RM Auto Restoration GM Mario Van Raay shows off one of his favourite vehicles in the classic car exhibit, a 1957 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Roadster.
Chatham-Kent has a long and proud history of car enthusiasts and builders, and the success of Retrofest this past weekend only reinforces that notion.
To add to the showcase venues available to area car buffs, RM Auto Restoration, one of the world’s leading restoration facilities for collector cars, is hosting Cars and Coffee May 30, June 20 and July 25 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the RM Classic Car Exhibit, just off Hwy. 40 between Blenheim and Chatham.
Mario Van Raay, General Manager at RM Auto Restoration, hosted area media recently for a glimpse at what people attending the event can expect.
“Cars and Coffee is a popular event; it’s like a craze all across North Amercia,” Van Raay said. “It’s a chance for people to get together in a relaxed atmosphere with no judging, just low key to share stories and show off your car.”
The free event is open to the public as well, Van Raay said, and is a chance for area families to come and see the classic car exhibit, which features a wide variety of cars, including some you would not see anywhere else. Coffee and donuts will be served courtesy of RM Auto Restoration and Tim Hortons.
One such vehicle is the original car used in “The Flintstones” movie, and Van Raay said the car will be outside for kids to check out and sit in to get their picture taken. Attendees will also get a chance to check out the world-renowned restoration shop and see live dynamometer and pin-striping demonstrations.
For more information, follow RM Auto Restoration on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rmcarscoffee.
