Altamont Cruisers Nostalgia Day Car Show

Each year, the Altamont Cruisers Car Club holds their Nostalgia Day Car Show in downtown Livermore, and donates the proceeds to local organizations benefiting the Tri-Valley youth. Their motto is "Cruisers Against Drugs", and they've helped fund programs such as D.A.R.E. for the past 20 years. About 700 or so classic cars invaded the streets of downtown, making for some fantastic photo ops, if you didn't melt first (it was 103 degrees out!).

Classic cars are a lot of fun to photograph-- they have strong curves and lines, elaborate hood ornaments and trim, lots of shiny chrome, and fantastically bright, bold colors. I spent about three hours shooting, and ended up with a lot of photos I really liked, so we'll have a couple car posts this week.

Now, without further ado, here's the reason you're really reading this blog!

This is one mean-looking grill. Who knew orange could be so intimidating?

The lineup down Second Street.


1955 Chevy sedan hood ornament.
The Chevy fuel injection emblem.

Classic wood steering wheel and dashboard.

As with most classic car shows, there were flames of all colors everywhere!

1960s Ford Mustang 289 emblem, with flames, of course.

And, last but not least for today, Sarah, this one's for you. Congrats on the new Camaro!