Fabulous '50s & Sensational '60s Car Show July 2 & 3rd, 2011

Fabulous '50s & Sensational '60s Car Show
By: Staff


Owls Head, ME - There is a great event going to take place Saturday July 2nd & Sunday the 3rd, 2011 at the Owls Head Transportation Museum for all ages to enjoy. Here is what the Museum has to say about this event on their website.

Relive the days of fuzzy dice and big fins at the Owls Head Transportation Museum's Fabulous '50s, Sensational '60s Car Meet and Antique Aeroplane Show, Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3. Owners of autos from the industry's most stylish decades are invited to exhibit their vehicles on Runway 17, the museum's family-friendly outdoor exhibit area. Exhibitors are admitted free.

“From big fins to big engines, they'll all be here,” said Museum executive director Charles Chiarchiaro. “If you're a fan, you should be too.” Featured at the show will be early Thunderbirds and Mustangs, classic Corvettes, Woodies and more. “These are some of the most popular cars of our lifetimes,” says Chiarchiaro. Poodle skirts, bobby socks, leather jackets and t-shirts are also welcome!

Everyone, young and old, is invited to jump 'n jive to the tunes of Three Button Deluxe, one of mid-coast Maine's hottest bands. They will play from 12:20 to 3 pm. Bring an extra pair of dancing shoes!

What's your favorite 50s or 60s car? A 1955 Chevy? A 1964 MGB? Or 1968 Chevelle SS? All attendees will have the opportunity to cast a ballot for either the People's Choice or Kid's Choice awards.

Owners of pre-1991 vehicles are also welcome to exhibit at this and all other Museum (non-auction) events at no charge. Visitors are encouraged to come early to guarantee seeing the highest concentration of exhibiting vehicles.

The Museum will also set aside an area for children to exhibit their “wheels” (i.e. bicycles, tricycles, scooters, etc.) near its popular “Kids Corral” pedal car area.

As part of the day's activities the Museum will actively demonstrate a few of its turn-of-the-century automobiles as well as give free rides in Ford Model Ts. Special children's activities and Museum tours are planned. There will be plenty of fun for the whole family. Young children can practice their driving skills in the Kids Corral area, which features pedal cars and pedal planes.

The antique aeroplane show will begin at 9:30 a.m., weather permitting. Aircraft conservator Karl Erickson and a team of volunteers have been working tirelessly on getting the Museum's fleet of of World War I-era biplanes ready to take to the skies. Back on the flight line will be the 1917 Curtiss JN-4 or “Jenny” made popular by barnstormers of the 1920s. Also seeing action will be the 1917 Nieuport 28C.1, 1916 Sopwith Pup and of course, the 1917 Fokker DR.I triplane (aka the Red Baron) among others. An open flightline will allow visitors to get an up close look at the planes as well as talk to the pilots.

Coastal plane rides aboard the Museum's 1941 Stearman and 1933 Waco biplanes and 1978 Piper Super Cub may be purchased by Musuem members at any time through the Museum store. Rides are sold to members only, however. Ride certificates do not expire and are transferable. The Super Cub and Stearman carry one passenger. The price is $95 and $200 respectively. The Waco carries two passengers and costs $350.

Rain or shine, visitors will have access to the Museum's indoor collection of dozens of antique cars and pioneer aeroplanes. The Museum will showcase its newest exhibit, “MGs & Microcars-Small, Practical and Elegant” featuring rare and classic examples from the 1920s through the 1950s.

Event admission is $12 for adults. Children under 18 are free. The Museum's newly expanded Museum Store will be open showcasing a large inventory of books, die cast models, children's items and more.

Gates open at 9:30 am. Food and refreshments will be provided by French & Brawn at the Caboose, the Museum's outdoor concession stand. Pets are not allowed in the Museum or outdoor exhibit area.

On Sunday, you can round out your 50s and 60s experience at a special showing of the movie "Grease Sing-a-Long" at the Strand Theatre in Rockland. Movie begins at 3 pm.

Open daily, year round, the Owls Head Transportation Museum is located at 117 Museum Street (off Rt. 73) in Owls Head, two miles south of Rockland, Maine. For more information call 594-4418 or visit the museum online at www.owlshead.org.

Please mark your calender to attend this great event at the Owls Head Transportation Museum as it should be a lot of fun.

Photographs credit goes to the Museum.

Rocky Coast News

Rockland, ME 04841