How to Organize An Antique Car Cruise-In

Everyone loves antique cars. No one can resist the smooth lines, the beautiful paint, the interesting angles of the cars of yore. What better way of enjoying these beautiful moving works of art than to organize an antique car cruise-in? Read this eHow to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Decide the classification of the antique cruise-in. Will this cruise in include a specific make and year of antique cars? Will it be for all antique cars within a certain time period, such as all cars from 1970s and before, or something narrower?
2. Look for a start and end point for the cruise-in and plan a route accordingly. This route can be a few miles long, or longer. Possible points for the beginning and the end of the cruise in can be parking lots of big department stores, fair grounds, the grounds of churches or other establishments or private clubs like the Lyons Club, Rotary Club and similar places.
3. Go to start and end points you want to use, and ask for permission to hold the start or finish of the antique car cruise-in at the locations. Because antique cars draw a lot of attention and people who love to look at them, you may likely be granted permission to do so. Find a date that will suit the hosts of the start and end points.
4. Ask for a list of guidelines for use of the property. These guidelines should be strictly adhered to by all the participants.
5. Encourage the host of the start and ending points of the antique car cruise-in to take part in the event. Perhaps the host can have booths selling food and beverages or other items. Because antique cars always attract a lot of attention, this is a good opportunity for the host to gain exposure for their establishment or organization.
6. Decide whether or not to charge a fee for participation.
7. Post the antique car cruise-in online at antique car club websites (focus on the particular antique car you wish to attract if you have a featured marque or model). Even create a website of your own for the cruise-in, and include a registration form for the participants to complete and fill in. Be certain to post the guidelines for the use of their property specified by the hosts of start and end points. Include the route the antique cruise-in will take. State the fee if you decide to charge one.
8. Advertise the antique car cruise-in by posting fliers everywhere you go. Be sure to include your contact information. Encourage the host of the start and end points to advertise as well. Call radio and television stations and give them the information about the antique car cruise-in, including your contact information.
9. Arrive early on the day of the antique car cruise-in and speak to all of the participants as they arrive. Be certain to make sure they are aware of the host's guidelines for the use of their property. Above all, have fun!