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.”
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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.
Rims On The River Cruises Into 4th Year
The 4th Annual Rims on the River, organized by the Downtown Business Alliance, filled the streets to capacity with hot rods, muscle cars, street rods, and custom motorcycles. With around 250 pre-registering, the 2008 edition was amazing.
Ken’s 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner
This 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner was purchased by Ken in November 2006. He located this all original Mopar in Tucson, Arizona while searching for a 1964 Dodge Polara 500. This Roadrunner was too nice a ride for Ken to pass up.
