![]() ![]() This year, leading the parade is a 1923 Auburn, owned by Bob Piper, a longtime club member and Hamilton resident. Others hear about our event through word of mouth through the classic car community.” Most of them are people that have done it in the past that might have lived in Hamilton or Fairfield long ago, and they remember the event from their childhood. “We do have quite a few people that travel for this event. “We have cars that come from all over the United States,” Combs said. Explore PHOTOS: From the archives: The 2013 Hamilton Antique Car Parade and Show “It was started in 1954 by a small group of travelers that were crossing the United States on a tour in antique vehicles, and ever since that first year, it turned into a parade in Hamilton and Fairfield,” Combs said. The first parade was held in 1954 and this will be the 68th year for the event. “We do that because we are a historical organization, and we like to honor the designers and manufacturers of these cars the way they were meant to be seen from the factory,” Combs said.Ĭombs said the parade is the oldest and largest antique car parade in the United States. No modified cars, hot rods, street rods, or any cars with after-market wheels are permitted. They must be in restored or original condition. The parade is open to all American and Foreign vehicles from 1896 to Model Year 1997. Showcasing nearly 300 classic and antique cars, the parade offers something for every car enthusiast. The Hamilton Fairfield Antique and Classic Car Parade will begin at the Butler County Courthouse in Hamilton, travel to Fairfield Crossing, and return to the Butler County Courthouse. Explore PHOTOS: Model T Ford Club International 65th annual tour in Hamilton ![]()
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