EVENTS CALENDAR
Miss Information’s Guide to Auto Activities
* Compiled by Joan Denver. Readers are advised to call ahead to verify events and times, which are subject to change. Send listings to Miss Information’s Automotive Calendar of Events, 6475 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 375, Long Beach, CA 90803. To fax listings: (714) 761-3500. To subscribe: (714) 229-9100.
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Los Angeles: “Cars & Guitars of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” exhibition celebrating half-century association of cars and rock, dating to 1951 song “Rocket 88.” Includes 35 cars, more than 40 classic and custom guitars, historical jukeboxes, memorabilia. Ends Dec. 31. Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (at Fairfax Avenue). (323) 930-2277; https://www.petersen.org.
Coming Events
TODAY
Pomona: Twilight Cruise, presented by NHRA Motorsports Museum. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Gate 1. From 5 to 8 p.m. (909) 622-2133.
FRIDAY
Redondo Beach: Cruise at the Beach, open to pre-1976 street rods, muscle cars and other classic American vehicles. Ruby’s Diner, 245 N. Harbor Drive. 6 to 9 p.m. (310) 318-9506; https://www.cruiseatthebeach.com.
Fridays through Oct. 26.
SATURDAY
Del Mar: Del Mar Classic Car Auction, presented by Spectrum Auction Co., showcases more than 300 classics, hot rods, muscle cars, Ferraris and Porsches. Also Sunday, with Hollywood Car Show, featuring Elvis Presley’s 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix and other cars owned by celebrities or featured in films. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. 10 a.m. both days. (818) 255-0610; https://www.spectrumauctions.com.
Placentia: Pageant of the Thunderbird, 28th annual judged show, open to all 1955-97 T-Birds, original, restored or modified. Tri-City Park, 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (714) 828-5228; https://www.geocities.com/funbirdsofsocal.
SUNDAY
La Palma: Fall Classic 2001, 13th annual car show presented by Orange County Classic Chevy Club. Proceeds benefit Explorer Post No. 437, sponsored by La Palma Police Department. Central Park, 7821 Walker St. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (714) 970-1957.
Pasadena: Motorcar Rally, in conjunction with opening of exhibition “Hollywood Comes to Pasadena,” takes participants to historic, movie-related sites in Pasadena area. Registration, limited to first 100 cars, 9 a.m. Rally, 10 a.m. to noon. Pasadena Historical Museum, 470 W. Walnut St. (626) 577-1660; https://www.pasadenahistory.org.
San Bernardino: Antique Car Swap Meet, 42nd annual event presented by Paradise Valley Model A Ford Club, open to all makes of antique autos and parts. Western Little League Regional Headquarters, North Little League Drive (Palm Avenue-Kendall Drive exit from 215 Freeway). 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. (909) 885-1135; https://www.pvmac.com.
