They just hang out on their lawn chairs, sip their beer and stick to themselves. Baltirra and her husband, Gabriel, cited that as one of their biggest inspirations for starting the annual Blessing of the Cars show which features young car customizers and artists. While the older generation may see their classic cars as completed showpieces to pull out twice a year for big events, the younger generation use their works in progress as not only extensions of their personalities, but also their main transportation. For many young car club members, every day begins with a prayer that their baby will start up. Alot of the guys in other car clubs are older guys, they've bought the house and have the cash.
Many car clubs have their own events such as summertime barbecues, parties and cruises.
A mainstay is every Friday night at the car hop at Bob's Big Boy in Burbank, where one of the last remaining original 50's diners becomes like a scene from American Graffiti. The Friday night tradition there was started by one of California's oldest and largest car clubs, The Road Kings. So many people are accustomed to the idea that a car is just this sort of plain thing made out of fiber glass that gets you from one place to another. Classis car restoration and customizing may not be for everyone, but, the hobby creates an atmosphere of creativity and fun. Most heads turn when a pack of 18 customized vintage cars roll down the street looking like a slice of life from another time.