Two people talk near a polished black Chevrolet Corvette Split.

Participant Michael Brown’s 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split is displayed during the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show on Sept. 26 at Vandergriff Town Center. The car was built in St. Louis.

Photo by Treyson Abe

Editor’s note: Multimedia editor Maricela Gonzales wrote the text for this article.

Classic cars lined up for the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show on Saturday at the Vandergriff Town Center.

Attendees browsed over 250 classic automobiles ranging from the 1920s to the 1980s.

Awards were given out across multiple categories: top 10 cars, mayor’s choice, best hometown vehicle and best story.

A man kneels to clean the wheels of a tan 1969 Oldsmobile Delta 88.

Arlington resident Larry Weaver, 72, cleans his 1969 Oldsmobile Delta 88 during the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show on Sept. 26 at Vandergriff Town Center. Weaver said he fell in love with the model that his dad had owned.

Photo by Treyson Abe

A white and blue 1976 GMC Vandura Jaws-themed custom van sits on display with a sign in front of it that reads "No swimming, hazardous area, beach closed."

A 1976 GMC Vandura Jaws-themed custom van is displayed during the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show on Sept. 26 at Vandergriff Town Center. This car is owned by Chris Klaus and was originally owned by Bob and JoAnn Large.

Photo by Treyson Abe

A burgundy 1973 Chevy Impala leans to one side as two women and three children look at it.

A 1973 Chevy Impala leans during the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show on Sept. 26 at Vandergriff Town Center. The car is owned by Roy and Teresa Becerra.

Photo by Treyson Abe

A maroon 1960 Volkswagen Single Cab has a vintage suitcase on top of it and a long surf board with three fins leaning against it.

A 1960 Volkswagen Single Cab is displayed during the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show on Sept. 26 at Vandergriff Town Center. The car is owned by Vivianne Daley.

Photo by Treyson Abe

A blue UTA 2023 Formula SAE racing car sits on display.

The UTA Formula SAE racing team showcases its 2023 car during the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show on Sept. 26 at Vandergriff Town Center. The car was handmade by students on campus.

Photo by Treyson Abe

Vintage cars of varying shades of blue are lined up for display.

Vintage cars are lined up during the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show on Sept. 26 at Vandergriff Town Center. The event ran from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Photo by Treyson Abe

In the hood of a 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible, a picture of the car and toy cars are displayed.

The inside hood of a 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible is displayed during the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show on Sept. 26 at Vandergriff Town Center. The convertible is a four-speed car.

Photo by Treyson Abe

A mustard yellow, two-door Chevrolet sits in the sun.

Participant Randy Fain’s 1939 Chevrolet is displayed during the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show on Sept. 26 at Vandergriff Town Center. The event featured live music, food, and entertainment.

Photo by Treyson Abe

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