Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Bob Perkett, left, and John Sowers, right view a 1955 Ford F100 truck on display at this year
In looking at this 1922 Ford T-Bucket, one car show visitor said,
This 1974 Volkswagen Thing caught the interest of Larry Tapprich, left, and Kevin Busher, right.
Scott Miller of Winchester does some last minute polishing of his 1965 442 Oldsmobile after getting it positioned at the Fallbrook Vintage Car Show.
Lawana Dawson was just one car show visitor out of hundreds that stopped to look at this 1940 Dodge, 1 Ton.
Owner Steve Moss (background) has his 1969 Ford
Dave Olmstead, left, and Larry Mullins, right examine a beautiful 1968 Hemi Dodge Dart at the 47th annual Fallbrook Vintage Car Show on May 27.
Bill McDonald gets up close to take a photo of the dashboard of this 1965 Sunbeam Tiger. Many visitors brought cameras and photographed the cars and trucks.
Hot rods were plentiful at this year
If cars could talk, what would they say about their owners, their escapades, and the social culture of the point in time they represent? Would some be dignified and stand on ceremony? Could it be expected that some might be energetic and/or playful? Would others be bold and racy? If they could speak, over 300 cars would have had their individual tales to tell at the 47th annual Fallbrook Vintage Car Show held Sunday, May 27 on the grass field at Potter Jr. High School.
Approximately 8,000 people viewed these beautiful, classic, and vintage vehicles that participated in the event sponsored by the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club, a region of the AACA. The show featured 22 categories for competition.
This year’s car show chairperson, Dave Bergeson had the help of approximately fifteen fellow club members in producing the event. Numerous other members lent their help by arriving in the early morning hours of the show day to help facilitate set-up.
The organization presents the show, which features free admission, and donates proceeds from vehicle entry fees to numerous worthy causes and projects within the community.
The event featured several local food vendors, a souvenir stand, a Car Corral where vintage vehicles were offered for sale, and booths where businesses could offer goods for sale.
Last year was the first time the club had selected a featured car for the show and it was the Woodie. This year, the featured car was the Cadillac Eldorado.
“[The Eldorado] was an iconic and highly desirable Cadillac model manufactured by General Motors from 1953 to 2002,” said Ed Vivanco, media relations chairman. “The name Eldorado was proposed for one of these special show cars built in 1952 to mark Cadillac’s Golden Anniversary that year. The El Dorado name was a result of an in-house contest, and it was won and named by a secretary in the merchandising department of Cadillac, and it’s meaning in Spanish is “gilded one” or “golden one.”
When this year’s car show opened, 14 fully restored “golden ones” were ready to be admired.
“By 9:30 a.m., the Eldorados sparkled in the sun and the judges scurried around handicapping the various classes and the car owners,” said Vivanco. “And as always, the judges very much enjoyed the event.”
Music at the event revolved around the 50s and 60s, “to set the stage for the show,” said Vivanco. “Both breakfast and lunch was provided by the Fallbrook Firefighters Association and other vendors had treats available for sale.”
The event concluded with the awarding of trophies in each category, which were each accompanied by a box of locally grown avocados.
Once again the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club pulled off a stunner of a show and all for the benefit of the community.
“The show went very well and the club received many kudos from attendees that took the time to give us very positive feedback,” said Vivanco. “This is an important civic event for Fallbrook. The net proceeds from this show allow the car club to continue to support local charities throughout the year.”
2012 Fallbrook Vintage Car Club Car Show winners
Best of Show – Stock: 1953 Cadillac Eldorado convertible, Dave Ventresca
Best of Show – Modified: 1932 Ford 3 Window Couple, Pete Kee
Best of Show – Featured Car: 1953 Cadillac Eldroado convertible, Dave Ventresca
Miss Fallbrook’s Choice – 1958 Ford Fairlane retractable, John Ellison
FVCC President’s Award – 1959 Mercury Colony Park, Kenneth Zander
Fallbrook Honorary Mayor’s Award – 1969 Chevy Camaro, Gregg Lusher
Pre-1930 Vehicles: 1927 Ford Roadster, Tony Jones
1930s Domestic Stock: 1937 Graham Supercharged, Gordon Wangers
1940s Domestic Stock: 1948 Lincoln Continental, Dino Harrison
1950s Domestic Stock: 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88, Arnold Cohen
1960s Domestic Stock: 1967 Chevy Camaro RS, Paul Garcia
1970s Domestic Stock: 1972 Chevy Chevelle, King McWilliams
1960s & 1970s Factory Stock Muscle, 1970 Ford Mustang, Michael Martin
1960s & 1970s Factory Stock Pony Cars, 1965 Ford Mustang GT, Jack Schmitz
Woodies (all years, stock): 1950 Ford Woodie, Joe Free
Thunderbirds, Stock: 1956 Ford T-Bird, Dave Lella
Corvettes, Stock: 1967 427 Corvette, Phillip Stoewer
Foreign Sports Cars, (thru 1987 open and closed): 1960 Mercedes Benz 190si, Bill & Margaret Hunter
Foreign Sedan & Conv. (1940-1987): 1971 MGB GT, Carl Wideman
Pickups, Trucks, Stock (thru 1987): 1941 Dodge Pickup, Mike Johnson
Pickups, Trucks, Mod. (thru 1987): 1956 Ford F100 Pickup, Jerry Johnston
Pre-1940 Modified Cars: 1936 Ford Panel, Debbie & Phil Forbes
1940s Modified Cars: 1946 Ford, Fred Westwood
1950s Modified Cars: 1955 Chevy Bel-Air, Kyle Haldi
1960s Modified Cars: 1968 Dodge Dart Super Stock, Gary Perkins
1970s Modified Cars: 1978 Pontiac, Elliot Sousa
Original Un-Restored (thru 1987): 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood, Fred Finger
Special Use: 1931 Ford Model A Wrecker, Jim Wayman
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