Great Autos of Yesteryear announces that their annual benefit classic car show, Casual Concours VIII, will once again be returning to Palm Springs on Saturday, October 15, from 10 am to 3 pm, on the grounds of the Desert Princess Country Club, 28555 Landau Blvd, in Cathedral City.
For more than 25 years this event has been held throughout southern California; and for the 8th year, Great Autos is pleased to return to Palm Springs. General admission is $10, (with free parking) and all proceeds this year will benefit Angel View whose mission is helping children and adults reach their maximum potential.
“We are expecting more than 150 classic, exotic and special interest vehicles to be showcased on the golf course green,” said Jay D’Angelo, President of Great Autos. “Food and beverages for purchase will also be available at the show, so come have lunch and make a day of it!”
Great Autos is also pleased to announce that a classic 1987 Buick Somerset Regal, donated by Tom Keim, will be given away at the show. Other raffle prizes include a $750 Lojack Certificate, along with certificates to Johnnie Rocket’s ($100), Classic Club Golf ($556), Escena Club Golf ($500), Dinner for two at Marriott Shadow Ridge Resort, Five facial treatments with Dr. Vincent Sofonio, Two night stay at Westin Desert Willows, Two night stay at Extended Stay America, and Car Detailing at Cathedral City Car Wash. Raffle tickets for $5 and/or 5 for $20 will be available at the show, as well as at VillageFest in downtown Palm Springs on Thursday October 8, 15 & 22. The winner does not need to be present to win.
Sponsors include Platinum – Whelan-Prescott Foundation, The Kingelstein Collection & American Cab; Gold – Exotic Motor Cars, LoJack & McCormick’s: Silver – Palm Springs Real Estate, St. Amant Realtor, Beau Stinnette, and Kent Robbins & The Incomparable Imperial for 1973.
Great Autos of Yesteryear is the largest gay and lesbian car club on the West Coast with nearly 1,000 members, owning over 3,200 cars. This diverse organization was formed in 1983 to serve as both a social gathering place and means of bringing together gay and lesbian individuals who share a unique enthusiasm for the automobile and its preservation.
For more information, go to www.greatautos.org.
Angel View’s mission is helping children and adults reach their maximum potential. Each year, hundreds of people throughout the Coachella Valley make significant gains in independence through a variety of programs offered by the 61-year old nonprofit. For more information, email info@angelview.org.
