We walked through town the other night and enjoyed all of the sights at the vintage car show. There was live music on every few blocks, and that set the "oldies" mood.
The streets were lined with vehicles dating back to the 1930's and advancing through the 1960's. There were more red cars than any other color with blue following red.
Please click on the pictures to make them larger. There were also more photographers walking down the street than I ever remembered....is everyone blogging now?
Such stunning shades of red and blue, but no pink? I thought for sure that someone would show up with a pink Cadillac...
but it was not going to happen...not one pink car and in the end, I had to settle for the pink poodle skirt. Thank goodness for the retro clothing store.
That's my sweetheart looking at a for sale sign on this old Caddie...uh oh!!
At the end of the street, as daylight started to fade, the crowds became louder and more festive. The bars were starting to fill up, and the restaurants were packed.
I spied with my little eyes these last two sunshine yellow vehicles. A very nice walk in town and then a short trip home to have dinner and open a nice bottle of wine. We sat on the back porch and reminisced about old cars...so much fun!
This post is being linked to How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday, Smiling Sally for Blue Monday, Little Red House for Mosaic Monday, It's a Cherry World for Rednesday, and Mellow Yellow Monday.
♥, Susan
Hi Susan and Happy Pink Saturday....
My hubby and I love events like this. It is so much fun and so nostalgic! And....I had a pink poodle skirt just like that one!!!! One sweet hip grandmother give it to me!
Jil
Posted by: Jil | August 19, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Wow, all those beautiful old cars. And there were so many. LOve the pink skirt. Happy pink Saturday
Posted by: Riet | August 19, 2011 at 01:03 PM
That is a lot of vintage cars. I would definitely thought there would be a pink one there. At least, it was not a lost cause. Pink poodles do just fine.
Posted by: LaVoice | August 19, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Just gorgeous - I love the fabulous paint jobs on these old cars. How fun that somebody wants to invest that kind of money in vintage cars because I don't, but I sure love looking at them. The reds are my favorite too. Our neighbors have a dark grape purple antique hotrod!
Happy Pink Saturday
Posted by: Jacqueline | August 19, 2011 at 02:46 PM
Weird to think that these vintage cars were new when I was young. yikes!
Posted by: Ciaochowlinda | August 19, 2011 at 03:18 PM
What a fun way to spend the day. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Velva
Posted by: Velva | August 19, 2011 at 03:42 PM
You have killed many birds with one stone :-). It sounds like a wonderful way to spend the day and I suspect your guy had a really great time. Your photos and the collages you made from them are wonderful. Have a terrific weekend. Blessings...Mary
Posted by: Mary | August 19, 2011 at 05:57 PM
Those are very colorful cars.
Literally, you were so lucky to have found that pink skirt which is perfect for the pink saturday.
Nice post.
Cassy from Acoustic Guitar Lessons
Posted by: Cassy | August 20, 2011 at 01:14 AM
Nice concept and neat photos
Posted by: Priscilla Bahr | August 20, 2011 at 04:40 AM
Hi, Susan,
I enjoy looking at the antique cars, too.
The first collage with cars of Red, then white, then blue is clever!
Love that pink Poodle skirt. I would be very tempted to browse the rest of the store. What did you find?
Happy Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Grace | August 20, 2011 at 04:56 AM
Wow, Susan, many of these don't look so vintage to me since I grew up seeing them! Great patriotic assortment in the first mosaic!
Thanks for stopping by and enjoying my painting process! Hope to see you again!
I'm you new follower.
Posted by: Barbara Rosenzweig | August 20, 2011 at 06:44 AM
This does sound like fun! But I can't believe it...Not one Pink cadie ...Sheesh...Pinkim from
TrulySimplyPink
Posted by: Kim Wright (Pinkim) | August 20, 2011 at 08:48 AM
It took a while to find you, but worth it! PS wouldn't be PS without you!
Posted by: pat | August 20, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Happy pink day! No pink cars? What? Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Jean | August 20, 2011 at 05:34 PM
The skirt is adorable, but a pink car would have been fabulous. Lovely pics. Happy Pink Saturday
Posted by: Sherrie | August 20, 2011 at 07:54 PM
Love going to the car museum and vintage shows...fun. Happy pink saturday~
Posted by: micupoftea | August 20, 2011 at 11:20 PM
That must have been a fun display to see. I'm always amazed by how lovingly and beautifully maintained old cars can be.
Posted by: Cathy at Wives with Knives | August 21, 2011 at 07:26 AM
Oh how I love vintage cars! Wish I owned one:)
Posted by: Jennifer | August 21, 2011 at 10:45 AM
what fun! I love looking at classic cars! We saw a big orange and brown one coming down the street today! It was so pretty! I enjoyed this post and hope you enjoy your week. My friend Alyn made poodle skirts for my girls in grade school! They were made from blue felt and she hand cut the poodle with the leash and all the glittery sequins! They are so beautiful I still have them! Thanks for sharing. Anne
Posted by: Anne | August 21, 2011 at 05:33 PM
I love that sunshine yellow, too. I once had a VW that color!! :) Your pink find was darling!!! HPS!!! dana
PS OMG....that hornet's nest is HUGE!!!! I'd be scared to death!! :)
Posted by: dana | August 21, 2011 at 06:02 PM
Beautiful collection!
Gorgeous!
Mellow Yellow at my page, please come and see.
Posted by: Ms. Burrito | August 21, 2011 at 08:34 PM
Nice old cars.
Thanks for sharing your blues.
Happy Blue Monday, Susan.
Posted by: Sally | August 22, 2011 at 05:32 AM
Hi Susan,
Wow! That's alot of cars!! My SIL has an old car and loves going to cruise night. It really is fun to see them. They say that red and then white are still the most common colors of cars. Love them all! Especially the red. That pop of pink and yellow were such a nice surprise at the end of the post. Have a great week!
Posted by: Jann Olson | August 22, 2011 at 06:55 AM
Love those cars and the colors are awesome too!
Blue Monday
Posted by: Kim, USA | August 22, 2011 at 07:09 AM
Thanks for the nice compliment you left for me. Please visit again. That show looks like a fun place to spend time. I like the pretty colors of the cars. The pink poodle skirt is way before my time but I have always enjoyed seeing them. As my Mom says, those were the days! Have a great week. Shannon
Posted by: [email protected] Home Scenes | August 22, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Hi Susan, great pink poodle skirt. Love it! The car show looks like great fun. I love the old model cars and blue and red were popular colors for sure. A couple of yellow cars looked out of place. HA!
Have a happy day. Nice to be in walking distance.
Hugs, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | August 22, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Wow! So many wonderful cars in so many wonderful colors! I love your mosaics.
The pink poodle skirt was also fun t see ;)
Hugs, Pat
Posted by: Pat | August 22, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Beautiful captures.
My Blue Monday is here.
Posted by: Pie | August 22, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Absolutely gorgeus! Can I have a blue one, please?
Posted by: Anni | August 23, 2011 at 02:37 AM
Oh those 57 CHEVY'S make my heart swoon!!! Such wonderful memories. Love the poodle skirt.
Posted by: Ann | August 24, 2011 at 07:35 AM
oh my goodness look at all those vintage cars? What great fun!
Happy Rednesday:))
Kay Ellen
Posted by: Kay Ellen | August 24, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Hi Susan,
thanks for visiting my blog. I'll try the grilled cheese next time we go to the Pop shop, perhaps in Sept.
It's a small world, my husband grew up in Rumson, we used to drive past Bruce Springsteen's house when his parents lived there.
The Emporium looks like a fun place to shop.
Posted by: Grace | August 24, 2011 at 01:31 PM
It is always fun seeing cars from this time frame. I can relate to them, except we could not afford one.
Posted by: LaVoice | November 03, 2011 at 02:56 PM
Are you kidding me? Those are very rare cars. When I was young, I used to watch some classic Italian Gangster films, and they used to ride those vintage autos. They looked so fierce with their suits and weapons and all that.
Posted by: Stelle Courney | November 22, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Aww.. I also wanted to go to a vintage car show. Too bad I haven't gotten the chance to attend one. The two yellow cars look awesome, too! I can't wait for a chance to visit these car shows. :)
Posted by: Adam Preece | November 28, 2011 at 10:36 AM
I love the classic yellow cars. They remind me of classic American films like the American Graffiti. They featured a lot of cool vintage cars in that film.
Posted by: Ellsworth Mciltrot | December 14, 2011 at 11:40 AM
I would drool on this place. It's heaven for me.
Posted by: car restoration | December 15, 2011 at 09:19 PM
This is what i love most.
Posted by: vintage car restoration | December 25, 2011 at 10:00 PM
You're right, Ellsworth! What reminds me of these vintage cars the most are the James Bond movies that were filmed way back. Good thing those vintage rides are still out in stores and auto shows. People of today's generation are very fortunate to see some of these. I think that long, old Caddie is always seen in rap music videos though. =)
Posted by: Tari Ledsome | February 14, 2012 at 09:54 AM
With a vintage car show like that, having a soothing classic background music would be great to listen to while looking at those cars - it brings you back to the days. Was there a 1930 Cord L 29 Formal Sedan Red? It's one of the coolest red car designs in the 1930's.
Posted by: Lisa Otto | April 26, 2012 at 03:16 PM
Oldies but definitely goodies! What I love about attending vintage car shows is that these exhibits never fail to satisfy my car enthusiasm. These autos are always the best in the scene. They just never go out of style! =)
Posted by: Delsie Maidens | September 19, 2012 at 08:51 AM
Now I miss going to vintage car shows! I remember how I felt when I went to my first vintage car show. I was 12 years old then and it really felt like those cars cast a magic spell on me. Since then, I’m in love with the classic autos. The gloss, the uniqueness – it’s magnificent!
Posted by: Ernest Houston | October 25, 2012 at 11:56 AM