On Friday morning it was time to get to our ultimate destination of Cruisin' Ocean City, Maryland. This event is in its 14th year and always sells out the 3,000 vehicle entries early in the year. The entire town is filled with muscle cars, street rods, and customs. Promoter Jack Hennen and his Special Event Productions crew go out of their way to make sure that everyone has a good time. The morning participant's cruise down the boardwalk to the inlet is always a hit. On Saturday we shared our Road Tour hospitality tent with actress Cindy Williams of American Graffiti and Laverne and Shirley fame. It was a great weekend in Ocean City and a great week on the Coker Tire Tour.
The Road Tour season has just begun. Our 1952 Chevy Bel Air hardtop is running fine. We have seven more tours scheduled this summer and in three weeks we set out from Vintage Air's headquarters in San Antonio as we travel to the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion.
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Our next stop on Thursday...
Our next stop on Thursday was at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach. This is a privately owned museum that contains an incredible collection of vintage military airplanes from all of the major conflicts of the past century.
Thursday morning breakfast...
Thursday morning breakfast at the Lynnhaven Pier in Virginia Beach was hosted by owners Bobbie Lou and Hoyt Duff and the Route 60 Garage. Bobbie Lou and Hoyt have attended a number of previous Road Tours.
The Military Aviation Museum...
The Military Aviation Museum consists of two huge hangers that are filled with everything from a P-51 to a B-17 bomber. It was a rare opportunity to get a look at these classic war birds.
Thursday wrapped up with the...
Thursday wrapped up with the Road Tourians and our cars as guests of honor at the kickoff of the Beach Music Festival on Virginia Beach. It was a great evening of music and a perfect way to end a very exciting Road Tour day.
What had to be a high point...
What had to be a high point in Road Tour history was our visit to the Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach. Home to the Tomcat and Hornet Navy fighter jets, the sight of our cars surrounded by those incredible planes was breathtaking.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday...
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday were spent at Cruisin' Ocean City. Held at the Inlet and Convention Center each year in Ocean City, MD, it's a sellout; get your registration in early.