That’s changing. As the following Gen X and Millennial generations get older, they too want to look back on their heydays by tinkering with and showing off cars from their childhoods and early adult years. Naturally, that means looking back on more recent decades.
What happens at a RADwood event?
Most of these events mix models from all eras with a heavy emphasis on cars, trucks, and motorcycles from the ‘50s to the ‘70s. At RADwood, things are a little different. The show is only for vehicles made from 1980 to 1999, and the clothes must match the era.
What types of cars show up at RADwood car shows?
Rather than your Thunderbirds and Bel-Airs, RADwood car shows highlight models that harken back to the time of neon colors, sharp corners, and pop-up headlights.
Like most car shows, supercars like Ferrari Gran Turismos and McLaren F1s create a lot of buzz at RADwood, but so will a particularly well-preserved Honda Accord or a lowered Chevy Blazer.
One participant who talked to the Times got a lot of love for his highly angular 1986 Subaru XT Turbo coupe.
Participating in RADwood car culture
If you just want to come (dressed up, of course) and look, admission to a RADwood car show is only $15. Registering a car is $30 or, for entry into the “RADwood Royalty” showcase, $100. But before you register anything, you need a vehicle.
Will you need special insurance for these cars?
Jerry gathers your information from your past insurer, so you're not responsible for any long forms or phone calls. Basically, you get all of the savings and coverage, with none of the hassle.