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British Invasion: Annual Car Show Gets Bigger Every Year By Leighton Cordell
One of the most notable new entries this year was the “Think Pink” Austin Healey Sprite, formerly owned by 1963 Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) National Champion Donna Mae Mims. In an interesting twist of history, the same car was originally owned by Jonas Salk, inventor of the Salk polio vaccine. The pale pink car could be seen from quite a distance, except for when it was surrounded by curious spectators. The car owners seem happy to share information with those who may not be familiar with British automobiles. The show is also a valuable connection for the owners themselves, as many participants trade tips on where to get parts for repairs. “The people are generous when you have car problems,” said Russ Bees, owner of a 1932 Packard that was one of the few entries in the non-British division. His wife Marj was quick to compliment the show as well. “It’s one of our favorite shows,” she said. “It’s the people that are involved that make this show so nice.” The Bees have participated in eight of the nine shows in Carthage, they are acquainted and friendly with a number of other participants. The Carthage show has earned a reputation as one of the most hospitable shows around. Participants attended a free welcome dinner at a local hotel the night before the show. The dinner’s theme was “Pirates,” and Thorn said that a surprising number of people attended dressed in costume. For the past several years, the car show has coincided with the Carthage Chamber of Commerce’s annual Sidewalk Sale-Bration, for which the blockaded square serves as an advantage, allowing plenty of space for pedestrians to maneuver and hunt for bargains. 
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