{"id":449847,"date":"2026-09-28T05:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T05:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/449847\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T05:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T05:00:14","slug":"photos-vintage-vehicles-displayed-in-downtown-arlington-classic-car-show-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/449847\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos: Vintage vehicles displayed in Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show | News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Two people talk near a polished black Chevrolet Corvette Split.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6ab9b9e36b72d.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Participant Michael Brown\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Treyson%20Abe\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Treyson Abe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Editor&#8217;s note: Multimedia editor\u00a0Maricela Gonzales wrote the text for this article.<\/p>\n<p>Classic cars lined up for the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show on Saturday at the Vandergriff Town Center. <\/p>\n<p>Attendees browsed over 250 classic automobiles ranging from the 1920s to the 1980s. <\/p>\n<p>Awards were given out across multiple categories: top 10 cars, mayor&#8217;s choice, best hometown vehicle and best story. <\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"A man kneels to clean the wheels of a tan 1969 Oldsmobile Delta 88.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6ab9b9e71dc1a.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Treyson%20Abe\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Treyson Abe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"A white and blue 1976 GMC Vandura Jaws-themed custom van sits on display with a sign in front of it that reads &quot;No swimming, hazardous area, beach closed.&quot;\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6ab9b9f2aa50d.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Treyson%20Abe\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Treyson Abe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"A burgundy 1973 Chevy Impala leans to one side as two women and three children look at it.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6ab9b9f5db3ff.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Treyson%20Abe\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Treyson Abe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"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.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6ab9b9f97c769.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Treyson%20Abe\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Treyson Abe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"A blue UTA 2023 Formula SAE racing car sits on display.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6ab9b9eed7c72.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Treyson%20Abe\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Treyson Abe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Vintage cars of varying shades of blue are lined up for display.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6ab9b9eb360f5.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Treyson%20Abe\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Treyson Abe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"In the hood of a 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible, a picture of the car and toy cars are displayed.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6ab9b9fd22803.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Treyson%20Abe\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Treyson Abe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"A mustard yellow, two-door Chevrolet sits in the sun.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6ab9b9dc616c9.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Participant Randy Fain\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Treyson%20Abe\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Treyson Abe<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/gallery\/news\/photos-vintage-vehicles-displayed-in-downtown-arlington-classic-car-show\/mailto:photo-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">photo-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Participant Michael Brown\u2019s 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split is displayed during the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show on Sept.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":449848,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[150,152,151,223],"class_list":["post-449847","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arlington","tag-arlington","tag-arlington-headlines","tag-arlington-news","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/449847","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=449847"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/449847\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/449848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=449847"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=449847"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=449847"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}