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THE CAR CLINIC
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LUMBERTON SEASON WARM-UP
Starting a new year in this part of the country, often means an indoor activity due to the weather. Usually the temperatures are just plain cold. But car guys and gals want a jump on spring and when Mother Nature opens the door a bit. When there is a moderation in temperature, that’s a signal to have a car gathering.
January first in this new year saw the first unofficial opening of the car season in the town of Lumberton, N.J. A local fire station that was purchased by a car enthusiast became the location for the car gathering start to the endless summer of 2023.
There were plenty of cruisers with cool rides who braved the chilled air to share the warmth of the hobby and enjoy the neat collection of automobiles and related items on display inside. Starting the New Year with a cool “four-alarm” event is a great way to get celebrate getting the car adrenaline going.
— Text by Ben Notaro, Photos by Robert Sliwecki
Event Spotlights
Cruisin’ In Winter
During the off season of car activities, cruisers usually look for something automotive to keep the “juices” flowing. A few cruisers got together and made an appointment to go for a tour of a professional restoration facility. They agreed that watching a show-quality ride being constructed and being able to ask the proprietor questions can be a very motivating thing.
Northfield Diner Cruise
If you are familiar with cruising and cruisers, you are quite aware they enjoy getting together and having a good meal. It’s a natural that friends, cars and food are a great combination at any given time.
Enter Tom Rightler who is the owner/operator of Mid-Atlantic Muscle Cars located in Bridgeton, NJ. Rightler is no stranger to restoring muscle cars and has animpressive list of clients and accomplishments. It’s also safe to say his passion for the Chevelle served as special inspiration.
A group of car enthusiasts decided to give a shout to their fellow cruisers via social media and friends and headed out to the Northfield Diner and Family Restaurant in Northfield, N.J.
While at his shop, one guest (Jim Solomon) presented Rightler with his watercolor artwork depicting Rightler’s reconstructed General Lee. A walk-through had guests checking out an area that had an original contemporary Shelby Cobra frame ready for the body (as well as related parts) and assembly to be completed.
A sunny and crisp day brought around two dozen cruisers in all types of fine vehicles — both classic and contemporary. A nice event in a traditional family eatery definitely brought out a lot of smiles to warm the day.
Visiting a shop that specializes in classic and specialty rides is a great way keep the spirit alive and get to see another side of our hobby. Check out Mid-Atlantic Muscle Cars at midatlanticmusclecar.com
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