A red 1969 Chevrolet Camaro took home Best of Show honors on Sunday from last weekend's Fall AutoFair at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. The Camaro was originally painted green, but had been restored by its owner Dan Herzberg of Mount Holly, North Carolina, who bought it five years ago in Georgia. For Herzberg, this was his first Best of Show honor. "There's some really, really nice cars here and I'm thrilled to win. I'm shocked," said Herzberg, a longtime AutoFair attendee. "I pulled the car out of a pine tree thicket in Georgia. It was absolutely nasty and in horrible shape. I wanted something that I could restore and have to my liking. This is how it turned out. It's fun to drive. It's a new car but it's in an old shell." "What really attracted the judges was the goal of preserving the stock look (while keeping) all of the modern components that were used in achieving that look," said NASCAR on FOX's Mike Joy, who was on the panel of judges. "The paint is fantastic. The interior is flawless. This is a great build to be proud of and for others to try to work their way up to. "This is such a great event because it brings together a disparity of hobbyists. You have a little bit of everything here. I can't think of a single segment of the collector car hobby that is not represented at AutoFair." The first runner up for Best of Show honors was a black 1957 Ford Fairlane 300, owned by Richard Hunter, while Anderson Pearson's Lancaster Grey 1941 Buick Roadmaster took second runner up honors at the end of the four-day show. Other winners included: -- Bob Laidlein Award (Most Original): Daryl Page's and Walt Hollifield's 1968 Ford LTD -- Mecklenburg Strelitz Award (Ladies' Choice): Howard Mergen's 1955 Oldsmobile Starfire convertible -- Cabarrus Cup (Most Creative):Tom Goodman's 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible V8 -- Concord Concours (Best Restoration): Dennis and Gail Marcus' 1956 Ford Sedan Station Wagon Original article posted on FOXSports.com | By Samuel Reiman | Sep 26, 2016 at 4:04p ET
Source: http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/charlotte-autofair-fall-best-of-show-1969-chevrolet-camaro-092616
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The 1966 Olds 442 F85 Club Coupe
Tri-Power 400/360 HP, 4-Speed Oldsmobile was included in General Motors’ mid-'60s move to “Coke-bottle” styling, adapting the kicked-up rear quarter-panel shape first seen in post-war European sports-car styling and which later migrated to Ford’s Mustang. The new silhouette added a sporting air to the entire GM intermediate lineup, and the 442 version of Oldsmobile’s F85 had the performance and handling to back its appearance in one of the General’s most balanced offerings. It was not until 1966, however, that Olds resurrected the Tri-Power carburetion it had first made available in the 1950s. Sold new at St. Claire Motor Co. of San Jose, California, this 1966 Oldsmobile F85 442 Club Coupe is quite a rare find today with Tri-Power carburetion. A very unique example with superb chassis and body and rare code-C48 radio/heater/defroster delete, it was meticulously restored in 2012 at an investment of more than $88,000. It was refinished in its original code-M Autumn Bronze over mostly original sheet metal and presents with a highly detailed interior, engine and undercarriage, better-than-original triple-plated and polished chrome and beautiful brightwork. The correctly coded V-block L69 400/360 HP Tri-Power V-8 engine is teamed with a full-synchro Muncie M21 close-ratio 4-speed transmission and G80 Anti-Spin rear axle. The performance of its triple-carbureted V-8 is well matched by the advanced handling that prompted contemporary reviewers to judge the 1966 442 the most balanced muscle car available to buyers. Oldsmobile may be gone, but collectible muscle cars such as this contribute mightily to the company’s performance legacy. Features: Engine | 400/360 HP Trans | 4-Speed Color | Orange Interior | Gold Highlights: • 442 Tri-Power F85 Club Coupe • No expense spared restoration in 2012 • Restored undercarriage, engine, engine compartment and interior • Mostly original body panels and interior • L69 400/360 HP Tri-Power engine • Correct V-code block M21 4-speed close ratio transmission • C48 radio and heater delete • Three 2-barrel carburetors • Retains most original body panels • G80 anti-spin rear axle • The chrome was restored and triple plated • Dash mounted engine tachometer • Factory correct Autumn Bronze exterior • Sold new at St. Claire Motor Company in San Jose, California Source : MECUM.COM, LOT F257 INDY Pub: MAY 12-16, 2015 As always, members of the LIttleton Cruise who participated in the Grand Parade event had a fantastic time at the 2016 Western Welcome Week in Golden, CO! If if you missed it, check out the time lapse video below ... you'll be glad you did. The Littleton Cruise is proud to be the hosting Car Club for the first ever St. Patrick's Brewery Classic Car & Rod Show!
The show will be held in the main parking lot of St. Patrick's Brewing located at 2842 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 (Next To Lucille's Creole Cafe - Littleton), on Sunday, October 9, 2016, from 2 PM to 5PM. St. Patrick's Brewing will be offering an exclusive 10% OFF* your purchase inside the brewery for all show participants who bring a Hot Rod, Vintage or Classic ride. Entry is FREE and Attendance is ENCOURAGED! We hope to see you this October! Have a question or need more info? >>CLICK HERE to Contact Us. *Littleton Cruise does NOT encourage or support drinking and driving. Littleton Cruise is NOT affiliated with or does it sell, serve or provide alcoholic beverages of any kind to participants or attendees on its behalf. |
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