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Sothern Californian has long been a hotbed of the classic car community, and now one of the UK\u2019s most successful classic car shows is gearing up to take Los Angeles on the ultimate trip down automotive<\/p>\n

memory lane at the Classic Auto Show, presented by Autogeek.com & McKee\u2019s 37 and powered by Velocity, January 27-29, 2017 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.<\/p>\n

The 2017 Classic Auto Show is set to be the ultimate experience for any auto enthusiast. There is something for everyone, including a Celebrity Theater featuring the classic auto industry\u2019s biggest names, the nostalgic Grand Boulevard\u2014a \u201ccatwalk\u201d of the finest and rarest classic, muscle and historic cars in the world\u2014and the extensive auto swap meet where you\u2019ll find rare old parts, books, manuals and a variety of other impossible-to-find items. Whether one\u2019s interest is in the exciting celebrity theater, the Grand Boulevard or the auto swap meet, there is something for every gearhead or even casual admirer of vintage automobiles.<\/p>\n

At the Celebrity Theater, some of the biggest names in auto will hold court over three days, providing behind-the-scene insights on how their shows are produced and expert advice on restoration and motoring, as well as photograph\/autosigning sessions.\u00a0 Celebrity guests include Velocity TV\u2019s own Chip Foose and Chris\u00a0Jacobs of Overhaulin\u2019, Dave Kindig of Bitchin\u2019 Rides, Mike Brewer of Wheeler Dealers, Wayne Carini of Chasing Classic Cars and Mike Phillips of Competition Ready. Plus, Bruce Meyer, the show\u2019s Grand Marshall and iconic classic car collector, will lead a ribbon cutting ceremony and feature cars from his private collection.<\/p>\n

On display will be restored vehicles representing all decades of automotive history including cars presented by private collectors and some of Southern California\u2019s best car clubs and vintage auto dealers. Representatives from Austin Healey Club of Southern California, International Thunderbird Club, Jaguar Owner\u2019s Club of Los Angeles, Orange County Mustang Club, Road Kings of Burbank, and San Fernando Valley Model \u201cA\u201d Ford Club, plus hundreds more will be on hand to answer fan\u2019s most complex questions about their favorite automotive brands.<\/p>\n

Vintage Racecar|Vintage Roadcar readers can purchase special discounted admission tickets online at http:\/\/www.theclassicautoshow.com, using the discount code \u201cVINTAGE\u201d<\/p>\n

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