The Ranchero and the Blue Q 2020 car show vision
Happy New Year
Every year we try to take a look at what the year before brought to our classic car experience. The love of a car show is not only about the car show; automotive participation is also a big part of what draws you in when attending a show: the cars, the people, the venue along with memories a classic can induce, make showing off our car show finds enjoyable.
This year’s 2020 vision, we will try to explore different parts of the classic ride. We are going to take a look at the Ford Ranchero experience, hood mascot collections, and model close-ups, starting with the perfect street ride in San Clemente over the New Year weekend.
We are also going to take a look at themes that bind the classic car experience through their parts, styles, and components. So many car shots get lost because we take way to many photos at the show, so by taking a second look and pulling together images, those photos will get an additional look, and a new classic story-line can be defined.
Take the Plymouth hood mascot for example. Over the years, this amazing hood ornament shows up at almost every car show but what do we know about this historic ship that embellishes the hood of the Plymouth.
In 1928 Chrysler introduced the Plymouth mascot with the recognition that it would portray the American colonial spirit with their Mayflower schooners and sailing ships. The radiator caps and hood mascot from the classic shows attended offer a vision into the historical beauty these tall ships provide.
The wings of a Cadillac also showcase history. Cadillac was known as the king of the tailfins, these sharp pointy wings often complemented by their taillights slowly became a square silhouette in the ’60s.
Our favorite Pomona classic, the Impala, has a way of showing up at almost every car show we attend. The Chevrolet classic started its introduction in 1958 with its symmetrical lines and taillights. Now they line the streets and parkways, hardtops and convertibles in style.
Thanks to all who bring their passion, be it a daily driver, the rusty swap meet find, or vintage classic to a car show.
Pomona Swap Meet January 19, 2020
Grand National Roadster Car Show January 24-26, 2020