Car Show Calendar

Today

A cruise-in will be held 6-8 p.m. at Andolini’s Pizza on Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant. The event is free and open to everyone. Contact Brad Lustig at (843) 367-1060 or bradlustig@earthlink.net for more information.

Tuesday

The Southern Mustang and Ford club will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at North Towne Grille, 2093 Eagle Landing Blvd. in North Charleston, across from Northwoods Mall. All owners of Ford Motor Co. vehicles are welcome. The group also extends a warm invitation to past Palmetto State Ford Club members.

Feb. 6

The 20th annual “Winter Warm Up” indoor car show will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Gaillard Auditorium Exhibition Hall in Charleston. Space is limited; pre-register early. The event will include participant judging and People’s Choice award. Open to all pre-1990 cars and trucks and to any special-interest vehicle or motorcycle. Show and vendor fees are $25 per space. Motorcycles are $15. Entry fees include two admissions. Vehicles may be offered for sale. Vendors may sell automotive-related items only such as parts, accessories, art and toys. General admission is $5, free for children younger than 6. Trophy sponsor is $30. All sponsors will be recognized during the show. For more information, call (843) 761-2558 between 4 and 9 p.m.

Feb. 7

Coastal Carolina Corvette Club will hold its monthly meeting at The Point Grill at 176 Patriots Point Road (Shriners Club) in Mount Pleasant. It will begin at 2:30 p.m. for socializing, with the club meeting to start at 3 p.m. Members and interested Corvette owners are invited to attend. For more information, visit the club’s Web site www.4cccc.org.

Feb. 11

The Lowcountry Corvair Association will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 at Perkins Restaurant, 7542 Rivers Ave. in North Charleston. All Corvair owners and enthusiasts are invited. For further information, contact Donn Pittman at (843) 849-9007 or visit the club’s Web site at www.lowcountrycorvair.com.

Feb. 14

East Cooper ABATE presents the seventh annual Oyster Roast of the Local Kind at 1:30 p.m. at Richard’s Bar & Grill, 2237 U.S. Highway 17 North in Mount Pleasant. Events include People’s Choice, Men’s Only, Women’s Only, and All Active-Duty Military bike shows. It’s free to enter the shows. Prizes awarded for first, second and third place winners. Events include live music and a tattoo contest. General admission is $5 per person or $10 for all the oysters you can eat. Proceeds benefit motorcycle rights in South Carolina. Call Panhead Ron at (843) 345-3799 for more information or visit the group’s Web site at www.abatesc.com. Rain date is Feb. 21 at 1:30 p.m.

Feb. 16

Street Rods Unlimited will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 at Bessinger’s Bar-B-Q on Savannah Highway. Hot Rodders (pre-1980 rods, custom cars and trucks) are invited to attend. For more information, visit the club’s Web site at streetrodsunlimited.org or contact Allen Welch at (843) 761-2201.

Feb. 27

The 18th annual Lowcountry Shine & Swapp will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson. Anything on wheels is welcome to participate including cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, tractors, pedal cars and wagons. Ten trophies will be awarded to vehicles. Motorists are urged to clean out their garages and bring automotive memorabilia and parts to show off or sell in the swap meet area. There will also be a bake sale and prizes. The show is free. Donations will be accepted for Happy Days and Special Times. Contact Betty Harris at (843) 797-3246 or Stu Shortreed at (843) 688-5992 for more information.

March 12-13

Suncoast Cruisers will hold its annual Back to the Beach Car Show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ft. Fisher Recreation Area in Wilmington, N.C. Registration is $25. Cars are years 1985 and older. The event will be held rain or shine.

April 24

NC Stangs will hold its first Open Car Show at 10 a.m. at ISM Inc., 2a Huntsman Place across from Biltmore Iron & Metal in Asheville, N.C. There will be 10 judging classes as well as Best In Show. Members and nonmembers welcome. NC Stangs describes itself as a “family-oriented car club for Mustang enthusiasts.” For more information or to register online, visit ncstangs.net.

Going to a car show this weekend? Submit your photos and videos at www.charleston.net/youreport. Send car show information to Car Show Calendar, The Post and Courier, 134 Columbus St., Charleston, S.C., 29403, fax it to 937-5463 or e-mail jparker@postandcourier.com.