Jump to content

Steam Cars @ Gore Place / Motorheads Charity Car Show

Event created by Gregg Anderson

Steam powered automobile companies the alternative to gas powered were popular in New England in the early 1900s. Names like Waltham, Stanley, Grout, Doble, Locomobile, Skene, Whitney just to name a few.
Note: 5 known steam car companies started in Waltham, Ma.
Note: The Stanley Motor Carriage Company was located just two miles from our car show location.
The Motorheads 6th Annual Charity Car Show at Gore Place is one of New England's premier shows of the season for all types of Antique & Classic Vehicles.
Steam cars collectors & members of SACA Northeast the Steam Automobile Club of America will participate.
Prewar World War ll vehicles of all types will be on display some manufactured in Waltham like Metz and Orient.
Participating organizations: SACA Northeast, Waltham Museum, Waltham Historical Society, Waltham Museum of Industry, Metz / Waltham Group.
 
$30.00 Per Show Vehicle Driver and passengers free.
Spectators $5.00. Children, elderly and handicapped free.
*Period Dress is encouraged.
Trailer parking onsite.
This event is being held at Gore Place the former home of Charles H. Metz & offices of the Metz Automobile Co. between 1911 - 1921.
Awards, Vendors, Food, Raffles, Trophies, entertainment.
Gore Place is a 50 acre country estate in the city of Waltham, Ma. A grand Federal Style mansion steeped in history, a farm and an invaluable community resource.
Gore Place 52 Gore St. Waltham, Ma. 02453
August 4th. 7am - 3pm (Sunday)
Rain Date TBD
No dogs allowed except service dogs.
*For additional information
508.320.8876

Steam Waltham.jpg

Edited by Gregg Anderson (see edit history)

  • Download Event
    •

    Recommended Comments

    Gregg Anderson

    Members

    If your attending the events on Saturday August 3rd at the Waltham Museum 25 Lexington St. Waltham, MA.  bringing a vintage vehicle we will be displaying the vehicles in front of the museum. from 9am to 3pm. 

     

    After the museum events trailers will be able to park overnight near the show field at Gore Place for Sundays Car Show.

     

    For additional information please call: 508.320.8876

    Create an account or sign in to comment