Yesterday I told you about our Annual Turkey Run, it is actually our 34th Annual Turkey Run.

This event is so popular that people come in from around the world to see the cars that come to Daytona Beach during Thanksgiving Weekend.

If you don't want to go to the speedway to view the cars there are other places to go. I go to the Bellair Shopping Plaza for a couple reasons.

My main reason? It's closer to home. Reason 2? It's a smaller type venue (even though it is not an organized event). Reason 3? The cars are are all in the same area, and reminds me of the events I used to attend weekly in Upstate NY. And... the final reason?

One of 14 1971 Hemi Cuda Convertible's that is there every year!

 

 

 

 I took these night photos in 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Is this not a beautiful work of art?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And these photos I took in 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes folks I do believe this is the real thing. In 1971, 14 Hemi Cuda Convertibles were produced and only 11 of them stayed in the United States.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I believe this particular car is from Orange City, FL just west of Daytona Beach. and is owned by Joe Blankenship. If I have the right person and car, he purchased it for the super low price of $10,000. I found an article here while researching this car. Mopar Muscle ~ Yellow Fever

 

 

 

At auction, these cars can fetch as much at 2.2 million dollars.

 

I also saw these vehicles last year.

 

 

I love the classics! Even the rusty ones :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You didn't think I wouldn't find a classic bike now did you!?!?

I never saw the owner....

 

 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed your mini Classic Car Show! If you are in Daytona Beach this weekend, Bellair Plaza is located at 2500 N. Atlantic Ave. otherwise known as A1A. Just follow the classic cars, bring your lawn chair as they will be cruising A1A all day long!

I'll try to get you photos from last years Gas Light Parade that I took also. That is a blast!

Have A Great Thanksgiving Everyone!  

 

 

9 Comments on The Classics Are Back In Town!

NOV
21
2007
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Wow, very cool cars...I don't know much about them but you definitely educate me where I so lost.  I really like the 1971 Hemi Cuda Convertible's.  Now that is a car...thanks for the great reporting.
1:01pm • #1
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Lysa, I never heard of the Hemi Cuda Convertible...it must be VERY rare!  All these cars you shared are terrific, I would love to have an old classic one day.  Thanks for sharing these and Happy Thanksgiving!
5:12pm • #2
Lysa -- great pictures --i really like the red car --I don't know the model.  Have a good Turkey Day!
5:58pm • #3
NOV
22
2007
130,284 Points 9 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Midori, Thanks! You and Luis should get over to Bellair at some point this weekend, it really is fun.

Carole, You and me both! I'll probably be a classic before I ever get one tho! Happy Thanksgiving!

Aziz, if you mean the red one with the little matching trailer, I call them gangster cars, the kind that the gangsters used in the 40s :) Happy Thanksgiving!

6:49am • #4
That is it - I guess they were OG's?  I just found out what that word meant today on NPR.
11:51pm • #5
NOV
23
2007
139,560 Points 13 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Lysa - Great photos. It's incredible to see the passion these folks pour into their vehicles.
8:30am • #6
130,284 Points 9 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Aziz! You're one up on me! I don't what OG means? :)

Tom, Thanks! I love those cars, and I do love to see the passion they put into the, your right it is incredible.

10:51am • #7
NOV
27
2007
414,704 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog
I'm glad you blogged about the Turkey Run. I wanted to, but I never made it to any of the events. Make sure you post some of the photos on Localism! =D  (BTW, you're slacking. Midori passed you :P)
12:49am • #8
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Lisa, I did get to Muscle Beach, It was OK not a lot of cars.. and I lost all my photos I took that night :( Next year I'm doing Bellair, I enjoy that more.
8:45am • #9

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Daytona Beach, FL

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