2023 Ventura National Championships | Classic Car Restoration Club
Last month, the Ventura National Auto Show was held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds over Labor Day weekend. Since 2003, it has been one of the largest and most exciting car shows on the West Coast, encompassing all aspects of car culture, including hot rods, custom paint jobs, restorations, live music and vendors. The Ventura National covers more than 62 acres and is packed with classic cars and vintage trucks, while local restoration shops and vendors display their latest creations and apparel beneath the palm-lined main street of the fairgrounds. The highlight of the Nationals is always the diversity of cars and trucks on display. Whether you prefer a professional restoration to period perfection, a DIY restoration at home, or any level of customization in between, the Ventura Nationals has something for you, and the builders will be parked somewhere nearby, excitedly talking about their build process. One interesting trend we noticed this year was the increased use of factory…
National Truck Show 2023
The inaugural Grand National Truck Show opened this year at the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. Although the Grand National has been known as one of the best auto shows in the country since 1949, it wasn't until this year that organizers decided to split it in half from the historic Roadster Show and make the Classic Truck Show its own weekend. The 2023 Truck Show is being billed as a premier event, but it’s not just for classic trucks. The show covers “any truck with a bed or cargo box,” from 1900 to the present day, both domestic and foreign. Invited trucks take over both halls of the Fairplex, while Classic Truck Performance Magazine hosts a parade where anyone with a classic or custom truck can tour the area around the halls. This year's top honor at the National Truck Contest, "World's Most Beautiful Truck," went to Greg Tidwell and his 1940 Ford pickup, which was powered by a retro-styled…
National Truck Show 2023
The inaugural Grand National Truck Show opened this year at the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. Although the Grand National has been known as one of the best auto shows in the country since 1949, it wasn't until this year that organizers decided to split it in half from the historic Roadster Show and make the Classic Truck Show its own weekend. The 2023 Truck Show is being billed as a premier event, but it’s not just for classic trucks. The show covers “any truck with a bed or cargo box,” from 1900 to the present day, both domestic and foreign. Invited trucks take over both halls of the Fairplex, while Classic Truck Performance Magazine hosts a parade where anyone with a classic or custom truck can tour the area around the halls. This year's top honor at the National Truck Contest, "World's Most Beautiful Truck," went to Greg Tidwell and his 1940 Ford pickup, which was powered by a retro-styled…
Ventura Nationals Welcome Night | Classic Car Restoration
With the grandeur of the Ventura Nationals, it attracts enthusiasts and manufacturers from all over the U.S. Of course, for many in attendance, that means a long journey, and the local automotive community rolls out the red carpet for all who come to compete. On the afternoon and evening before the national championship, local auto shops host open houses, inviting everyone to bring their cars to relieve the stress of the trip to Ventura and fill their bellies with some tacos. These open houses are not only for the manufacturers and featured cars, but everyone is welcome with open arms. It gives the public a chance to peek behind the scenes at the auto shops that produce some of the best cars and immerse themselves in the lifestyle and culture. This year, the open house started at JG Design and Fabrication in Ventura’s industrial neighborhood. JG usually hosts an open house in advance, and the parking lot, streets, and alleys…
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