That is, if you like cars that are actually works of art!
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix has been around since 1983 and is a great week plus car events all over the city. (July 1-15, 2018)
Who knows the owner who requested this paint job?
And the Owner
obviously did some drugs
once upon a time
(Janis Joplin)
We’ve attended multiple times and it’s always a treat to spend the day walking at Schenley Park (on the Bob O’Connor Golf Course), chatting here and there with the car owners and those who come to admire.
Cars are grouped by model–everyone has a section: BMW, Bentley, Mustangs, Army vehicles … the list goes on and on.
Husband owns a 1964 GTO and this weekend, we drove that to GTO row and parked next to some other beauties. I choose this picture of it because it makes me laugh.
GTO and…
And yes, we had a small mishap on the way there and blew an air filter inside one of the three carburetor thingy whosiwasits.
not so fun
You can purchase rides (proceeds to the charity)
One year a friend wound up with a ticket to ride in one of the race cars and passed it along to Alex. He had a fine time spinning around the only Street-course in the USA used for grand prix racing. I love that the car owners/drivers do this!
On hand to purchase: race paraphernalia, multiple food options, and race programs. Proceeds from items bought from the racing association go to the Autistic Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School. Although statistics aren’t in for this year, in 2014, $360,000 was raised. Holding this event since 1983, they’ve raised $4.75 million to date. Bravo!
In 2004, the Pittsburgh International Race Complex was constructed north of the city. This almost three mile track enables racing fans to experience this large-motor cars (Mustangs, Corvettes, my favorite–the Jaguar–to race full-tilt on a track just for them.
If you go, remember it’s on a golf course–very little shade to be found. Wear a hat, slather on sunscreen, wear comfortable shoes, and drink lots of water.
Here are a few parting shots:
He looks at the engines…
I look at the pretty
We saw a neighbor drive his grandson to school in this vintage taxi!
Aren’t they beauties? Hope to catch you there some summer day.
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My husband would love to see these cars. He watches car programs and goes to a thing in our area every Saturday called Coffee and Cars where people in the area bring there vintage cars.
Oh I just love vintage cars and these are some beauties that is for sure. How fun! I would love this event for sure.
Those are some classics. My uncles love cars. They would have a ball there.
It’s such fun to see everyone delight in looking at these machines. Your uncles would have a blast for sure!
I love that it is free for anyone to attend. You only pay if you are parking your classic car on the golf course. I love that! It’s nice to know the charity that is being supported.
Hi Rose! Looks like there are some beauties to be found in that car show. We enjoy them, too, but yes, it’s amazing how much $$ folks spend on refurbishing those classic cars! Bravo on all the charitable funds raised!
Oh my goodness, yes. My brother has a classic car restoration business (plug for brother: http://on.fb.me/1DCH1gE) and it is amazing what collectors pay for the restorations. However, I’m sure glad because I truly think they are beautiful.
This looks like so much fun! I actually love these car events. And that T-bird is my dream car!!
My dream car is a 1967 XKE hardtop, closely followed by that T-bird. I’m telling you, Jacquie–somehow, we have the same parents!
The event looks like fun! I love all the pictures. I have never been to an event like this. It’s wonderful that it is a fundraiser. What a great way to spend your money.