The AACA celebrated 35 years of the best in motoring Southwest Florida. This event gives attendees a close up look at hundreds of historical vehicles with gorgeous shines.
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The Boss ~ Gause Garage |
This was an annual award-winning event. It was held on March 30th this year at the picturesque Venice Island Centennial Park. It was perfect. The park is surrounded on both sides by streets styled in the European Venice way. Great Restaurants and Great Shops.
There were over 350 gorgeous classic cars 12,000 visitors, food trucks, music, and a large family oriented crowd. The event crews were efficient and the show went off smoothly.
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Awards Table getting ready |
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DJ Crew getting ready for the music |
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Event Crew hustling around |
As the crowd grew there was the hum of Chatter in the air. The chatter was a happy sound of Classic Car owners with their “people”.
The first two cars I opened my camera for were two old favorites of mine. A 1972 BMW 2002 TTI and 1970 Jaguar XKE ….. What a start!
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“Shine of the Show” ~ 1953 Buick Skylar Convertible |
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