I’ve previously shared with the readers of TravelGumbo a great annual car gathering near where I live. It’s held in May (the weekend before Memorial Day) of each year in the small city of Sandpoint in the Idaho panhandle, and is known as Lost in the 50s.
The car show has been held for decades and is one of the big events in town each year. Hundreds of classic cars come from miles around to join in the fun. Some of the cars come back every year, but many only come once (in awhile). I was recovering from knee surgery and missed last year’s extravaganza, but made a point of returning this year.
The displayed cars are all parked in the historic section of Sandpoint, and you need to park a number of blocks away and walk to see them. But the walk is made fun when you pass vehicles such as these — just folks like us here to enjoy the display, but not formally a part of it all.
The following are some of the vehicles that caught my attention at this year’s Lost in the 50s:
Most people are familiar with Chevy’s El Camino — a hybrid car and truck — but I had no idea that they were made as early as 1957, when this beauty was crafted.
A 1954 MG convertible, in stylish green. Many people are fond of the early MGs, especially convertibles.
A rather cool 1932 Ford Roadster —
I think Corvette made some of the most beautiful cars in America in the 1950s. This convertible dates to 1958.
While this car’s color is the first thing that catches the eye, this souped-up Wiley is quite uncommon.
One doesn’t see many station wagons anymore. I really liked this 1957 Chevy Belair Nomad….
This 1952 Coke themed pickup was popular….
At first I didn’t recognized this rat rod for what it was, but it’s a modified 1968 VW bug….
This 1923 souped up Ford reminded me of the Munster mobile (from the famous TV show in the 1960s)
This modified rat rod truck was one of my favorites from the show. It’s a 1939 GMC from Sagle, ID (just a few miles south of Sandpoint).
Perhaps the stars of the day were these two sisters, cleverly done up in poodle costumes and pushing doll carriages around Sandpoint. They were very cute.
Some classy cars! The Thunderbird is my favourite.
That’s a great car. I’m partial to the 1950s Corvette.