by Lisa Schauer
For the first time, Pleasant View Community Center hosted a Cruise-in for a Cause on Saturday, August 16 in Hedgesville. The cause was support of the Pleasant View Community Center, its building and programs.
Shiny hot rods, classic trucks, and antique cars were parked on the lawn for inspection on a sunny Saturday.
People visited under canopies and shade trees. Concessions and raffle items were available inside the community center.
A fleeting thunderstorm didn’t deter the diehards and gearheads from enjoying the day. Organizers are planning another cruise-in for the future.
Army veteran Cecil Potter, 88, of Hancock drove his 1959 Ford Skyliner to Hedgesville for the cruise-in on Saturday, August 16. Potter bought the Skyliner in 1981. He said it has its original interior and motor, with only rings and bearings replaced. A paint job is the only thing new on this original classic.
A custom 1934 Ford coupe was parked at the entrance to the Cruise-in for a Cause at Pleasant View Community Center on Saturday, August 16.
A 1940 Ford truck with wooden rails was spotted at Cruise-in for a Cause at Pleasant View Community Center on Saturday, August 16.
A 1931 Model A rumble seat coupe was a showstopper at Cruise-in for a Cause at Pleasant View Community Center on Saturday, August 16.
Classic car enthusiasts gather in the shade at Pleasant View Community Center on Saturday, August 16 for the first Cruise-in for a Cause.
photos by Lisa Schauer