South Florida International Auto Show Goes Back in Time

MIAMI, Nov. 1, 2004 -- The South Florida International Auto Show isn't just about the latest cars, trucks and SUVs. The show also gives visitors a "blast from the past" experience with its Memory Lane display.

Memory Lane features antique cars from the 30s through the 70s, giving visitors a nostalgic look at the cars that have inspired the automobiles of today. Presented by the Antique Automobile Club of America South Florida Region, Memory Lane will include such classics as a 1956 Bel Air Coupe, a 1931 Ford Model A Speedster race car and a 1956 Ford T-Bird.

"The cars in Memory Lane hold a special place in the hearts of many South Floridians," said Mel Mann, president of the Antique Automobile Club of America, South Florida Region. "The exhibit brings back memories of these classic cars to some, and allows others to dream about the times of the past."

  The vehicles on display will include:

  * 1924 Buick Touring Sedan
  * 1931 Ford Model A Speedster race car
  * 1939 Packard "Victoria" convertible
  * 1948 Cadillac convertible
  * 1950 Jaguar XK120
  * 1952 Ford Crestliner convertible
  * 1953 Chevy Pick-up Truck
  * 1956 Ford T-Bird
  * 1956 Bel Air Coupe
  * 1957 Cadillac convertible
  * 1959 Ford Sunliner Retractable Roof
  * 1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud
  * 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury -- Movie "Christine" Car
  * 1959 Chrysler 300E
  * 1960 Ford Police Car (Andy Griffith Show-- sheriff's car)
  * 1960 Corvette roadster
  * 1965 Ford Mustang convertible
  * 1966 Ford T-Bird convertible
  * 1967 Pontiac GTO convertible
  * 1967 Corvette Stingray Roadster
  * 1969 Pontiac Firebird convertible
  * 1969 Camaro Z28
  * 1970 VW Beetle
  * 1970 Chevy Chevelle "SS396"
  * 1971 Ford Torino fastback
  * 1971 Mercedes Benz Sedan
  * 1973 Triumph TR-6
  * 1980 Mercedes-Benz Sedan

Founded in 1955, the Antique Automobile Club of America's South Florida Region comprises 150 local members and is dedicated to the restoration, preservation and enjoyment of antique vehicles. The local group regularly hosts antique car shows. For more information on the club, call Mel Mann at 305-274-6266 or visit http://www.aaca.org/southflorida .

The South Florida International Auto Show is produced by the South Florida Auto-Truck Dealers Association, which comprises more than 220 dealers in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties.