The Oldies but Goodies Classic Car and Bike show had its second annual appearance in Williston on Saturday.
Fun and festivities took place around vintage cars as classic music performed by Bill Castner resonated throughout the venue. The event was put on by organizers Ovidio Santiago and Bill Foster through Premier Events NCF. Appearances by the Groovy Gus the Hippie Bus and The Ghostbusters Mobile. Axe throwing, volleyball and an arts and crafts market were among the many things in which patrons could participate.
James Menasco’s Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop showcases a classic logo and shifter at the Oldies but Goodies Classic Car and Bike show in Williston Fla. Feb. 11, 2023. Menasco put around 4,000 miles on his Chevrolet within the last two years but mainly drives a classic restored Ford Pickup truck. It took him a long time to get the Chevrolet from its previous owners, Menasco said. (Rae Riiska/WUFT)Ovidio Santiago, organizer of the Oldies but Goodies Classic Car and Bike show, judges Mary Donaghey’s ’60 Chevy Impala. Donaghey won best paint job Feb. 11, 2023, in Williston Fla. The show drew around 3,000 people and over 100 participants in the showcase. (Rae Riiska/WUFT)Bill Castner, performer, sings classics such as “Mustang Sally’ and “Beyond the Sea” in Williston Fla. Castner along with other musical talent performed for patrons at the Oldies but Goodies Classic Car and Bike show Feb. 11, 2023. (Rae Riiska/WUFT)Jim Heiser’s 1931 Ford model a coupe showcases a bird hood ornament at the Oldies but Goodies Car and Bike show Feb. 11, 2023. The show took place in Williston Fla. drawing almost 3,000 visitors to look at vintage vehicles all over the parking lot. (Rae Riiska/WUFT)Elaine Hargrove’s “Groovy Gus the Happy Hippie Bus” displays a blue stuffed bear riding shotgun in a hand painted 1978 VW Bus. The bus appeared in Williston Fla. for the Oldies but Goodies Car and Bike show Feb. 11, 2023. Usually, the bus is in Chiefland Fla. but came to the event to show its colors and groovy designs. (Rae Riiska/WUFT)Freddy Bonnett enters a ’83 Honda motor bike to the Oldies but Goodies Classic Car and Bike show in Williston Fla. Feb 11, 2023. The bike was one of over 100 vehicles shown at the show. This is the second annual car show and about 3,000 people were expected to attend. (Rae Riiska/WUFT)Elaine Hargrove (left), and Bill Castner perform for a crowd of people in Williston Fla. Hargrove, owner of “Groovy Gus the Hippie Bus” attended the Oldies but Goodies Car and Bike show Feb. 11, 2023. Hargrove danced and hula-hooped around the event while classic tunes were sung by Castner. (Rae Riiska/WUFT)Anne McInerney’s ’68 Chevy Camaro showcases a bright orange paint job and sleek black trim. McInerney won best paint job at the Oldies but Goodies Classic Car and Bike show in Williston Fla. Feb. 11, 2023. The Camaro features a skull on fire painted on the hood. (Rae Riiska/WUFT)A visitor of the Oldies but Goodies Classic Car and Bike show is reflected in Anne McInerney’s ’68 Chevy Camaro’s side mirror in Williston Fla. McInerney won best paint job Feb. 11, 2023. The Camaro features a skull on fire painted on the hood. (Rae Riiska/WUFT)James Menasco is reflected in the chrome of his 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop at the Oldies but Goodies Classic Car and Bike show in Williston Fla. Feb. 11, 2023. Menasco put around 4,000 miles on his Chevrolet within the last two years but mainly drives a classic restored Ford Pickup truck. It took him a long time to get the Chevrolet from its previous owners, Menasco said. (Rae Riiska/WUFT)Bill Castner (left), sings as Bobbie McDowell (center) and Jim McDowell (right) dance to classic tunes. Almost 3000 people showed up the Oldies but Goodies Car and Bike show in Williston Fla. Feb. 11, 2023. The McDowell’s dance whenever they have the chance and today was no exception. (Rae Riiska/WUFT)Mary Donaghey’s ’60 Chevy Impala displayed next to Anne McInerney’s ’68 Chevy Camaro showcases bright paint jobs and pointy taillights at the Oldies but Goodies Car and Bike show in Williston Fla. Donaghey won best in show and McInerney won best paint job Feb. 11, 2023. (Rae Riiska/WUFT)Alex Daniel’s 1972 Fiat 500 opens to show the motor located in the back of the car at the Oldies but Goodies Car and Bike show in Williston Fla. Feb. 11, 2023. Daniel has had the car for almost 10 years now and rebuilt the entire thing when he originally bought it from a friend. Daniel drives the car regularly and chose the yellow paint job to contrast with the red interior. (Rae Riiska/WUFT)
I sort of think the fact that we worship at the alter of youth as a culture is wrong and kind of sort of denies us some of the pleasures and good qualities about growing older and I try to celebrate them. So that’s really my message. It’s sort of just, not to listen to the people who tell you to act your age because what does that actually mean?
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