Our “Sunday in the Park Car Show” of thirty-eight cars and historic tractors and engines was an idyllic event with manatees swimming in the Biscayne Bay to the east, a view of the historic buildings to the west, and palm trees and mangroves to the north and south. As a thank you for coming, the car owners were provided with a one-year membership to the Deering Estate. We are very appreciative of the support provided by Luis and Odalys Quevedo of Art Spark Design and Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay.

In addition to the helpful direction from Special Events Coordinator Jenna Noordhoek and her staff who set up the tents and helped park the cars, the following South Florida Region club members were instrumental to the success of the show:  Maurice Hawa, signage and photos; Philip Williams, check-in; and Bob Squier, windshield cards and photos.

By Jean Hawa
Photos by Maurice Hawa, Al Padilla and Bob Squier

On a spectacular mid-fall Sunday in South Florida, the Deering Estate opened its beautiful grounds for our 6^th Annual Vintage Auto Show for pre-1960 vehicles.  As you will see, we had a variety of vehicles ranging from 1928 to 1959. The 32 cars and trucks were placed in chronological order from the Richmond Cottage along the southern edge of the great lawn and then parallel to Biscayne Bay. Also on display in front of the Stone House was the resident 1950 International Harvester truck.

Our supporter, Williamson Automotive Group, provided four fine examples of their current models on the field, making a startling contrast between old and new. Many visitors came to the Deering Estate to see the antiques. Joining us throughout the day were a flock of pelicans that flew overhead, a beautiful Great Egret, and a herd of manatees, also known as the sea cow, which are Florida’s state endangered marine mammals, a large aquatic relative of the elephant.

The overall comment was that it was a perfectly gorgeous day to have a car show. Activities for young and old were plentiful. Car owners submitted photographs of portions of their cars which became clues on paper for a scavenger hunt for children. It was a thrill watching the kids get excited as they matched the photo to the various cars. Even some of the adults joined in on the fun. There were old fashioned lawn games and plenty of tasty food from the Sports Grill. The car owners and their families enjoyed a leisure day in the 444-acre park overlooking Biscayne Bay. Besides going on guided historical house tours and natural area tours, they talked with the many visitors about their cars, picnicked, and kicked off their shoes to relax. Most of all, it was a very pleasant Sunday in the park.

The increased success of the show is due to many factors. I am thankful to all the car owners who brought out their cars. The staff members of the Deering Estate were so helpful with parking and setting up tents for us. Through the generosity of the Deering Estate, the car owners were able to obtain a one-year membership to the park. No car show can be accomplished without the help of other club members. Very instrumental were: Mike Penn obtained financial support from Williamson Automotive Group; Bob Squier created the windshield cars, photographed the cars and helped with registering the cars along with Philip Williams; and Maurice Hawa helped with signage and parking

By Jean Hawa
Photos by Al Padilla, Bob Squier and Philip Williams
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Thirty-three pre-1960’s cars graced the great lawn at the 5^th Annual Deering Estate Vintage Auto Show on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Ranging from a 1920 Ford Model T to a 1959 Edsel Corsair CV, the vintage cars were a crowd pleaser to the over one thousand visitors.   Also on display were the resident 1950 International Harvester truck, an antique wooden boat, and a beautiful Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Cabriolet brought by our supporter Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay.

Activities for young and old were plentiful. Car owners submitted photographs of portions of their cars which became clues on paper for a scavenger hunt for children. It was fun watching parents guide their children to search for a specific feature of a car.  The kids got so excited when they matched the photo to the various cars on their own.  There were old fashion lawn games, miniature car racing and plenty of tasty food from Sports Grill.

The car owners and their families enjoyed a leisure day in the 444-acre park that overlooks Biscayne Bay.  Besides going on guided historical house tours and natural area tours, they talked with the many visitors about their cars, picnicked, and kicked off their shoes to relax.  Most of all, it was a very relaxing Sunday in the park. The overall consensus was that it was a perfectly gorgeous day to have a car show.

Submitted by Jean Hawa
Photos by Maurice Hawa

Early Fords – 1920 Model T – 1928 Model A – 1929 Model A

1929 Hudson Super 6

1929 Ford Model A

1933 Ford 2dr

1941 Chevrolet Super Deluxe

1941 Studebaker Commander

1942 Willys MB

1947 International Tow Truck

1950 International Stakebed Truck

1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe

1951 Jaguar XK 120

1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan

1954 Buick 72R Riviera

1954 Buick 72R Riviera

1956 Buick Special

1956 Buick Special

1956 Cadillac Series 62

1957 Cadillac Eldorado

1957 MG Roadster

1959 Edsel Corsair CV

Sam and son William enjoy the show

  Greg and Cindy Endres’s 1953 Kaiser Carolina

By Jean Hawa

Our “little laid back” car show grew this year. The thirty seven vintage vehicles, ranging from 1927 to 1959, were on display for one thousand three hundred sixty visitors who came to the 4th Annual Vintage Auto Display at the Deering Estate on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Nine more cars were pre-registered; unfortunately break-downs and other issues prevented them from coming. Also on display was the resident 1950 International Harvester truck.

In contrast of last year’s show, the balmy breezes from Biscayne Bay made the mid-high 60’s to low 70’s temperatures chilly to comfortable. While many visitors and participants wore shorts, several others were wearing jackets.  The overall comment was that it was a perfect gorgeous day to have a car show.

Activities for young and old were plentiful. Car owners submitted photographs of portions of their cars which became clues on paper for a scavenger hunt for children. It was a thrill watching the kids get excited as they matched the photo to the various cars. Even some of the adults joined in on the fun.  The children’s attendance of last year was doubled, 71 to 146. There were old fashion lawn games and plenty of tasty food from Sports Grill.

The car owners and their families enjoyed a leisure day in the 444-acre park that overlooks Biscayne Bay. Besides going on guided historical house tours and natural area tours, they talked with the many visitors about their cars, picnicked, and kicked off their shoes to relax.  Most of all, it was a very pleasant day.

The increased success of the show is due to many factors. I am thankful to all the car owners who brought out their cars. The staff members of the Deering Estate were so helpful with parking and setting up tents for us.  Through the generosity of the Deering Estate, the car owners were able to obtain a one-year membership to the park.   We appreciate the support given by Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay along with the company of its representative Augie Canamero who displayed a beautiful 2016 AMG GT-S 6.3 model.  More information about the Deering Estate, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, can be found at www.deeringestate.org

In a thank you letter from the Deering Estate’s Special Events Coordinator, Jenna Noordhoek stated “the turnout of cars was GREAT and we had an amazing turnout of guests”. Plans for 2017 include additional vintage boats and tractors. Once a date without too many conflicting other events is found, it will be on our calendar. As a reminder it will be a Sunday in the park for pre-1960’s original/restored antiques.

Photos by Jean Hawa, Maurice Hawa, Ron Mitro, Mel Mann and Al Padilla.

1941 Studebaker Commander

1941 Studebaker Commander

1946 Willys Jeep CI2A

1958 MGA

1953 Kaiser Carolina

Guy Lewis polishing his 1952 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

1950 International Stake Bed Truck

1929 Ford Model A Town Car

1927 Bonnevelle Salt Flat Race Car

1952 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

1929 Ford Model A standard roadster

1929 Model A Todur

1934 Plymouth

1933 Ford 2dr sedan

1936 Railton Straight 8 Tourer

1939 Ford Cabriolet

1939 La Salle

1941 Studebaker Commander

1946 Lincoln Continental

1941 Chevrolet Super Deluxe

1948 Pontiac Sliver Streak

1950 Plymouth

1952 Crosley

1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan

1950 Willys Jeepster

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

1956 Continental Mark II

1954 Jaguar XK 120

1956 Ford Thunderbird

1952 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

1957 Cadillac Series 62

1956 Ford Thunderbird hardtop/convertible

1958 Ausitn Healey Sprite

1959 Chrysler 300 E

1957 Volvo PV 444

1954 Buick Roadmaster Riviera 72R

Cindy in her show hat

1959 Chrysler 300 E

1931 Ford Huckster Model A

Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay’s 2016 AMG GT-S 6.3 model

Jean Hawa presents Augie Canamero an appriciation plaque while Cindy Enrdres looks on.

Driving Miss Cindy – Guy Lewis takes Cindy Endres for a chauffeured ride in his Rolls

Jean, Loyda, Adele and Cindy enjoy the show

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Continuing with the “Sunday in the Park theme”, twenty-nine vehicles, ranging from 1928 to 1954, were on display for the seven hundred thirty-two visitors who came to the 3rd Annual Mercedes- Benz of Cutler Bay  Deering Estate Vintage Car Display  at the Deering Estate at Cutler on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Nine more cars were pre-registered, unfortunately break-downs and other issues prevented them from coming. Also on display was the resident 1950 International Harvester truck.

Even though it was five days before the end of winter, it felt like the beginning of summer. The balmy breeze from Biscayne Bay made the mid-high 80’s temperature comfortable. Many of us gravitated to the shaded picnic tables as we ate lunch. Floating manatees provided extra enjoyment for those who walked over to the bay.

Activities for young and old were plentiful. Car owners submitted photographs of portions of their cars which became clues on paper for a scavenger hunt for children. There were old fashion lawn games, an old fashioned cake-walk, a pop-corn dispenser, and plenty of tasty food from Sports Grill. Two additions to the event were the Miami-Dade County Library bus and the Tandem Teens, a group of talented teenagers who dressed in period clothing while dancing and singing period music for everyone. The car owners and their families enjoyed a leisure day in the 444-acre park that overlooks Biscayne Bay. Besides going on guided historical house tours and natural area tours, they talked with the many visitors about their cars, picnicked, and kicked off their shoes to relax. Most of all, it was a very relaxing day.

The success of the show is due to many factors. I am thankful to all the car owners who brought out their cars. The staff members of the Deering Estate were so helpful with parking and setting up tents for us. Through the generosity of the Deering Estate at Cutler, the car owners were able to obtain a one-year membership to the park. Publicity for the show was fantastic. Along with brochures that were mailed to Deering Estate members, notices were printed in the Florida Villager, The Miami Herald Neighbors, and the Deering Estate website. We appreciate the support given by Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay along with the company of its representative Augie Canamero who displayed a new G-Class SUV Wagon. More information about the Deering Estate, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, can be found at www.deeringestate.org.

After receiving many compliments about the car show, the highlight came the following Thursday when the headlines of the front page of The Neighbors read “A Day of Vintage Fun and Rides” and showed a huge picture of the owner of a 1954 Jaguar showing off the engine to another car owner. On the inside were additional photos and a lead to more photos online at MiamiHerald.com.

Jean Hawa
Photo credits: Maurice Hawa

1950 Ford coupe – 1950 Ford sedan

The venue

Augie Canamero of Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay

1941 Chrysler Royal

1954 Volkswagen

The Deering Estate

1936 Ford Roadster – 1939 La Salle

1950 Matchless

1954 Volvo

1951 Lincoln – 1952 Dodge pick up

1954 Jaguar XK120 – 1952 Jaguar XK 120

1931 Ford Victoria – 1931 Ford Huckster

1954 Jaguar XK 120

1940 Ford – 1941 Ford

On the lawn

On the lawn

1952 Volkswagen

1930 Ford

1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan

1946 Lincoln Continetal

1950 Ford sedan

On the Lawn

Picnic anyone?

1933 Ford aedan