Amias Paz and his father Walter Paz at the Classic Car Show Sept. 16 at the Lyceum. The duo won Best in Show for the restored Austin Roper and the mini replica vehicle.
Car aficionados converged in Alexandria Sept. 16 at the Lyceum for a classic car show featuring a variety of “orphan” vehicles. The show featured vehicles that are no longer manufactured – hence the term orphans – and included cars made by Packard, Hudson, MG, Nash, Pontiac and others.
“This was my first car,” said local resident Bob Montague of his 1954 Lincoln. “I took it to college at UVA in 1955 and have been driving it ever since. I got it in 1954 when I inherited it. It was originally owned by my grandfather’s first cousin and her husband -- I didn’t buy it.”
Walter Paz and his son Amias Paz took home Best in Show for their vehicles.
“Amias’ mini Roper mimics my Austin Mini,” said Walter Paz of his son’s replica vehicle. “We both have had them since we lived in Italy. We had them restored and brought them here to the United States. He’s getting too big to drive his now but we still enjoy taking it out to shows.”
Paul Bjarnason displayed his 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk.
“This is a rare car,” Bjarnason said. “It was one of the first air-conditioned cars back in the ‘50s. It has a rare styling and is a pleasure to have and take to shows.”
For Victor Rostow, his 1955 MG Magnette gets a lot of use.
“I drive it all around,” Rostow said. “I drive it to Safeway, drive it to lunch. I enjoy it.”
The Classic Car show is co-sponsored by Packards Virginia and the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum. Photos by Janet Barnett/Gazette Packet
Bob Montague with his 1954 Lincoln at the Sept 16 Classic Car Show.