John348 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Here are some photos i took at the Hemming's Concour's. This was from Sunday I did not get a chance to go on Saturday. Nice venue and a great job by the Hemming's staff. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 John, thanks for posting pictures. Dis you bring a car to the show? Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Great looking cars! Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLynskey Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Quote What is the big sedan in the first photo? Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, John S. said: John, thanks for posting pictures. Dis you bring a car to the show? Thanks, John Yes I did, I had my 60 Impala there. I can only upload so many at time, I will be posting more later tonight when I get some time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, DLynskey said: What is the big sedan in the first photo? Don Hey Don, I zoomed in on my photo and it is a 1928 Hupmobile.. more to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ted sweet Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 i livein area. no advertising at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3makes Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 The old Bennington meet was an ANTIQUE CAR MEET!!! This looked like a used car lot with a couple of exceptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41 Su8 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 The 8-31 Reo is the one that impresses me, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, ted sweet said: i livein area. no advertising at all Hey Ted, Sorry to hear about that, I know I hate it when something like that is in my backyard and I found out after the fact. I know it was advertised in the Hemming's Publications, and I knew it existed from reading articles over the years. This was the 13th one that they held. I was invited by someone from Hemming's in February, how they got in touch with me I have no idea, but one of my cars was in one of the marque class's they were honoring. I lived in NY State for my entire life and had never been north of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. Growing up in The Bronx, Yonkers was considered upstate. Hopefully you get to check it out next year More photos later today Edited September 20, 2019 by John348 (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Thanks for coming back and posting the six per visit limit, great photos. Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, 1937hd45 said: Thanks for coming back and posting the six per visit limit, great photos. Bob Thanks Bob, I was a little hesitant any more photos after 3makes comment below, 4 hours ago, 3makes said: The old Bennington meet was an ANTIQUE CAR MEET!!! This looked like a used car lot with a couple of exceptions. Edited September 20, 2019 by John348 (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 46 minutes ago, John348 said: Thanks Bob, I was a little hesitant any more photos after 3makes comment below, I think everybody always enjoys show pictures and given the limitations configured for the forum picture posts I know I appreciate your effort to do it. The issue that I have always had with the "Hemmings Concours" is that they misnaming something that is a pretty good show. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) Oh, do I have great memories of the Bennington show at the Airport! What a great swap meet and show with really old cars , should have taken more photos. Highlights from years ago a 30HP Stanley rear axle for $200.00, 1932 Ford chassis for $125.00 DO Hal cam shafts and RAJO offset spindles come to mind quickly. Bob Edited September 20, 2019 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave Gray Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Kudos to the entire staff of Hemmings Motor news for the fantastic job that they did in organizing and conducting this show. The wide variety of cars made sure that there were interesting cars for all spectators. This is the first year that I have gone, but I doubt that It will be the last. Dave Gray Mechanicsburg, Pa. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dave Gray said: Kudos to the entire staff of Hemmings Motor news for the fantastic job that they did in organizing and conducting this show. The wide variety of cars made sure that there were interesting cars for all spectators. This is the first year that I have gone, but I doubt that It will be the last. Dave Gray Mechanicsburg, Pa. Hello Dave, Same for me, first time but I will be back for sure! Unfortunately we were not able to make it to the Saturday show. Did you bring a vehicle? I am running out of photos that I took so if have some please post them. The last one I posted of the Buick I posted was a 'teaser' Edited September 21, 2019 by John348 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gray Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 13 hours ago, John348 said: Hello Dave, Same for me, first time but I will be back for sure! Unfortunately we were not able to make it to the Saturday show. Did you bring a vehicle? I am running out of photos that I took so if have some please post them. The last one I posted of the Buick I posted was a 'teaser' I came with several others from the AACA museum in Hershey. We brought the 1928 Sprint car and the Datsun 280Z from our collection. Sorry, I did not get any photos. I was too busy looking at the beautiful cars and visiting with other participants and spectators. Great show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 John thank you for posting the photos! Most appreciated, perhaps the "3makes" person will attend next year and take some photos of the cars he likes or wants to see posted here and be slightly less critical of people like you who make the effort and take the time to do so. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 There are people ( me for sure) that are unable to attend these events and thoroughly enjoy the pictures posted here by those who attend and take the time and effort to share. To you I say a thousand thank you and appreciate your efforts. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3makes Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 For those of you that don't have any knowledge of the Bennington meet, I believe it was originated in the mid 1970's and initially took place on the grounds of the Bennington airport. From there it moved to the grounds of Bennington College and then to the hill behind the Bijur factory and I believe it ended its run on the grounds of the Pownal Horse/Dog Race track. The event was sponsored by the Bennington Chamber of Commerce. It was one of the finest meets in the northeast and remains so for those of us that attended. It was not unusual to see rows of brass era cars, Model "T"s of all types, Model "A"s and Pre WWII cars of all makes, foreign and domestic as well as some later cars present on the fields, not to mention the flea market vendors that at one point exceeded 200 and maybe more. The participants came from all over New England, New York, New Jersey, Canada and maybe further. Venders camped in the various fields, there was not an accommodation to be had for miles around and most of the display vehicles were driven to the meet. I participated in at least 20 of the meets as a vendor, beginning at the airport and displaying a car, coming from Connecticut. Last fall I had the opportunity to be in Bennington and stopped at the Hemmings Filling Station, Tourist Store and Museum and inquired about the possibility of their re-establishing the meet and was told I could come to their Cruise Nights or their Concourse event in Saratoga, and when I explained the era of cars I had, I was told NO body was interested in those old cars. This remark was seconded by a couple of the stores customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, 3makes said: For those of you that don't have any knowledge of the Bennington meet, I believe it was originated in the mid 1970's and initially took place on the grounds of the Bennington airport. From there it moved to the grounds of Bennington College and then to the hill behind the Bijur factory and I believe it ended its run on the grounds of the Pownal Horse/Dog Race track. The event was sponsored by the Bennington Chamber of Commerce. It was one of the finest meets in the northeast and remains so for those of us that attended. It was not unusual to see rows of brass era cars, Model "T"s of all types, Model "A"s and Pre WWII cars of all makes, foreign and domestic as well as some later cars present on the fields, not to mention the flea market vendors that at one point exceeded 200 and maybe more. The participants came from all over New England, New York, New Jersey, Canada and maybe further. Venders camped in the various fields, there was not an accommodation to be had for miles around and most of the display vehicles were driven to the meet. I participated in at least 20 of the meets as a vendor, beginning at the airport and displaying a car, coming from Connecticut. Last fall I had the opportunity to be in Bennington and stopped at the Hemmings Filling Station, Tourist Store and Museum and inquired about the possibility of their re-establishing the meet and was told I could come to their Cruise Nights or their Concourse event in Saratoga, and when I explained the era of cars I had, I was told NO body was interested in those old cars. This remark was seconded by a couple of the stores customers. I would like to put the 'used car lot" comment that you made in perspective. Model A Fords were 40 year old cars in the 70's, newer then most of the cars in the photos I posted. In 1975 a 1920 vehicle was 55 years old, so the 55 year old and older cars are used cars now but were not then? I really would like to post the rest of the photos I had taken and not have a debate that will will detract from people enjoying it. I did not even post a photo of the car we were invited to bring, which was the fist place car in the class and a runner up for Best of Show Post War. I took photos of what I had seen, and posted them for those who might enjoy looking at them. Also next year one of the Marque Classes will be Model A Fords, so they must have found a few people who were interested. Edited September 23, 2019 by John348 (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Keep posting John, I enjoy viewing them ! ( I seen your Chevrolet over on FB with Mr. Leunig's Chevrolet - beautiful ! ) Steve 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1937hd45 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) Glad you are still posting photos, I know it isn't easy. Not fair to judge two totally different shows, The Bennington Meet of days long gone by and the Modern Hemmings event. I think we stopped going 30 years ago, time flies, great memories. Bob Edited September 23, 2019 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 John348, I am a very pre-1930 hobbyist, have been for more than fifty years. But that doesn't mean I don't appreciate nicely restored '50s and even '60s cars. There are even a few that I wouldn't mind owning if I could afford them. And, if someone will go to the trouble to post good pictures of cars at shows I can't get to? I won't complain even if a fair number of '70s or (shudder) even '80s cars pictures are posted.These days, family issues have me pretty well tied down and I rarely get out to see any shows. So any good concours or tour photos are usually enjoyed. KEEP POSTING! It IS appreciated. The one thing I would ask, is show us some of the early cars as well as the later stuff. I say that, and note that you did so, and THAT is very much appreciated also! Than you. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank carangelo Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 John348, I appreciate the photos as well.. Just finding the time to do so as a participant is remarkable! Your 1960 Chevy is a beautiful car, it made me regret selling mine 20 years ago.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.M.X Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 17 hours ago, 3makes said: For those of you that don't have any knowledge of the Bennington meet, I believe it was originated in the mid 1970's and initially took place on the grounds of the Bennington airport. From there it moved to the grounds of Bennington College and then to the hill behind the Bijur factory and I believe it ended its run on the grounds of the Pownal Horse/Dog Race track. The event was sponsored by the Bennington Chamber of Commerce. It was one of the finest meets in the northeast and remains so for those of us that attended. It was not unusual to see rows of brass era cars, Model "T"s of all types, Model "A"s and Pre WWII cars of all makes, foreign and domestic as well as some later cars present on the fields, not to mention the flea market vendors that at one point exceeded 200 and maybe more. The participants came from all over New England, New York, New Jersey, Canada and maybe further. Venders camped in the various fields, there was not an accommodation to be had for miles around and most of the display vehicles were driven to the meet. I participated in at least 20 of the meets as a vendor, beginning at the airport and displaying a car, coming from Connecticut. Last fall I had the opportunity to be in Bennington and stopped at the Hemmings Filling Station, Tourist Store and Museum and inquired about the possibility of their re-establishing the meet and was told I could come to their Cruise Nights or their Concourse event in Saratoga, and when I explained the era of cars I had, I was told NO body was interested in those old cars. This remark was seconded by a couple of the stores customers. A couple notes here. Hemmings wasn't associated with the Bennington Car Show for its last several years, after the Chamber of Commerce took over the show. The last several iterations of the show took place at Willow Park. Whether it'll come back is up to the Chamber of Commerce. I highly doubt a Hemmings employee told you that nobody is interested in any sort of old cars. We celebrate every aspect of historical motoring and don't turn away any any make or model. That said, thank you for visiting Hemmings, and please do try to make it up to one of our cruise nights next year. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 It’s important to remember the hobby eclipses many years and makes of autos. In this year of 2019 there is over 100 years of automotive history to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wolfe Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Had some really nice cars at a local concours show that we have attended for years, but not again. Car with rust on fenders, dirty rumble seat and was missing two center caps on the wheels was awarded an award over other nicer cars. Didn't make a lot of sense. Talked to some others that said they wouldn't return to this show again. Sad to hear and see things like this about the hobby. I'll stick with the AACA judging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 21 hours ago, 3makes said: Last fall I had the opportunity to be in Bennington and stopped at the Hemmings Filling Station, Tourist Store and Museum and inquired about the possibility of their re-establishing the meet and was told I could come to their Cruise Nights or their Concourse event in Saratoga, and when I explained the era of cars I had, I was told NO body was interested in those old cars. This remark was seconded by a couple of the stores customers. I was not there so I can't comment on what was actually said, but I would say if the folks there said that - that comment is as offensive as yours could be interpreted. You know as well as we do that there are still a lot of fans of brass era, teens and twenties but it is simply a declining interest group. There are so many reasons that have nothing to do with a person's interest in this era. The cars themselves are in many cases over 100 years old and MUST be trailered, MUST be carefully unloaded, and though the mechanics are considered simple, if something breaks it could be unobtainium. Add to that the market pressures we have seen in the past 40 years where many brass era cars were purchased and refurbished by aging owners for pennies on the dollar but they now want $45,000 to $75,000 to pass them along to the next generation, then I can tell you the market is not going to increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Just now, B Jake Moran said: Add to that the market pressures we have seen in the past 40 years where many brass era cars were purchased and refurbished by aging owners for pennies on the dollar but they now want $45,000 to $75,000 to pass them along to the next generation, then I can tell you the market is not going to increase. Guess they are giving away HEMI powered Barracudas to the "Young People" , right? Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 2 hours ago, 1937hd45 said: Guess they are giving away HEMI powered Barracudas to the "Young People" , right? Bob Go down to the local Dodge dealer, get a new hemi for same money, drive it anywhere you want and have no fears of breaking down and not finding parts for weeks, financing is easy to get and so on. To many that is what they want in a specialty car. Not everyone for sure but for some it is. I would like to have both types of vehicles but even a bicycle is beyond my realm now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John S. Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Spectacular mix of cars and trucks! Thanks again, John for posting pictures. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Street Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 John thanks for the photos of some of the W featured cars. Yours is missing? 🤑 Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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