Thanks to Henry Ford, kids didn’t have to walk 10 miles to school anymore. While Ford gave them a push-start, Detroit turned the ignition giving automobiles brilliance and style. The 1950s produced cars like the Studebaker, Chrysler New Yorker, Hudson, Packard, and even Kaiser-Frazer.
Car manufacturers brought features to the industry that made GM, the Chrysler Corporation, and Ford stiff competitors. General Motors awed us with colorful cars trimmed in chrome. They were attractive vehicles, and the public could hardly wait to get behind the driver’s seat and put the pedal to the metal.
In 1953, Chrysler made all of its cars brand new. They improved components such as the chassis frame, rear axle, the drivetrain and door handle that pull-out. Changes like these made the Chrysler New Yorker convertible the plushest model of the year. It’s one of Chrysler’s upper-class vintage cars now. Many owners showcase the classic car in some of the most exciting and elite car shows each year.
Scarecrow Cruise and Car Show
The Mississippi Classic Cruisers Car Club operate year-round hosting annual events such as the Scarecrow Cruise and Car Show. Each year hundreds of vintage cars drive two miles per hour through the streets of Madison, MS to raise money for charity.
Next, they host a Christmas party giving thanks for more than 300 members. If you can’t make one of the events, check out the cars on the second Saturday from 4-6 pm of each month starting in February going till the end of November.
Cruisin’ the Coast
Cruisin’ the Coast has been called America’s Largest Block Party. The festival started back in 1966 with around 374 vehicles. In 2017, over 8,000 men and women registered their vintage automobiles. People come from Puerto Rico and Canada each year just to show off their fancy rides and cruise 30 miles along the beaches of Mississippi.
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance began in the nifty 50s. It’s the epitome of Pebble Beach Automotive Week. People all over the country come to Monterey County, CA to compete with their most anticipated rivals in their historic automobiles. It’s an event you don’t want to miss!
View some of the events we’ve been a part of by clicking here. Or learn more about the Chrysler New Yorker by clicking here.