of Our Hobby. He has dedicated his life to our craft and is a role model for future generations to live by. Thank you, Mr. G, for steering this writer to a life of classic Mopars. You are MY hero.
Mr. G enjoying a leisurely ride in his 1955 DeSoto convertible.
Promotional photo for the Plymouth Supercar Clinic. From l-r: racer Jack Werst, racer Don Grootheer, the Plymouth dealership owner and Paul Gebauer Sr.
Hagley Car Show Implements
New
Admission Policy
British Invasion is the theme for this year’s Hagley Car Show, set for Sept. 15 at Hagley Museum (200 Creek Rd., Wilm. DE 19807). This year, more than 500 cars from the early 1900s through the late 1990s will be on display in what many consider the “best car show in Delaware.”
The event also includes a vehicle parade, motoring music and a food court. While at the Car Show, visitors can stop by the exhibition Du Ponts Down the Road in the 1844 Hagley Barn.
Because interest in the car show is greater than the physical capacity of Hagley, this year spectator admission to the show will be limited. Admission will be sold by the carload rather than individual tickets, and available for advance purchase only. Parking passes will be mailed in advance of the show. No day-ofshow admission will be available.
Those interested in registering their car for the show (all cars through 1999 are welcome), must register online at Hagley.org.
— Photos by Kerry Harrison
A Tale of Two Clubs: Part 1
I know it’s very accurate to say the car community supports the members of our Armed Forces. These men and women have given a great deal of their time and energy in their service to our country. The New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland, N.J. is home to veterans who have served.
The Original Garden State Corvette Club based in Deptford, N.J. held a bar-bque for the residents of the Veterans Memorial Home. The club made sure there was no shortage of food and desserts. There were plenty of dedicated Vette guys and gals who came out from OGSCC to show their gratitude to the residents. This was the club’s way of thanking all served. As a matter of fact, many of the club members took a veteran for a drive around the facility grounds. Vettes and vets!
Corvettes, a bar-b-que and a celebration for our military veterans just does not get any better. It’s as American as one can get.
— Text & Photos: Ben Notaro
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.
Black Cat Cruise
When it’s a pleasant evening, a cruiser, many times, wants to take out their ride for a few hours of good conversation, great food and a friendly atmosphere. One place to go where there is all of this and more is the Jim & Bob’s Black Cat Bar & Grill in Absecon, N.J.
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.
Cruisers can enjoy a casual gathering from May to December at the Black Cat and the proprietors even offer a special cruise menu. It’s just another outing to enjoy during the endless summer of 2024.
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.
Visiting a shop that specializes in classic and specialty rides is a great way keep the spirit alive and get to see another side of our hobby. Check out Mid-Atlantic Muscle Cars at midatlanticmusclecar.com 8 AND 9 INCH
— Text: Ben Notaro / Photos: Robert Sliwecki
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A Tale of Two Clubs: Part 2
The South Jersey Camaro Car Club is another great example of the members of the car community that appreciate the services and sacrifices of our veterans. To show their appreciation to these men and women who have served our country they held a BBQ for the residents of the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland. The club came out in large numbers to cook and serve the veterans who are residents of the home.
Sometimes people who are not familiar with the car hobby may not be aware of the generosity of car clubs and the genuine admiration and respect that they have for veterans and those who defend our precious freedoms. Car clubs reach out to many groups and charities and that is something that can only come from the heart.
— Text & Photos: Ben Notaro
Cruisin’ Main Street
How many of you remember back in the day when cruising the main street in town was the social event? It was a rite of passage for some as they got to show off their rides to the local townspeople. Remember the guy with the fastest ride, as well as the one with the most tricked out paint, and, of course the rise was a guaranteed chick magnet. Main Street had its own personality in the car scene, and in Hammonton, N.J. those memories of cruising with special rides lives on with the city hosting its “Cruisin’ Main Street” event. Hundreds of cars and enthusiasts came to Hammonton to cruise on this lovely evening. As all car enthusiasts are aware, the hobby of cruising in the car makes for a memorable time during the endless Cruising Summer of 2024.
— Text & Photos: Ben Notaro
Knights of Columbus Car Show
Father’s Day is that occasion where Dad gets to enjoy his day of recognition. The title of “father” is celebrated in many ways from cookouts to car events with Dad in mind. The South Jersey chapter of Knights of Columbus staged its annual Father’s Day Car Show in June, and the there was no shortage of dads and cool rides in attendance. The show had over 100 owners with their rides come out to enjoy a breakfast buffet (only $10 for some great food). The event was open to cars and trucks, and offered an opportunity to purchase gift cards for area veterans.
Proceeds from the show went to benefit the Knights of Columbus in Waterford, N.J. It was a special day for Dad thanks to the Knights of Columbus Shane’s Castle Council #7463.
— Text: Ben Notaro / Photos: Robert Sliwecki
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Sinister Mopar Cruise
In the automotive world nearly every American car manufacturer has a word associated with their brand that says “USA Power.” The word “Mopar” always conjures up cars that represent power and performance for Chrysler enthusiasts. The Sinister Mopar Club is a group dedicated to all things Mopar and the American spirit.
The club holds a cruise appley named the “All American Fridays” cruise every third Friday of the month at the House of Brews pub in Turnersville, N.J. The gathering brings out a fine variety of domestic rides and, of course, the Mopar faithful.
— Text: Ben Notaro / Photos: Robert Sliwecki
THE CAR CLINIC
EVENT LISTINGS
Area CRUISES
Cruising Magazine makes every effort to ensure all listings are correct. However, event listings are subject to change. Please call ahead to avoid a wasted trip. ►
Every Monday 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
6pm-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
5:30pm-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
5pm-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
5pm-8:30pm
2nd & 4th Wednesdays through September (July 24, Aug. 14 & 28, Sept. 11 & 25)
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 5pm-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
5pm-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 (July 25, Aug. 8 & 22, Sept. 12 & 26) 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
6pm-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
EVENT LISTINGS
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
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
5:30pm-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
5pm-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
(July 26, Aug. 9 & 23, Sept. 13 & 27)
Historic Smithville Car Cruises
Smithville Village Greene, Smithville, NJ 08205 5pm-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
4pm-8pm (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
Chesapeake Cars and Coffee
357 Pier 1 Road, Stevensville, MD 21666
9am-11am
Open to all makes and models. Info: sales@showclip.net
Second Saturdays through October
Cruise Nights at the Bobcat Creamery
The Bobcat Creamery, 117 South Main Street, Manchester, PA 17345
4pm-8pm through August; 3pm-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
September 14 (Saturday) Cars and Coffee
Delaware County Veterans Memorial, 4599 W. Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073
8am-11am
Cars and coffee gathering of all vehicle types to get some java and walk around and talk about all the different types of cars and trucks. Info: Thomas Manning 610-329-2830 or 610-328-2289
2nd & last Saturdays through October 12 (July 27, Aug. 10 & 31, Sept. 14 & 28, Oct. 12)
Del Rods Cruise Nights
Green Tree Shopping Center, Route 8, Dover, DE 19904
5pm-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
4pm-7pm, October10am-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 (July 27, Aug. 31, Sept. 18, Oct. 26)
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
Fifth Saturdays (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 (July 21, Aug. 4 & 18, Sept. 1 & 15, Oct. 6 & 20, Nov. 3 & 17)
VFW Cruise-In
Veterans of Foreign Wars, 355 Glebe Rd, Easton, MD 21601 9am-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
Area SHOWS
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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
Noon-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
August 2-4 (Friday - Sunday)
Carlisle Truck Nationals
Carlisle Fairgrounds, 100 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
Fri- Sat: 7am-6pm; Sun: 7am-12pm
Be a part of one of the largest and most actionpacked truck events in the world! See or Show your lifted, lowered, classic, antique, modern, two- or four-wheel drive, jeep, big rig or mini truck and be part of an event that welcomes more than 2,200 vehicles to the Showfield. Info: 717-243-7855 • CarlisleEvents.com
August 3 (Saturday)
12th Annual Classic Car Cruise-In
Benefitting Cancer Support Community
Delaware
St. Mark’s High School, 2501 Pike Creek Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
Noon-3pm
Open to all makes and models. Professionally judged. Online early registration $10 before July 25, 2024.
Info: LaBarre Everette 302-983-6966 & carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com
August 16 (Friday)
11th Annual Knights of Columbus Car Show
Rain date August 23
St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
4pm-8pm
All years, makes and models welcome. 20 trophies awarded. Food, music, 50/50, door prizes and more! Free to the general public to view cars. Vendor space available at $15 per table in advance. All proceeds go to charity. Info: 302-521-4134
August 17 (Saturday)
12th Annual Middletown Peach Festival Car Show
MOT Senior Center, 300 S. Scott Street, Middletown, DE 19709
Noon-3 pm
Rain or shine. Open to all makes and models. Professionally Judged. Registration $10. Info: carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com
August 18 (Sunday)
Soul Riders Auto Club’s Car Show - Women with Show Vehicles/Hot Rods
VFW Hall #3792, 5695 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE 19734
3pm-7pm
Hawaiian show featuring women with show cars/hot rods. Handicap accessible, food, kids, music, trophies.
Info: 302-998-5951 or Day of Show at 302-858-3672
August 22-24 (Friday - Sunday)
Corvettes at Carlisle
Carlisle Fairgrounds, 100 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 Fri- Sat: 7am-6pm; Sun: 7am-12pm
Join enthusiasts and over 5,000 of America’s classic sports car, the Corvette, for an event that’s filled with fun, family, great food & more. Info: 717-243-7855 • CarlisleEvents.com
EVENT LISTINGS
OCTOBER 20, 2024 9AM TO 2PM RAINDATE – OCTOBER 27 WHERE: Nifty Fifty’s 4670 Route 42, Turnersville NJ
Top 40 and Specialty Trophies
Basket Auction, Live DJ, 50-50 Raffle
$20 Registration Fee at the Gate
Basket Drawing & 50-50 at 1pm
Trophies at 1:30pm
Partial
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Garton’s Rigging
D&D Kuzmicz Construction Bott Electrical Contractors Adam Marks Plumbing
Bronze Sponsors
SJ Classics, Archer Exteriors, Drs. Stein & Goldschneider Optometrist, Crazy Horse Classic Cars, Stanley Olkowski III ProCoat Painting
August 23 (Friday)
Pitman NJ 4th Friday Car Show
Broadway & Pitman Ave., Pitman, NJ 08071
4pm-8pm
Shop, dine and explore historic Uptown Pitman. Relax in a laid-back park in the center of town. Trophies and DJ.
Info: William at 856-589-1941 or wgssr@aol.com
August 25 (Sunday)
14th Annual Salute to Our Veterans Car Cruise Rain date September 8 Veterans Memorial Home, 524 NW Blvd, Vineland, NJ 08360
10am-2pm
All vehicles welcome. $5 donation at entrance. Music, food, veterans’ wheelchair races, 50/50 and more. Hosted by the Nostalgia Knights, South Jersey Cruisers, DJ Steve Tatz and radio station Cruising 92.1 and the Fox Family. Please help us support our veterans—extra donations always accepted!
Info: Bill Nese at 609-381-3249
August 31 (Saturday)
4th Annual Rods For Reading Car Show
G & R Campground, 4075 Gun and Rod Club Rd, Houston, DE 19954
9am-2pm
4th Annual Rods for Reading to support the Friends of the Kent County Public Library. Join for a day filled with cars, prizes, trophies, and even a silent auction.
Info: Phoenix Cote at 302-465-1984 or KCPLFriends@gmail.com
September 2 (Monday)
DVRR Labor Day Car Show
Falls Township Community Park, 9061 Mill Creek Road, Levittown, PA 19054 10am-2pm
Registration $15. Food, music, 25 plaques. Info: Len Pribish at 215-510-6629 or lenpribish@hotmail.com
September 6 & 7 (Friday & Saturday)
3rd all Oldsmobile Atlantic Northeast Zone Show and Swap Meet
Holiday Inn Morgantown, 6170 Morgantown Rd., Morgantown, PA 19543 10am-2pm
Judged cars, events, awards dinner and more. Need not be a member of the Oldsmobile Club of America or any chapter to participate. If you have an Oldsmobile, come out, stay at the hotel and spend some time with other Oldsmobile enthusiasts! Registration must be postmarked by July 30.
Info: Don at 610-620-5050 or ocanezoneshow24@gmail.com
September 7 (Saturday)
3rd Annual White Haven Car Show
Lehigh Park, 300 Lehigh St., White Haven, PA 18661 9am-6pm
Registration starts 8am ($15 fee). Prizes, live music, food, vendors, tricky trays. Info: Terry at 215-870-9428 or twkimmey@verizon.net
September 8 (Sunday)
Towne of Historic Smithville Antique/ Classic Car Show
Rt 9 & Moss Mill Road, Smithville, NJ 08205 10am-3pm
Spend the day at Historic Smithville & the Village Greene with numerous shoppes and eateries. Car show presented by the Jersey Cape Region AACA. Show lot limited to 75 vehicles. Vehicles must be at least 25 years old. Info: JerseyCape.AACA.com
September 8 (Sunday)
18th Annual Delaware Valley Camaro Club Show - All Cars
Rain date September 15
Bellanca Airfield Museum 2 Centerpoint Blvd., New Castle, Delaware 19720 9am-3pm
Open to all makes, models, and years. Over 30 awards, plus specialty awards, food trucks, DJ, door prizes, 50/50. Pre-registration $15, Day of Show $20. Proceeds go to local charities. Separate parking for Camaros and Firebirds. Info: DelawareValleyCamaro.com
September 14 (Saturday)
Wings & Wheels Expo 2024
18450 Showalter Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742 9am-4pm
See military & civilian aircraft, cars, trucks, and more. Enjoy museum exhibits & food. Entry by donation ($10 per vehicle). Please have show vehicles on-site by 9am. First 200 vehicles receive a custom event dash plaque. Airplane rides available in PT-19 trainers. Proceeds to benefit the Hagerstown Aviation Museum. Info: HagerstownAviationMuseum.org/events
September 14 & 15 (Saturday & Sunday)
The Bridge VIII Weekend
1180 Millstone Road, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
2pm-7pm (Saturday); 9am-11am (Sunday)
The Bridge is a by-invitation gathering with a highly curated guest list. Held at The Bridge golf club, it’s set on the hallowed grounds of the former Bridgehampton Raceway. Marked by the historic Chevron Bridge, attendees pass through it before winding up the hill to find some of the world’s most rare and gorgeous cars scattered across a sprawling green lawn juxtaposed against the blue-gray expanse of the Peconic Bay. On Sunday, revel in vintage and collector cars at The Bridge Cars & Coffee. Attendance to Sunday’s event is complimentary and open to the public. Info: Suzanne Wellington at 404-543-3623 TheBridgeHamptons.com
September 14 (Saturday)
Chariots of Fire Fall Fest Car Show
Classic Auto Mall, 6180 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, PA 19543
10am-3pm
400 barn finds on display inside. 2,500 vehicle capacity outside. Great variety of all vehicles. Car photos, door prizes and great food! Info: Pastor Lawrence Weed at 610-322-1622, pastorweed@hotmail.com
September 14 (Saturday)
33rd Annual Downtown Millville Car Show
Rain date September 15
High Street next to Broad Street, Millville, NJ 08332
11am-3pm
Hosted by the City of Millville in partership with SJ Noise Makers on High Street. All makes & models welcomed. Registration begins at 9am. Free to all car participants. Auto swap meet, food, refreshments, kids zone, music and more. Info: 856-825-2600 x 7394 • Millville-nj.com
September 14 (Saturday)
Pitman Methodist Church Car Show
Broadway & Lambs Road, Pitman,NJ 08071
10am-3pm
Food Trucks, Activities, Contestants Choice Voting, Trophies, $10.00 registration fee. Info: William Stetch 856-589-1941 or wfriedrich@verizon.net
September 15 (Sunday)
Soul Riders Auto Club’s Car Show
VFW Hall #3792, 5695 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE 19734
3pm-7pm
Handicap accessible, food, kids, music, trophies. Info: 302-998-5951 or Day of Show at 302-858-3672
September 15 (Sunday)
Hagley Car Show
Hagley Museum and Library, 200 Hagley Creek Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19807 10am-4pm
Experience the wonders of automotive innovation. Browse through more than 500 antique and restored cars from the late 1990s all the way back to the early 20th century. The show features vehicle parades, motoring music, and a food court. The event will be held rain or shine. Use Hagley’s main entrance off Route 141 in Wilmington, DE. Registration open now; tickets on sale in early August. Info: 302-658-2400 or carshow@hagley.org
September 15 (Sunday)
32nd Annual Pennsauken Car & Bike Show
Pinsetter Bar & Bowl, 7111 Maple Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
10am-2pm
Presented by Pennsauken Township and Pinsetters Bar and Bowl. There will be food, music, and fun. Awards given in every class. All spectators free.
Info: Juan Vazquez; 856-665-1000 x151; jvazquez@pennsauken.gov
September 21 (Saturday)
10th Annual Hockessin Auto Show
Rain Date September 28
Hockessin United Methodist Church, 7250 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
Noon- 4pm
Info: carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com or 302-983-6966
October 2-6 (Wednesday - Sunday)
Fall Carlisle
Carlisle Fairgrounds, 100 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
Wed-Sat: 7am-6pm; Sun: 7am-12pm
Fall Carlisle marks the end of the Carlisle-based show and automotive flea market season! This massive automotive flea market, featuring 8,100 vendor spaces, is one of the best opportunities to get your hands on all things automotive before the winter non-picking blues kicks in.
Info: 717-243-7855 • CarlisleEvents.com
October 5 (Saturday)
4th Annual Victory Christian Fellowship Church Car Show
Rain date October 12
Victory Christian Fellowship, 100 Wilton Blvd., New Castle, DE 19720 Noon-3 pm
Free Event. Open to all makes and models. Professionally judged. Food trucks. Info: carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com
EVENT LISTINGS
October 5 (Saturday)
Wings & Wheels 2024 Fall Festival
Delaware Coastal Airport, 21553 Rudder Lane, Georgetown, DE 19947
10am-4pm
Sponsored by the Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, the Delaware Aviation Museum and HVCCDE. Vintage plane fly-in and car show. All makes and models welcome. Registration is $20 per car. Over 30 trophies in 7 classes. Free admission for spectators—fun for the whole family. Event parking $5.
October 19 (Saturday)
The 2024 Fall Festival & Car Show
Fox Run Shopping Center, Routes 40 & 72, Bear, DE 19701
10am-2pm
Hosted by Yesterday Chevrolet Club. Trophies, music, and food. $10 entry fee. Benefits Humane Animal Partners, VFW and The Scleroderma Foundation. Car show will be located on the opposite side of Fox Run near the M&T Bank and Thurston’s Pub.
Info: 302-856-1544 or info@georgetowncoc.com
October 6 (Sunday)
First State Mustang & Ford Club 2024 Fall Show
Rain Date October 13
Porter Ford, 600 Ogletown Road, Newark, DE 19711
9:30am-3pm
Registration starts at 9:30 am. All cars must be Ford family and Ford powered. Charity auction, 50/50 raffle, trophies, dash plaques to first 100 vehicles, food, and live DJ. No refunds on registration. Pre-registration fee $15; $20 day of show. Pre-register online at firststatemustangandford.com by Sept. 22.
Info: George Long 302-218-2703 or grl5252@comcast.net
October 12 (Saturday)
Greater Woodbine Chamber of Commerce 13th Annual Car Show & Swap Meet Rain date October 20
501 Washington Ave, Woodbine, NJ 08270
9am-3pm
Dash Plaques to first 250 entries. PreRegistration $15 by Oct. 1, Day of Show $20. All vendors must call first. Show cars & antiques, muscle cars, race cars, rods, Jeeps, trucks, military vehicles, Hit N’ Miss engines, anything unique. Swap meet—bring all tour extra parts (rent a space $35). Live broadcast on WIBG radio. Benefits Woodbine American Legion Post 298.
Info: Lisa at 609-780-3088 WoodbineChamber.com
October 13 (Sunday)
Soul Riders Auto Club’s Car Shows- Let’s Put Breast Cancer in Our Rear View Mirror
VFW Hall #3792, 5695 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE 19734 3-7pm
Handicap accessible, food, kids, music, trophies. First come, first parked. $20 per car. Info: 302-998-5951 or Day of Show at 302-858-3672
October 19 (Saturday)
DVRR Halloween Car Show
Rain date
October 20
Falls Township Community Park, 9061 Mill Creek Road, Levittown, PA 19054 2-6pm
Registration: $15. Auction, music, best costume, best decorated cars.
Info: Len Pribish at 215-510-6629 and lenpribish@hotmail.com
October 20 (Sunday)
House of Brews Cruise Rain date October 27
House of Brews, Walmart Plaza on the Old Black Horse Pike, Turnersville, NJ 08012 12-3pm
Free cruise, all vehicles welcome. Trophies, door prizes, 50/50 music, food discount and more. This is our toy collection cruise—please bring one or more new unwrapped toys if you choose in support of the children at Archbishop Damiano School.
Info: Bill Nese at 609-381-3249 or bn67fairlane@gmail.com
October 20 (Sunday)
American Wheels 2024 Car & Truck Show Rain date October 27
Nifty Fifty’s 4670 Route 42, Turnersville, NJ 08012
9am-2pm
Hosted by Corvettes Unlimited Corvette Club Inc of Vineland, NJ. Top 40 and specialty trophies, basket auction, live DJ, 50-50 raffle. $20 registration fee at the gate. Basket and 50-50 drawings at 1pm, trophies at 1:30pm. Info: Bruce Shaw at 609-774-8929 or 609-231-9086 or kmbsathome@aol.com
Shows taking place after October 20 will appear in next print edition. That edition will be on streets September 16 and viewable online at:
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