Townsend Rotary Fall Fest Car Show: What Our Cars Say About Us
Author: Gerry Rodacker, Rotarian
Townsend Rotary Fall Fest Car Show: What Our Cars Say About Us
Gerry Rodacker, Rotarian
People usually give some thought to what brand of car they want to own, be seen in, and how they are perceived. As a young lad, I remember seeing the new 55 Chevys on display at the local Chevrolet dealer. They were fast and beautiful in every detail. I dreamed about that 55 Chevy; a car that would send a message to the fair sex that I was single and had enough money to own such an expensive machine. Instead, I made do with an old Mercury that needed a valve job, paint job, tires, and everything else that had fallen off. It wasn’t much, but it got me there and back.
Today, in my reclining years, I would rather be perceived as a guy who doesn’t care about appearance, knows he’s aging, and is proud of it. However, my red Buick could give a different impression and may also emphasize my redneck heritage. Of course, just as today, many of us express ourselves with our automotive purchases without even thinking about it. To each his own comes to mind. Our car is who we are, as it was back then too.
The Townsend Rotary Fall Fest will again sponsor its annual Car Show on Sunday, October 1 on Broadway. The Car Show theme this year is “Catch Me if You Can!” which will feature those fast bombs that only give you a glimpse of their taillights as they fly by you! Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. on the corner of Broadway and North Pine Street. Music is provided all day with judging starting at noon. Awards are presented at 4:00 p.m. Come one and all and enjoy. As a reminder, dogs are not welcome!
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Image 1 Caption: Gerry’s Dream Car: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
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