LIVE OAK CARRIAGE & CAR SHOW
BY
BOB GRANT
Sponsored by the Kingdom of The Sun Region, AACA, five Heart of Florida Model A’s were seen chugging along to Ocala on Sunday,, March 30. Leading the group were Buddy and Beth Pearce, followed by Rod McVicar, Ron Unger, Bob Grant, and Bill McClelland. Bringing up the rear was our newest club members, Ron and Carla Schell in their shiny, new Chevy Pickup.(Both promise to bring their Model A down here this winter).
The Kingdom of The Sun Region sponsored a memorable show with some 140 beautiful and rare cars shown. The hospitality of the host club was outstanding; Donned in their 2008 T shirts picturing a 1906 Cadillac, the club members all waved and greeted the car’s occupants as we entered the field. The same hospitality was shown as we departed, waving and thanking us for coming. What a nice feeling to receive this kind of appreciation.
Judging was done by car participants selecting their choice of best of 10 catagories:
Class (Years) 1900-1925 1926-1930 1931-1935 1936-1940 1941-1950
1951-1955 1956-1960 1961-1965 1966-1970 1971-1975
Lovely, large, etched, heavy glass containers were given to the winner of each class. “Yours truly” was fortunate to win a trophy with his 1930 Roadster. Door prizes were also given throughout the afternoon. Another ballot was give to each participant to vote for his/her choice of the best car of the host club. Host club members were not permitted to vote. The car selected was a beautiful 1906 Cadillac.
Of interest to many folks was the FOR SALE of a 1930 Model A Roadster Pickup. It was sold within minutes of arriving. V P Buddy Pearce was removing his wallet to make the purchase when a gentleman from New Hampshire beat him to the draw!!! The sold price was $12,000.
Many cars were indeed rare, including a large 1932 Packard, a 1935 Chevrolet Suburban, a 1947 Nash Woodie, and a 1959 Chevy Impala Convertible. Many nice Model A’s were viewed by the large crowd in attendance. In an adjacent area were the beautiful carriages and horses which were also in competition.
The weather was perfect and the day’s activities were outstanding. Unexpectedly, however, “yours truly” ran out of gas on our way home. A big “THANKS” to Bill McClelland for driving me to the next station for ½ gallon of gas.
A big round of applause is extended to the Kingdom of The Sun Region for an outstanding show..
BY
BOB GRANT
Sponsored by the Kingdom of The Sun Region, AACA, five Heart of Florida Model A’s were seen chugging along to Ocala on Sunday,, March 30. Leading the group were Buddy and Beth Pearce, followed by Rod McVicar, Ron Unger, Bob Grant, and Bill McClelland. Bringing up the rear was our newest club members, Ron and Carla Schell in their shiny, new Chevy Pickup.(Both promise to bring their Model A down here this winter).
The Kingdom of The Sun Region sponsored a memorable show with some 140 beautiful and rare cars shown. The hospitality of the host club was outstanding; Donned in their 2008 T shirts picturing a 1906 Cadillac, the club members all waved and greeted the car’s occupants as we entered the field. The same hospitality was shown as we departed, waving and thanking us for coming. What a nice feeling to receive this kind of appreciation.
Judging was done by car participants selecting their choice of best of 10 catagories:
Class (Years) 1900-1925 1926-1930 1931-1935 1936-1940 1941-1950
1951-1955 1956-1960 1961-1965 1966-1970 1971-1975
Lovely, large, etched, heavy glass containers were given to the winner of each class. “Yours truly” was fortunate to win a trophy with his 1930 Roadster. Door prizes were also given throughout the afternoon. Another ballot was give to each participant to vote for his/her choice of the best car of the host club. Host club members were not permitted to vote. The car selected was a beautiful 1906 Cadillac.
Of interest to many folks was the FOR SALE of a 1930 Model A Roadster Pickup. It was sold within minutes of arriving. V P Buddy Pearce was removing his wallet to make the purchase when a gentleman from New Hampshire beat him to the draw!!! The sold price was $12,000.Many cars were indeed rare, including a large 1932 Packard, a 1935 Chevrolet Suburban, a 1947 Nash Woodie, and a 1959 Chevy Impala Convertible. Many nice Model A’s were viewed by the large crowd in attendance. In an adjacent area were the beautiful carriages and horses which were also in competition.
The weather was perfect and the day’s activities were outstanding. Unexpectedly, however, “yours truly” ran out of gas on our way home. A big “THANKS” to Bill McClelland for driving me to the next station for ½ gallon of gas.
A big round of applause is extended to the Kingdom of The Sun Region for an outstanding show..
