Hi Everyone,

Somewhere, someone requested to see cars at the car Shows that I attend. I will post Collages of Pontiacs only that attends the car Shows. Hopefully, you all enjoy them.

Great pic's!!!  Thankz for sharing.  Looks like Pontiac was well represented.

It was a great show. I was surprised that there were 6 Pontiacs there, and they all placed. Usually, in this area of Maryland, we might be lucky to have three Pontiacs show up at a show...lol. Often times, I'm the only one. I also thought the Show's trophies were awesome. They were in the form of an artillery shell that doubles as a Thermos...quite unique. 

Love seeing Pontiacs show up  

Knights of Columbus 3413 Car Show on August 18 2024

Nice small car show in Severna Park Maryland. Due to the weather forecast, 34 cars showed up; 2 were Pontiacs and they both placed in Top 30 Best of Show. 

Had another great time. Making new friends, seeing the many awesome rides that are still in the local area. Vintage Tin of Maryland put on a very nice car show at the Linthicum Baptist Church. There were about 50 cars entered, with a good diversity of makes and models. Only two Pontiacs in the show. Mine, and a gorgeous 1967 Pontiac GTO. Enjoy the collage.

Edited August 25, 20241 yr by Rick Pumphrey
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Another great car show on August 31, 2024. This time put on by Wheels of the Past Labor Day Car Show. I estimated about 175 cars in attendance. Of those, seven excellent Pontiacs were represented, with a diverse range being GTO's. I believe my Ventura was the only one out of our Pontiac group that nabbed a Best of Show Top 30 Trophy. (I am totally dismayed that the other Pontiacs didn't place, that I know of.) I had the Drive-In Car Hop display going this time. I was afraid the seagulls were going to steal my fake fries...lol. Any rate, enjoy the collage of the beautiful Pontiacs that attended.

I also wanted to point out that while I was at the Wheels from the Show Car Show, I noticed that my friend's 8 Lug wheels on his 1964 Grand Prix, were different. I've known this car for a year, and just realized that his 8 Lug rims have been chromed. He has no trim rings on his 8 Lugs. Must have cost some past owner a fortune to have the rims chromed...lol, but it does look sharp. I've never seen 8 lug chrome rims before...he may have the only set. If you have ever seen a set of 8 lug chrome rims before, please let me know. 

Thankz for sharing the show with us.  

6 hours ago, Rick Pumphrey said:

I also wanted to point out that while I was at the Wheels from the Show Car Show, I noticed that my friend's 8 Lug wheels on his 1964 Grand Prix, were different. I've known this car for a year, and just realized that his 8 Lug rims have been chromed. He has no trim rings on his 8 Lugs. Must have cost some past owner a fortune to have the rims chromed...lol, but it does look sharp. I've never seen 8 lug chrome rims before...he may have the only set. If you have ever seen a set of 8 lug chrome rims before, please let me know. 

Rick ! do you have a picture of them ???

 i have 8 luggers on my 64 and they are soooo cool , would love to see chrome version 

Was thinkin the same.  You know how much we like pic's.

Kiwi Boni and Justa6,

This is the best picture I could find of his chromed 8 lug rim, for now. I'll take more pictures next time I see his 64 Grand Prix.

In the picture, notice the valve stem and how it's mounted. You do NOT see an elongated hole and trim ring, in which the valve stem protrudes through. You see the chromed 8 lug rim with the normal valve stem mount. To me, it looks a lot nicer and cleaner...but, in my opinion, not worth the expense to get four 8 lug rims chromed. I can't imagine the cost. 

Close up is attached. I'll get more pictures from different angles soon.

I'm going to start a new conversation about this. But for now...while I was "cruising" Facebook, apparently another example of chromed 8 lug rims showed up on a 1963 Pontiac GP at Ocean Pines, Maryland Car Show. I can not definitely identify if they are, even when I zoom in the picture. So curiosity always gets me: I go searching for chromed 8 lug rims. I have attached the information/examples that I found. 61-62 15 inch SET OF chrome 8 lugs was found on H.A.M.B. site for sale. BOP sells chromed 8 lug rims in both 15" and 16" sizes. J&G 8 lug Restoration offers to restore and reline your 8 lug hubs. Hope this helps you all.

Great information Rick !!! thank you 

gees they look Goooooood 

Edited September 2, 20241 yr by 64 kiwi boni

Agreed, those are sweet. Thankz for sharing the info.

This is where my missing post was, on the original thread.  I'm NOT crazy!  

7 minutes ago, JUSTA6 said:

This is where my missing post was, on the original thread.  I'm NOT crazy!  

 

Wanna bet?

...and back to Car Shows in Central Maryland.

The Annapolis Moose Lodge 296 Car show on September 7th, had about 175 cars in attendance in cloudy drizzly weather. Five Pontiacs were there, and none placed in the show...bummer. Because all five were excellent examples of Pontiacs. Enjoy.

A busy weekend. I am feeling more comfortable with the Ventura's performance. I decided to travel about an hour away to the Urbana Fire Department Car Show in Urbana, Maryland on Sunday, September 8. The car ran beautifully, and was a very pleasant trip. Close to 100 Pontiacs attended the All Pontiac Show, hosted by POCI National Capitol Area Chapter. Many fine examples of Pontiacs of all ages. I felt like I was in heaven...lol. Competition was very tight in some classes, with multiple ties of 1st, 2nd and 3rd in class. I was surprised by the lack of 55-58 Pontiacs and no wagons represented. Here are some for your viewing pleasure. For more pictures, look up on Facebook, National Capitol Area Chapter or look up Ed Flaherty: the photographer at the show. The last picture in the collage is the BEST of Show winner. Enjoy.

 

Edited September 10, 20241 yr by Rick Pumphrey
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Attended the C3 Community Christian Center Car Show on September 14th in Pasadena Maryland with 77 other cars in attendance. I missed out on a picture of a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am that left early. There were 5 beautiful Pontiacs in the show. I don't think any of them placed, since they didn't announce the makes of the cars that won trophies. Anyways, as always, for your viewing pleasure.

Love the pics Rick! Keep up the good work!

Attended the Disney-Bell Sons of American Legion Car Show 2024 yesterday, September 21, in Bowie Maryland. About 65 cars showed with 6 Pontiacs in attendance, (which is an excellent showing for Pontiacs, particularly for this area). Four of the Pontiacs placed in the Top 20 Best of Show. It was an excellent show, enjoyed by all. So here is a little "eye candy" for you all to enjoy viewing.

Been a while since I posted. Have attended two cars shows where I was the only Pontiac there...so I didn't post. In the meantime, the Ventura is being featured in two 2025 calendars. The one that is for sale at this site...(thanks to everyone who voted for my car. I appreciated that), and was Shocked! to learn that the Ventura is going to be featured in the Eastwood Company's 2025 calendar as well. Eastwood's calendar should be available for sale sometime in November.

I attended Center for Applied Technology North Car Show held in Severn Maryland on October 19, 2024. There where 6 fine examples of Pontiacs represented out of about 75-100 cars. One of the 1968 Pontiac Firebirds, pictured below, won an award, but I don't know which one. The cars were not numbered at this event. So as always, for your enjoyment, collage below is from that event.

 

 

Attended my local club's, Street Survivors of Maryland Veterans Appreciation Car Show on November 10, 2024. There were 235 beautiful cars in attendance, with 9 Pontiacs being represented. It was an opportunity for our club members to show their appreciation for over 150 Veterans in attendance, that sacrificed and served our nation. 

 

Many thankz to all that have or are serving.