April 2006 Annual Car Show
The Classic Reflections Car Club's 13th Annual
Car Show was a huge success. Held on April 1, 2006, the show was
in conjunction with Palm Bay's annual 'Big Squeeze' event, which
features Florida's Citrus-farming heritage. Mother Nature did not play
any April Fool jokes on us. The weather was sunny and bright. It was a
perfect day to view and discuss the cars.
The Car Show was well attended by over 75 street rod, classic and custom cars. All registrants were given goodie bags with commemorative dash plaques and 'stuff' from area and national sponsors. Cars were judged in 10 classes. A 'Best in Show', a 'People's Choice', a 'Best Under Construction' and a ' Club Participation' award were also awarded. Each class also had two Runner-up awards. Judging was very difficult as all entries were worthy of 'Best in Class' awards.
Throughout the show, numerous door prizes were awarded to show entrants. A Silent Auction, a 50-50 Raffle and an 'Elimination Pool' were also available to anyone who wanted to participate. Also a few games were played which delighted the children.
This Year's Commemorative T-shirts featured last year's 'Best in Show' winner a beautiful 1967 Pontiac GTO 2-door Hardtop. This year's 'Best in Show' winner, a Custom 1951 DeSoto 'Convertible' owned by Cheryl Smith of Palm Bay was a crowd pleaser with its full leather custom interior, modified Mopar engine and custom tonneau cover. It even had a large stuffed lion in the back seat. This custom started life as a 2-door sedan and was cut into a convertible.
The 'Peoples Choice' award went to Fred Tucker's 1963 Split-Window Corvette. This was the second win in 2-years for Fred. He did win the same award last year. People's Choice is selected by popular vote by all attendees of the show.
Both Cheryl's 1951 DeSoto and Fred's 1963 Corvette will be featured on next year's T-Shirt.
The 'Best Under Construction' award went to a neat 1941 Ford Custom Convertible. Once the interior and top are finished on this car it will be a contender for class awards in future car shows.
This year's Club Participation award went to the J.U.G.G.S. (Just Us Guys Going to Shows) Car Club of Melbourne. They had a large group of attendees and had a great time.
The Classic Reflections Car Club, in addition to providing a venue for discussing the collector car hobby among friends, raises money throughout the year for area charities. In 2005 the club members donated money to over 12 local charities.
On the first Saturday evening of every month the club members hold a car cruise at Andretti Thrill Park on Babcock Street in Melbourne. All owners of classic, streetrod and custom cars are welcome to exhibit their vehicles at the show. A DeeJay provides music and entertainment throughout the night. A 50-50 Raffle is always available attendees. Why not make it a point to visit the club's next event. It starts at 6:00 PM and continues to 9:00 PM.
The Classic Reflections Car Club meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. The meeting is held at Palm Bay Chevrolet on Palm Bay Road.
For the latest information on the club and a calendar of local events visit their website at www.classicreflectionscarclub.com.
More Pictures from the show ---
Our Trophy Sponsors
Our Show Sponsors
Our Registration Cuties
The Guys in Charge of ??
Fred Tucker Recieving the 'People's Choice' Award
The Car Show was well attended by over 75 street rod, classic and custom cars. All registrants were given goodie bags with commemorative dash plaques and 'stuff' from area and national sponsors. Cars were judged in 10 classes. A 'Best in Show', a 'People's Choice', a 'Best Under Construction' and a ' Club Participation' award were also awarded. Each class also had two Runner-up awards. Judging was very difficult as all entries were worthy of 'Best in Class' awards.
Throughout the show, numerous door prizes were awarded to show entrants. A Silent Auction, a 50-50 Raffle and an 'Elimination Pool' were also available to anyone who wanted to participate. Also a few games were played which delighted the children.
This Year's Commemorative T-shirts featured last year's 'Best in Show' winner a beautiful 1967 Pontiac GTO 2-door Hardtop. This year's 'Best in Show' winner, a Custom 1951 DeSoto 'Convertible' owned by Cheryl Smith of Palm Bay was a crowd pleaser with its full leather custom interior, modified Mopar engine and custom tonneau cover. It even had a large stuffed lion in the back seat. This custom started life as a 2-door sedan and was cut into a convertible.
The 'Peoples Choice' award went to Fred Tucker's 1963 Split-Window Corvette. This was the second win in 2-years for Fred. He did win the same award last year. People's Choice is selected by popular vote by all attendees of the show.
Both Cheryl's 1951 DeSoto and Fred's 1963 Corvette will be featured on next year's T-Shirt.
The 'Best Under Construction' award went to a neat 1941 Ford Custom Convertible. Once the interior and top are finished on this car it will be a contender for class awards in future car shows.
This year's Club Participation award went to the J.U.G.G.S. (Just Us Guys Going to Shows) Car Club of Melbourne. They had a large group of attendees and had a great time.
The Classic Reflections Car Club, in addition to providing a venue for discussing the collector car hobby among friends, raises money throughout the year for area charities. In 2005 the club members donated money to over 12 local charities.
On the first Saturday evening of every month the club members hold a car cruise at Andretti Thrill Park on Babcock Street in Melbourne. All owners of classic, streetrod and custom cars are welcome to exhibit their vehicles at the show. A DeeJay provides music and entertainment throughout the night. A 50-50 Raffle is always available attendees. Why not make it a point to visit the club's next event. It starts at 6:00 PM and continues to 9:00 PM.
The Classic Reflections Car Club meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. The meeting is held at Palm Bay Chevrolet on Palm Bay Road.
For the latest information on the club and a calendar of local events visit their website at www.classicreflectionscarclub.com.
More Pictures from the show ---
Our Trophy Sponsors
Our Show Sponsors
Our Registration Cuties
The Guys in Charge of ??
Fred Tucker Recieving the 'People's Choice' Award