Revving engines
More than 100 register for car show fundraiser
Classic rides were all shined up for the 12th annual Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home Fall Festival Classic Car & Bike Show presented by the Memphis Classic Chevy Club in Bartlett.
James King of East Memphis was among approximately 125 registered participants who shinned up their vehicles and joined the charity fundraiser that raises funds each year for the TBCH, one of two main local charity organizations that the MCCC supports.
King registered his 1929 Mercedes-Benz SSK Replica in the show. He gave the classic its second life when he purchased it four months ago and restored it inside and out.
The car enthusiast owns one classic at time and keeps it until he finds another one that tickles his fancy.
“I’m a one at time car guy. I love all cars,” said King. “It’s a lot of fun for an old guy, and the TBCH event is certainly a good cause and
all the money goes to the children.”
Eads resident John Callies registered his 1940 Chevy in the car show as a Che’Pon CPE. The vehicle is similar to the P-51 Mustang aircraft and was built over eight years as a tribute to veterans of the World War II Army Air Corps.
“Our WWII vets were called the greatest generation and they weren’t lying,” said Callies. “This is my tribute to our veterans...This is my first time at this car show. It’s a great cause for the kids.”
MCCC event director Billy Golden, said “TBCH is real good to the kids. The TBCH gets no government funding.” Last year MCCC raised $10,000 for TBCH and more than $3,000 for Shriner’s Burn Center. The group of 140 classic car lovers that make up the MCCC give back to the community in a variety of ways throughout the year. They also partner up with the Shelby County Street Rodders to help support the Shriner’s Burn Center. They host complimentary Show & Shine events for various retirement homes.”
For more information about the Memphis Classic Chevy Club, find them on Facebook or visit memphisclassicchevys.com.
The TBCH serves abused, neglected and abandoned children and youth. The Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes, founded in 1891, is a ministry of the churches that provides residential care to children. For more information about the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home, visit tennesseechildren.org.