If you haven’t noticed yet, this podcasts is about nostalgia. Automotive nostalgia. You know, reliving the events, sights, smells and emotions of special memories connected to our first rides.

Said another way…it’s about allowing our memories to travel back in time and experience our special car moments all over again.

The 2022 car show season started for me in February at the 62nd Autorama, sponsored by O’Riley Auto Parts. There were cars, trucks and motorcycles displayed in every part of Dallas Market Hall. Also, vendors selling t-shirts, tools and more were available to sell all kinds of great stuff to the attendees. McGuires polish was there with a big display at the front of the show.

(Go check out this YouTube video that shows the first, according to the video info, Autorama held in Dallas- https://youtu.be/e5V_wk-9zOU

On March 5th, there were two car shows in the North Dallas area that I attended.

The first one I went to was the 1st Annual Car Show at Christian City Church in Rowlett, Tx. Many cars were expected to be on display but early morning showers kept most away. However, there were at least 3 Shelby Cobras and a few other great rides to look at.

To my surprise, a friend of mine was there with her 1967 Pontiac Firebird. I had no idea she was into cars. Although it shouldn’t be a surprise considering her son is big time into building cars.

The next show was in Murphy, Texas, just a few miles from where I live.

This event is produced by Mustang Sally Productions, and they typically have a show monthly in this area. Plus, they have shows in other parts of the North Dallas area monthly. I’ll include the link so you can check them out. https://mustangsallyproductions.com/calendar

When I left the show in Rowlett, I went by the show in Murphy to see if many cars were there. Of course, several cars were on display. Since I had to go back to home and take care of a few things, I left.

As I was leaving the parking lot and about to turn onto hwy 544, I noticed a beautiful 2022 Camaro turning into the parking lot. I could hear it before it drove next to me. And surprise, Dennis Collins of Collins Brothers Jeep in Wylie, TX was driving. He publishes a weekly video on YouTube called Coffee Walk. It just so happens, on the episode posted the Friday before, he did teaser of a new car he bought. A 2022 COPO Camaro. That’s what he was driving. A beautiful car and sounds fantastic.

Of course, he did a little burnout when pulling into the parking lot.

Well, I come back to the show after taking care of my “chores” at the house and walked around and admired the cars. Always worth going to see what might be new.

Just before I was about to leave, I heard a car start that sounded familiar. Sure enough, it was Dennis Collins in his new COPO Camaro. He wasn’t part of the show but parked a couple of rows over. I wanted to get some photos but he left before I could get over there.

As he pulled away, with a burn out or two, I observed something very interesting. About ten people were standing around the car and when he left and punched it, everyone started laughing with glee. I stated laughing too! Is this what raw power does to a car guy/gal observing a burnout?

It was a great treat to watch and hear the the COPO Camaro at the end the day going to car shows.

I’ll include a link to the teaser he did on YouTube and a link showing he and his daughter picking the car up in Detroit from COPO. Go watch both because they’re great stories. In fact, all his videos are great stories of barn finds, car rescues and more.

Teaser at the end of FAIL: Honda Mini Bike Story

https://youtu.be/p9HB2jCIS9c?t=1674

How It's Made: 2022 COPO Camaro Serial Number 001!!

https://youtu.be/2Vg7-CwbMC4

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One final thought….

You may not have your first ride, but you still have the memories. It’s time to share them.

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