Classic cars cruise into Newport Elementary show

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Chris Conway shows off his beloved 74’ Acapulco VW Thing, a vehicle he dedicated and upkeeps in honor of Newport Beach lifeguard Ben Carlson, during the 5th Annual Newport Elementary Classic Car Show on Saturday. The featured more than 60 classic cars, GT series race cars, American hot rods, and American classics. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

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A surfer stops by to look at a Dodge Challenger R/T during the 5th Annual Newport Elementary Classic Car Show on Saturday. The featured more than 60 classic cars, GT series race cars, American hot rods, and American classics. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

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Steve Baeza stops to admire his own 56’ dune buggy during the 5th Annual Newport Elementary Classic Car Show on Saturday. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

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A small crowd gathers around a Cobra 427 during the 5th Annual Newport Elementary Classic Car Show on Saturday. The featured more than 60 classic cars, GT series race cars, American hot rods, and American classics. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

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A rigged up Ford bronco with original hood ornament on display during the 5th Annual Newport Elementary Classic Car Show on Saturday. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

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An 88 Oldsmobile logo on the rear trunk is on display during the 5th Annual Newport Elementary Classic Car Show on Saturday. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

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Willy Kiryakos shines his 68’ Camaro hot rod during the 5th Annual Newport Elementary Classic Car Show on Saturday. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

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The wheel of a pink Ford Thunderbird is reflected in a shiny black Bel Air during the 5th Annual Newport Elementary Classic Car Show on Saturday. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

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A hat rests on the back of a 53’ Buick Special during the 5th Annual Newport Elementary Classic Car Show on Saturday. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

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Guests stop to admire a vibrant orange Ferrari sports car during the 5th Annual Newport Elementary Classic Car Show on Saturday. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

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A guest stops to admire a 1940 Ford Club Coupe hot during the 5th Annual Newport Elementary Classic Car Show on Saturday. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

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Dennis Garcia shines the rims of his beloved Chevy “super sport” Impala during the 5th Annual Newport Elementary Classic Car Show on Saturday. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

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A pink Ford Thunderbird is reflected in a shiny black Bel Air during the 5th Annual Newport Elementary Classic Car Show on Saturday. The featured more than 60 classic cars, GT series race cars, American hot rods, and American classics. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

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Guests stop to admire a Ford Coupe hot rod during the 5th Annual Newport Elementary Classic Car Show on Saturday. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

By Daily Pilot staff

Oct. 21, 2017 5:10 PM PT

Newport Elementary School’s fifth annual benefit car show brought more than 60 classic rides, GT series race cars and more to the Newport Beach campus Saturday.

The event also included a children’s play area with face painting, a picture booth and pumpkin decorating.

Classic cars cruise into Newport Elementary show

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