Downtown Longwood Cruise In

 

Saturday November 12, 5-8pm

11th anniversary show

Free for all years, makes & models
PhotosDowntown Longwood

124 West Church Ave, Longwood
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Post Time Cruise In

 

Sunday November 13, 4-7pm

Free for all years, makes & models
PhotosPost Time Grill

2500 S US 17-92, Longwood
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WINGS & WHEELS

SATURDAY DECEMBER 3, 11am - 2pm

FREE for all years, makes, & models

Rock n' Roll by DJ Don



Wing House

3789 S. Kirkman Rd. Orlando

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HOOTERS & HOT RODS

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4, 11am-2pm



FREE for all years, makes, & models

Rock n' Roll by DJ Don

View photos from last month's show HERE



Hooters of Sanford

550 Towne Center Circle

 

Lake Mirror Classic Event Coverage

Lake Mirror Classic Event CoverageContributed by Tara Bush
Fall 2022 brought two surprises to central Florida, Ian and Nicole, very late season hurricanes. Right in the middle (mid Octoboer) was the annual Lake Mirror Classic Concours and Car Show in downtown Lakeland. Started in 1999 by Heacock Classic Insurance, of which the owner is a big car enthusiast. After nearly 20 years, Heacock turned the reins over to a local credit union, MIDFLORIDA. Covid struck and the continuance of the show was in peril….enter Robert D’ Angelo. Well known throughout the west coast of Florida, and a successful organizer of the Bay Life Church Car Show in Brandon, he could not let this “bucket list” level event disappear forever. Jumping in with both feet, he assembled prior volunteers, contacted previous sponsors and vendors, and pulled off a fantastic event.

I was scheduled to bring the FlaCarShows display tent and my 1967 Acadian, however Hurricane Ian left me without a way to access the outside world. Come hell or high water I was not going to miss my first Lake Mirror Classic event. I hitched a ride from a local, through 27” of St. Johns River water, to the open highway.

The event consists of several different pieces placed together to form a unique and harmonious show. The three-day celebration kicks off with the Friday night “Hot Rod Rendezvous” around Lake Mirror Park. A beautiful setting, the sun setting, and the historic city lights make for a stunning backdrop. The band captured the essence of the 80’-90’s music, dancing commenced in front of the big stage, and hot rods, street rods, race cars, moderns, and classics surrounded it all.

Early Saturday morning, 153 beautiful appointed concours vehicles rolled in to surround Lake Mirrors. Original or restored to original vehicles of at least 50 years old are accepted. With some exceptions…this year’s featured marque was Ferrari. There was a special Shelby display and a celebration of the 1932 Ford, the classic old school hot rod. An experienced concourse group of judges awarded stunning 65 onyx swan on marble base awards and Waterford crystal trophies to the best of the best. The “Best in Class” photos can be viewed HERE.

If that wasn’t enough to see at any given show, there was much more to see. Also, early Saturday morning, 400 or so vehicles rolled into the downtown streets of historic Lakeland for the open car show.

Many more pictures and full event coverage is here:
https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/e...d-florida.html

 

WINGS & WHEELS

SATURDAY JANUARY 7, 11am - 2pm

FREE for all years, makes, & models

Rock n' Roll by DJ Don

View photos from last month's show HERE



Wing House

3789 S. Kirkman Rd. Orlando

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HOOTERS & HOT RODS

SUNDAY JANUARY 8, 11am-2pm

FREE for all years, makes, & models

Rock n' Roll by DJ Don

View photos from last month's show HERE



Hooters of Sanford

550 Towne Center Circle

 

JANUARY
AUCTION SEASON The start of a new year brings in the car auctions swarming into the sunshine state. January starts off with the Mother of all auctions, Mecum. A record breaking 4000 entries puts them in a category of their own. Over an 11-day period (Jan 4-15) in Kissimmee, you can browse for days on end and never see everything. This is an event, not just an auction. The average Joe will feel at home here because there is something for everyone.

Next up is Carlisle Auctions Feb 10-11. Banking on their excellent Pennsylvania reputation since 1974, they have brought a well-known name to the Sun N Fun venue in Lakeland. Appealing to the masses with their affordable classics, it is a great place for a new hobbyist to start.

Barrett Jackson is the leader in prestige, charity vehicles, and wine 'em & dine 'em method of auctioning. The main event in Scottsdale is packed full of entertainment, both in vehicles and people watching. Palm Beach April 13-15 is much smaller and laid back. It doesn't give the true scale of BJ like Scottsdale does.

Smaller auctions have started popping up around the state. Dealers Auction Exchange hosts one in Zephyrhills in conjunction with the annual car show Feb 16-18. The famous Dezerland Park will host Vicari Auctions in the tourist area of Orlando Mar 10-11. Southwest Florida will have their own by the Premier Auction Group in Port Charlotte Mar 17-18.

If that wasn't enough classic auctions in Florida, Amelia Island Concours has jumped on board with their new Broad Arrow auction Mar 3-4. Showcasing the elegance of pre-war classics and historically significant vehicles is my guess.

Bottom line is, if you can't find what you want or sell what you have in Florida, you may want to rethink your plan. The opportunities here are vast.
Happy shoppin

 

2022 PHOTOS IN REVIEW
People & Pups by
Russ Muller Photography

 

WINGS & WHEELS

 

Sat February 4, 11am-2pm

Enjoy pastries and coffee.

Free for all years, makes & models
PhotosWinghouse

3789 S. Kirkman Rd, Orlando
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HOOTERS & HOT RODS

 

Sunday February 5, 11am-2pm

Free for all years, makes & models
PhotosHooters

550 Towne Center Cir, Sanford
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Downtown Longwood Cruise In

 

Saturday February 11, 5-8pm

Free for all years, makes & models
PhotosDowntown Longwood

124 West Church Ave, Longwood
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MAY
SHOWS FOR EVERYONE There's pretty much a car or truck show for everyone. With a few Google searches, you can find like-minded people to form a club or have a show with.

Most shows are fairly straight forward; open to all years, makes & models. Once in a while you run across a classic-only show, or a truck event, sometimes even an all-electric vehicle show.

The one that make me laugh, and I'm sure others as well, are the shows held at the nudity resorts. Of course they welcome everyone equally, clothed or not. I was in the area of one and decided to stop by and pass out my FCS flyers. The show was outside the main gate on a beautifully piece of oak shaded property. I got about 600 feet and couldn't go any further. The idea sounded great and I'm an equal opportunity car show attendee, but I just couldn't. I could never unsee what I might see.

Anyway, years ago I was told that the Orlando Hooters had a yellow Mustang club that would frequent the place. Talk about specific. I wonder if there were clubs for other colors. Last week I received a show submission for pink cars only. Aside from the classic Mopar Panther Pink/Moulin Rouge, and Chrysler had a Dusty Rose New Yorker in the 50's, I can't think of one factory pink car. But with the wraps today, your vehicle can be any color you desire. So not only is this a very specific show but it sounds like it might be a fun time. Good luck to them.

Remember, there's something for everyone in this hobby.

 

Downtown Longwood Cruise In

 

Saturday May 13, 5-8pm

Free for all years, makes & models
PhotosDowntown Longwood

124 West Church Ave, Longwood
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