February 2010



02/05 & 02/06: The Fabulous Fords of February. We're sorry, but this show has been cancelled.

02/07: Latin Sunday 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm. En Clave Y Afinque on the Main Stage. Come out and enjoy authentic Spanish food, catch some beads, and salsa the night away. Ride specials from noon – 6:00 pm. After 8:00 pm Sun On The Beach keeps the party going with drink specials and a DJ playing the hottest Latin dance music all night. FREE Admission, FREE Parking!

02/21: First time at Old Town! Lets welcome the Honda Civics 10:00 am – 5:00 pm with awards and a band on the Main Stage. We think this popular little car will draw a big crowd on Trophy Row. The Civic is the second-longest continuously-running nameplate from Japanese manufacturer Honda. It was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door coupe, followed by a three-door hatchback later the same year. With the transverse engine mounting of its 1169 cc engine and front-wheel drive like the popular British Mini, the car provided a roomy interior space despite overall small dimensions. The early models of the Civic were usually equipped with just the basics like a AM radio, heater, foam-cushioned plastic trim, two-speed wipers and painted steel rims with a chromed wheel nut cap. The current Civic has become much more upscale with options such as leather upholstery, satellite-linked navigation, and a six-speed manual transmission. The first Civics gained a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, later models have added high performance and sportiness to their reputation with the Civic Type-R and Civic Si. Despite being an economy car, the Civic is popular as a platform for modification and customization by an enthusiast community because may of the model years had front and rear double wishbone suspension, something rarely found in compacts. This advanced four-wheel independent suspension was inspired by Honda's racing research and allows superb handling. Also, because of parts interchangeability, many Civics which were originally equipped with lower-power engines can later be equipped with a newer Honda engine (this is called an engine swap), or many other upgrades. For more information please visit www.8thcivic.com.

02/26 & 02/27: The National Nostalgic Novas Show, sponsored by Bradham Brothers. The National Nostalgic Nova is a car club for people who love Chevy IIs, Novas and Acadians. Since their beginning in 1982, they have been dedicated to the preservation, restoration, rodding and history of the '62-'79 Chevy Nova. They provide their members valuable technical information, access to quality parts and a unique opportunity for fellowship with Nova lovers all over the world. Each year National Nostalgic Nova hosts a show here at Old Town. This show is open to all Novas. There is a $30.00 registration fee that includes a t-shirt and a dash plaque. At this show members display their Novas, give out awards and enjoy the swap meet. For more information on this show visit www.nnnova.com.

02/27: The Wide Track Warriors Pontiac Club. This a Central Florida based Pontiac car club that has been around for over a decade. The club has always been about people getting together and having a good time. It doesn't matter if you drive a Lemans, Torrent, Grand Prix GTP, Fiero, Firebird, GTO, Tempest, Aztek, Grand Am, or a G6 (to name a few). Cars of all years are welcome in this club. This club loves to give back to the community of Orlando, every year they pick a local charity to donate a portion of the earnings too. This year is Pet Rescue By Judy. There are trophies, door prizes, and a swap meet with this show. For more information on this show visit www.orlandowtw.com or email silverbird79@embarqmail.com.

02/28: The Buick Grand National. One of our favorite clubs is back! The Buick Grand National will have their meet behind the General Store from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. 45 cars will be on display. For more information, please email George at gmacedo@xerocopy.com.



March 2010



03/06: The Florida Edsel Club will lead the cruise! There is judging and awards with this show. This club has been participating in the Saturday Nite Cruise for twenty years. Happy Anniversary!
The Edsel was a marquee of the Ford Motor Company during the 1958, 1959, and 1960 model years. The brand is known best as one of the biggest commercial failures in the history of American business.[ "E Day" was September 4, 1957. Ford announced the end of the Edsel program on Thursday, November 19, 1959. However, cars continued being produced until late in November, with the final tally at 2,846 1960 models. Total sales were approximately 84,000, less than half the company's projected break-even point. The company lost $350 million ($1.55 billion in 2009 values) on the venture. All totaled, 118,287 Edsels were built (including 7,440 produced in Ontario, Canada.) This figure may seem large, but by automotive standards, it was dismal, especially when spread across three model-years. Fifty years after its spectacular failure, Edsel has become a highly collectible item amongst vintage car hobbyists. Fewer than 6,000 Edsels survive and are considered collectors’ items. A mint 1958 Citation convertible sometimes sells for over $100,000, while rare models, like the 1960 convertible, may bring up to $200,000.

03/13: The Studebakers are back and will lead out the cruise. Come on out and see beautiful examples of this classic automobile starting at 12:00 pm. The first gasoline cars to be fully manufactured by Studebaker were marketed in August 1912 and over the next 50 years, the company established an enviable reputation for quality and reliability. The South Bend plant ceased production on December 20, 1963, and the last Studebaker car rolled off the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, plant on March 16, 1966.