Photos by Shannon Litz/Nevada AppealNort Pickett of Carson City talks about his 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 retractable at the Run What Cha Brung car show at Fuji Park on Saturday. The car had the first retractable hardtop roof.
Chrome glistened and the sun sparkled off the surfaces of dozens of freshly waxed classic cars Saturday as the Karson Kruzers' 27th annual Run What Cha Brung Car Show kicked off under the cottonwoods in Fuji Park.
Anne and Dan Oates of Carson City leaned back in their lawn chairs enjoying the balmy weather near Anne's 1966 Mustang.
"This is perfect car show weather, and I've seen some real stunning cars here today," said Anne.
"I'm the second owner of this car, which I bought when I was 21 in 1973," she said. "It's been fixed up between my dad, and then my husband. It just needs a paint job."
Dan said his car, a 1967 Camaro Rally Sport took first place in last year's show in the stock division.
"We're just relaxing today. We love this show," he said.
Anne agreed.
"We like to go to the Karson Kruzers' events because they're always so well-organized and everyone is very friendly. It's like going to Disneyland," she said. "You can't not be happy."
Carson City's Gary Fuller, who attended the car show with 10 of his friends, was caught admiring a colonial white 1957 Model D 312 Thunderbird.
"We're car people, and I used to be president of the T-Bird Club in Reno for a couple of years, because I owned one for 27 years," he said.
"As long as there are cars and good-looking girls, I can enjoy myself anywhere," he said.
Another Carson City man, Tom Reinbolt, said he also came out with friends.
"I came with four other guys from our High Sierra Radio Control Club. We're all here because we love cars as much as we love airplanes," he said. "I have a restored 1980 Firebird, but I didn't bring it today. Besides, everyone in town has seen my Firebird. It's ubiquitous. It's called The Blue Revenge."
Kenson and Holly Seymore kept a close eye on Holly's Viper Red 1969 GMC Stepside truck, while enjoying the shade.
"It's hers, but when I got it, it was a basket case," said Kenson. "Over the last few years, it has had a full restoration. I built it in our garage."
Holly laughed, saying, "He built it for me because I put up with all the time he spends in the garage."
Kenson admits he takes a lot of pleasure in seeing his wife behind the wheel of the truck.
"I love it, and the grin she has on her face is worth all the work to me," he said.
Run What Cha Brung continues today with a poker run from 8:30-11 a.m., a raffle at 11:30 a.m., and awards at noon. There is no cost to attend.
