Mopars, Marty Himes highlight auto events on Long Island
THE CAR AND ITS OWNER
1970 Chevrolet Nova coupe owned by Charlie Staudter
WHAT MAKES IT INTERESTING
Chevrolet sold the hugely popular Nova from 1962 to 1979 primarily as an economical compact family car and yet it managed to find its way into the hearts of muscle car enthusiasts and racers across the country. Today, meticulously modified Novas can be found at Long Island car shows almost every weekend.
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Saturday, Oct. 12:
NY Good Guys Car Club Show; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., spectators free; 52 Otis St., W. Babylon; info: 631-920-6699
‘Rat Rod Rockabilly’ Car Show; noon-11 p.m., admission $10; Bethpage LIRR Station, Stewart Ave.; info: bethpagekiwanis@gmail.com
3rd Annual Holbrook Fire Dept. Car Show & Swap Meet; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., spectators $5, under 12 free; AHRC Suffolk, 2900 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Bohemia; info: www.holbrookfd.org
Sunday, Oct. 13:
NY AutoFest Car Show to benefit Sachem Arrows Marching Band; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., spectators $5, under 12 free; Sachem East HS, 177 Granny Rd., Farmingville; info: www.nyautofest.com
Mopar Power Club Car Show; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., spectators free; Pappalardo’s Pizza, 1079 Hicksville Rd., Seaford; info: www.moparpowerclub.com
Thursday, Oct. 17:
‘An Evening with Marty Himes’ presentation by LI racing historian & hosted by LI Motor Parkway Preservation Society; 7:30 p.m., admission free; Old Bethpage Village Restoration auditorium, 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage
