Each year the Bastrop Area Cruisers work with the city to put on a car show during Veterans Day weekend. In 2009 I decided to take my "horse and buggy", a 1992 Mustang and fiberglass trailer to show.
The main street of Bastrop closes off to showcase all the fine classic cars that are on display. As with any open car show, you can expect a wide variety of automobiles. This show was no exception. Here are a few photos of just some of the beautiful examples of automotive art.
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Ford Model T's came in all sorts of configurations, coupes, sedans, convertibles and even trucks. This body style is referred to as a C cab because of the arched roof. I don't think Ol' Henry was installing this type of engine back then. |
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| In 1932 Ford did start selling cars with V8 engines. This stunning example of a roadster has something even more up to date under the hood. | |||||
| One of the cars my dad owned when I was a kid was a 1953 Oldsmobile. His was a white convertible Rocket 88 and there are stories of him drag racing in reverse on Euclid Ave. in Cleveland, OH. Obviously, I can't confirm these stories but I can say for certain that '53 Olds convertibles were some of the finest examples of American automotive styling. There were two fine Oldsmobiles at the show, one black and one white that you will appreciate. | |||||
| A favorite of today's hot rodders is the 55 Chevy pickup. It has classic lines and the engine bay is large enough to install just about anything you want. This custom is sporting a great monocolor gold paint job. | |||||
| For the street rod traditionalist, this 1930 Cadillac convertible is a step above the mundane. It features all the modern technology in a chopped top style. | |||||
| This 56 Ford Sunliner is a good example of why convertibles are always popular. Although the two tone paint scheme is true to the period, I think the stunning top color may be more modern. | |||||
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Somewhere between the car and the truck sits the Ford Ranchero. Along with Chevy's El Camino, the two carved out a niche that joins the utility of a truck with the comfort of a traditional car. This 1966 Ranchero was updated with plenty of horsepower. |
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| Horsepower was the whole idea with this 1968 Dodge Charger right off the assembly line. In the era of American Muscle this was one to watch out for. | |||||
| The 1960's also saw the last gasp of American Motors as a major automotive company. Before the end they made a serious attempt to compete in the high performance arena. The AMX sporting the bold red, white and blue paint left no doubt that it was built to race. | |||||
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| My friend Jim, owner of Streetrods Forever, drives a 1938 Chevy coupe street rod. There was another fine example of this at the show. | |||||
| Open car shows aren't limited to just classic American cars. There were several Sunbeam Alpines and Tigers as well as this early Bugatti. I think you probably had to man up to drive something like this yellow beauty. | |||||
| And it's not just cars that make the show. Boys love their toys and this V8 powered trike borders on being a car. You just never know what you'll see... | |||||
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This show is held on Veterans Day weekend every year to demonstrate support and appreciation for the men and women of America's military. At lunchtime there is always a ceremony in their honor. Bastrop also made national news during Labor Day weekend in 2011 when wildfires swept through the area destroying over 1400 homes and decimating a rare pine forest in the area. It will take some time for the community to recover but knowing the character of the people, Bastrop will be back better than ever. We're looking forward to returning for the next Veterans Day car show. |
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