Mike Harrison and his son Max at the Coconut Creek Car Show. They won first place in the competition for the best car. {Photos by David Volz}
Mike Harrison and his 13-year-old son, Max, share a passion for cars.
They earned first in show, the top award out of 90 cars, for their 1984 Chevrolet Caprice classic at the Hot Rods and Hot Dogs Car Show in Coconut Creek on June 28.
1984 Chevrolet Caprice classic engine that won first.
Their car was a work of art with custom wheels, engraved engine parts, and airbrushed doors.
“I have loved cars and have been working on them since I was 16. My son and I worked on this car together,” said Mike of Sunrise.
Max has a job working on cars and enjoys participating in the show with his father.
The event included live music by the band Johnny and the Moondogs, food trucks, and a pleasant social event.
Gary W. of Coral Springs, Randy K. of Tamarac and Scott G. of Parkland.
Joey Caraballo of Margate brought his 1990 Mustang. “I enjoy working on cars, and I like this show. The people here are nice,” he said.
Joey Caraballo of Margate with his Mustang at the Coconut Creek Car Show.
Tom Tsambourtianos of Coconut Creek brought his 2011 Mercedes convertible and liked the atmosphere. “I love cars and this is a great show,” he said.
Tom Tsambourtianos with his restored Mercedes convertible at the Coconut Creek Car show
The show featured cars ranging from early 20th-century models to recent ones. Joe Bevelacqua, known as “Cobra Joe,” organized the show and was pleased to see families and friends having fun together.
Joe Bevelacque, Cobra Joe, organizer of the Coconut Creek Car Show.
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