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2009 Orphan Auto Picnic! TONS of cool car pics! 
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Here are pictures from the 19th Annual Orphan Auto Picnic, which was held at the Kendall County Fairgrounds in Yorkville, IL this past Sunday. This event is sponsored by the Chicagoland Corvair Enthusiasts, which explains why 60 Corvairs showed up! There were about 175 cars in attendance this year.
An Orphan Auto is a car make or car model that is no longer manufactured or a make that is no longer imported and sold in the U.S. That’s how my Alfa gets in, Alfa hasn’t sold in the U.S. since the early ‘90s.
This event is a real treat because you never know what you’ll see. It’s a lot of fun, with people talking, drinking, eating and just having a good time. Enjoy the pics and thanks for looking.
Cheers,
-Marc
Here’s my Alfa Spider with my wonderful girlfriend Sharon having some fun!
Another shot of the Alfa at our parking spot at the show.
Here’s a very cool slightly customized Lancia Scorpion. I’ve always liked these cars.
Another shot of the Scorpion, one of two that were at the show.
It’s a funky three-wheeler called the ‘Freeway.’ Don’t think I’d want to drive on the freeway in that!
One of the weirdest cars at the show, a German Zundapp Janus. With the doors at each end, you can’t tell if it’s coming or going!
Here’s a King Midget, a car made in Ohio after WWII. The owner replaced the single cylinder 10hp Kohler with a twin cylinder Briggs and Stratten, pumping out 18hp!
You don’t see too many of these around anymore, an International Harvester Scout.
People seem to love these, the Jeep Jeepster. This one was nicely done.
A Hudson Terraplane showing off classic styling from the ‘30’s.
Here’s one of Sharon’s favorites, a Nash Metropolitan. There were about six Metropolitans at the show this year.
This car was Sharon’s favorite at the show, a Nash Ambassador from 1950. This car was massive and showed off styling you just don’t see anymore.
Here’s the grille of the Ambassador. The owner won the long distance award, driving nearly 200 miles from near Peoria, IL to the show.
The Nash’s cool hood ornament.
This car was a mash-up of a Hudson and a Cadillac, called the ‘Hudillac.’ I’m not sure why the owner did it, but it was beautifully done and the bodywork was great.
A classic Pontiac Firebird convertible with period-correct redwall tires.
One of my faves from the show, a DeSoto Adventurer. Just a cool hardtop sedan.
The DeSoto’s retro-cool interior.
Did someone say ‘space-age?’
A beautiful two-tone 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 from the front.
The same car from the rear.
A Plymouth from the ‘30s.
Same car, full body shot.
Studebaker was a featured marque this year. Here’s a fabulous Golden Hawk.
Here’s the Golden Hawk’s supercharged V-8, good for 275hp.
Even mopeds got in on the Orphan act. Event organizer Larry Claypool was using this Peugeot moped to get around the fairgrounds.
Here’s a very nice Cushman motor scooter that sounded like a Harley!
A grille only a mother could love. The famed, doomed Edsel.
Citroens are just so cool! Hydro-pneumatic suspension, single-spoke steering wheel and the radio mounted in the center console. This was a CX25 model.
A classic and tiny Fiat 850 Spider.
These were nifty in their day, a Triumph Stag.
American muscle, an AMC Javelin AMX in Donohue/Penske racing livery.
Another Hudson, this was a beaut!
A classic Hudson Hornet, this car was immortalized in the movie ‘Cars.’
The fabled Hudson ‘Twin H-Power’ six cylinder, known for its power in stock car racing in the ‘50s.
Here’s a Crosley from the late ‘40s. My Dad owned two of these. Tiny.
This was a Cadillac Series 70 Eldorado Brougham, with the factory brushed stainless steel roof and suicide doors.
A Corvair ‘Yenko.’ If this is an original Yenko, it’s quite rare. Yenko was a Chevy dealer that modified Corvairs and Camaros for racing.
A very cool and rare Chevy Greenbriar pickup. Based on the Corvair chassis with the engine in the rear. Check out the side ramp.
The other featured marque this year was Packard. Here’s a massive ’35 Packard that weighs nearly three tons. The owner of this car always brings something huge, last year is was a large Daimler limo and a few years ago, an actual Swiss-made passenger bus!
The Packard’s graceful hood ornament.
One of my favorite Packards, the desirable Caribbean model.
A Studebaker Commander, made famous in the Muppet movie.
The Stude’s cool driving light in the center of the grille.
Another Edsel, this time a convertible.
Classic British muscle, a Jensen Interceptor. English charm, brawny Chrysler engine.
The only other Alfa at the show, a Spider Veloce. At least my car wasn’t lonely!
Remember this one? An Opel GT. This one had Pontiac Solstice front seats.
A cute Fiat sedan that just makes you smile.
One of the funkiest cars at the show, a 1977 British Invacar. One seat, sliding door.
The Invacar’s nameplate.
A rare Corvair Lakewood station wagon.
Sharon really liked this ’37 Plymouth.
Until next year’s show…..bye for now!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/25/2009 03:45AM by MCV.
An Orphan Auto is a car make or car model that is no longer manufactured or a make that is no longer imported and sold in the U.S. That’s how my Alfa gets in, Alfa hasn’t sold in the U.S. since the early ‘90s.
This event is a real treat because you never know what you’ll see. It’s a lot of fun, with people talking, drinking, eating and just having a good time. Enjoy the pics and thanks for looking.
Cheers,
-Marc
Here’s my Alfa Spider with my wonderful girlfriend Sharon having some fun!
Another shot of the Alfa at our parking spot at the show.
Here’s a very cool slightly customized Lancia Scorpion. I’ve always liked these cars.
Another shot of the Scorpion, one of two that were at the show.
It’s a funky three-wheeler called the ‘Freeway.’ Don’t think I’d want to drive on the freeway in that!
One of the weirdest cars at the show, a German Zundapp Janus. With the doors at each end, you can’t tell if it’s coming or going!
Here’s a King Midget, a car made in Ohio after WWII. The owner replaced the single cylinder 10hp Kohler with a twin cylinder Briggs and Stratten, pumping out 18hp!
You don’t see too many of these around anymore, an International Harvester Scout.
People seem to love these, the Jeep Jeepster. This one was nicely done.
A Hudson Terraplane showing off classic styling from the ‘30’s.
Here’s one of Sharon’s favorites, a Nash Metropolitan. There were about six Metropolitans at the show this year.
This car was Sharon’s favorite at the show, a Nash Ambassador from 1950. This car was massive and showed off styling you just don’t see anymore.
Here’s the grille of the Ambassador. The owner won the long distance award, driving nearly 200 miles from near Peoria, IL to the show.
The Nash’s cool hood ornament.
This car was a mash-up of a Hudson and a Cadillac, called the ‘Hudillac.’ I’m not sure why the owner did it, but it was beautifully done and the bodywork was great.
A classic Pontiac Firebird convertible with period-correct redwall tires.
One of my faves from the show, a DeSoto Adventurer. Just a cool hardtop sedan.
The DeSoto’s retro-cool interior.
Did someone say ‘space-age?’
A beautiful two-tone 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 from the front.
The same car from the rear.
A Plymouth from the ‘30s.
Same car, full body shot.
Studebaker was a featured marque this year. Here’s a fabulous Golden Hawk.
Here’s the Golden Hawk’s supercharged V-8, good for 275hp.
Even mopeds got in on the Orphan act. Event organizer Larry Claypool was using this Peugeot moped to get around the fairgrounds.
Here’s a very nice Cushman motor scooter that sounded like a Harley!
A grille only a mother could love. The famed, doomed Edsel.
Citroens are just so cool! Hydro-pneumatic suspension, single-spoke steering wheel and the radio mounted in the center console. This was a CX25 model.
A classic and tiny Fiat 850 Spider.
These were nifty in their day, a Triumph Stag.
American muscle, an AMC Javelin AMX in Donohue/Penske racing livery.
Another Hudson, this was a beaut!
A classic Hudson Hornet, this car was immortalized in the movie ‘Cars.’
The fabled Hudson ‘Twin H-Power’ six cylinder, known for its power in stock car racing in the ‘50s.
Here’s a Crosley from the late ‘40s. My Dad owned two of these. Tiny.
This was a Cadillac Series 70 Eldorado Brougham, with the factory brushed stainless steel roof and suicide doors.
A Corvair ‘Yenko.’ If this is an original Yenko, it’s quite rare. Yenko was a Chevy dealer that modified Corvairs and Camaros for racing.
A very cool and rare Chevy Greenbriar pickup. Based on the Corvair chassis with the engine in the rear. Check out the side ramp.
The other featured marque this year was Packard. Here’s a massive ’35 Packard that weighs nearly three tons. The owner of this car always brings something huge, last year is was a large Daimler limo and a few years ago, an actual Swiss-made passenger bus!
The Packard’s graceful hood ornament.
One of my favorite Packards, the desirable Caribbean model.
A Studebaker Commander, made famous in the Muppet movie.
The Stude’s cool driving light in the center of the grille.
Another Edsel, this time a convertible.
Classic British muscle, a Jensen Interceptor. English charm, brawny Chrysler engine.
The only other Alfa at the show, a Spider Veloce. At least my car wasn’t lonely!
Remember this one? An Opel GT. This one had Pontiac Solstice front seats.
A cute Fiat sedan that just makes you smile.
One of the funkiest cars at the show, a 1977 British Invacar. One seat, sliding door.
The Invacar’s nameplate.
A rare Corvair Lakewood station wagon.
Sharon really liked this ’37 Plymouth.
Until next year’s show…..bye for now!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/25/2009 03:45AM by MCV.
Paul, don't think the Beta was built on an X19...
Ah, the Opel GT and teenage dreams. 
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single spoke Citroen steering wheels were cool too! (n/t)
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