New York auto show ends on Sunday
The “New York Auto Show” is in the Big Apple through Sunday.
The show is at the Javits Center with nearly 1,000 vehicles on exhibit, including a display of the best Lotus cars in the New York/New Jersey area.
For more information, including times and ticket prices, call 718/746-5300, ext. 242, or visit www.autoshowNY.com on the Internet.
Spring opener slated Sunday in Manassas
The “Annual Spring Dust-off,” sponsored by the Capitol City Rockets, will be held at the Manassas Burger King on Sunday.
The area chapter of Oldsmobile Club of America invites vehicles ranging from hot rods to cruisers to the gathering at 10991 Nokesville Road, where Route 28 meets the Route 234 Bypass. The event will be held rain or shine from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Mike Stilwell at 703/799-2904 or Dick Brown at 703/569-3240.
Bikers to ridefor a good cause
Bikers With a Heart Foundation is planning a fund-raising ride May 2 through three Southern Maryland counties to benefit the Down/Injured Bikers Fund and raise awareness of motorcyclists on public roads and highways.
The police-escorted ride, called “Thunderheart I,” will begin from All American Harley-Davidson at 27967 Baptist Church Road in Mechanicsville, Md., at 12:30 p.m. Those interested in participating or just giving a tax-deductible donation can register between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
For more information, call 301/893-2900 or visit www.fireupthundrout.com/bikerswithheart on the Internet.
Carlisle planningfor 30th year
“Spring Carlisle 2004” is slated April 21-25 at the usual fairgrounds venue in Carlisle, Pa. The 30th-anniversary season is expected to draw at least 120,000 enthusiasts to events including a swap meet and car corral, plus sales of vehicle parts.
For information about times and tickets, call the Carlisle Events Info Line at 717/243-7855 or visit the Web site at www.carsatcarlisle.com.
Packard swap meetset in Frederick
An all-Packard indoor swap meet will be held April 30-May 1 at the Frederick Fairgrounds in Maryland.
The ninth annual event includes a car show on May 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a banquet at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Bill Johnson at 301/384-4433.
The official hotel for the event is the Sleep Inn at 301/668-2003. Mention Packard for a special rate.
Mustang Club plansroad cruise, car show
The Mustang Club of the National Capital Region is sponsoring a road cruise May 1 and a car show May 2 at the Rockville campus of Montgomery College.
The drive to Harper’s Ferry, W.Va., and back begins at 8:30 a.m. It’s open to all Ford owners. For more information, call Rachel at 703/768-3984 or visit the Web site at www.ncrmc.org.
The Ford and Mustang car show is scheduled May 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rockville campus. For more information, call Rex at 703/319-3338 or visit the Web site listed above.
Cruisers to hostBrandywine show
The Tri-County Cruisers will hold a car show May 1 at Brandywine Lions Park in Prince George’s County.
The show is being held in conjunction with a Lions Club crafts fair that weekend. Vehicles including rods, customs, antiques, muscle cars and trucks from 1978 or earlier are welcome to the park at Route 301 and Cherry Tree Crossing Road in Brandywine.
In addition to competition, the day offers food, music, cash prizes and a 50/50 drawing. For more information, call Roger Hamilton at 301/292-3238 or Steve Padgett at 301/259-2872.
Chrysler owners asked to Maryland show
The Chrysler Product Owners Club is planning a car show at a Maryland dealership on May 8.
The event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is open to all vehicles made by Chrysler Corp. and related manufacturers. The day will include trophies, showroom tours and refreshments. Ourisman’s Chrysler-Jeep is located at 12430 Auto Drive in Clarksville. Admission is free.
For more information, call Bill Loewy at 301/762-9234 or send e-mail to cpoc@comcast.net.
Times show slatedfor Sept. 5 this year
The 16th Out of the Past Review, hosted by The Washington Times, will be held this year on Sept. 5 at the Spring Hill Recreation Center in McLean.
The annual show, at no charge to the public, is open only to the hundreds of antique vehicles that have appeared in Vern Parker’s “Out of the Past” column in the AutoWeekend section. The show begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.
Fax or mail items of interest to Bill O’Brien, Auto Notes, The Washington Times, 3600 New York Ave. NE, Washington, D.C. 20002. Use fax 202/832-2167.
The deadline is 5 p.m. on the Monday before publication of AutoWeekend each Friday.
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