TAKE-A-KID TO A CAR SHOW APP 

There have been countless studies done to prove it, but virtually everyone knows that spending quality time with a kid is the greatest gift you can give them. And sharing your appreciation for collector cars is a great way to nurture their interest in a hobby that you can enjoy together for many years to come.  

Through the SEMA Take a Kid to a Car Show coloring book app, kids of all ages will be able to customize and personalize each car. We encourage users to visit www.takeakidtoacarshow.com to discover additional fun and exciting resources through this campaign.

Users can also forward their completed drawings for inclusion on the Take A Kid to a Car Show website.
Works on devices using OS 3.0 and greater.

 

WHAT'S BEEN IN THE VINTAGE FORD SHOWROOM  

 
  Stop by when you are in the area and take a look around!

THE RETURN OF THE FORD BLUE OVAL  

Article Courtesy Cole Quinnell - 5-22-2012

In 2006, Ford put it all on the line. We began the Ford turnaround plan by mortgaging nearly all of our assets and borrowed $23.5 billion from our banks - a "giant home improvement loan," as Ford CEO Alan Mulally likes to call it. This allowed us to pour that money into research and development so we could make world class cars that people want and value.

Along with our factories and equipment,
one of the assets we mortgaged was our none other than our iconic logo - the blue oval.  

The blue oval has long been associated with Ford and as a brand logo, it's recognized worldwide. The script in the middle of the oval was taken from the original script created in 1912 and has been part of the Ford heritage for a century. And since Ford returned to profitability beginning in 2009, we have been paying down our debt against that loan.

But because our credit had been below investment grade since 2005, the banks would not return those assets to us - including the blue oval - until at least three credit rating firms granted Ford investment grade status. Last month, Fitch's was the second to restore Ford to that level.

Today, we received notice that Moody's Investor's Service has lifted the Ford credit rating to investment grade. The blue oval is back.  

CLICK on a photo above to read the complete article. 

MORE DINERS, DRIVE-INS, & DIVES 

You will have a chance to win an autographed copy of Guy's 'More Diners, Drive-In's and Dives' at our JUNE 29th Vintage Friday's Car Show!  

  Thanks to Guy Fieri.....and Tom!

Tune In Mondays at 10:00 p.m. / 9:00 Central
on the Food Network 

Rodfather-Goodguys Road Tour Takes 100 Hot Rodders on a Cross Country Trek This Fall 

This will be Andy's last cross country tour!  

Pleasanton, CA - On Friday, September 14th a spirited pack of seasoned hot rodders from around the country will gather together as one out on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, go over final checklists then blast East in a thunderous flurry - all one hundred of them whooshing down the highway.

Their destination? Indianapolis, Indiana - the Racing Capital of the World, to take in the Goodguys 2nd WIX Filters Speedway Nationals, an event which fills the infield of Indianapolis Motor Speedway with thousands of customized, candy colored classics and hot rods. 

 
Leading the pack will be
Andy Brizio and Gary Meadors - two men at the forefront of the hot rodding scene for the last 4 decades.  

Brizio, 80, is calling the trip, officially named the "Rodfather/Goodguys Road Tour" his last hurrah. Since his first cross-country trip to Peoria, Illinois in 1970 (which he made in his AMBR-winning candy colored '23 Ford T bucket ), he's made more than two dozen such trek's in a variety of rods including his mount for the last 20 years - a flaming purple '32 Ford hiboy roadster built by his son Roy Brizio. Known worldwide as "The Rodfather," Brizio has never shied away from his passion for driving show winning rods long distances. "I wanted to prove to people that you could drive these kinds of cars to car shows," he said reflectively.

Meadors too has an unquenchable thirst for hot rod road trips. The founder and chairman of the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association (www.good-guys.com), he has racked up well over 200,000 miles over the years riding to Goodguys events from coast to coast in hot rodded roadsters, coupes and Cadillac's. Like Brizio, his cars have never seen a trailer.

 "You're not gettin' the most out of a hot rod if you're not driving it down the backroads of America" he said with his signature Goodguy grin. He and Brizio have been friends since they met in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1960s and have toured the world promoting hot rods. "Andy is truly the man," Meadors said. "Guys have always flocked to his events and road trips because since day one he's been an unquestioned leader in our hobby. His passion for these cars is genuine and everyone knows it." 

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MODEL T PARTS  

Yes....we are hard at work on our ALL NEW parts catalog for the Model T Fords, 1909-1927!

CLICK above to get on our list for your FREE copy or give us a call at 888-FORD-100 and ask to be added to the Model T Catalog list.

As new parts arrive, and there are a lot, please check our Model T web pages as they will go up to the web as soon as they become available.

 CLICK the logo to browse our Model T parts!  

FLOWMASTER MUFFLER   

HOUSEHOLDER MOPAR PICK AWARD
To Include a $100. CASH BONUS!

This season Sacramento Vintage will have a 'Mopar Pick' at each of the 4 Vintage Friday's shows this season. Any pre-1973 Mopar is eligible for the pick that has registered at the show.

Included with the Pick Award will be a $100. CASH AWARD to the Pick winner! The Larry Housholder Pick award is sponsored by John and Rosemarie LaBelle.

Larry Householder  1944-2011

Our 'entertainment director' for 12 years.   

CLASSSIC PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS

Sacramento Vintage presents our 14th Annual Season of  Vintage Friday's 2012 starting up this June. 

All pre-1973 U.S. makes and models are welcome! Participant parking is limited, please no saving spaces.

A relaxed, family cruise night with good friends and their rides! No car? No Problem!

Starting in June....Come on by, check out the cars & trucks, grab one of our famous burgers or hot dogs, a Soda, a bag of chips and enjoy the evening. There is no entry fee for vehicles or spectators.

Oh...and Win Stuff! Excellent prizes from our great sponsors and supporters! Remember to relax, we have tables and chairs at the BBQ.

R2D2 will on the raffle table for Make-A-Wish at our July 27th show. R2D2 is actually an ice cooler for your beverages, donated by Pepsi Beverages, Sacramento.

Home & Garage Accessories, Cars on Display
In The Showroom and All Kinds Of Neat Stuff
in the Gift Shop!