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#5 of 183 same here, fintail (sorta) by ghulet Apr 16, 2006 (8:26 pm)
Car shows seem to be very regional everywhere. Guess it has something to do with demographics or priorities or land values or something I'm not quite hitting on. For example, in the city of Chicago, other than things like World of Wheels or Chevy/Vette Fest (indoors, usually in the winter, at McCormick Center, IIRC), there are almost no vintage car shows. The north side has no real estate on which to hold car shows, most people spend most of their money on an expensive house and a yuppiemobile or two. Go to the south side or south/southwest suburbs (near Joliet) and there are lots of NASCAR enthusiasts, many families have cheap daily drivers, an old enthusiast car or two and many homes are under $300k. Plus, there's a lot more land out there. I'd really like to go to more vintage car shows, but getting to one can be a pain for me. We do also have the Volo Auto Museum (read: pay-for-admission, glorified, generally overpriced dealer) out here, about an hour's drive for me, but their selections, IMO, aren't really representative of the vintage cars that actually exist--it's nearly all two-door hardtops and convertibles, heavily domestic, mostly muscle cars and clones. Nice stuff, but not anything terribly interesting to me, really. It's more a revenue farm than museum. Replies to this message: barbados (Apr 28, 2006 5:37 am)
#6 of 183 Re: . [fintail] by hudsonthedog Apr 17, 2006 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: fintail (Apr 14, 2006 10:56 am) Go to Hemmings Motor News website and look up car shows. They list many regional car shows and you might be surprised at how many are in your area.   Pennsylvania is fortunate because this is where Carlisle Productions is centered and they have about a dozen shows a year.
#7 of 183 If anyone's in the area and interested... by andre1969 Apr 20, 2006 (6:44 am)
Carlisle's Spring swap meet kicks off today. Replies to this message: isellhondas (Apr 23, 2006 8:27 am)
#8 of 183 Re: . [fintail] by isellhondas Apr 23, 2006 (8:26 am)
Replying to: fintail (Apr 13, 2006 8:13 am) Startin now, the Triple X Drive In here in Issaquah has something going on every Saturday evening. They also have events a lot of Sunday mornings. today they are having a lot of military vehicles. I'm heading over there now as a matter of fact.   In, I think August, they have a HUGE 1955-1957 Chevy show!   You should stop by some Saturday evening. Come early because they seem to leave around 7:30-8:00. a lot of them head over to the Gaslamp to eat afterwards.
#9 of 183 Re: If anyone's in the area and interested... [andre1969] by isellhondas Apr 23, 2006 (8:27 am)
Replying to: andre1969 (Apr 20, 2006 6:44 am) I would LOVE to attend a Carlisle swap meet!
#10 of 183 . by fintail Apr 23, 2006 (10:47 am)
Hmmm..I've heard of that Triple X too...good rootbeer floats from what I understand. Maybe I'll stop by sometime....sounds like more of a cruise-in than a show or meet, but I guess if it isn't make-specific...or excludes those durn furrin cars.   I know back in the day there would be a yearly MB event at Barrier or Phil Smart, but I don't know if it has taken place recently.   Oh, and you don't have to answer this, or you can email...but do you work in Bellevue? I work just a stones throw from the dealer here. Replies to this message: isellhondas (Apr 24, 2006 5:04 am)
#11 of 183 Re: . [fintail] by isellhondas Apr 24, 2006 (5:04 am)
Replying to: fintail (Apr 23, 2006 10:47 am) Your e-mail is private so I can't answer you. Mine is public however.
#12 of 183 . by fintail Apr 24, 2006 (9:20 am)
Doh...OK
#13 of 183 Re: Classic Car Shows and Events by barbados Apr 28, 2006 (5:28 am)
Replying to: andre1969 (Apr 13, 2006 6:28 am) If you really want something to go to, I would suggest the Barbados International Auto Show. They have some really good deals going on and it is a great opportunity to see the caribbean as well. The website is www.barbadosinternationalautoshow.com you can get more information there or just email them.   Barbados is the hot spot this season and it would be great to see what else is outside of NA
#14 of 183 Re: Why not go to the Barbados International Auto Show by barbados Apr 28, 2006 (5:37 am)
Replying to: ghulet (Apr 16, 2006 8:26 pm) That show is said to be one that is going to bring the new, affordable and vintage cars, plus you get to see Barbados and the Caribbean. Go to www.barbadosinternationalautoshow.com...this is scheduled for September 15-17 this year. I am sure they can get you some really good deals.   Hope you find something that will wet your autoshow appetite!

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