Normally I cover this car show pretty extensively here on Average Guys Car Restoration, Mods and Racing. After all I haven’t missed but one since it’s start, and I’ve entered 3 cars, twice. I just love this show, it on the ‘grass’!!! That’s a rare treat here in the American Southwest.
This year I just managed to make it and after just arriving from a series of long flights from Italy 1 day ago, I just didn’t have it in me to get that intense this year. In fact the weather the night before was filled with thunderstorms and a good deal of rain. I nearly skipped going. But I remembered what I call the High Interest Cars that were showing up. I’m talking about a set of 3 Le Mans cars including the Porsche 917 – WOW!!
Take a look at these beauties:
These aren’t are just race cars, these are THE race cars you’ve seen race and win.
More High Interest Cars coming including a Jensen Interceptor III.
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Of course I can’t show you all the cars but here are a few that caught my eye.
This was a very nicely done ’72 Karmann Ghia
I’d vote this one “BEST INTERIOR” it was so well done!!!!
Maybe my favorite Mustang at this show.
Engine compartment was fantastic
I loved this Stang with its “come as you are” attitude.
Paint job is priceless.
Can’t beat an original 289 HP engine.
The sign says “Please Touch”
British cars were well represented with these two well maintained specimens.
This is a well restored and maintained Spitfire 1500.
Check out all that wood!!!
Sharp little car.
This TR6 was a highlight.
More wood!!!!
I’ve always said that sometime there’s even a mini-car show in the parking lot of any car show. Often folks will drive their classic to a car show, thinking theirs is good enough to enter (Dude, just check out the Mustang above!!!) so they keep it out side. So don’t forget to looking around after you park, you might even find a good deal. Check these two:
This Firebird was there and parked outside.
Needs some work but….!!!
Here’s the number.
You can’t see it from this shot but it a Covair Wagon
Thanks for reading. Coming up the main attraction for this car show – 1911 Pierce Arrow Touring Car!!
This weekend I attended the 8th Annual Tucson Classic Car Show put on by the Rotary Club of Tucson. I’ve attend the last 5 of these shows, twice as a participant (once.
I could spend all day taking pictures of every car at any car show I attend, but that’s crazy (or so I’ve been told…whatever!!!). So here are some highlights.
Some Corvettes:
C3 and C4 arriving…there was only 1 C4 in the field!!!
One of the beautiful 60’s vettes – this one a 1967
One of the beautiful 60’s vettes – this one a 1967
One of the beautiful 60’s vettes – this one a 1967
Got to love those PIPES!!!!
StingRay
There were multiple row of corvettes, here’s just one.
Taken in Tucson, Arizona Oct. 19, 2013. Beautiful day in Tucson, AZ. Over 600 cars! 1383526_10202333085394786_257906437_n. Tucson Classic Car Show – Oct. 19, 2013. N2HotRods, LLC. Design By yesimarobot.com.
Tucson Classic is having their 5th Annual Car Show on Saturday October 22nd from 10:00 – 4:00 pm. Location is the St. Gregory Preparatory School @ 3231 N. Craycroft Rd.
This weekend I attended the 8th Annual Tucson Classic Car Show put on by the Rotary Club of Tucson. I’ve attend the last 5 of these shows, twice as a participant (once with my ’84 Vette and ’70 Mustang and then once again with just the Mustang) and it has never disappointed and it’s on GRASS!!! Yes!!! No hot sticky black top parking lot or weed ridden field, but an actual grassy sports field, it’s fantastic!!!!
This year was no different and in fact it exceeded the past two years by the number of cars, value of cars and in two other aspects. This year the show was opened up to motorcycles (way cool!!) and toss in the display of one of the rarest early and privately owned cars that hasn’t been seen in public in many years (more on that in next post).
The cars were outstanding as always and covered just about any era, from the 1911 to 2014 Corvette Sting Ray (classic from day one). I’ll show a few of those in the a later post.
For this post I want to extol the motorcycle corral, it was small – but awesome!
I love getting to a car show early – before all the exhibitors arrive. Getting my car set up and then watching the other participants bring their cars in. It’s a great what to select the ‘gotta see first’ cars. I didn’t make it that early to this year’s event, but was early enough to see the a few of the motorcycles show up and there were some fantastic bikes. It’s a treat to see someone ride up in one of the first Indian motorcycles or a Royal Enfield…yes….they were ridden in!!!
One of the oldest Indians I’ve every seen running!!!
Very Cool Bike!!!
There were some other great bikes there, like the Triumph and Norton.
Norton Commando 750 – Awesome bike!!!
1976 BMW – Norton in the background
Another great looking Indian
Classic Indian – love the fenders.
So my goal is to get my 1966 Bridgestone Dual Twin ready for next year!! Fingers Crossed!!!!
Thanks for reading more coming up on the 8th Annual Tucson Classic Car Show!!!
Tim
2014 Rotary Club Tucson Classic Car Show: http://t.co/XiRYrf8Agq via @YouTube
Catch the Vero Amore Fire Truck at Tucson Classic Car Show at the Gregory School today till 4pm!
8th Annual Tucson Classic Car Show A WONDERFUL WAY TO SPEND A FALL SATURDAY GREAT WEATHER IS IN THE FORECAST TOO! http://t.co/yrVEEPu6YK
