Classic models intrigue onlookers

By Jason Gabak / Special to The Citizen

Monday, July 28, 2008 11:44 AM EDT

AUBURN - Mustangs and Cameros, hardtops and rag tops, classic cruisers and custom-built hot rods, the 36th annual Finger Lakes Region Antique Automobile Club#'s Antique Auto Show had a little bit of everything.
Bright and early Sunday morning, more than 200 classic cars roared into Emerson Park to take part in the show.

“We get people here from all over New York state,” Tina Phillips, club treasurer and member of the show committee, said. “There are people that have come from as far away as Elmira to be here for this.”

Among those making the journey was Bill Becker, of Chittenango, with his 1954 Chrysler.

Becker said that he has had the car for the past 12 years and has put a great deal of work into restoring what was once a rusty car, into a custom mint green cruiser.

“I've been coming here to this show for the last 15 years or so,” Becker said. “It is a nice atmosphere and the people at the club treat all of us that come here with our cars really good. But it is nice to bring it out and talk to people and they will stop by and ask a lot of questions, everybody is always nice and talkative.”

The show also drew a good number of local car collectors.

William Decker, of Montezuma, brought out his 1968 Chevy Impala.Decker even created a nostalgic scene around his car complete with an old fashioned diner drive up tray with burgers and an old drive-in movie speaker.

“I come out for these all the time,” Decker said. “I found the trays for about a dollar; it is just something a little different to do, makes it fun.”

With rows of cars representing all eras of classic automobiles, there was a little bit of something for everybody.

Jack Agne, of Auburn, came prepared with camera in hand for the afternoon#,s festivities.

Agne said that there was a time when he had his own classic car, a 1964 Corvair, but three years ago he decided to sell it.

“I graduated in 1958,” Agne said. “And there are a lot of cars here from back then, so it is nice to remember those cars and walk around and take a look at them now. I just like walking around and looking at all the work that goes into these cars. I saw a #,58 Chevy and a #,59 Corvette, those were some beautiful cars.”

Alongside the automobiles, there was also food and face paintings, with music heard over loudspeakers all day, with hits by performers like Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis.

Rows of flea market vendors tables offered a little bit of everything, from car parts to T-shirts and collectibles.

Phillips said that has been the goal; of the show to create a fun and festive atmosphere for all who attend.

“It really is a fun family event,” Phillips said. “It is a beautiful day and there is a little bit of something here for everybody, from the cars to the flea market to the great view of the lake, there really is something here for everybody.”

Ken Lansbury, of Skaneateles, has his own 1970 Chevy Impala, but decided to bring out his motorcycle Sunday to check out this year's show.

“It is a good show,” Lansbury said. “I like walking around and seeing all the cars out and all polished up and everything. And having my own car, it is nice to see what other people have done with their cars and talk about it, it is a good time.”

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