It’s an Edmonds Classic: Annual car show draws a crowd
Posted: September 8, 2019 2389
Scores of vintage, classic and special interest cars filled the downtown Edmonds streets for the annual car show, sponsored by the Edmonds Chamber. (File photo)
Many cars of this era were the subject of popular music. Who remembers the Beach Boys classic “Little GTO?”
Much of the art in mid-century automobiles was in the details, like this Ford V8 symbol.
Details are important to car enthusiasts, as these color-coordinated tire valve covers attest.
The vertically stacked headlights on this 1965 Pontiac Bonneville give a wide, imposing look.
These youngsters try out a vintage 1946 Willys Military Jeep.
This 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe is equipped for the drag strip with oversize rear tires.
Many owners left whimsical articles in their interiors, like this derby hat.
This 1932 Ford V8 coupe was the ride of choice for Clyde Barrow of Bonnie and Clyde. When it first hit the market, the Ford V8 could outrun just about anything – including the police.
This classic Dodge Power Wagon was one of the few trucks on display.
Volunteers from North Sound Church were on hand to provide their traditional free pancake breakfast.
This custom Ford shows off its chrome suspension and tie rod system.
This 1931 Ford Model A roadster demonstrates why a car’s storage area is called the trunk.
Danny Vernon brought his Elvis show to the event, wowing the audience with tunes from The King.
With the streets still wet from an overnight thunderstorm, owners of classic, vintage, custom and special-interest cars began arriving in downtown Edmonds before dawn on Sunday morning to park their prizes, give them a last-minute polish, and put them on display for the annual Edmonds Classic Car Show.
Sponsored by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, the show — now in its 19th year — never fails to draw a crowd. And this year’s threat of additional rain didn’t dampen spirits one bit, as attendees shimmied and swayed to Elvis impersonator extraordinaire Danny Vernon, rocked to the soundtrack of vintage 20th century hits piped into an array of speakers placed throughout the venue, and (of course) ogled scores of awesome automobiles.
In another car show tradition, North Sound Church volunteers were on hand providing free pancake breakfasts to all comers.
“We’ve been doing this as long as the car show has been running,” said North Sound Pastor Barry Crane. “We don’t formally keep track of how many we serve, but we’ve been going through about 2,000 paper plates each year. We were a little concerned that the threat of rain might keep folks away from the car show this year, but as far as I can tell the crowd is as big as ever.”
— Story and photos by Larry Vogel
Larry, not to be ‘picky’, but “Little GTO” was by Ronnie and the Daytonas. The Beach Boys did do a cover of the song, so I guess you’re sorta right 🙂
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Larry, not to be ‘picky’, but “Little GTO” was by Ronnie and the Daytonas. The Beach Boys did do a cover of the song, so I guess you’re sorta right 🙂