Cruise Into the Past Car Show

Well, you can plan, you can hope that things will go well, and you can adapt when things don't go according to plan. And that's what we did this Saturday, when the dark clouds and persistent rain threw a curveball into our classic car show on the plaza.

Thanks to Ozzie, Rick, Dave and all the guys and gals with the Lakeside Classic Cruisers and East Side Car Club, for rounding up some really nice cars to display in the main concourse! While we didn't have as many cars as nicer weather would have attracted, we did have some fine examples of automotive design to display against the magnificent backdrop of the concourse. By all accounts present, seeing the cars inside the building was more of a treat than if we had shown them outside! It was always our plan to feature 5 or so cars inside, but having nearly 20 of them in there was a thrill!


We had a steady crowd of about 500 people who braved the occasional pouring rain to see the cars and find out more about the 15 or so non-profit groups on hand to discuss the great work they are doing on behalf of our great city!

I'd sincerely like to thank my CTRC family: Kate, Sara, Adrienne, Amanda, Derek, Tracy, Bill, Mark, MJ, Bev, Jim, Ed, Gary, Joan, Roger, Nathan and Tom for your help in adapting this event into something unusual and enjoyable.

I'd also like to thank Gladys and crew with the Citizens for Regional Transit Corporation, Michelle and Ken from Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Chris and crew from Corpus Christi, Pat from Graycliff, Todd from Buffalo Tours, Amy from Revitalize Buffalo, Marti from Old Home Week, Paulette and Mike from Free Buffalo/New York, Alan, Gail and crew from WNY Coalition for Progress and our very own Pam and crew from Broadway Fillmore Alive and the Urban League of Buffalo. If I've forgotten anyone, I apologize.

It was a good day, all in all. Everyone had a good time and enjoyed some great jazz and blues by Gary, Ike and the guys from the Colored Musician's Club. These guys were really good and we hope to hook up with them for events in the very near future. Thanks guys, and thanks to all who helped make this event great!

Free Open House Event at the Central Terminal

"Cruise Into the Past" Custom/Classic Car Show

Buffalo, New York - July 17th, 2006: The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation and Lakeside Classic Cruisers are very pleased to announce they will be co-hosting a classic and custom car show on Saturday July 22nd from 2 pm to 6 pm at the Central Terminal on 495 Paderewski Drive in Buffalo.

If you would like to display your custom, classic or special interest car, registration is $10 on the day of the event. If you would like to pre-register, the charge is $8 and you can download and print the form from the following link:

http://www.rodandpiston.com/showflyers/cruiseintopast06.pdf

14 Awards of Excellence will be given to the top cars in specific model year categories, as well as several other "best of special awards. A few select cars will be chosen on the day of the show to be displayed in the grand main concourse!

Along with all the beautiful cars to see, there will be food, beverages and entertainment, as well as our 2nd annual "Restore Buffalo - A Celebration of People Effecting Change" open house highlighting 20 or more local non-profit and grass roots organizations who have organized their efforts to restore Buffalo to its rightful prominence.

Come on out, see some great cars, enjoy some food and beverages and talk to some great people who are working to make Buffalo an even greater place to live, work and play!