Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2005 hosted its first car show, equipped with an ice-cream truck, hot dogs, and more than 30 cars from different generations.
The show was such a success that VFW Commander Ronny Knight said he plans to host the car show once a month.
Not only were there cars from different generations at the show, but people from different generations as well. Eight-year-old Harrison Christenson said he enjoyed riding in a 1969 Jaguar but “could not reach the pedals.”
Tom Samuelson, who arrived with Christenson and called him a “very dear friend,” said his favorite memory of the Jaguar is taking Christenson to car shows and school in the vehicle.
“I have great fun with that little guy, he has been in it a lot. We go to a lot of car shows in it,” Samuelson said.
“I think it’s great that VFW can collaborate with our community and provide an outstanding car show,” Tom Mathers said. “This is just an example of how the VFW likes to partner with the community.”
Donald Moore, who brought a 1965 Chevelle, said he purchased the car for slightly more than $3,000 in 1965.
He said over his 59 years of owning the car, he has made “so many good memories.”
Moore remembered drag racing on the causeway, West Shore Drive, the Lynnway, or anywhere he could get a challenge.
He recalled that when he first purchased the car, his mother was worried about the radio being a distraction while he drove.
“She didn’t really like radios in the car, she figured it was a distraction for kids. Today, everyone has computers, phones, and stuff,” Moore said.
Doug Dubin partnered with Knight to kick off the car show.
Dubin said because of the success of the VFW car show, he hopes to have it more often.
“This is our way to connect with the community, and these are the things that we’re going to start doing more and more,” Knight said. “A lot of people here tonight and a lot of people that really, you have never been here before.”
“Bill Allen from Gilbert and Cole asked me about a car show, and he introduced me to Doug Dubin.” Knight added. “The magic is all because of Doug and Bill. They deserve all the credit.”
