In recent years, interest in custom and collectible cars has grown dramatically. It’s hard to say exactly when auto collecting began, a few older car clubs had their beginnings in the 1930’s. “Long Island Cars” is one of the groups that wanted to preserve the history and fun of car collecting; promoting the auto hobby for over 40 years on Long Island.
Join in the comradery and attend Long Island Cars “Super Swap Sunday” Car Show and Swap Meet on Sunday August 20th at Flowerfield Fairgrounds on Parkside Dr. in Saint James. Flowerfield Fairgrounds, once a turn of the century flower farm, is the site where countless auto enthusiasts will come together to display their cars and swap car parts.
Classic and collectible automobiles including show cars from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, one-of-a-kind custom cars, antiques, exotics, street rods, muscle cars and imports will be competing in classed judging with trophies.
The event will also include Long Island Cars signature swap meet with well stocked vendors offering older parts, literature, accessories and collectibles for swap and sale. If you are looking to buy a collectible car, check out the car for sale section where owners will be selling cars directly to the public.
You’ll experience live music by “The Fugitives,” fun fair food and more.
Flowerfield Fairgrounds is located on Parkside Drive off Route 25A in St. James. L.I.E. 62 North, take Nicolls Rd (Rte 97) North to the end, make a left /west on Route 25A for 2 miles (GPS coordinates: Parkside Dr., Saint James 11780).
8am to 4pm, rain date: August 27th. Admission: $10.00; 12 years and under are free; free parking. Show or sell your collectible car with admission. Judged cars and vendors register at the gate between 7am and 10 am. (631)567-5898 or LongIslandCars.com.
