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Car cruise and music night has ’em dancing in the street

August 23, 2017 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

By Beth David, Editor

Eddie and the Exciters provided the oldies and car owners provided the sights as people danced in the street during the annual car cruise and music night at Benoit Square on Sunday, 8/20. Sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association, the event was free to attend, even for the owners of the classic and antique cars. Only food cost money and prices were pretty low to keep it affordable for families.

 

The festive atmosphere also included the Paul Revere bell on display, with Bell Committee members on hand to talk about its history and plans for the future. The bell will eventually be permanently displayed on the lawn of the Town Hall.

NFIA member, organizer, and antique card owner, John Medeiros, was clearly pleased with the 55+ cars that rolled in for people to ooh and aah over.

“This is great. And it doesn’t cost anything,” said Mr. Medeiros, crediting the NFIA, Lions Club, Boy Scouts, and other groups for making possible.  “So many people are always so good to us.”

L-R: Siblings, Johnny, Johnnyel, and Johnielyes Marie enjoy a cold drink at the car cruise in Benoit Square. Photo by Beth David.

Young Dean Joseph, 9, seemed to appreciate the night, too. He said he enjoyed looking at the cars, just, well, beause “of how they look.”

His preference? The red Corvette.

“Because it’s red,” said Mr. Joseph. “And it goes fast.”

Siblings Johnnyel, Johnny, and Johnielyes Marie, enjoyed the music, the cars and the food.

“It’s great to look around,” said Johnnyel. “It’s great to see the different kinds of wheels.”

Johnny and Johnielyes said they both liked the 1923 Ford T Bucket that had an old motorcycle on a trailer behind it. The motorized bicycle was a 1919 Indian Board Track Racer with a Gucci one-cylinder engine.

“It looks cool,” said Johnielyes.

L-R: Twin brothers, Cody and Dalton Sylvia, hang out in their meemer’s (Kat Massey’s), hot rod, a 1923 T Roadster. Photo by Beth David

“To me, they’re all cool,” said Johnny.

Owner Jim Hubright said he had no idea if the bike was original or a replica, but said it was “one of a kind.”

“I got it from a guy in Missouri, it was hanging on his wall,” said Mr. Hubright.

The 1923 Ford, though, was a different story. He built it himself “from the ground up,” and it most definitely was not a kit car.

“I’m old school,” said Mr. Hubright.

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