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TAKE ONE FREE! WITH THE comPLiments OF OUR advertisers! ISSUE 10.18 EVENTS INTO MAY 2019 OCTOBER NOV. & DEC MAR.-MAY 2019 “Knowing Knudsen” SELMA FLEA MARKET [Mt. View and Highway 99] an American Pioneer... ANNUAL OR BUY SELL By Darren Angelos but it was also his money that fueled it. $25 per OC&MS writer Now, to really know all the angles and Vendor Space A legendary automotive family name true background on the Automobile, lets peer into a little Danish ingenuity and shed some $25 to Sell Collector Car Parts originating from Denmark, but making a ‘mark’ permanently in Detroit, the Knudsen real “light”. Car or Boat name is responsible for making the American Everyone knows of or has heard of leg- & Used Big Boy Automotive movement “historic.” $5 per Person endary Semon “Bunkie” Knudsen, which we at the Gate The Danes influenced America and the will talk about also in this article, but what Toys Sale automotive industry in ways you probably did about other Knudsens? Free Parking not know or were even aware of. In the beginning, William S. Knudsen Sponsored by Reedley Blossom Trail A’s First, lets talk about the origin of the au- (Semon’s father) came to America to enhance Food & Drink tomobile back to early 1900. his knowledge of machinery skills and assem- Available SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019 bly type automation. At an early age, Wil- Now, I know that some folks will say that liam Knudsen was mechanically inclined and 6 AM to 3 PM Henry Ford solely started a empire- a new gen- in fact was first to create the Tandem Bicycle eration of “movement” called the automobile. back in his homeland of Copenhagen. While, I'm not arguing the fact that it was his RAIN OR SHINE do or die pursuance of engineering feats that At age 21, he landed in New York City turned gas, metal & rubber into pure gold- in Buffalo, and started working for a bicycle Early vendor setup and check-in: manufacturer there. Having building experi- March 15, 6am to 9 pm ence greatly helped along with a ruthless drive and ability to not waste any time. In less than 5 years, William was head manager of the John Keim Mills Bicycle factory. This was SelmaSwap.com Information & Reservations: 559.896.3243 early 1902 era. Early vendor setup & check-in 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., March 9 Eventually merging into automobile parts, the factory had a unique client- named Henry Ford. ➠Story continues on Page 11 53rd Annual • Since 1965 TURLOCK SWAP MEET SATURDAY JANUARY 26TH, 2019, 7AM - 5PM SUNDAY JANUARY 27TH, 2019, 7AM - 3PM Stanislaus County Fairgrounds Rain or 900 N. 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The Winning Edge #30 . 5 Better Things Automotive Wings N Wheels Bobs Big Boy . 6 to Come? . 9 Classifieds . .14-15 Car Show . 20 In This Reedley College Just an Observation . 10 Motorsports BUSINESS Story . 8 Chevy Camaro . 12 2018 Calendar. .18 DIRECTORY. 22 Issue Visit us on the web at www.oldcarandmotorsports.com CONTACT US See Page 5 • Email us at: [email protected] • Publisher – Matt Case/Dave Turney Buellton Is Vintage Trailer Bashing While Solvang Welcomes Veteranentreffen 15 Vintage Volkswagen Event By Bette Addington/Bakersfield, Car Club Council vintage trailer enthusiast. Home of the Dry Lakes Racing Sunday Farewells: www.bakersfieldccc.org Hall of Fame – www.mendenhallmuseum.com • Donuts! Delivered fresh down every row of campers at 7am Vintage Trailer Bash - Buellton • Jam Session to bring your instruments, chairs and voice to • Pooch Parade/yet another Signature event at 8am listen or sing hosted by Mark & Kathy Wingland/Ventura Vintage Trailers and RVs began arriving at the Flying with their ’60 Shasta Flags RV Park in Buellton on Thurs., Sept. 20 for the 9th an- nual Buellton Vintage Trailer Bash which drew participants Saturday Fun Day: from as far away as El Paso, TX! A sold-out 230 entrants • Bicycle Pajama Parade/Signature Event at 8am were present this year in the newly-expanded sites at Flying Flags. This RV park has it together when it comes to check- • Re-Dedication of the Flying Flags Plaza at 10:30am. in with a staff that comes to you as you pull in their entrance, 50 years ago Governor Ronald Reagan visited Buellton gets you your packet quickly and then another staff member to dedicate this plaza. This year, his oldest son, Michael, on either a scooter or in a golf cart personally escorts you to re-dedicated the Plaza your site….how accommodating is that? There was never a • Open House at 11am-4pm to allow general public to line even at peak arrival time! come and look inside the trailers and RVs on display as Set-up is usually the first thing on everyone’s agenda well as talk to the owners when they get settled in their site, but WagonMaster David • Motorized Scooter Parade/another Signature Event at 4pm Neel did not let anyone feel there was nothing much to do enhanced this year by a group of cool Volkwagens who as there were activities planned from the get-go throughout entered the park to cruise through the campground on their the entire weekend. Something for everyone and many were way back from the Veteranentreffen VW Car Show very family-oriented. Neel, himself, a Vintage Trailer trailer • Gilligan’s Island Party at 4:30pm hosted by Jose & Tina enthusiast along with wife Ari, brought a ‘48 Airstream Wee Alvarez/Santa Maria with their ’67 Aristocrat for campers Wind trailered by a ‘62 Chevrolet C10. Here’s just a glimpse to further get into the era dressed up as their favorite into our fun-filled weekend schedule: Gilligan’s Island character Thursday/Arrival Day & set-up: • Tri-Tip Dinner served along with awards and • Leisure time by the pool announcements at 6:30pm ➠Story continues on Page 16 • “Trailer Glow” that night when it’s dark • Sundowner Party at the sites of Brown/Jackson • First party – 805 Booze and Brews, hosted by Jim & from Ventura with their Gracie Lathrop/Paso Robles with their ’61 Holiday House ’64 Boles Aero along with • Gilligan’s Island episodes on big screen at outside patio area Jason & Lisa Lazar/Oak View with their ’58 Finally Friday: Kenskill that included a • Mimosa Morning at 10am courtesy of compound group surf band “Kelp and Hula of happy campers – Jeff & Amber DePetro/Paso Robles Dancers” for the last party with their ’66 Aristocrat; Tim & Tasha Grahek/Bakers of the event field with their ’70 Siesta; and, Kevin & Tamara www.Bakersfieldccc.org McCloskey/Bakersfield with “visit our website” their ’52 Terry • Petanque Tournament at Central Valley Sports Show 10:30am hosted by Chuck March 15-17 In conjunction with & Virgina Diffey/Fresno Central Valley Sportsman, with their ’66 Scotsman Boat & RV Show Like us on Facebook “BCCC Car Club Council” • Early registration for 2019 event • Cornhole Tournament at Nov.