Classic Car
Shows
By Hanna Nilson
Classic car shows are a great way to show
off your antique car collection, learn more about classic cars or
just spend some quality fun-time with the family. Either way, an
auto show is a great public venue for the classic car enthusiast and
armature alike.
We all love beautiful cars, right? Well, imagine a
whole field or convention hall full of exceptionally valuable and
desirable classic cars. It’s a lot of fun. So, for anyone looking to
participate in a classic car show, it might help to know what to expect
from such events. Otherwise, it might not be as easy to truly appreciate
the time, investment and historical value that these show cars represent.
Many classic car shows are organized locally as
community events, which can be organized as more casual and flexible in
their displays. This doesn’t mean, however, that they’ll accept just any
car off the road. Of course, each car must be presentable and attractive
as well as of a certain age. These classic car shows showcase custom,
classic, or exotic cars which are usually required to be at least 20-25
years old. They are also usually privately owned and restored, which makes
community classic car shows unique to each area. These are special
occasions as each car demonstrates a personal touch in the role of a
community level contribution to the appreciation of classic cars.
There are also the grand-scale; international and
nation wide classic car shows and classic car show tours. These events
tend to be held on a seasonal or annual basis. There are also classic car
shows which are organized by antique or
Classic Car Clubs such as the
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) or the Antique Automobile Club of
America (AACA). These are both well established and respectable car clubs.
They usually only exhibit cars which qualify based on their own particular
standards. For example, the Classic Car Club of America’s “Grand Classics”
are some of the most well respected classic car shows in the country. The
CCCA was founded in 1935 and they are only interested in cars that were in
production from 1925-1948. As any classic car enthusiasts would know that
these national shows for Classic Cars represent real class and exemplify
standards of excellence within the trade. Unfortunately, these shows are
for members only. This helps to maintain a same level of interests and
participation among all attendants.
On the other hand, the Antique Automobile Club of
America was founded in 1952 and is also an esteemed contributor to the
national and international population of classic car enthusiasts. Like the
AAAC, these guys mean business and have very particular standards for
their out-of-production classic cars. The AAAC also has a restricted focus
when it comes to selecting cars for their car shows. They are particularly
interested in the high-priced classic cars which were only available for a
limited time period. Racing cars and sports would also not be eligible for
a AAAC classic car show.
There are plenty of other classic car shows that
happen on a regular basis. Most of them aren’t as meticulous as the CCCA
or AAAC. There are also many car shows that are totally free to the
public, meaning that you don’t have to be a member of the club to enjoy
the show. Check out your local listings for any scheduled locations and
dates for classic car shows near you!
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