Ypsi Show & Shine Street Rods Show
Kick-Off Party: Saturday, May 2, 2009
Show: Sunday, May 3
Riverside Park, Ypsilanti
A good friend and I went car hunting when I was in my early 20’s. I had just come into the full bloom of loving vintage cars. Prior to this point I had been satisfied with cars that always started, had automatic locks and I felt the addition of seat belts was a positive step for preserving humanity. No more. I drank the motor oil and slapped down $2,500 for a 1960 Galaxie.
My friend drove it home since the 3-on-the-tree transmission was not yet in my skill set. I loved that car. The stories that car had in my 3 years of ownership make me forgive and forget all of the headaches I had in my 3 years of ownership. I once again drive a car that always starts, has automatic everything and will never earn the emotion I had for that Seafoam Green monster. To satisfy my urge I’ll head to one of the earliest outdoor car shows in the area.
The Ypsilanti Show & Shine – Street Rod Car Show & Swap Meet. These cars have little in common with my old guy. These cars are pampered and primped. They can even throw flames on command! Mine threw flames, but I was on my way up north and they came out from under the hood. Two days of razzle and dazzle with a lot of rumbling thrown in will make me yearn again for that metal dash that was covered in magnets by the end of my tenure. Go, wander, learn a little automotive history and when you get back in your car appreciate that push start ignition and smile as those new seats even cool your bum on a warm summer day in Ypsilanti.
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