Antique Car Run brakes in Buffalo for lunch
The 2023 Antique Car Run from New London to New Brighton took place from Wednesday, August 9, through Sunday, August 13. The antique cars drive 120 miles, making various pit stops on the way. The traveling car show stopped at the Buffalo American Legion for lunch on Saturday, August 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All drivers were required to stop in Buffalo, which is the 75-mile point.
After leaving Buffalo, the cars were traveling to their next stop in Crystal, at the Crystal Community Center. They then traveled to the finish line in New Brighton at Long Lake Regional Park. On Sunday, August 13, the car run ended at the 37th Annual New Brighton Car Show and Swap Meet.
Drivers traveled from all over to participate in the car run. Drivers and antique car owners from places such as Minnesota, Ohio, California, Colorado, and even as far as England participated in this year’s car run.
Some car owners even dressed in time-period clothing to match the time period of their antique car. Vehicles from 1908 or before are featured in the car show. Also, 1- or 2-cylinder, steam, or electric vehicles, up to 1915 are included.
The Antique Car Run began in 1987, making this the 36th annual celebration. The tour is designed to demonstrate the endurance of the vehicles. For more information about the car run, visit http://www.antiquecarrun.org/home.html.
