American muscle cars vs. the British at the 2025 Orinda Classic Car Show

"Honk honk, I'm drivin' heah! Actually, make that "I'm appreciatin' automotive history heah," at the ever-entertaining Orinda Classic Car Show. Now in its 21st iteration, this annual event gathers nearly 200 vintage automobiles - some mint condition, others showing signs of many good years on the road - for aficionados to lovingly appraise, and for members of the public to gawk at while murmuring, "vroom vroom.""

"The theme for 2025 is American versus British classics, so be prepared to ogle Aston Martins, Bentleys, Rolls-Royces and other cars that'd make James Bond lift an eyebrow. "When the unbridled roar of American muscle cars collides with the refined performance of British engineering, the result is nothing short of automotive magic," the fest organizers promise. "It's more than a head-to-head showdown - it's a celebration of two automotive cultures at their finest.""

""It's more than a head-to-head showdown - it's a celebration of two automotive cultures at their finest." Put on by the nonprofit Orinda Association, the show's proceeds go toward providing local seniors free transportation around town. Come for the pretty cars, stay for the attending food trucks and beer booth. Details: Show takes place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. September 6 at 61 Orinda Way (by the Orinda Classic Car Center), Orinda; free for spectators, orindacarshow.com"

Orinda Classic Car Show returns for its 21st year and gathers nearly 200 vintage automobiles, ranging from mint-condition restorations to well-worn classics. The 2025 theme pits American muscle against British engineering, with cars such as Aston Martins, Bentleys and Rolls-Royces expected to appear. The event benefits local seniors by funding free transportation through proceeds managed by the nonprofit Orinda Association. Attendees can enjoy food trucks and a beer booth while viewing cars. The show runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 6 at 61 Orinda Way by the Orinda Classic Car Center, with free admission and more information at orindacarshow.com.

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