The Old Town Saturday Nite Classic Car Show and Cruise is revving up for the continuation of its 32nd-year celebration. We’ve reconnected with an 84-year-old Kissimmee man who wouldn’t dare to miss a week.
Dave Dean owns a bunch of garages on his Kissimmee property. Tucked inside one of them is a brand new addition to his family — a ‘57 Thunderbird. “The interior is perfect,” he says. “Couldn’t get any nicer.”
The peachy beauty is Dean’s fifth car. He restores others, but this one he owns. He admits it’s not the easiest to drive. “No power steering, no power brakes, no power seat, no power windows.” But it’s the one you’ll likely see cruisin’ down Old Town, an iconic walking district of throwback shops and nostalgic events.
Old Town opened 34 years ago. It’s a recreation of a classic Florida town at the turn of the century. It boasts 60 unique shops, themed restaurants, and family-friendly attractions.
The Old Town Saturday Nite Classic Car Show starts at 1 p.m. and welcomes show-quality cars that are from 1985 and older. The cars begin cruising around the theme park at 8:30 p.m.
The park throws special events, too. For example, on Oct. 1, 2022, is the Corvette Only Car Cruise featuring more than 300 classic and new corvettes. Vett fest is now in its 17th year. Spectators can watch for free. Parking is free, too.