“My husband bought it because I already had my car,” Sheri stated. “I have a 1964 Chevy II Nova and he wanted a car too so he picked this one up. Today he went fishing so I got to pick between the Chevy Chevelle and the Chevy Nova as to which one to bring to the show.”
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2nd Lady Trojans Softball Open Car Show
The 2nd Annual Lady Trojans Open Car Show included a 1923 Ford Model T with an Arkansas Street Rod License Plate. A black prostreet Chevrolet Nova, a 1942 Chevrolet Pickup with a custom wood bed, and a 1931 Ford Model A were a few of the classics in the show.
Mark’s 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Mark has added another restoration project to his stable in the form of a 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1.
Byron’s 1931 Ford Model A Six Shooter
I figure, as many cars as I’ve painted and as many collision repair jobs that I’ve put back together and back on the road, and as many patch panels and other things that I’ve done to cars, and fighting rust my whole entire life, why not have one with a little bit of patina. I’ve waxed enough.
Alice’s Forgotten 1969 Ford Thunderbird
“I see men give me a smile, like yeah, ok, she has a car, and every so often you see the women elbow there husband and whisper, ‘she has a car’. And if you’re that wife go ahead and stab your husband in the ribs and say, ‘hey she has a car.’ And if you want one, get one, and have that sense of pride.”
Northwood Assembly 2nd Car Truck & Motorcycle Show
For those that attended the 1st Annual Northwood Charity Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show in 2008, there were some familiar vehicles that returned for the 2009 edition. One such vehicle was a rare 1941 Ford Panel Delivery belonging to Joe of Whiteville, NC. Joe is entertaining the idea of selling it to persue a 1950 Mercury that has caught his eye.
17th Brunswick County Motorcycle Enthusiasts Toy Run
The event included a poker run, inviting motorcycle riders and classic car owners to cruise together for a worthy cuase. Registration was set up at the Shallotte, North Carolina Wal-Mart and the group left from there to go on a police escorted poker run.
Goodguys 16th Southeastern Nationals
The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association held the 16th Southeastern Nationals this past weekend in Concord, North Carolina at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. This Goodguys event was open to vehicle models of 1972 and earlier.
Johnny’s Custom 1949 Ford Little Big Rig
Originally built to tow a 29 foot toy hauler camper, Johnny thought of just about everything. “I restored a 1978 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. The right side rear fender folds down and ramps slide out and the motorcycle sits sideways behind the sleeper,” Johnny explained.
11th Annual All Ford Car And Truck Show
A clean black 1949 Ford in near stock form excluding the addition of a set of exhaust headers on the flathead V8 engine and wide-white radials cruised to the event. A timeless piece that came out of the state of Maryland three years ago. It was in the care of the current owner who was finishing up the final pre-judging polishing and shared that he aquired ‘49 with a promise to the seller that the vehicle would not be turned in to a hot rod.
Rumblin’ In The Port City With The Maulers
The Port City Rumble was held in the streets of downtown Wilmington and had good weather. The traditional creeper races had several exciting heat races leading up to the final death defying drag. After the completion of the creeper race, a few customs got together and put on a flame throwing exhibition to the crowds delight.
Leland Under The Lights
The Leland resident ran out of room on the window card listing all the trick features on this hot rod. The ‘23 is powered by a 2003 Baja Boat 6.2 liter Mercruiser engine, breathing through a cross ram intake manifold and dual carburetor setup that had been in storage for 40 years. The 415 horse power producing combination moves the body that has been stretched 12 inches and sits on a homemade frame through a Tarentola Hydro manual shift 350 transmission. A Speedway Engineering quick change rear end out back turning the big Hoosier Racing tires, and reversed Corvair steering with sprint car steering arms out front, anchor the four disc brake calipers.
Charlotte AutoFair Has Antique Flair
The Charlotte AutoFair is held twice annually at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. It is one part drive-in theater flea market, one part Concours d’Elegance, with carnival fun and local car club cruise-in appeal mixed in.
Joey and Larry’s 1955 Chevrolet 210
Larry doesn’t plan on making the same mistake again. “This car, that’s the old story. Everyone’s got one that got away. I’ve got a couple a let get away I wish I had back, but I got this one back. I won’t be buried in it, but let’s put it this way, someone will have to wait till I die to enjoy it.”
Robert’s 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I
Robert had a 1970 Ford Mustang when he was younger, but he let it go. He knew a woman that had purchased a new 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I from Helmold Ford. Living in the same town of Apex, North Carolina, and more importantly, being friends, Robert expressed interest to the original owner.
