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Hit the Bricks Classic Car Show

July 6, 2022 by Walter Gefrom Leave a Comment

Looking for something fun to do in East Texas? Classic Car Enthusiast, Walter Gefrom has just the event for you: Hit the Bricks on Saturday, July 13, 2022 in downtown Tyler, TX!

Hit the Bricks is back for the summer once again. And it’s full of all the family fun Texas residents love to enjoy! When Walter Gefrom says ‘it’s back,’ he means it because this year, the Classic Car Show will be back in both July and August, each second Saturday of the month. Hit the Bricks has become beloved in the area for its antique car shows, food vendors and so much more! This event is free for visitors and $20 per car (if you’d like to have your pride and joy featured in the event, that is). But even if you’re not a lover of antique automobiles, Gefrom still believes you’ll have a great time at this downtown Tyler event. So be sure to check it out!

Oak Park to Host Classic Car Show

June 8, 2022 by Walter Gefrom Leave a Comment

Friends, family and all lovers of fun are invited to an upcoming classic car show outside of the Oak Park River Forest Museum on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Antique Automobile Aficionado Walter Gefrom shares the scoop:

If you’re located in the Chicago area and love classic cars, you’re in for a treat! The Oak Park Vintage Car Club and Oak Park River Forest Museum are slated to host a 60 car collection from local auto historians, history hobbyists and car enthusiasts. The best part is: the car owners will be there with their pride and joy vehicles! This gives you the chance to ask any questions about anything you’d like to learn about each automobile. This event is free, family friendly and full of fun opportunities to enjoy the sunny weather. So why not check it out? Walter Gefrom also recommends showing your support to the Oak Park community in any way that you can.

Clay’s Classics: Classic Car Rentals

May 12, 2022 by Walter Gefrom Leave a Comment

It’s the Hertz of antiques! Classic Car Collector Walter Gefrom is excited to have discovered Clay’s Classics: a Joplin, MO gem that offers customers the chance to rent old school cars.

Few drivers are offered the chance to enjoy the wonder of driving a classic car. And when they do, it’s either a jalopy or it costs an arm and a leg to pull into the driveway! But what if you’re not a collector? If you’re a classic car enthusiast who dreams of driving (before owning) a classic car, you’re in luck! You can rent an antique automobile at Clay’s Classics!

The following cars are available for rent:

1959 Ford F-100
1964 Ford Mustang
1964 Buick Skylark
1964 Ford Galaxie 500
1966 Ford Mustang

All rental rides are straight from the owner’s personal collection. This is a unique opportunity that you certainly won’t find at your run of the mill vehicle rental service.

Placerville woman celebrates 100 with 100 classic cars

April 13, 2022 by Walter Gefrom Leave a Comment

A Placerville woman named Betty Colbert celebrated her 100th birthday in a big way on March 26, 2022. Walter Gefrom shares the unique story:

Turning 100 years old is no small feat. Looking as healthy and lively as Betty Colbert does at this age is another victory, to say the least! And for her big day, Betty wanted to celebrate with her own classic car show. She and her late husband, Eugene, had both loved enjoying these wonderful automobiles together for so many years. Happy to show their support for a member of the community, classic car collectors in Placerville arranged a cruise car show for Betty. The birthday party was a smashing success with well over 75 classic car enthusiasts showing up in support of Betty’s big day. Talk about wholesome!

Retrofitting EV Systems into Classic Cars

March 16, 2022 by Walter Gefrom Leave a Comment

It can be done! At the Moment Motor Company in Austin, Texas, turning your classic car into an electric vehicle is a project taken on every single day. Walter Gefrom discusses this weird mashup:

EVs are growing in popularity each year. And it’s no surprise why, especially with the way these gas prices are only continuing to soar! But what about retrofitting a classic car for an EV battery install? It can be done, and at the Moment Motor Company, it’s done every day. But should it be? As a classic car connoisseur, Walter Gefrom is a bit torn on this one. While it’s certainly cool and very interesting, it does take away key components of what makes a classic… well, a classic! Will retrofitting these vehicles for EV engines make them last longer? Possibly. But the ride that’s so beloved by so many collectors simply will not be the same — for better, or for worse. Walter can definitely see a lot of purists having issues with this one. How do you feel?