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A weekend of hot rods: Four auto shows in San Jose

It’s a hot weekend for classic car + lowrider clubs — head over to these four show & shines on the weekend of Friday, Sept. 8-Sunday, Sept. 10.

September 7, 2023 • 
Alyson Chuyang
A line of lowrider cars in the City Hall plaza.

You can’t beat the lowrider scene in SJ.

Photo via @sj.shooters

This is a weekend you wheely don’t want to miss. Skrrt on over to these four free shows for a classic automobile fix:

  • Compas Ranflas y Rolas Show & Shine | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Strike Brewing Co. | All clubs, bikes, and solo riders are welcome to join this car show featuring food vendors, a raffle, and a live DJ.
  • 23rd Annual Antique Autos | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | History Park | See tons of pre-1946 vehicles + antique collectibles.
  • Del Oeste Kustoms Bike & Model Show | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Watson Park | The club’s third annual event will hand out 100+ awards for bikes and model cars.
  • 15th Annual Classic Car Show and Food Drive | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Lincoln Avenue, Willow Glen | Enjoy tons of cars, raffles, food, and music to benefit Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.
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