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The Belmont Shore Car Show celebrated its 30th anniversary on Sunday, September 8, by closing all 15 blocks of its Second Street shopping and dining area, giving the streets over to static classic, vintage, some motorcycles and a few racing cars.
The Long Beach, Calif. weather cooperated with sunny skies and moderate temperatures, bringing out the locals and who that had to drive - and search for parking - in order to peruse the delectable goodies lined on both sides of the median-separated four-lane road.
While the number of cars, trucks and motorcycles that made the trip to celebrate America’s and Belmont Shore’s love for vehicular beauty was down a bit from the event’s heyday, the quality of vehicles on-hand couldn’t help but amaze the thousands on hand.
With not a rust-bucket in sight - but a few T-buckets - the Southern California love for automobiles was definitely running full strength. As were charitable organizations that set up shop in Second Street’s median area, along with vendors and the occasional political group.
Here are a few of my favorite cars from the show, cars that caught my eye - not necessarily because they’re the most valuable; just because I liked them.
In this first photo, this Cadillac needs more than a single parking space!
Maximum capacity - 15 clowns.
Ford's Skyliner hid its top in the trunk.
Not well loved when new, this '66 Chevy Nova is now a car-show winner.
Nothing like a herd of Nash Metropolitans!
This Great Race contestant drew crowds throughout the day.
This boat-tail racer was situated across the way from another.
This clean Chevy convertible caught my eye.
This Ford Anglia panel van has a Chevy engine.
This Land Rover is back to basics.
This modified Lotus 7 replica entranced parents and children alike.
This replica Cobra started a line of Ford-based cars.
This RHD Riley is in excellent shape!
This VW bus had many admirers.
VW's Karmann Ghia coupe deserves its own trailer.
Watching interaction between owners and admirers is much of the fun!
