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St Petersburg Motor Classic

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• Start: April 7, 2024 10:00 am
• End: April 7, 2024 4:00 pm
• Venue: South Straub Park
• Address: 101 Bayshore Dr NE, St Peterburg, FL 33701
• Categories: Sunday , West Coast of Florida
• Registration Fee: $40
• Phone: (727) 488-0584
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.stpetemotorclassic.com/
• Face Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/903842416955927
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The best and most well received downtown car show, on the grass, under the trees overlooking the water. 100's of cars an multiple classes with a core of pre 1980 classics and room for modern, custom and specialist vehicles as well as classic boats and motorcycles. Free for sectors show open at 10am, land-in for entrants begins at 8am. We welcome volunteers an anyone wishing to be a judge is welcome.  Online registration HERE .  Rain or shine.

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St PeterSburg Motor Classic

Featuring the Very best of Cars,Motorcycles & Trucks for every enthusiasts taste

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The 2023 Show was a huge success, with perfect weather (as predicted), and a class field of over 250 cars, motorcycles and boats (yes).

Thousands of volunteer hours went into this years show, but it was worth every sleepless night.

Wondeful supporters and sponsors and a great public.

This site will be updated soon with photos from this years how and a entire new look.

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THE TEAM Andy Evans -   Event Organizer & Chair Mike Culotta - Registration, Marketing Larry Jensen - Field Director Raul Pererra - Treasurer Jackie Jensen - Secretary Judy McFadden - Hospitality and Sales David Witty - Photography Gerry Douglas, - Charities Mike Laky - Sposnorship

Susan Boles, Lori Hodges,  Judith Bryant, Barry Fowler, Derek Moss, Mark Ginocchio, Debbie Heston, Pat Lizotte, Janet Anderson, , Bill Robbins, Ashley Ferrer

and the many 90+ volunteers who give their time for free, all without whom we could not put on the show.

NEXT YEAR DATE SUNDAY FEB 4TH

SHOW IS FREE TO PUBLIC WITH NO ENTRY FEE, but please donate to our charities if you can

FAQ’s – Show and Load-In Information

The St. Petersburg Motor Classic Show is held in beautiful South Straub Park along the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg. The show, in its 22nd year, is organized by the St Petersburg Yacht Club, with a dedicated show committee and volunteers from both Club members and interested members of the public.

The show, which is free to the for spectators, is open to both Club Members and non-members, and features a carefully curated selection of 350+ vehicles from the 1880’s through today. There is something for every motoring taste, from antiques and classics through modern exotics, and even boats or motorcycles.

There are 25 classes covering every era of motoring, each judged by a “People’s Choice” metric. Additionally, a Best of Show is awarded.

The St. Petersburg Motor Classic is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization that supports and donates proceeds from the event to local charities, to assist them in their amazing efforts.

General Information:

• We have classes for all ages and variants of vehicles, with a focus on pre-1980. However, 1981 and later vehicles do have their own groups will maximum number of entries that are allowed Please see Classes for details.
• Advanced registration assures a spot, expedites parking and helps avoid the “wait at the Gate” lines.
• Have a picture of your vehicle to upload with your registration. A picture of the exterior ¾ front facing view is best, and it should not exceed 5 meg in size. JPGS, PNG or PDF file type.
• Gates are open to park show vehicles between 8:00 and 10:00 am. As per City Rules no vehicles can be admitted to the park after 10:00 am. 
• No vehicles may move on the lawn until 4pm (or earlier if the show has been declared closed) and the public has exited the park as per the City of St Petersburg and Police rules.
• Day of show registration will ONLY be available if space is available.
• Day of show entries are not guaranteed to be with their group.
• Organizer reserves the right to combine or delete certain groups if there are insufficient entries.
• Special interest group #220 to include Replicas, Trucks, Busses and Race Cars.
• Organizer reserves the right to refuse entry.
• Entry will be closed once the show field lawn has reached capacity.
• FOR SALE signs may not be displayed on any vehicles unless approved prior to the show, and payment of a sales fee of $ 100 in addition to the entrance fee (payable on day of show at entrance).
• If you wish to pre-approve your vehicle registration and assignment, contact Andy Evans.
• Other questions- contact Andy Evans @[email protected], stpetemotorclassic.com or 727-488-0584.

Load-in Information:

• 8:00 – 10:00am. All Vehicles must load in between 8:00 and 10:00 am. (As per City Rules no entry will be allowed after 10:00am).
• All vehicles must enter via the corner of SE Central Avenue and Bayshore Drive NE. Turning North there are lanes of both Pre-Registered and Day of Show entrants (see Map below).

Early Load-in – Sponsors and Special Classes:

• All Sponsors should begin load-in at 7:30am and have their display set by 10:00am.
• Earlier load-in is available by arrangement with the Organizers, only if the field is set. 
•  Registered Vehicles may be allowed early load-in to the field if the Organizers have completed the field set up and closure to the public. Registered vehicles may be required to temporarily park on Bayshore until the field opens to entrants.
• Vehicles that arrive on a trailer should unload at Al Lang Parking Lot, one block south of the Yacht Club. Trailers and tow vehicles must be parked at Al Lang Parking lot or alternative sites. Trailers or tow vehicles should not enter the registered vehicle line unless directed to do so.  Please contact the show organizers and Field Director for any special arrangements.

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Please note that 1st avenue south will be closed for a 5k race. i-375 is the preferred route into the city on the morning of the show..

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Vintage Motor Classic set to rev up crowds Feb. 6

After taking a year off due to Covid, the long-running Vintage Motor Classic is cruising back into the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront.

Held in partnership with the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and adjacent to its downtown clubhouse, the 19 th running of the Vintage Motor Classic (VMC) returns to South Straub Park Sunday, Feb. 6. The event features a myriad of classic vehicles dating from the turn of the 20 th century until 1980, and new for this year is a display of exotic supercars.

Andy Evans, co-chair and field director for VMC, said the event grew exponentially in the 20 years since it began as a handful of cars parked along Central Avenue. The VMC now averages over 150 vehicles over 25 different categories.

“We cover everything from early vintage cars – we’ve had cars come from the late 1800s,” said Evans. “Right up to the 1979, 1980 era as well.”

Evans said the cars are categorized by age groups, with a large contingent representing the automotive golden age from the 1920s through the ’60s. Organizers further separate vehicles by their place of origin, and Evans said Britain is always well-represented. Evans said classic American muscle cars are perhaps the most popular, and the VMC created a special group for Corvettes, Mustangs and Thunderbirds due to the number of those vehicles that annually attend.

“Certainly, the 1950s era cars are the big hit, so classic Chevys – a lot of them are ordinary cars, and people rebuild them,” said Evans. “We have a 1927 Model A; we have cars as old as that regularly turn up to the show.”

Evans said the VMC draws anywhere from 150 to 300 vintage vehicles. Following a hiatus, and with Covid still looming in the background, Evans expects to showcase about 120 classic cars this year. Evans called this year’s new category “modern classics” and said luxury dealers and sponsors are bringing selections of their finest exotic cars for crowds to admire.

He expects 20 to 25 Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Aston Martins and Porsches in the Straub Park grass this year. Evans believes this year’s VMC will also set a new record for its most expensive car.

“If the guy who says he is going to turn up turns up, he has a one-off special car which is estimated at auction to be worth $14 million,” said Evans.

Evans said the VMC is not a concourse event, and judges do not “crawl over” the cars inspecting every little detail. Instead, attendees vote on their favorites, and he said value is not always an indicator of what cars win the people’s choice award.

Evans said the free event drew 6,000 people to the downtown waterfront in 2020, and that was before the new Pier opened. With nearby Pier and other activities drawing people to downtown, Evans expects at least 3,000 people to attend this year.

Evans said most of the cars that register for the VMC are driven there by their owners. They are not “trailer queens,” as he refers to the vehicles whose preferred mode of transportation is on the back of a truck. Most come from the Tampa Bay area, and he said a large contingent make the trip from Venice and Sarasota.

“Most of the cars are driven here, and they drive whatever distance, rain or shine,” said Evans. “These are people that are dedicated to the pastime, the hobby, restoring, rebuilding and enjoy running classic cars.”

The show has always supported local charities, he said, and this year the VMC is raising money for The Kind Mouse and The Louise Graham Foundation. People can donate when registering cars online, and there are fundraising activities throughout the event.

Registration for the event is open until Feb. 4. Those interested can register here .

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St. Petersburg Yacht Club (SPYC) Motor Classic – Feb 5, 2023 (Info Update 1)

Morgans are the featured marque.

Please send an email to [email protected] to confirm attendance.

Tentative Schedule

Friday, february 3rd, 2023.

• 4:00pm: Check in to The Hollander, The Avalon, or your hotel of choice
• 6:00pm: Drinks and dinner at The Hollander

Saturday, February 4th 2023

• On your own to enjoy world-class exhibits at the Sunken Gardens, Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement (diagonally across the street from the hotels), The Dali.
• The James Museum of Western Art , Imagine Museum, Chihuly Collection, and more. Stroll along Tampa Bay in world-class parks. Check out a broad array of things to do!
• 6:00pm – 8:00pm: Reception at the St. Petersburg home of Mike Palfreyman and Lois Slavin (206 14 th Ave NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701 – (978) 884-4861 .  Please send an email to [email protected] to confirm attendance.

Sunday, February 5th, 2023

• Breakfast on your own
• SPYC Classic Car Show
• 8:00am – 10:30am: Arrival and staging
• 2:00pm – 3:30pm Awards Ceremony

Hotel Reservations

Special discounts have been arranged the nights of Feb. 3, 4, and 5 for GatorMOG and MOGSouth members. Please visit the following websites to learn more about the hotels, then call the phone # indicated.

You MUST CALL and identify yourself as a Morgan Car Club – GatorMOG or MOGSouth Member. The reservationist will then provide you with a quote that includes the Group discount.

• The Avalon Hotel, (727) 317-5508
• The Hollander Hotel, (pet-friendly) 727-873-7900

 Car Show Registration

As the featured Marque, the Show organizers need us to register as soon as possible.  Do it now!  They must understand how big our group will be as it affects other things at the show.  

Registration is easy, go to the link https://registernow.regfox.com/2023-st-petersburg-motor-classic-spmc

Note:  Normally the show is restricted to vehicles that are 1980 or older.  Morgans are exempt from this restriction.  Morgans must preregister – Day of Show Entries are not Guaranteed to be Located with the other Morgans. This year Morgans of all ages are the Featured Marque Group 000, please enter in that category.

2 thoughts on “ St. Petersburg Yacht Club (SPYC) Motor Classic – Feb 5, 2023 (Info Update 1) ”

In order to show support for the organizers and the SPYC I hope every Morgan owner who can attend will register for the show as soon as possible. All Morgan’s, 3 and 4 wheels, and years 1909 through 2023 are wanted for the show. Please join us.

Hi Mark, Unfortunately I have already committed to Cars on th Fifth which is held on Saturday February 4 (big outdoor car show in Naples. I am thinking about driving to St Pete Saturday night , going to Mike’ party and just going to the show without showing my Morgan this time.

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January 1, 1970

November 6, 2016

St. Petersburg Yacht Club Vintage Motor Classic

Location: St. Petersburg Yacht Club 11 Central Ave St. Petersburg, 33701

On Sunday, November 6, there will be about 300 pre-1980 cars, boats & motorcycles assembled in South Straub Park, adjacent to the St Petersburg Yacht Club. Truly beautiful show. Details and photos at www.spyc.org/classic.

Admission: Free

Registration Fee: $25 pre show / $35 day of

Event Website: Event Website

Contact Info: Phone: (727) - 580 - 1804 Email: [email protected]

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