The Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show is a great place to spend the day with the whole family.  And it’s no wonder, especially if you’ve got some baby boomers thrown into the mix.

After all, before computers and video games came along to defrock them, cars were the number one passion among teenage boys everywhere. In fact, having one was a mark of manhood. And it wasn’t unusual to see driveways, garages, or even an empty lot or two containing remnants of beloved fixer-uppers that were considered the apples of young men’s eyes.

But car shows aren’t just for the men who come to pay tribute to their first loves.  They’re for anyone who enjoys a trip down memory lane and feasting on good ol’ Americana.

Thinking about the 1960’s Batmobile lends itself to a warm nostalgic feeling.

After all, who doesn’t feel a happy nostalgic twinge when they see the Necco-candy-colored coupes reminiscent of Nancy Drew fame, or the sleek bullet-shaped silhouette of the batmobile? And, remember Barbie’s dream car?  Everyone wanted that Corvette. Boys and girls alike. A classic Cabriolet convertible was up on the list, too.  That jaunty car carried the likes of Archie, Veronica, and Jughead who stared in Archie Comics. And, of course, it’s a safe bet that more than a few onlookers might flashback to Fred Gwynne laughing it up as Herman Munster in a high-octane hot-rod that sports a parachute off its rear as it barrels down a straight track at super speeds. Pop goes the parachute!

To tell the truth, going to the classic car show is sort of a flea-market-esque time capsule of bygone days in more ways than one.

Even the food brings on romantic hunger pangs! And the best thing is sharing all this fun and all of these memories with your kids, with your friends, or with your spouse or significant other.  It’s all good.

Whether it’s the allure of classic cars for newbie hobbyists or the reverie brought on by childhood memories, antique car enthusiasts can find plenty to love as they window shop for their once-upon-a-time-and-still-kickin’dream cars.

Come have a blast from the past at the Pomona Swap Meet.  For more information, contact us.