Fabulous ‘50s, Sensational ‘60s at Owls Head – July 7 & 8

Owls Head, Maine - 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 7 and 8. 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!

Owners of pre-1992 vehicles and car clubs 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. Vettes of Coastal Maine will rally at the Museum on Sunday. A wide variety of Covettes are expected from the 1950s and up.

On Saturday, everyone, young and old, is invited to jump 'n jive to the tunes of Sea Train,  one of midcoast Maine's favorite bands. They will play Saturday at 11 am and 1 pm. (Rain date is Sunday.) 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 the People's Choice awards.

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 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.

Rain or shine, visitors will have access to the Museum’s indoor collection of dozens of antique cars and aeroplanes. The Museum's newest exhibition, MGs & Microcars, showcases a unique collection of vehicles from the 1920s, 30s and 40s.

Event admission is $12 for adults. Children under 18 and Museum members are free. All new and renewing members who sign up at the event will be entered in a drawing for a biplane ride aboard our 1941 Stearman. Drawings are held at noon and at 3 pm. The Museum Store will be open and features a large inventory of books, diecast models, children’s items and more.

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

Open daily, year round, the Owls Head Transportation Museum is located at 117 Museum Street (off Rt. 73), two miles south of Rockland.

Caption for the photo above: Celebrate the auto industry’s most stylish decades at the  Owls Head Transportation Museum’s Fabulous 50s, Sensational 60s Car Meet & Antique Aeroplane Show, July 7 and 8.