Amelia Cruizers Car Club weekend

It is my intent to post every two weeks when we’re not on the road. This will accomplish two things: a) give me an objective to stay current on activities, and b) let everyone know what we’re up to and what’s happening in our neck of the woods.

This weekend, the world came to us. At least the Amelia Cruizers car club had their biannual showing. In the fall and in the spring, Fernandina Beach closes Centre Street from the marina to 8th Street and the Cruizers and car lovers flock to see the bright, shiny wheels. Everything from a 1925 fire-truck to hot-rod coupes to “regular” family cars – all lovingly cared for.

For those of old enough to have had driver’s licenses in the 50’s, many of these cars bring back memories including: did I actually drive one of these? Who’d thought that it would be collectible 50 years later? And occasionally, what was I thinking when I bought this?

But everyone has a good time. At least once a year (when we’re in town) I venture forth with camera to see if I can get any good / interesting / memorable shots. So today, I will share a few with you.

One thing that strikes me every time I see these – the manufacturers of the day sure didn’t have any idea that one of their cars would be painted in some of the colors seen. As Henry Ford offered in his Model A’s and T’s: “You can have it any color you want, as long as it’s black.”

The first photo is looking East to give you an idea how the cars are packed in.

The next shot is a Hudson Terraplane. YOu don't see many of these on the road anymore.

The fake dog gave everyone a laugh. Many of the car displays use the Cabbage Patch kids to spark up their display.

The fire truck's plumbing is on a 1925 fire truck labeled with Jacksonville, FL. It is in the show just about every year and is a real crowd pleaser.

The next is from a Chevrolet - one of the colors that I'm sure Chevy never envisioned!

The next is a "classic" dragster. I'm sure it's never been to the track - but is someone's idea of what a dragster should look like!

Finally a classic Packard with lots of curves and flare. This one might have been painted yellow in the begining - who knows. Sure a beaut!

I took many photos of "whole" cars, it's just the parts are often more visually interesting.