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  2. April 8 - 9, 2022: Charlotte Auto Fair, Charlotte, North Carolina . . .

Saturday Hornets Nest AACA show . . .

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  • This is a very rare car, 1 of 412 Grifos produced over the model run from 1965 - 74.

    This is a very rare car, 1 of 412 Grifos produced over the model run from 1965 - 74.

  • 1989 Ferrari Testarossa.

    1989 Ferrari Testarossa.

  • Class 25E:  Sports vehicles, closed, 1970 - 1997.

    Class 25E: Sports vehicles, closed, 1970 - 1997.

  • Ferrari introduced the Testarossa in 1984 as the successor to the BB 512i.  By the time production ended in 1996, almost 10,000 had been sold, making it one of the best selling Ferrari models.

    Ferrari introduced the Testarossa in 1984 as the successor to the BB 512i. By the time production ended in 1996, almost 10,000 had been sold, making it one of the best selling Ferrari models.

  • It looks like this car has the optional Schedoni fitted luggage set.  The set contains six pieces that have been designed specifically for the Testarossa.

    It looks like this car has the optional Schedoni fitted luggage set. The set contains six pieces that have been designed specifically for the Testarossa.

  • Power comes from a 4.9L Flat-12 that makes 380 hp.

    Power comes from a 4.9L Flat-12 that makes 380 hp.

  • This car was displayed as an all original car, including the tires, that only has 6,100 original miles on the odometer.

    This car was displayed as an all original car, including the tires, that only has 6,100 original miles on the odometer.

  • 1949 Packard Eight Series 23 Club Sedan.

    1949 Packard Eight Series 23 Club Sedan.

  • Class 26B:  Production vehicles excluding 1948 Ford, 1948 - 49.

    Class 26B: Production vehicles excluding 1948 Ford, 1948 - 49.

  • Packard's 1949 model year was divided into two separate series of cars.  The "early" 1949 Series 22 cars were available until sometime during May 1949, after which the updated Series 23 "late" cars were introduced.

    Packard's 1949 model year was divided into two separate series of cars. The "early" 1949 Series 22 cars were available until sometime during May 1949, after which the updated Series 23 "late" cars were introduced.

  • According to the information displayed with the car, this is from the "late" 1949 line, which makes it a Series 23 car.  Specifically, this is an Eight Club Sedan, body style 2395, which was part of Packard's entry level "Eight" range, (as opposed to the mid-level "Super Eight" and upper level "Custom Eight" ranges).

    According to the information displayed with the car, this is from the "late" 1949 line, which makes it a Series 23 car. Specifically, this is an Eight Club Sedan, body style 2395, which was part of Packard's entry level "Eight" range, (as opposed to the mid-level "Super Eight" and upper level "Custom Eight" ranges).

  • 1950 Dodge Wayfarer Sportabout roadster.

    1950 Dodge Wayfarer Sportabout roadster.

  • Class 26C:  Production vehicles, 1950 - 51.

    Class 26C: Production vehicles, 1950 - 51.

  • Power comes from a 230 CID inline 6-cylinder that makes 103 hp.

    Power comes from a 230 CID inline 6-cylinder that makes 103 hp.

  • The Wayfarer was Dodge's entry level line.  This Sportabout Roadster is a very rare car, being one of 2,903 produced that year.

    The Wayfarer was Dodge's entry level line. This Sportabout Roadster is a very rare car, being one of 2,903 produced that year.

  • More Class 26C cars, this time a pair of 1950 Fords.  The car in the foreground is a 1950 DeLuxe Business Coupe, one of 35,120 produced that year.  The car in the background is a 1950 Custom Crestliner 2-door sedan, one of 17,601 produced.  Both of these body styles are somewhat rare considering Ford produced more than 1.2 million cars in 1950, with a majority of them being Tudor and Fordor sedans.

    More Class 26C cars, this time a pair of 1950 Fords. The car in the foreground is a 1950 DeLuxe Business Coupe, one of 35,120 produced that year. The car in the background is a 1950 Custom Crestliner 2-door sedan, one of 17,601 produced. Both of these body styles are somewhat rare considering Ford produced more than 1.2 million cars in 1950, with a majority of them being Tudor and Fordor sedans.

  • 1951 Packard 200 DeLuxe.

    1951 Packard 200 DeLuxe.

  • Normally, this would be a Class 26C car.  But this Packard is being displayed in the Historic Preservation of Original Features (HPOF) class.

    Normally, this would be a Class 26C car. But this Packard is being displayed in the Historic Preservation of Original Features (HPOF) class.

  • The photo above is of the famous Packard Cormorant hood mascot.  I've also seen it called the Packard Swan.  Information posted on Wikipedia suggests that the Cormorant ornament wasn't available on the "Junior" series cars, (i.e. the 200 Series and 250 Series).  But I'm looking at one.  Since the AACA is very particular about originality, my guess is that the Wikipedia info may need to be updated.

    The photo above is of the famous Packard Cormorant hood mascot. I've also seen it called the Packard Swan. Information posted on Wikipedia suggests that the Cormorant ornament wasn't available on the "Junior" series cars, (i.e. the 200 Series and 250 Series). But I'm looking at one. Since the AACA is very particular about originality, my guess is that the Wikipedia info may need to be updated.

  • Power comes from a 288 CID inline 8-cylinder that makes 135 hp.

    Power comes from a 288 CID inline 8-cylinder that makes 135 hp.

  • The 200 Series was Packard's entry level offering, and was available in both standard and DeLuxe (this car), trim levels.  With more than 71,000 cars produced, the 200 Series was Packard's most popular line that year.

    The 200 Series was Packard's entry level offering, and was available in both standard and DeLuxe (this car), trim levels. With more than 71,000 cars produced, the 200 Series was Packard's most popular line that year.

  • 1950 Dodge Coronet Diplomat convertible.

    1950 Dodge Coronet Diplomat convertible.

  • Normally, this would be another Class 26C car.  But this Dodge was displayed in the Driver Participation Class (DPC).

    Normally, this would be another Class 26C car. But this Dodge was displayed in the Driver Participation Class (DPC).

  • Dodge divided its 1950 offerings up into three lines:  The entry level Wayfarer, mid-level Meadowbrook, and upper level Coronet.  New for 1950 was the Coronet Diplomat, a 2-door hardtop coupe.  This is a very rare car, being one of 3,600 produced that year.

    Dodge divided its 1950 offerings up into three lines: The entry level Wayfarer, mid-level Meadowbrook, and upper level Coronet. New for 1950 was the Coronet Diplomat, a 2-door hardtop coupe. This is a very rare car, being one of 3,600 produced that year.

  • Several Fords in Class 26D:  Production vehicles, 1952 - 53, (although the third Ford in this line looks like an HPOF car).

    Several Fords in Class 26D: Production vehicles, 1952 - 53, (although the third Ford in this line looks like an HPOF car).

  • 1955 Packard Patrician.

    1955 Packard Patrician.

  • Class 27A:  Production vehicles excluding 1955 Chevrolet, 1954 - 55.  Tri-Five Chevys are excluded because they get their own class, (Class 32).

    Class 27A: Production vehicles excluding 1955 Chevrolet, 1954 - 55. Tri-Five Chevys are excluded because they get their own class, (Class 32).

  • Since its introduction in 1951, the Patrician name has indicated Packard's highest trim level, and was available only as a 4-door sedan.

    Since its introduction in 1951, the Patrician name has indicated Packard's highest trim level, and was available only as a 4-door sedan.

  • For 1955, Packard referred to its upper trim level by three different model names.  The Patrician (this car), was used for the 4-door sedan.  The 2-door hardtop coupe was called the Four Hundred.  And the king of the hill was the very rare and exclusive Caribbean convertible.

    For 1955, Packard referred to its upper trim level by three different model names. The Patrician (this car), was used for the 4-door sedan. The 2-door hardtop coupe was called the Four Hundred. And the king of the hill was the very rare and exclusive Caribbean convertible.

  • Power comes from Packard's 352 CID V8 that makes 260 hp.  This was the first year for Packard's first ever V8 engine.  Unfortunately, it would be short-lived.  Packard would become a rebadged Studebaker for 1957, and would be gone altogether after 1958.  The 1950s Packards are some of my all-time favorite cars.

    Power comes from Packard's 352 CID V8 that makes 260 hp. This was the first year for Packard's first ever V8 engine. Unfortunately, it would be short-lived. Packard would become a rebadged Studebaker for 1957, and would be gone altogether after 1958. The 1950s Packards are some of my all-time favorite cars.

  • 1956 DeSoto Fireflite convertible.

    1956 DeSoto Fireflite convertible.

  • Class 27B:  Production vehicles excluding Chevrolet, 1956 - 57.  Tri-Five Chevys are excluded because they get their own class, (Class 32).

    Class 27B: Production vehicles excluding Chevrolet, 1956 - 57. Tri-Five Chevys are excluded because they get their own class, (Class 32).

  • Even though it's not one of the 400 Pacesetter special edition Pace Car convertibles, this Fireflite convertible is still quite scarce, being one of only 1,085 produced in 1956.

    Even though it's not one of the 400 Pacesetter special edition Pace Car convertibles, this Fireflite convertible is still quite scarce, being one of only 1,085 produced in 1956.

  • Power comes from DeSoto's version of the Chrysler Hemi V8 engine.  The DeSoto "Fire Dome" Hemi displaced 330 cubic inches and made 255 hp.

    Power comes from DeSoto's version of the Chrysler Hemi V8 engine. The DeSoto "Fire Dome" Hemi displaced 330 cubic inches and made 255 hp.

  • 1957 Cadillac Series 62 convertible.

    1957 Cadillac Series 62 convertible.

  • Another Class 27B car:  Production vehicles excluding Chevrolet, 1956 - 57.

    Another Class 27B car: Production vehicles excluding Chevrolet, 1956 - 57.

  • Like the Packard Patrician seen earlier, 1950s and 1960s Cadillacs are some of my all-time favorite cars !

    Like the Packard Patrician seen earlier, 1950s and 1960s Cadillacs are some of my all-time favorite cars !

  • This stunning 1957 Series 62 convertible is one of around 9,000 produced that year.

    This stunning 1957 Series 62 convertible is one of around 9,000 produced that year.

  • 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala.

    1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala.

  • Class 27C:  Production vehicles, 1958 - 59.<br />
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This was the introductory year for the Chevrolet Impala.  For 1958 only, the Impala name fell under the upper level Bel Air line, and was applied to the 2-door hardtop and convertible.

    Class 27C: Production vehicles, 1958 - 59.

    This was the introductory year for the Chevrolet Impala. For 1958 only, the Impala name fell under the upper level Bel Air line, and was applied to the 2-door hardtop and convertible.

  • 1961 Chevrolet Impala.

    1961 Chevrolet Impala.

  • Class 27D:  Production vehicles, 1960 - 61.

    Class 27D: Production vehicles, 1960 - 61.

  • After its 1958 debut under the Bel Air line, the Impala became its own series beginning in 1959 where it represented the upper trim level.  This car is affectionately know as the Bubbletop.  It's body configuration  -  a very thin A-pillar, no B-pillar, a very thin C-pillar, and a curved rear window and front windshield  -  give the appearance of a "bubble" roofline.

    After its 1958 debut under the Bel Air line, the Impala became its own series beginning in 1959 where it represented the upper trim level. This car is affectionately know as the Bubbletop. It's body configuration - a very thin A-pillar, no B-pillar, a very thin C-pillar, and a curved rear window and front windshield - give the appearance of a "bubble" roofline.

  • 1960 Chevrolet Impala.

    1960 Chevrolet Impala.

  • Another Bubbletop Impala with thin A & C-pillars with no B-pillar.

    Another Bubbletop Impala with thin A & C-pillars with no B-pillar.

  • The 1960 Impala continued the 1959 styling direction of horizontal tail fins.

    The 1960 Impala continued the 1959 styling direction of horizontal tail fins.

  • 1962 Buick Electra 225 Riviera sedan.

    1962 Buick Electra 225 Riviera sedan.

  • Class 27E:  Production vehicles, 1962 - 63.

    Class 27E: Production vehicles, 1962 - 63.

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