A turnout of 110 vehicles helped the Charter Oak Firebirds open their 2010 cruisin’ season on Saturday evening at Panera Bread on the Berlin Turnpike. An interesting array of vehicles filed the parking lot. Among the standouts were a superb Chevy Nomad, an AMC Rambler, several vintage Corvettes, plus plenty of classic Pontiac Firebirds. Unlike past weekends, the weather co-operated, and the show’s visitors enjoyed the warm late evening sunshine as they took in the cars.The Charter Oak Firebirds (http://www.charteroakbirds.com/), founded in 2004, welcomes new members who have an interest in the Pontiac Firebird, even if you don’t own one, yet!
Cruisin’ Star Car
Dennis’s 1980 Lincoln Town Coupe was selected as Cruisin’s Star Car. After finding it online, he flew out to Chicago to see it in October of last year, and purchased it from the original owner. Dennis, who had owned a brand new Town Car in 1985, then made the 1,000-mile trip home behind the wheel of his latest acquisition.The car is one of 4,000 Town Coupes that were built in 1980. Major changes from the 1979 model reduced the body by 12 inches in length, along with the loss of 900lb from the car’s total weight. The vehicle features a 351ci Windsor engine, though most of the Town Coupes had 302s under the hood.
The odometer reads 53,000 miles, and Dennis expects to log many more, taking in as many car shows as possible.
Saturday, Dennis’ dog Bridget made her 2010 car show debut, and drew her own group of admirers.
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