“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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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.”
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.
Owner of 1929 Ford Presented With 3rd BST of Show Award
Even though it wasn’t drivable, the car didn’t go without use. “Climbing on it when we were kids, that was kind of the norm. It was the thing to climb on.” Cindy recalls. “My sister and I would pretend we were driving it even though we weren’t going anywhere.”
Port City Mopars Car Show
The Cape Fear Farm Heritage Association from Lake Waccamaw, NC had some pristine antique tractors on display. A few of the vehicles that participated were a 1955 Porsche that didn’t look a day old, and a Hemi powered drag car.
Cape Fear Chapter hosts 37th Annual AACA Show
The Cape Fear Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America hosted its Annual Spring Show for the 37th time and had the largest number of vehicles yet. Breaking the previous car count record set in 2008, the recent display of vehicles was exceptional.
Barry’s 1936 Plymouth De Luxe Touring Sedan
When Barry first saw this 1936 Plymouth Deluxe Touring Sedan, he said, “Man, I’ve got to have that car.”
Back to the Beach Brings Hot Rod Cruising To Pleasure Island
Sun Coast Cruisers’ Back to the Beach brings hot rods, classic cars, and muscle cars to Pleasure Island, home to the coast Carolina towns of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.
Port City Rumble By Maulers Car Club Is Event For Traditional Hot Rods
The “no trailer queens” show policy and “dirt don’t hurt” mentality of the Maulers gave the blue collar set of wheels an event all their own. The Port City Rumble is a show for real cars that are driven and the owners have grease under their nails and thirty weight that won’t wash out of their best set of Levi’s.
Poplar Grove Plantation Hosts Classy-Chassis Car Show In Wilmington, NC
Poplar Grove Plantation in Wilmington, North Carolina was the destination for over 190 classics as they descended on the property underneath the Live Oaks to participate in the 2008 Classy-Chassis Car Show.
36th Cape Fear Chapter NC Region AACA Car Show
The 36th Annual Cape Fear Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America once again attracted classic car owners with an incredible variety of makes and models. From the work in progress to the completely restored, over one hundred vehicles turned out for this spring event located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
