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Bill Antonetz, right, and veteran Ray Dizefalo stand by Antonetz’s 1957 Chevy Bel Air that will be featured at the Classic Reflections Car Club Show on May 23 to benefit Honor Flight.
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BY MARIA SONNENBERG / PHOTO BY DARRELL WOEHLER Cool cars and war heroes make for a winning combination when Classic Reflections Car Club of Indialantic hosts a car show to raise money for Honor Flight, the nonprofit that provides trips to Washington, D.C. so veterans of World War II and the Korean War can see the monuments erected in their honor. Appropriately scheduled during the time of reflection that is part of Memorial Day weekend, the car show features pristine classic autos such as Bill Antonetz’s Harbor Blue 1957 Chevy Bel Air. A range of cars from the 1920s to muscle machines like Corvettes and Camaros will be among the 100 cars expected, as will a 1930s Auburn roadster — complete with rumble seat — once owned by Mae West. The show takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 23, at Seaside Centre Plaza, 1220 Hwy. A1A in Indialantic. The city’s farmers’ market will be in full swing that day, too, so visitors will have plenty to see and eat after checking out the hot cars. Proceeds from the event will benefit Honor Flight, an organization that several times a year orchestrates flights
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from Brevard to the nation’s capital, where the busloads of veterans get the rock star treatment, all free of charge and comfortably escorted, as they sightsee the monuments. “Honor Flight is such a worthy cause,” said Antonetz, vice president of the car club and one of the organizers of the show. “We wouldn’t be sitting here were it not for these amazing veterans who put their lives on the line for us.” The show, open to classic cars, trucks, bikes and trikes, is free for spectators. For those who would like to enter their pampered two-, three- and four-wheeled babies, entry fee is $10 and includes the opportunity to drive away with a nifty trophy. Sponsors are also welcome. Several World War II veterans have been invited as guests of honor and to help with the judging. “We’re looking to help a worthwhile organization and have fun with our cars,” Antonetz said. For more information on the Classic Reflections Car Club show, call 321-725-3648 or go to classicreflectionscarclub.com. SL
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