Make-a-Wish NH

June 21, 2025 — On the first Saturday without rain since March 15, I picked what may have been the smallest car show I've ever seen. With the ungainly name of  CJR & KPC Charity Show for Make-a-Wish NH, it featured cars beautifully restored by CJR Logistics LLC.which hosted the show along with Keyser Pond Campground.

Billed as a car and motorcycle show, it ran from 12 noon to 7 p.m. I arrived at noon and found less than a dozen cars. Three or four more may have drifted in before I left at 1:30, and no motorcycles. It wasn't convenient for me to spend another five-and-one-half hours there that day, so for all I know many more vehicles may have showed up.

But the cars I did see were gorgeous and made the trip worthwhile. A standout was a red 1942 Pontiac convertible. A couple of Camaros, a highly customized 1934 Hudson Terraplane, a Mercury Capri from around 1985 and a 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass rounded out the small collection. Because of the small number, I took pictures from multiple angles of some of the cars, particularly the Pontiac. You can view the results of my efforts at this link:

https://www.linwoodstreet.com/make-a-wish/ 

 

Boston McLaren/Unique Car Care

June 8, 2025 — Still searching for shows with something different to offer this season, I discovered another at East Coast Flightcraft of Massachusetts in Middleton. Cars were provided by Boston McLaren and luxury car detailer Unique Car Care. Other cars were entered by independent owners. Flightcraft showcased their luxurious, high-performance boats.

The cars were the cream of European luxury, such as McLaren, Porsche, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz and others. Flightcraft brought out some of their finest boats, and their showroom was open. Prices and payment options were attached to most boats. At least one topped half a million dollars.

Open this link for a look at what only the 1 per cent can afford:

https://www.linwoodstreet.com/mclarenunique/

 

Tractor Pull & Car Show

June 1, 2025 — A little different than my usual offerings, but a fun show where contestants attempt to manually tow a fire truck, one a 1938 International weighing 9,200 pounds, the other a late model monster, currently on active duty on the Manchester, New Hampshire Fire Department, weighing over 12 tons. The show was held at Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

No one, man nor woman, had a problem moving the '38 International, pulling it from a standstill with a rope and cable hookup. The 12-ton Manchester truck was a different story. No one could budge it except one exceptionally sturdy gentleman who managed to move it a few feet. It was finally towed by a couple of teams, one of which was all ladies.

There was also a small exhibit of cars. I've included three videos in my coverage, including towing by individuals and teams, and my ride in the International as I interviewed the driver. Be sure to play them, they're the best part. You can see it all here at:

https://www.linwoodstreet.com/firetruckpull/ 

Londonderry Memorial Day Car Show

May 25, 2025 — A relatively small show dominated by Pontiacs. The show is hosted by Nor-Eastern Chapter, Pontiac-Oakland Club International. This show is held in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Many of the same cars return year after year but I always find something I haven't seen before, or at least can present in a different way photographically.

This year two very high-mileage cars, both in remarkable condition, got my attention. One was a 1984 Pontiac Parisienne Brougham with 266,000 miles on the clock, all logged by the original owner. The other was a 2007 Chrysler 300C that's been 208,000 miles. This model is a luxurious but sedate sedan with little in common with the 1957 Chrysler 300C, a full-size muscle car, also pretty luxurious, one of Chrysler's fabled "letter" cars of the late '50s and early '60s.

This is a short series you can get through quickly. Have a look at:

 https://www.linwoodstreet.com/londonderry2025/