(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – We tried to catch up with Logan Lawrence (the teen that organized the show) several times, but he seemed to be very busy and darting everywhere to ensure things were running smoothly.  Eventually we caught up with him for a brief chat and he was off again.  He definitely has more energy and drive than I did at 17.  His family should be proud.

People often write off 70s and 80s cars as ‘malaise’ era stuff.   This 442 Olds you see here could be considered one of those.  No, it wasn’t a scorcher with tire-melting torque or anything like that, but for the day it had style and it was trying to pay homage to its roots.  I almost bought one of these nearly 20 years ago and I regret not getting it.  Roomy, lots of upgrade parts available, and decent looks.  I’d have to get the Hurst Lightning Rods for the icing on the cake.  This is the first one I’d seen with the T-top option.

Next up is this candy red ’48 Anglia that has a lengthy history.  It was once a NHRA division 3 speed record holder.  This hot ride was gleaming in the midday sun and you needed shades to stare at the injected small-block.

I am not an aficionado of kit cars.  I do know what a Ferrari Dino looks like.  This orange ’76 Kelmark GT is a kit car that resembles a Dino.  Pretty sure this is the first time I’ve heard of them or seen one.  This one is powered by a warmed-over 283 SBC and sends that through a beefed up Corvair 4-speed transaxle.  Tube frame, disc brakes, and fully-independent suspension.  Neat.

It takes all kinds or so I have heard over the years.  If you scroll down through the pictures a twin-turbo, fuel-injected, suicide-door, flamed Cadillac will catch your eye.  This thing was one of the more-wild contraptions on the grounds and got a lot of admirers.  The barbed-wire-wrapped baseball bat holding the door open was an especially nice touch.  Since it wasn’t stained or appear damaged I’m guessing no one had tried to steal it or the car.  Lucille might be more effective than The Club as a theft deterrent.

Finishing out our brief tour through this gallery we nearly walked past this cute 356 Porsche.  At first we believed it to be a kit car, but no…..it’s the real deal.  So simple and yet such gorgeous styling.  Ever see the movie ‘King of the Mountain’…?  B-movie from my teen years, but the cars made a huge impression.

A couple more photo galleries to go.

Enjoy.