Classic Cars Roll Into Edmond
I miss my first car.
I had just turned 16 when I bought a used, but pristine, 1967 Pontiac Lemans. Light blue with white interior, my car was slightly raised in the back with a Cherrybomb exhaust; you guys know what I’m talking about. I had the car for about five years when the price of gasoline jumped from 30 cents a gallon up to 80 cents.
We would all shout hallelujah if gas prices were that low today, but in 1977 with gas shortages and rationing nationwide I did what a lot of people were doing. I downsized and traded my car for a Pinto.
Now that you are perhaps laughing out of control, let me tell you, I still long to see classic cars from that era. Fortunately, Edmond Family Counseling is hosting its 14th Annual Route 66 Classics in the Park Car Show and Craft Fair on Saturday. About 200 classic car exhibitors are expected, and the two best cars in each of 27 categories will receive a trophy. Some of the categories include street rod, antique auto and custom. Cost to enter a car is $25.
About 30 crafters also will be offering everything from children’s toys and jewelry to home decor and furniture and there will be hamburgers, hot dogs, polish sausage and ice cream.
The proceeds from the event go to Edmond Family Counseling, 1251 N Broadway. The show is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hafer Park, 1034 S Bryant. For more information, call 341-3554.
If you happen to come across a light blue, ‘67 Lemans with white interior, let me know.
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Aw…now you got me missing my ‘79 Plymouth Duster. I named him “Jackson” because he was Browne and always “running on empty.”