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Spotlight: American Children’s Home Show-off Show

July 16, 2018 by admin 4 Comments

American Children’s Home 20th Annual Show-Off Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show

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The front of the American Children’s Home in Lexington, North Carolina.

What could be better than a gathering of cars, trucks and motorcycles? Not much, unless that function benefits a nonprofit, as it did at a recent event held in Lexington, North Carolina.

Indeed, the campus of the American Children’s Home was both the host and beneficiary of an event that supports approximately 70 youngsters, all of whom need a substitute family. Some of the boys and girls live on campus. Others are in family foster care. All the children are given the help they need now as well as preparation for adult living.

As you might imagine, the mission is critical. And it is an ongoing one, established in 1928 by the Junior Order United American Mechanics North Carolina State Council. Today, the home works closely with county Departments of Social Services, accepting referrals in keeping with its mission.

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There is nothing like an antique roadster to put an exclamation point on a summer auto show.

20th Annual Show-Off

For the 20th consecutive year, the home hosted an annual show-offer of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Rained out in May, the show was rescheduled for July 14. Despite blazing skies and summer traffic, hundreds of entrants and volunteers came out.

Most of the entrants were classic cars and trucks from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, but there were late-model cars and trucks on hand as well. There were also more than a dozen motorcycles and a handful of antique cars.

Entire car clubs came out, including the Carolinas Region of the Porsche Club of America. This club alone raised more than $3,000 for the home.

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A contingent of motorcycles represented their class.

Ample Time to Show Off

Held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the home, the show accepted entrants throughout the morning. Judges began tallying early on with more than 75 awards offered.

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This gentleman pulled down one of the top awards. Can you guess his ride?
Vendors, food tents, raffles, a kids zone and a silent auction, were also part of the show. Home staff and volunteers ensured a smooth show, with public announcements offered as needed.

By 1:45 p.m., the awards portion began. The first group recognized were the “Top 40” finishers followed by several “best of” categories. The awards ended with both the Best of Show and ACH Choice Award winners recognized.

As for the models on hand, we took more than 300 photos, then narrowed that to about 100 as featured here. More than half are captioned, while the last group has been presented without comment. If you notice an error, we’d appreciate you leaving a comment. Most of the make, model and year information was taken from the entry placard located on the dashboard.


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Early 1970s classics in a line.
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As usual, the Ford Mustang well represented at this year’s show.
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1969 AMC Javelin.
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AMC faithful were active participants in this year’s show.

Chevrolet Models

Chevrolet classics.
A line of classic Chevrolets.
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Chevrolet Bel Aire.
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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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1955 Chevrolet C3100 truck.
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1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS.
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Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.
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Customized rides, including this early Chevrolet Camaro, were well represented.
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1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z28.
Poison Ivy with her equally green Chevrolet Camaro.
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1965 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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1959 Chevrolet Corvette convertible.
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A circa 1960 Chevrolet Corvette converible.
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We haven’t seen a new Chevrolet El Camino since 1987. Nor are we likely to again.
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1964 Chevrolet Impala coupe.
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1964 Chevrolet Impala station wagon.
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This Chevrolet Impala may eventually be restored.
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Asking for a friend: what year is this Chevrolet Impala coupe? 1966 or 1967?
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Early 1970s Chevrolet Nova.
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1950 Chevrolet Styline Special.
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Classic Chevrolets.

But, wait…there’s more!

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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible.
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1938 Chrysler Royal.
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A specially modified late-model Dodge Challenger.
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A specially modified Dodge Charger.
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1966 Dodge Coronet two-door sedan.
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1972 Dodge Demon.
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1965 Ford Cobra replica.
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1951 Ford F1 pickup truck.
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A sixth-generation Ford F Series pickup truck.
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1965 Ford Mustang.
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A retro Ford Thunderbird.
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Ford V8 Droptop Coupe.
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A Ford Mustang with dihedral doors.
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1956 International S 160 truck.
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2005 Lotus Elise.
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1968 Pontiac Firebird convertible.
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A late-model Pontiac Firebird.
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1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda convertible.
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1972 Plymouth Duster.
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A late-model Ram 1500 crew cab.
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One of the more unusual non-production models on display.
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Early 1950s pickup truck.
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This 1956 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday garnered one of the top awards.
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Hurst/Olds: 1966 Oldsmobile 442.
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Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight convertible.
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1964 Pontiac GTO.
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Pontiac GTO.
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A few British models were on hand, including this MG.
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Two bugs in a row.
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A modified Volkswagen Beetle.

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Vendors lined the green in front of the home.
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Three raffles were held, including a 50/50 raffle.
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Games, including corn hole, keep youngster busy.
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The Lexington Fire Department on hand with its classic firefighter truck.
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Awards time with dozens of winners announced.

Best of the Rest:

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Filed Under: Auto Shows Tagged With: AMC Javelin, American Children's Home, CHEVROLET BEL AIR, CHEVROLET CAMARO, CHEVROLET CORVETTE, CHEVROLET EL CAMINO, CHEVROLET IMPALA, Chevrolet truck, Chrysler PT Cruiser, CLASSIC CARS, dihedral doors, Dodge Coronet, FORD MUSTANG, Ford truck, Hurst/Olds, MG, motorcycles, Oldsmobile 442, Oldsmobile 88 Holiday, PICKUP TRUCK, PONTIAC GTO, Porsche, Ram truck

Cars and Coffee Raleigh Holds First Meet

March 17, 2014 by admin 3 Comments

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: March 2014. (Photo Dave Marsic)
A roof top view of Cars and Coffee Raleigh: March 2014. (Photo Dave Marsic)

Third Saturday meetings at the Raleigh Grande.

1967 Pontiac Bonneville
This mint condition 1967 Pontiac Bonneville with a white top was one of the oldest models to show up.

Cars and Coffee has come back to Raleigh, NC. This past Saturday the inaugural meet up of the *new* Cars and Coffee Raleigh was held and judging by the amount of coffee consumed and the cars on hand, future gatherings may soon fill the Raleigh Grande theaters entire 550-spot parking lot.

Upon my arrival precisely at 8 a.m., a contingent of 30 Mopar models composed mostly of Dodge Challenger and Charger models from the Fast Lane Mopars Club had already lined the south end of the lot. Over the next hour several more caravans pulled in, including Mazda RX5s (Miata), Mustangs, Chevy Cobalts, Corvettes, and BMWs, with each group carving out their own sections of the lot.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Dodge Charger

Didnt we cross paths at Cars and Coffee Fayetteville last week?


By 9:30 a.m. the parking lot was bustling, the theaters concession stands were humming, and temperatures pushed high enough to begin removing jackets. If you were looking for ideal morning automotive meet up conditions you found it at Raleigh on Saturday.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh

Dave Marsic, one of the organizers for Cars and Coffee Raleigh, was overwhelmingly pleased by the turn out, having anticipated no more than 200 participants, but ending up with more than 300. Auto Trends estimates that number was between 350 to 400, including people who stopped in for a while and then left.

The Raleigh Grande Theater opened its concession stands, giving people access to coffee and snacks, as well as to the bathrooms. The theater reported going through five huge containers of coffee before they ran out. Conveniently, the theater also scheduled an 11:15 a.m. showing of the just released Need for Speed movie to give car lovers another reason to hang around.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Raleigh Grande Theater

A collection of European cars in front of the Raleigh Grande Theater.


The return of Cars and Coffee to Raleigh now gives the Triangle region (central North Carolina) two such events each month. Cars and Coffee Cary meets the first Sat. of the month and Cars and Coffee Raleigh will continue to meet on the third Saturdays its next meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2014.

Chris Chandler, one of the organizers for Cars and Coffee Cary was at the Raleigh event and told Auto Trends that beginning with its next meet up on April 5, 2014, the Waverly Place Shopping Center on Kildaire Farm Road would make available a third lot, this one located on the upper section of the property, effectively increasing capacity to 600 cars.

So, at least in one area of the country outside of car-crazy California there are now two monthly Cars and Coffee events within easy reach of local enthusiasts, with warmer weather and convenient venues set to accommodate participants and visitors alike.

Classic and contemporary Ford Mustangs were well represented.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Chevrolet Bel Air

This 1995 Chevrolet Bel Air has been beautifully maintained inside and out.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: TVR

One of the more uncommon models on display
was this TVR roadster, a British-built vehicle.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Lotus Elise

Big smiles from this orange cream Lotus Elise.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Dodge Challenger

Deep purple: Contemporary and classic Dodge Challengers.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Pontiac Firebird

Drop top goodness with a classic Pontiac Firebird.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Pontiac GTO Convertible

Under the hood of this 1970 Pontiac GTO convertible
is 400 cubic inches of V-8 goodness.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Chevrolet El Camino

The Chevrolet El Camino is the consummate car-truck.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: MG Roadster

A classic MG Roadster in mint condition.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh; Corvette

How much horsepower under that hood, bud?

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Mopar

A handful of Dodge/Ram pickup trucks swelled
the Mopar contingent as the morning wore on.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: pickup trucks, motorcycles

Custom trucks and motorcycles dotted the inaugural event.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Mopar

Uncommon Mopar: Dodge Viper and Plymouth Prowler.

Cars and Coffee: TRV

Yet another Union Jack model was represented.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Chevrolet SS

Im guessing a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS.

Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Chevrolet Nova SS

More SS goodness, this one a circa 1970 Chevy Nova.

Related Reading

Cars and Coffee Fayetteville: March 2014

Cars and Coffee Cary: March 2014

In the Wet: 2015 Subaru WRX

Photos copyright Auto Trends Magazine.

Filed Under: Auto Shows Tagged With: AUTO SHOW, CARS AND COFFEE CARY, CARS AND COFFEE RALEIGH, CHEVROLET BEL AIR, CLASSIC CARS, PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, RALEIGH GRANDE, SPORTS CARS, TVR

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