ROAM'N RELICS ON THE ROAD AGAIN; CAR CLASSICS MOTOR INTO MOORPARK DLIM.Byline: Sonia Giordani Daily News Staff Writer With more than 500 vintage street rods and custom cars on display, the Roam'n Relics Car Club's 18th annual car show drew thousands into old town Moorpark on Sunday. From remodeled Ford Ts to chop-topped Buicks and Oldsmobiles, the annual show gave car enthusiasts and amateurs a chance to cruise the classics of America's past and keep the good old days alive. For the past four years, Bill O'Bryan has entered his 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air The Chevrolet Bel Air was an automobile series produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors from 1953–75. From 1950–52, hardtops in Chevrolet's premium Deluxe model range were designated with the Bel Air name, but it was not a distinct series of its own. in the Moorpark car show. ``This car is a lot like the car I was driving when I met my wife in 1961. I was `cruising' and saw her,'' quipped O'Bryan, who sat with his wife, Teri, as passers-by admired the shiny white and cherry-red classic. The Agoura Hills couple attend at least four car shows each year, but said they look forward most to the Moorpark show in the city's downtown area. ``I like the old-town atmosphere,'' said O'Bryan. ``It brings back a lot of good memories.'' The annual event is sponsored by the Roam'n Relics Car Club, a nonprofit group with more than 50 member families from across parts of Ventura and Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. counties. ``This show is at the heart of the club. We are a family club - not a guys club,'' said Roger Bart Roger Bart (born on September 29 1962) is an American actor. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut, grew up in New Jersey, Bart made his Broadway debut in Big River as Tom Sawyer in 1987. , board chair of the Roam'n Relics Car Club. Mike and Janet Fenerin were among the thousands to turn out and take advantage of the clear blue autumn day. ``I think it's fantastic to look at all these beautiful cars. It's like going back in time,'' said Janet Fenerin, who strolled past the cool cars and booths with her 18-month-old son, Shawn. ``I remember these cars from when I was a girl.'' This year's car show drew about 530 participants to display their vintage models to the public. While spectators could enter free, car owners paid a $20 admission fee to help raise money for local charities. Proceeds from this year's event raised $4,000 for El Concilio, an Oxnard-based nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that provides programs in health education and youth intervention, and for the Moorpark Boys & Girls Club Girls Club is a 2002 American television series created by David E. Kelley, who was also it's producer and executive producer. Only two out of a total of thirteen episodes created were broadcast on Fox Television in the United States and Global Television in Canada. . Additional funds go to the Good Samaritan Good Samaritan man who helped half-dead victim of thieves after a priest and a Levite had “passed by.” [N.T.: Luke 10:33] See : Helpfulness Good Samaritan Center and other local charities. Based in Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. , the Roam'n Relics Car Club was founded 16 years ago to give classic car enthusiasts a chance to share their hobby. ``It gives me a sense of craftsmanship and an opportunity to trade ideas with some friends,'' said Dan De Bono, a Simi Valley resident and 16-year member of the club. Each year, De Bono has displayed his black 1937 classic Chevrolet two-door sedan Sedan (sədäN`), town (1990 pop. 22,407), Ardennes dept., NE France, on the Meuse River. A noted textile center since the 16th cent., Sedan also has metal and brewing industries. The town became part of French crown lands in 1642. . ``I bought it in high school. Basically, I couldn't afford any other car and I had to learn to work on it myself,'' said De Bono. ``I don't consider myself a particularly artistic person, but this is my form of artistic expression.'' CAPTION(S): 3 Photos PHOTO (1--color in Simi edition only) The headlight mounting of a 1932 Ford coupe reflects the vintage car's front end. (2--color in Simi edition only) A mock drive-in meal adorns a 1957 Chevy Bel Air Bel Air may refer to: Places in the United States:
(3--color--ran in Simi edition only) Denyse and Stephen Katfica sit behind their 1964 Chevy Nova SS at Sunday's car show. John McCoy/Daily News |
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