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San Francisco "Old Cars Picnic" in Golden Gate Park 9/29/12
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:06 pm
by Calspeed
Any of you old timers remember attending this show many years ago. It used to have 500 classic cars. Now it's up to 700.
As always, it's all about classics. And parking on the lawn. Bbq's. Music. Cars!
Google; Jimmys Old Car Picnic for info.
I will be there again. If you want to corral let me know.

Calspeed
Re: San Francisco "Old Cars Picnic" in Golden Gate Park 9/29
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:07 pm
by bikermike
Looks like a cool event. I'll mark my calendar.
http://www.jimmyspicnic.com/
Re: San Francisco "Old Cars Picnic" in Golden Gate Park 9/29
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 12:52 am
by Alvin
very fun show with tons of cars to see, here is my report from 2010:
http://www.zcarblog.com/2010/10/17/even ... tures.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
my only regret was wearing a polo shirt...it was COLD!!!
Re: San Francisco "Old Cars Picnic" in Golden Gate Park 9/29
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:09 am
by spl310
I see that John Milner made it.
Re: San Francisco "Old Cars Picnic" in Golden Gate Park 9/29
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:21 pm
by xeddex
"my only regret was wearing a polo shirt...it was COLD!!!"
A correctly worn mexican poncho would have kept you warm if you weren't wearing it as a shawl.
Orale Ese!
(My calender is marked for Jimmys Old Car Picnic. Thanks for the heads up Calspeed)
Re: San Francisco "Old Cars Picnic" in Golden Gate Park 9/29
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:27 pm
by RCMike
Is this just something you show up to? I can't find any kind of registration..
Re: San Francisco "Old Cars Picnic" in Golden Gate Park 9/29
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 11:39 pm
by Calspeed
I remember the first time we got the Roadsters together was in Y2K. Fred Katz, Todd Osbourne, Mike Young, Daniel (?), Leigh Brooks...
I'm going to get there early to reserve a spot for a few cars. I will have an EZUp and table and chairs. I won't be in a Datsun. So look for this car.
And if you're interested, the dress theme is '70s.
Bring food for yourself since it's difficult to know who and how many show up. So far it two. My 1970 280S and my friends '63 VW Bug. We can have the import section in a sea of Detroit Iron.
Michael
Re: San Francisco "Old Cars Picnic" in Golden Gate Park 9/29
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 11:45 pm
by Calspeed
RCMike wrote:Is this just something you show up to? I can't find any kind of registration..
Yes...just show up.
But get there early. It gets really busy at registration. And the roads get super congested in the park. I arrive at 730 then take a nap in the car. There will be up to 700 cars. This show truly is one of the best kept secrets for vintage enthusiasts. Without a doubt, one of the best car shows in California.
Calspeed
Re: San Francisco "Old Cars Picnic" in Golden Gate Park 9/29
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:28 am
by xeddex
Re: San Francisco "Old Cars Picnic" in Golden Gate Park 9/29
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:01 pm
by datsun65
Jimmy's Circa 2004

Re: San Francisco "Old Cars Picnic" in Golden Gate Park 9/29
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 1:54 am
by Calspeed
[quote="datsun65"]Jimmy's Circa 2004
Hey Dan! Hows it going? TX huh? Looks like I have a connection in Texas when I make my cross country trip next year.
Calspeed
Re: San Francisco "Old Cars Picnic" in Golden Gate Park 9/29
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 5:55 pm
by datsun65
Hey Dan! Hows it going? TX huh?
In Houston, just off Interstate 10 (i10).
Been 5.5 years in TX, but I have a sneaking suspicion that some day I'll be back in the Bay Area.
Re: San Francisco "Old Cars Picnic" in Golden Gate Park 9/29
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 6:31 pm
by Calspeed
Bumping the thread...
Show coming up on a week. If you plan to attend bring yourself some folding chairs and maybe shade? I plan to get there early to reserve a nice spot under a tree.
Miguel
Re: San Francisco "Old Cars Picnic" in Golden Gate Park 9/29
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 1:03 pm
by FergO2k
Wing windows, square markers, Mercedes late 60's/ early 70's 280SL?
wait, antenna on the RH fender, is that picture reversed?
Re: San Francisco "Old Cars Picnic" in Golden Gate Park 9/29
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:33 pm
by shifty
Jimmy's is one of the best shows!
Have fun!