West Seattle Junction Car Show: Meet a proud participant

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In a weekend of big events this Saturday and Sunday, one of the biggest is the 2nd annual West Seattle Junction Car Show (with WSB among the sponsors), for which California SW in The Junction will be shut down all day Sunday. Coordinator Michael Hoffman from Liberty Bell Printing had more than 100 cars pre-register – and some of their proud owners don’t have to go far to participate in the show – like Bakery Nouveau proprietor William Leaman, who showed us his 1964 Ford Falcon Club Wagon the other day:

And he told us the van’s story:

The van will be in front of Bakery Nouveau during the Junction Car Show (the street closure is going to be a lot like West Seattle Summer Fest, only extending another half-block north to Genesee). After Leaman talked with us about his cool wheels, it was off for a ride:

Car owners are also welcome to register on show day – space available, first-come, first-served. The car show website explains where to be, and when, to participate. Coordinator Hoffman says, “We have two of the best car show people in Seattle, Dean Olson and Scott McMahill, handling the day of logistics. Steve and Dean also head the Roadster Show that take place yearly at the Convention Center.” And while the show is free, he suggests bringing a few dollars to get in on some great prizes for a great cause: “We are also having a raffle, with all proceeds going to the West Seattle Helpline. There will be over 30 items donated by local merchants. The main prize is a $350 gas BBQ grill donated by Junction True Value. And TILA Mortgage has donated two round trips on the Victoria Clipper and one night’s lodging, worth $250.”

miws September 15, 2009 (10:18 am)

Really looking forward to this coming up on Sunday! I was pleasantly surprised at the number of participants in last year’s show, considering it was the first time, and the weather forecast was looking pretty bad. Turned out to be not great, but not so bad either. A few sprinkles, and there may have been a bit of a chilly breeze. Latest I heard, this Sunday looks pretty good weather wise.

Also looking forward to checking out William’s van. During my high school years in the mid-’70’s, one of the guys around my age, in our household, had a ’62 Econoline P/U. Had lots of fun romping around in that thing! I was small enough at the time, that if there were three of us riding in it, I’d sit on the engine compartment lid, that divided the seats.

Mike

MargL September 15, 2009 (11:08 am)

Sweet! Brings back memories for me, too!
We had an Econoline van when I was a kid. I remember my brother and I jumping around in the back and sitting on the engine compartment without seatbelts or car seats as my mom drove around town.
I also have clear memories of her whipping her arm out to keep us from sliding off the engine compartment when she had to make a hard stop. :-)

Gary September 15, 2009 (12:21 pm)

I know… how did we ever survive without all the laws we now have to protect kids! I had to be careful in my folks old chevy when I was a kid because there was a big rusted-out hole in the floor in front of the back seat.

I also recall riding on the “doghouse” of our neighbors 1960’s Dodge van when we piled in to go somewhere. Seems a little dangerous now…

I look forward to attending the car show with my family!

JBL September 15, 2009 (10:42 pm)

My dad’s showing his rebuilt 1959 VW Bug. I have lots of memories in that bug growing up. It’ll be great to see all those great looking cars this weekend!