Back To The Bricks

It’s that time of year again for residents of the Flint, Michigan area as well as anyone looking to take a cruise to a car show before the summer winds down. The annual Back to the Bricks festivities in downtown Flint attract thousands of visitors each year, and certainly this will be no different. Back to the Bricks not only encompasses a great car show, but it also spills into the areas surrounding Flint, Michigan with classic car cruises and drive-in movies.

The event kicks off with a Tune Up Party Week, which features food, music, prices, and even a farmers market in different locations for the week leading up to the Back to the Bricks event, from August 7-11. On August 14, those interested can fire up their old classic car and enjoy a showing of the film Footloose at the local drive-in theater. August 15 and 16 will see swap meets and car cruises. The cruises take a tour from Flint down to Grand Blanc, Michigan. Along the route, many residents set up camp near the road with blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks as they watch cars pass by.

Returning to Flint on Friday August 17 and 18, the test results continue with live music, food vendors, and of course, a great car show that spans several city blocks.

To find more information about Back to the Bricks, lodging, and the schedule of events, check out backtothebricks.org.

 

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Illinios Car Cruise

For those of you in Illinois or those itching to take a road trip in your favorite classic car, there is good news on the horizon. Enthusiasts, collectors, and others are gearing up for the weekly car shows in Skokie, Illinois. Monday Night Car Shows, Inc. is proud to host a classic car show every Monday in the west lot of the Westfield Old Orchard Mall. In all, they will host a whopping 15 shows, which run from June 4 to September 10 this year. Each week, the show starts at 6:00 pm and lasts until 9:00pm.

If you would like to show off your car, registration begins at 5pm before each event, but you may also register online to speed up the process. According to the Monday Night Car Show Inc. website, about 300 people have attended each week and more are expected this year. Classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles, and a handful of military vehicles have been there in past years, and they are certainly excited to see the turnout this year.

Each event is free and “features live music, food vendors, and raffles.” As the summer weather begins to take hold, this will surely be a great way for the family to experience something new and to start off the work week in a fun way. For those coming from out-of-town, there are accommodations nearby, which are listed on the website.

Are you planning on attending this year or do you know someone who is? What are you looking forward to most about the event?

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Mid South Classic Collector Car Auction

There are certain parts of the country that are especially appealing to visit during particular parts of the year and this is something to take into consideration when you are planning to go on a road trip.

Without question, the southern states are truly beautiful during the spring with all the foliage in full bloom prior to the sometimes oppressively hot summers. And as we all know, the South is famous for its hospitality and it is no secret that many people in this part of the country have an extraordinarily fervent interest in auto racing and collecting classic cars.

The above having been stated, you may want to consider heading down to the great sunny South on Saturday, May 5 to attend the Mid South Classic Collector Car Auction. It is going to be taking place indoors regardless of the weather at the Dealer Connect Auto Auction facility located at 50 Fiberglass Road in Jackson, Tennessee.

This auction is going to draw people from several surrounding states and you will have access to a wide selection of classic cars, vintage vehicles of all types, collectibles, and muscle cars. Plus, you get to rub elbows with people who love classic cars every bit as much as you do as you enjoy diving into the great Southern culture and delectable cuisine.

And speaking of food, the auction is being sponsored by Sonic, America’s Drive-In so you never know what culinary goodies may be floating around the big event.

If you want to potentially expand your collection while enjoying a weekend out of town the Mid South Classic Collector Car Auction is certainly something to consider attending. If you are interested in learning more details including how to consign or reserve a swap meet space, you can call the organizers at 731–423–5551.

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Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction

It is amazing the way time flies when you reach adulthood, and here we are all of a sudden with the Super Bowl behind us and the month of March sitting just over the horizon. Indeed, pitchers and catchers will be reporting to spring training in just a couple of weeks and that means that spring is just around the corner.

When the warmer months arrive a lot of great opportunities present themselves for people who are into collector car cruises and 2012 promises to be one of the best years yet. Once summer hits with full force there will be so many things to do that it is just a matter of deciding which events you have the time to attend. However, there are also some great things to do in the spring.

What can be better than to take a car cruise down to South Florida in the beginning of the spring when it is just starting to heat up while it is still chilly up north? Big fans of collector cars have a great opportunity for a cool road trip to Palm Beach this year on April 5-7 to attend the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach collector car auction.

Barrett-Jackson auctions are truly a collector’s delight. They have some of the most fantastic motor vehicles that you will ever see on display and they’re all up for sale to the highest bidder. If you are in a position to enter the fray and drive away with an extraordinary classic car that is all well and good. But you can also simply take in all the things that Palm Beach has to offer while attending the auction just to marvel at the incredible specimens that they will be offering to the buying public.

Barrett-Jackson offers the best of the best and if you can make it to Palm Beach in April you will certainly have the opportunity to purchase the car of your dreams.

 

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2012 Deuce Week Coming Up

The winter months are a little bit slow for people who are into classic car cruises because of the fact that in most parts of the country the weather is uncooperative.

This is the time of year when you sit back and do your research to find the classic car cruises that you are interested in participating in once the weather starts to warm up. This alone can keep you going as you circle your calendar here and there and have some exciting events to look forward to in the coming months.

The good news is that spring is right around the corner, and it is not cold everywhere. One of the first big events of the new year is actually coming up quite soon and it is taking place in Los Angeles as it is being put on by the famed Peterson Automotive Museum.

The event that we are talking about is 2012 Deuce Week and it is going to be taking place on the Miracle Mile in Los Angeles on February 29 through March 3. This exciting gathering is a celebration of the 80th anniversary of the “Deuce,” which is of course a 1932 Ford.

These cars are truly legendary and this event is going to be something extraordinary with so many 1932 Fords all in one place. We are talking about 80-year-old vehicles so this is an assemblage of rarity on an extraordinarily grand scale.

In addition to the event that is going to be taking place on the streets The Peterson Automotive Museum is going to have a number of 1932 Ford motor vehicles on display as well. The Peterson is one of the foremost automotive museums anywhere in the world, and a visit to the museum is a worthy trip in itself. But when you combine a museum visit with 2012 Deuce Week you’re talking about an experience that you don’t want to miss!

 

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If You’re Going To Cruise, You Need A Cruiser!

There is a saying that goes something to the effect of “If I have to explain it to you, you wouldn’t understand,” and this certainly comes into play when you are talking about classic cars and collector car cruises. Classic car fans are indeed a special breed and it takes one to know one.

The thing that brings us all together is our love of old cars that carry so much American history. Going on a car cruise is like a trip down memory lane as we bring the past into the present.

There is however one funny thing about classic car cruises: If you’re going to cruise, you need to get yourself a suitable cruiser.

If you are in fact looking to buy a classic car there is a resource on the Internet that you should definitely take advantage of called Fossil Cars. This website has thought everything all the way through and they have all your bases covered if you’re interested in buying a vintage car.

There are a lot of details to consider if you want to buy an old car online. For one, you want to make sure that you’re getting what you are paying for. Fossil Cars has considered this and they connect people with qualified and reputable classic car appraisal resources.

Getting the car where it needs to go is a factor to take into account as well and the people at FossilCars.com have this figured out also. They can hook you up with reliable classic car transport services, and they can steer you toward classic car insurance brokers and classic car financing companies as well.

To put it simply, Fossil Cars is the place to be if you want to buy or sell a vintage motor vehicle. If you’re looking for a classic cruiser look no further than this extraordinarily useful web-based resource.

 

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Rod And Relics Rod Run

There are few things more enjoyable than taking your collector car out on a cruise on a beautiful summer day. But when you get to do this with a whole lot of other like-minded folks who love collector cars as much as you do you are talking about the memories of a lifetime.

The summer of 2012 is going to offer a lot of good opportunities for people who are into collector car cruises and now is the time to start to identify where you will be headed when you go out cruising during the warmer months.

If you are partial to street rods one event that you really don’t want to miss this year is the annual rod run that is put on by the southwest Missouri Rods & Relics car club.

Sometimes it can take a while for people to get the hang of things. This can be true when you’re putting on an event. Even if you have a lot of energy and nothing but the best intentions it is hard to put on a flawless event if you haven’t had the benefit of learning by trial and error.

You don’t have to worry about that with the Rod & Relics Rod Run. These hot rod fanatics have been at it for a long time and they know how to throw down with the best of them. This year’s run is going to be the 40th installment of this incredible event and it promises to be the best one yet.

The Rod & Relics Rod Run always takes place on Father’s Day weekend. This year Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 17th and it’s a date to mark on your calendar for sure. This year’s three-day run is going to kick off in Branson, Missouri which is a truly great place to visit. For more information visit the Rod & Relics website and we’ll see you there in June!

 

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Route 66 Classic Car Cruise

They say that it’s not the destination but the journey that really matters, and classic car fans certainly know what this is all about. Even if you’re taking a slow ride to nowhere you can have a fantastic time when you’re behind the wheel of a true American classic cruising down one of our historic highways.

And when you talk about historic highways in the United States, the first one that is going to come to mind is probably going to be Route 66. This iconic stretch of roadway was one of the first of its kind in the United States, becoming operational all the way back in 1926 during the adolescence of the automobile in America.

When it was first built this famous road, which is often called the “Mother Road,” started out in Chicago and ended up in Los Angeles which is nearly 2500 miles of American cruising. Clearly, a trip down Route 66 from one end to the other was the journey of a lifetime then and it is just as much fun today.

With the above in mind you may want to consider attending the Route 66 Classic Car Cruise this summer. The tentative date for the event is Saturday, August 11 and it is an extravaganza that you do not want to miss if you like classic car cruises. The Route 66 Classic Car Cruise is the pride of the Crestwood-Sunset Hills, Missouri area and the hospitality that they serve up is truly extraordinary.

If you’re ready to spend a day that is overflowing with event after event specially crafted for classic car fans, the Route 66 Classic Car Cruise is right up your alley. To learn more details, simply visit their website and then all you have to do is circle your calendar and wait for summer to arrive!

 

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An Introduction

Hello and welcome to our first post! We were inspired to create a blog all about classic car cruises not only because of our enthusiasm for great classic cars and their history, but also because of the sheer number of car cruises that occur across America each year.

Car cruises often bring out some of the best things in American culture-a sense of community, the camaraderie of a common interest, and memories that transcend generations.It’s almost hard to believe that only a few generations ago, the though of a car cruise was inconceivable, as cars themselves were only just beginning to be produced.

Go ahead, picture it: grandparents take their young grandchildren to pass by the cars from their own youth, stopping every so often to tell a story about their first date at the drive-in theater in the old blue DeSoto. After a while, they stop and snack on a grilled hot dog and cotton candy from a street vendor who set up shop just for the occasion. Quaint, isn’t it? Often these memories will be among the most cherished for the child and grandparents alike.

Here, you will find information, stories, and memories about car cruises from across the United States. There are car cruises year-round, so whether you are planning a road trip and would like to stop and see a car show, or you own a classic car you would like to display, there will be plenty of opportunities to do so! We hope you will share your own car cruise memories and let us know when the next one is planned in your area so we can write about that, too. We do our best to find out about as many as we can, but sometimes, there are just too many for us to hear about!

Please feel free to give us feedback by posting your comments or questions in the comment section below. Enjoy reading and check back often to see if there will be a car show near you soon!

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