SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 the 24th Annual Cruisin’ for a Cure kicked off at 4:30 a.m. when the gates opened to allow registered cars to entry into the Orange County Fairgrounds. For those that didn’t pre-register, registration was available at the Gate from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Gates opened at 6:00 a.m. for spectators. And thousands of cars and spectators filled the Fairgrounds, including this impressive line-up of tri-five Chevies.
Cruisin’ for a Cure was started to raise awareness and money for KSK Cancer Center of Irvine for prostate cancer research. Each year the show offers free prostate cancer screening both with PSA tests and physical examinations which are the best way to detect prostate cancer. The screening began at 7:00 a.m. and continued until 3:30 p.m. In addition to screenings, individuals from the Orange County Prostate Forum were present. This organization provides information free of charge on many aspects relating to prostate cancer including imaging and therapies. The gentlemen below were on hand from the Forum. See Prostate Forum of Orange County
Cars were spread all over the fairgrounds, both outside and inside. The inside buildings offered reserved parking for the Women and Wheels in the Costa Mesa Blvd., VIP Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos-Santa Pavilion, the OC Promenade and the Meguiar’s Hanger.
This fine Mercury was found in the Meguiar’s Hanger.
This terrific T-Bucket was also located in one of buildings.
This Model A Ford in the Huntington Beach Building was chopped and sported a flathead.
When was the last time you saw a Model A coupe that wasn’t chopped? The Model A below was in the Meguiar’s building.
With several modifications to the side of the body, this 1975 El Camino has a clean look.
However, not all the great vehicles were found in buildings. Look at this 27 T Modified.
A Ford Fairlane Retracable.
A 1933 Ford 3-window Coupe and other cars from the 1930’s.
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A lot of nice trucks were at the show.
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And a lot of nice cars were on display.
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Some pretty rare cars were were at the show..
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The official cruising began at 9:15 a.m. with a parade lap by the California Fire Museum Fire Trucks. The Fire Museum had a table with information on display as well as the trucks. It was interesting talking to retired firemen who staffed this display and learning about the workings of a fire truck.
Clover liked the fire trucks, too.
If the vehicles on display didn’t keep folks busy, there were a lot of vendors selling everything from car parts to t-shirts as well as a model car contest, a raffle, and a silent auction. And when it was time to sit down for a minute, tables were available and there were food and beer booths.
Next year, the 25th Annual Cruisin’ for a Cure will be held on it’s traditional day of the 4th Saturday of September. Mark your calendars for September 28, 2024 when the fun will once again continue.
