Car Nation

SUNDAY, NOV. 25

All Long Island Car Clubs Annual Food & Toy Drive to benefit Brookhaven Town Interface Program; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Santa arrives at noon, spectators free, donations accepted (unwrapped new toys, games, non-perishable food items, cash); Brookhaven Town Hall parking lot, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville; info: 516-658-1977 or 631-224-9517

Long Island Mopars Car Show; 11...

Electronic shops and department stores aren’t the only businesses ready to cash in on Black Friday. Your local auto repair shop and your friendly car insurance agent are also probably licking their chops in anticipation of greater sales.

Frenzied trips to packed stores the day after Thanksgivings produced 36.5 percent more parking-related claims nationally on that day than on typical Fridays...

Sunday, Nov. 18:

All Long Island Car Clubs Annual Food & Toy Drive to benefit Brookhaven Town Interface Program; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Santa arrives at noon, spectators free, donations accepted (unwrapped new toys, games, non-perishable food items, cash); Brookhaven Town Hall parking lot, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville; info: 516-658-1977 or 631-224-9517.

Hot Rod Burger King Car Show...

THE CAR AND ITS OWNER

1927 LaSalle Model 1168 phaeton owned by Bill Aprile

WHAT MAKES IT INTERESTING

Edith and Archie Bunker weren’t kidding when they sang “Gee, our old LaSalle ran great” to open the “All in the Family” TV sitcom of the 1970s. The LaSalle, built from 1927 to 1940, was a premium car designed to slot between luxury brand Cadillac and the big Buicks of the day. During...

Saturday, Nov. 10: Model Car Challenge hosted by Long Island Auto Replica Society; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., admission $5, under 12 free; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; info: http://liarsmodelcarclub.wix.com/liars

Sunday, Nov. 11: All Long Island Car Clubs Annual Food & Toy Drive to benefit Brookhaven Town Interface Program; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Santa arrives at noon, spectators free,...

THE CAR AND ITS OWNER

2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS owned by Matt Wasserman

WHAT MAKES IT INTERESTING

The latest Camaros have drawn rave reviews since their 2009 debut, yet collector enthusiasm remains high for the previous generation built from 1993 to 2002. While over 14,000 coupes were produced in the final year, Wasserman says both the color and content make his award-winning SS...

In the wake of Sandy, Long Islanders’ gas routines have changed dramatically. A simple decision to fill up has now become an hours-long process. There’s the search for an open gas station, followed by the cost-benefit analysis of the line at the rare functioning station, then the actual wait on the line. Finally, when the euphoric moment hits and an attendant waives you to the pump, you arrive only...

THE CAR AND ITS OWNER 1930 Graham-Paige sedan owned by Ray and Lynda Lignowski

WHAT MAKES IT INTERESTING The Graham brothers were involved in vehicle manufacturing through the early 20th century, yet the Graham-Paige branded cars were produced only from 1928 to 1931 after the purchase of another auto maker, the Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company. “In magazine ads of the day, the Graham-Paige...

THE CAR AND ITS OWNER

1967 Oldsmobile 442 coupe owned by Michael Federico

WHAT MAKES IT INTERESTING

When Pontiac introduced its GTO muscle car in mid-1964, Oldsmobile quickly went along for the ride with its own muscular 442 (“four four two”) option, stuffing a 310-horsepower V-8 engine and a police suspension package into its mid-sized F-85 and Cutlass models. The offering was...

Saturday, Oct. 27: Luxury Classic Car Show; noon-4 p.m., spectators free; Main St./Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor; info: www.howl-ween.com . . .

Saturday, Oct. 27-Sunday, Oct. 28: NY Region Sports Car Club of America Autocross to benefit United Behind Chelsea charity; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, members $55 single day or $90 both days, non-members $70 single day or $105 both days, spectators free;...