Classics On The Green 2017

Classics On The Green update - with a new venue still unsecured, the Classics On The Green show is again off the table for 2018. That's the bad news. The good news is that the new VA governor is apparently somewhat of a "car guy" (who'da thunk it?) and has invited the Central Virginia British Car Club (host club for COTG) to put the show on in 2019 on the Virginia State House grounds in Richmond. This should be a gorgeous venue - the State House stood in for the US Capitol in the Steven Speilberg movie, "Lincoln" . So that's what we're working towards - right now. If anything else changes (again), I'll post it here. Thanks very much.

gp

 

Classics On The Green remains on hiatus, and it's seeming more and more permanent as time goes by. That's the bad news.

The good news is that the creative forces behind Classics is now teamed with the Richmond Region AACA to help organize their annual "Car Show and Swap Meet". This year's show will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at St. Joseph's Villa in Richmond, corner of Parham Road and US Rt 1 (aka Brook Road). The show is open to all cars 25 years and older, but newer cars will have a class of their own (possibly multiple classes - TBD). They just may be judged differently (also TBD).

The *really* good news is that it was announced - *Officially* - just last evening that for the 2020 show, Ferrari will be the featured marque. We hope that those of you who enjoyed partaking in the Ferrari feature at Classics in 2014 will also come to Richmond in 2020 for this show. No date is set yet, but it will *probably* be Saturday, June 20, 2020.

We hope to see you there - this June and next!

-gp

 

The Ferrari feature for the 2020 Richmond AACA show is moving forward. I just spoke with the "chief cook and bottle washer" for the show tonight, and he's very interested in inviting the Ferrari community to the show next June. Again, *probably* the 20th, but as that's also Father's Day weekend , it may move back to the 13th - time will tell.

But for now, please consider this show for your event calendar next year. Especially if you own an older Ferrari and would be willing to bring it out for this special event.

Please let me know if any questions.

Thanks!

 

In addition to the Richmond AACA show next June, there is another "Classics"-style show this coming September - Saturday With The Classics. Details as follows:

Date: Saturday, September 28
Time: 1-6:30pm
Location: Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 9155 Hungary Road, Henrico, VA 23294
Website: http://eventbrite.com (search "Saturday with the Classics")

The show is open to any car/truck/motorcycle, 1980 and older. Registration cut-off is September 18. Cost is $25, benefitting the church. Food and ice cream will be available on-site.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Hope to see you there!

 

Hello again! We are moving forward with a Ferrari feature for next year's Richmond AACA car show. In fact, we're going a step further and calling it (in honor of the movie which just opened today) a "Ford v. Ferrari" feature!

Obviously, we're inviting Ferraris of all shapes and sizes, but if anyone knows of any Shelby Fords (Mustangs, Cobras - prefer original to later replicas - etc.), they would make great additions to the display. And if anyone can secure an authentic GT-40 or mid-60's vintage Ferrari racer, I'm sure we can arrange a "finder's fee" of some sort!

The show will be Saturday, June 20, 2020 on the grounds of St. Joseph's Villa in Richmond (corner of Parham Road and US Rt 1, aka Brook Road - about 1/2 mile west of I-95 at the Parham Road exit, Exit 83B).

Watch this space, and feel free to ask any questions here.

Look forward to seeing you there!

gp

 

P.S. - I've asked about a "high end" SUV class, as some of you inquired about way back at the beginning of this thread. It's probably not in the AACA "swim lane" (given AACA focus on vehicles 25 years and older), but they might try to come up with something.

Keep asking!

Thanks again.

gp

 

Well, it seems to be official now - Classics On The Green is over. Done. Fini. Kaput. While that may seem like a sad thing, the winery was really making it difficult (impossible, actually) for us to continue with the Classics show there.

But! As I've mentioned before, the creative minds behind Classics has joined forces with the Richmond Region AACA (RRAACA). Next show is 6/20/2020, with a Ferrari feature. The location (St. Joseph's Villa in Richmond, corner of US Rt 1 and Parham Road, about 1/2 mile west of I-95) is scenic and easy to get to. And the feature is expanding to "Ford vs Ferrari" - with several very cool Shelby/Ford cars expected to be in attendance.

If you have a special car that fits the bill and you'd like to display it, let us know - we'd love to give you a special spot. All other Ferraris, 1995 or older (in keeping with AACA's 25 years or older rule) are welcome to be entered for judging. *ANY* Ferrari, regardless of age, can be entered for display.

Questions? Ask away!

Hope to see you there. In the meantime, here's a link to see past shows:

http://www.richmondaaca.com/carshows.htm

Thanks!

gp