GTR Cruises to Knotts
In Southern California, April marks the start of a new car show season for Mustang enthusiasts. For the past 24 years, Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA (an amusement park) has held the Fabulous Fords Forever car show. Sunday, April 19th, celebrated 45 years of Mustang, the 70th anniversary of Mercury and the 50th anniversary of Galaxie. This is quite possibly the largest Ford only gathering on the west coast and truly a Ford-lover’s paradise. Virtually every Ford product ever made is represented; from Model T’s to Mustangs. Naturally, Mustangs are what we gravitate towards.
Hundreds of beautiful Mustangs were on hand for our viewing pleasure. From early 1st generation Mustangs, to late-model Fox bodies to S197 Mustangs and everything in between. Several 2010 Mustangs were also on hand displaying their goods. There is no shortage of eye-candy at this fun-filled and family-friendly event.
We rounded up a stampede of Mustangs for the Knott’s show and managed to gather 61 Mustangs along with 10 other Ford vehicles and organized a caravan from GTR to Knotts. For many participants of GTR’s Mustang cruise, that was the highlight of the day. To see a convoy of 60+ Mustangs cruising down the highway is truly special. GTR’s 45-mile cruise to the show allowed ample opportunity for the Mustangs to stretch their legs a bit. With traffic being light (by Southern California standards), it allowed the caravan to have a leisurely 65mph drive. Although, when the open-road beckoned the pace was quickened considerably!
Mustangers rendezvoused early at GTR’s parking lot, mingled for about an hour and then hit the road. While waiting for the cruise to begin, the 61 Mustangs that had gathered began an impromptu car show of their own, lifting hoods to show off. This proved a casual way to meet new Mustang fans, share stories and bench-race with others.
GTR has been organizing these Mustang cruises from their shop to Knott’s for several years. If you are a Mustang enthusiast in Southern California and would like to attend next years Fabulous Fords car show and/or join GTR’s Mustang cruise, contact GTR for more information. You will not be disappointed!
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