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Spotlight: 24th Annual Rod & Custom Show Presented by the Stray Cats

September 2, 2018 by admin 5 Comments

Stray Cats and a classic car show.

24th Annual Rod & Custom Show Presented by the Stray Cats
At 10 a.m, the 24th Annual Rod & Custom Show Presented by the Stray Cats
officially began with the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner.

Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer for some parts of the country, but here in the Southeast, it means something else: the start of the college football season!

It is also one of the best weekends of the year for taking in classic car shows, which is exactly what this writer did on Saturday with a visit to Littleton, North Carolina. That’s where the locally based Stray Cats Hot Rod Association convened for their 24th Annual Rod & Custom Show. And true to its name, there were multiple examples of hot rods and custom-modified vehicles on display.

34th Littleton/Lake Gaston Festival

The hot rod association’s event is one component of the annual Littleton/Lake Gaston Festival organized by the Littleton Lions Club. Held behind the stores on one side of East South Main Street, the festival includes carnival rides, all-day entertainment, food and craft vendors and, of course, vision screenings.

Stray Cats Hot Rod AssociationAs for the classic car component, it is held on the opposite side of the street, well behind Grandpa’s Kitchen with entrance made along Ferguson Street.

Like other shows of its kind, the Stray Cats began welcoming cars at 8 a.m. Registrants first covered the parking lots before taking over the adjoining grass areas. Judging was held throughout the morning and early afternoon with an awards ceremony at 3 p.m. My visit, however, was limited to the morning hours, but I believe the photos included here offer a good representation of the vehicles on hand.

Photos of the 24th Annual & Custom Show

Without further ado, I present to you a photo selection from this year’s show.


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Filed Under: Auto Shows Tagged With: CAR SHOW, CLASSIC CARS, hot rods, Littleton, NORTH CAROLINA, Stray Cats, Stray Cats Hot Rod Association, Warren County

Spotlight: Capital City Cruisers 2018 Car, Truck & Bike Show

August 20, 2018 by admin 4 Comments

Capital City Cruisers hosts their 12th annual event.

Chevrolet Chevelle SS Capital City Cruisers
Check out the wheels on this Chevrolet Chevelle SS!

Weeks of above normal rainfall in the Carolinas means one thing: if you have plans in place, then know for certain that they’re subject to change. Moreover, if those plans involve hosting a car show with scores of classic and antique cars prepared to compete, there is a good chance that at least some owners will stay away.

Happily, the bad weather held off long enough for the 12th Annual Capital City Cruisers Car, Truck & Bike Show to welcome more than 100 vehicles to its location in Garner, NC. This judged event awarded the top 100 vehicles, which were split between 75 “old school” models (1987 and earlier) and 25 “new school vehicles (1988 and later). Fittingly, a portion of the proceeds raised money for the local schools, Angel Tree and the Give Back Organization, Inc.

Capital City Cruisers Photo Gallery

My time was limited on Saturday, but I was able to show up early on and stay until just after the noon hour. That allowed me to take hundreds of photos and converse with various owners.

About 40 photos were posted on the day of the event on the Auto Trends Magazine Facebook page. Another four dozen or so are included here, with details covering specific vehicles or categories. If you’re the owner of a vehicle featured here and would like a copy, simply right click on the photo and save it to your hard drive.

So, without further delay, I give you a broad sample of the stars, cars, people and other vehicles featured at this year’s Capital City Cruisers show.

Cars, Trucks and a Motorcycle

1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible. Capital City Cruisers.
This 1948 Buick Roadmaster convertible is an excellent example of a post-war model.
Unfortunately, the owner’s visit was very short.

1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Capital City Cruisers


Ford Falcon Thunderbolt Capital City Cruisers
This Ford Falcon, also known as Thunderbolt, is ready to race.

Ford Falcon Thunderbolt Capital City Cruisers


1973 Chevrolet Camaro Capital City Cruisers
This is one “angry” 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. At least according to the license plate.

1973 Chevrolet Camaro Capital City Cruisers


Chevrolet pickup truck Capital City Cruisers
This Chevrolet truck has a few custom parts, including the wheels, bed cover and wood bed.

Chevrolet pickup truck Capital City Cruisers


2007 Honda Motorcycle Capital City Cruisers
This three-wheeled 2007 Honda motorcycle was the lone vehicle of its kind. But it did represent!

2007 Honda motorcycle Capital City Cruisers


1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville Capital City Cruisers
A 1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville in all its fin-embedded glory.

1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville Capital City Cruisers


Ford Model A Capital City Cruisers
This Ford Model A may have been the oldest vehicle at the show.
I caught the owner giving his sweet ride some TLC.

Ford Model A Capital City Cruisers


Mopar Madness

What is a car show without sufficient Mopar representation? In this case, various Plymouth and Dodge models, old and new, paraded in and took over their own slice of the lot.

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Capital City Cruisers Mopar
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Mopar Capital City Cruisers


What is it?

Not every vehicle at car shows fit under the antique, classic or contemporary car theme. Take this customized vehicle which got everyone’s attention when it arrived around noon. The owner said that it is powered by a 1834cc Volkswagen engine with VW front and rear suspension parts. The rest of the vehicle is a mish-mash of anything goes. Oh, the vehicle is a tribute to America’s fallen heroes — the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Capital City Cruisers dune buggy
Capital City Cruisers dune buggy
Capital City Cruisers dune buggy


But Wait…There’s More!

Pontiac Trans Am Capital City Cruisers
1979-1981 Pontiac Trans Am models featured this quad headlight look.
1940 Ford Coupe Capital City Cruisers
And all of a sudden there was this gorgeous 1940 Ford coupe.
Phillips 66 Capital City Cruisers
Your Phillips 66 assist truck at your service!

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

Not every vehicle on display is in mint condition. Some are in a work in progress, including this classic Chevrolet pickup truck. Many a classic or antique model have gone through a long process of restoration. Best wishes to this owner as he or she renews this beauty.

Chevrolet truck Capital City Cruisers

Chevrolet truck Capital City Cruisers

Chevrolet truck Capital City Cruisers


We Have Pickup Trucks

Long before crossovers became a thing, pickup trucks have served American consumers and business owners. Nearly every mainstream manufacturer had one, including Studebaker, International and Jeep. These days, the segment remains strong with American and Japanese manufacturers dominating.

Pickup truck fans were not disappointed at the Capital City Cruisers show as more than a dozen were spotted. In addition to the ones we already featured, the following 10 trucks were on also on display.

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1965 International C1200.
1957 Chevrolet 3600 pickup truck. Capital City Cruisers
1957 Chevrolet 3600 pickup truck.
1961 Ford F-100 pickup truck. Capital City Cruisers
1961 Ford F-100 pickup truck.
Chevrolet
Chevrolet “Goldfinger” C/K pickup truck.
Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck. Capital City Cruisers
Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck.
1947-1955 Chevrolet pickup trucks. Capital City Cruisers
1947-1955 Chevrolet pickup trucks.
1940-1941 Ford Pickup Truck. Capital City Cruisers
1940-1941 Ford Pickup Truck.
GMC S15. Capital City Cruisers
GMC S15.
1994 Chevrolet S10 customized pickup truck. Capital City Cruisers
1994 Chevrolet S10 customized pickup truck.
Chevrolet El Camino SS. Capital City Cruisers
Chevrolet El Camino SS.

Previous Spotlights

Spotlight: 24th Annual Rod & Custom Show Presented by the Stray Cats

Spotlight: American Children’s Home Show-off Show

Spotlight: 2018 Piedmont Classic Chevy Club Car Show


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Filed Under: Auto Shows Tagged With: ANTIQUE CARS, Cadillac Coupe de Ville, Capital City Cruisers, CAR SHOW, Chevrolet, CHEVROLET CAMARO, Chevrolet Chevelle SS, CLASSIC CARS, DODGE, Ford Falcon, Ford Model A, Garner, Honda motorcycle, MOPAR, NORTH CAROLINA, Phillips 66, PICKUP TRUCKS, PLYMOUTH, Raleigh

Fall 2013 Charlotte AutoFair Opens Today

September 19, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

One of the more unusual automotive enthusiast gatherings is the Charlotte AutoFair, a significant automotive event held twice each year. More than 100,000 people attend these four-day events, held in April and again in Sept. at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC.

The Fall 2013 segment begins today and continues through Sunday. Auto Trends will be at the Charlotte AutoFair on Friday and Saturday, the two busiest days for this event.

Charlotte AutoFair car corral

You can buy or sell your vehicle at the car corral.

 

Chevrolet Corvette Tribute

This fall’s show will accommodate a number of special features including a tribute display marking the 60th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. Now in its seventh generation, the 2014 Corvette maintains the brand’s heritage while embracing updated styling and new technologies.

What will interest Corvette faithful the most at the Charlotte AutoFair are the more than 20 Corvettes that will be on display including a barn find that Brenda Loftin discovered in her neighbor’s garage. Brenda and her husband, Tommy, began to restore the white 1954 Corvette in 2011 with the help of their friends and entered it into the National Corvette Restorers Society awards program. The restored Corvette won the society’s highest award, “The Duntov Mark of Excellence.” Incidentally, Lofton heads up the Queen City Corvette Club, one of four Corvette clubs that will be on hand at the AutoFair.

NASCAR and Moonshine

You knew that NASCAR traces its origins to bootlegging didn’t you now? Yes, during the days following Prohibition bootleggers ran moonshine to their customers, using modified vehicles to evade tax revenue enforcers. Even as the practice of “running shine” eventually faded, races featuring these cars sprung up. By 1947, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) was formed for what has become one of the largest professional sports in America.

At the Charlotte AutoFair three autograph sessions will be held on Friday and Saturday with Josh and Bill, stars of the hit Discovery Channel show “Moonshiners.” Each session will take place at the Old Smokey Moonshine booth just outside of the Showcase Pavilion. Visit GoCarolinas.com for time signing information.

Charlotte AutoFair Moonshiners

Bill & Josh from “Moonshiners” will sign autographs at the AutoFair.

 

High Flying King BMX Bikers

It seems that every Charlotte AutoFair has at least one special motoring event that takes show visitors beyond cars. After all, many of us also like to go boating, enjoy off-roading with our ATVs or taking in some other motorized sport. We may also be a fan of King BMX Bikers and the dazzling acrobatics that they perform.

At the Charlotte AutoFair, King BMX Stunt Show riders will be on hand, performing three times each day on Friday and again on Saturday, using ramps that will surround a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car. Show times on both days are at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., bringing high-flying aerial stunts to fans.

Buy a Classic Car

One of the highlights of every Charlotte AutoFair are its car auctions. Denver, NC-based Dealer Auctions Inc.oversees the auction, featuring collector cars including numerous American classics. Held on the speedway’s concourse, you can bid on cars from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m on Saturday, Sept. 21.

This year’s auction has several models of note including a 1966 Corvette Stingray, a 1971 Dodge Charger RT and a 1940 Ford Sedan Deluxe. A 1981 DeLorean with a Ferrari Red finish and a black interior will also be up for auction.

Charlotte AutoFair

You never know what treats you will find at the AutoFair.

 

Charlotte AutoFair Prices

The Charlotte AutoFair is a family-friendly event with pricing set accordingly. Tickets are priced at $10 with children aged 13 and under admitted for free. A three-day pass will run you $30.

If you think that Sunday is simply a pack up and leave day, you would miss out on a secret that many fair goers know full well: vendors typically slash prices on car parts and classic cars, preferring to unload what they have instead of carting these items back home. Prepare to haggle to seal what could turn out to be an unforgettable deal.


See Also — Highlights of the Fall 2013 Charlotte AutoFair

Charlotte AutoFair photos courtesy of the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Filed Under: Auto Shows Tagged With: car auction, CAR SHOW, CHARLOTTE AUTOFAIR, CHEVROLET CORVETTE, DELOREAN, KING BMX BIKERS, Moonshiners

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