Mopar Fest In New Hamburg sure a great weekend for it!

Where are we today ?

Plattsville Ontario

     Early morning walkabout town for a while after the coffees and computing. Suzie was gonna go visit her mom and dad this morning but has a bit of a cold so best not go there. Stay here and rest. And thats what she did.
       Now while she was resting I took this opportunity to whip over to New Hamburg. This weekend is the yearly Mopar fest. A show and shine cruise for older Chrysler products, been happening for 36 years and is well attended, cars arriving from all over. Last year there was 1,629 registered vehicles,  (all Mopar) Canada's largest. And with perfect weather again this weekend they should surpass that I would think.

borrowed this pic from the internet, last years shoe

        For info on the Mopar Fest in New Hamburg click the here for more information if you care. runs saturday and sunday this weekend, if you around can still drop in tomorrow.
        When I got to New Hamburg they directing traffic. No vehicles allowed on the fairgrounds (its full) so parking was whatever you could find in town or at the Rec complex 2 miles away. At least they have free shuttle buses to the fairground. I got lucky and found a spot couple blocks away for our small car.

shuttle bus

      Paid my $10.00 admission and wandered the rows checking out all the wonderful show cars and even the parts and food vendors as well. Took way to many pics what you see is only a few. It sure was a fun 3 hours I had.

lotsa old car parts here

rows and rows of cars parts

now begin checking out the cars

       So many the same only different, but I did find this very unique one of a kind car below.

2 engines, transmission and steering wheels you can drive
it from either endand will drive sideways as well,
 how's that for parallel parking?

there was 13 of these here

the Road runner Superbird

        Now I wandered about looking for a 1956 Plymouth and actually found a total of 3 here, they are rare show cars. Below is a pic of my 1956 Plymouth Fury 11. I bought it in 1965 from a customer at the gas station I worked at for $100.00 Right from California, in mint shape (no rust at all) but the engine was not that great. Kinda customized it was (dechromed) and all black leatherette interior, electric  trunk, was great car. Neighbor of ours built racing boats and told me he had a Hemi engine we could put in it and he would help me.. So $100.00 for a rebuilt Hemi and 2 weeks work I had an amazing car, over 400 horespower , what a machine that was.  But after a lots of street racing and 5 miles per gallon I finally sold it for $400.00. Sure wish I had it now!

my 1956 Plymouth back in 1966 already customized

      Then I came across these 3 here sure brought back a lot of memories.

all restored

       This one for sale below $20,000.00 appraised at $32,000.00. Wish I still had mine.

nice looking cars

        Meguier's Corporate had a booth there promoting their products. The one I have used for years has been discontinued but has been replaced with an improved product, still easy to use and longer lasting, so glad to hear that.

deep fried mars bars? don't think so

      Then over by the Grandstand a live band playing great music from the 70's.

you've seen the commercials

       Just a few shots from the grandstands below.

      Actually saw a tv show this morning about 6 am making hot rods and the subject today was Rat Rods, quite andinteresting show and different concept for these cars. 

Rat Rod

            Now back home and the weather still awesome, actually quite hot temps close to 95F. Perfect for ME to mow the rest of the yard. 90 minutes later I done.

almost done

After resting Suzie feeling a bit better,
doggie fix good for her

          Now just because I can and its a hot day gotta jump in the pool and cool down = perfect.

      Even had time to read for a while before whipping up supper. Tonight some Alaskan Pollock pan fried on our Weber Q with Fish Crisp.

pan fried fish and a salad  awesome

        While we eating supper the dogs like to join us, they lay quietly inside our coach.

this is Buddies spot

Molly likes it here

      After supper the dogs get to go for a couple more runs , and we can enjoy the mild evening temps outside. Though it is getting dark much sooner now, a sign of fall weather on its way.

      A fun day we had, thanks for stopping in.

Check out the interactive map below to see where we have been this Spring and Summer.