1974 Volkswagen Bus
A lovingly maintained 1974 VW Bus in gorgeous salmon paint with matching whitewall trim.
Welcome
Welcome
Welcome
Another Sunday spent admiring amazing cars and getting together with the community. We appreciate everyone who came out — we can’t say enough how much we love the rides that roll in and the people who bring them.
Most of all this month, a big shout-out to all the mothers who came out with their cars and their families to support the show. We hope we added something special to your day.
Next up is the June show, on the second Sunday of the month as always.
Next show
Sunday, June 8 · 9–11 AM
Mercantile West, in front of Oslo Coffee Co.
Cars allowed in starting 8:30 AM — arrive early to secure a space.
Register your car for the June showCool car corner
Standouts from the May show
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Did you know?
Officially the Type 2 — Transporter, Kombi, or Microbus depending on the body — the 1974 model was among the last with the classic air-cooled engine, making somewhere around 46–70 hp.
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1991 Saab 900
A '91 Saab 900: quirky, characterful, and quietly advanced.
Did you know?
From a company that built its heritage on fighter jets, the 900 Turbo was years ahead of its time. Its front-wheel drive and unusual rear suspension geometry made for an all-season driving experience that still feels modern.
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Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica
A Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica, designed as a bridge between road and track.
By the numbers
Sharper aero front and rear, a naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10 making 631 hp, rear-wheel drive, and a 202 mph top speed.
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Austin-Healey 3000
An Austin-Healey 3000 — the 'Big Healey' — with classic British sports-car looks.
Did you know?
Built from 1959 to 1967, the Big Healey earned its reputation in motorsport, competing at events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Monte Carlo Rally.
May 2025 car of the month
2006 Ford Mustang GT
Owned by Mike Harrill
“I told my friends, 'I'm going to buy the pace car.' They all laughed.”
I started going to Irwindale Speedway in the summer of 2006. That’s when I saw the Mustang pace car. Advantage Ford was the track sponsor, so they used Ford tow trucks and other Ford vehicles. 2004 was the first Mustang pace car, then in 2005 they had one too. I knew they went back to the dealer and were sold. So when the 2006 season was over, I told my friends, “I’m going to buy the pace car.” They all laughed.
In the spring of 2007, I happened to be near the Ford dealer and stopped to see if the pace car was still there — and sure enough, it was. After five hours of negotiating, we got to my price and I made a deposit. The next week was opening night for Irwindale Speedway 2007. I told my friends I’d drive that night; they didn’t know I’d bought the pace car, so the look on their faces was priceless.
I drove the car for two years, then decided to make it a race car you could still drive on the street. I’ve put a lot into it since: supercharger, racing cams, complete suspension, headers, Wilwood racing brakes, coilover shocks. It’s fun to drive and street legal — and it still brings a grin every time.
Until next month
We love rolling with you
And a happy Mother's Day to all the moms who came out with their cars and families this month.
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