Held in downtown Nocona, Texas, Cruisin' Nocona is designed for car lovers to participate in a Classic Car Poker Run around beautiful North Texas Hill Country. There is a prize of $1,000 for the winning hand. After the poker run on Friday, attendees can enjoy food, vendors and musical entertainment. The 120-car Horton Collection, which is housed in four restored downtown buildings, will be open to the public free of charge from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days.
"We are thrilled to work with the Nocona community in making Cruisin' Nocona a high-profile, tourist destination for anyone that enjoys automobiles," said Pete Vicari, president, Vicari Auction Company. "The entire region is extremely supportive of the project which will feature one of the largest and most diverse offerings of collectible and classic cars ever assembled in North Texas."
Among the many vehicles being offered at the Vicari auction is a 1965 Amphicar. Described as the "most successful amphibious civilian automobile of all time" and prized as a novelty collectible vehicle, the Amphicar can achieve speeds of up to 70 mph on land and seven knots in water. The vehicle is also unique in that the cars were titled in the year they were sold, rather than when produced, finding many of the amphibious vehicles with model dates several years after production stopped in 1965.
Another consignment for bid by Vicari Auction Company, during the Cruisin' Nocona event, is a 1956 Cadillac Coupe De Ville. This trophy winning show car is in excellent original condition, with a modern upgrade of power seats and windows. Also up for bid is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air, which has tailored leather with gator skin inserts. A show favorite, the Bel-Air features a new engine, rebuilt transmission, all new wiring and a customized trunk.
Some of the late-model offerings by Vicari Auction Company include a 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo and a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.
Cruisin' Nocona begins Friday, April 19th in downtown Nocona, Texas, which is located approximately one hour north of Dallas, near the Oklahoma boarder. For out-of-town attendees, motorhome parking with amenities is available, as are two local hotels. The event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. with an opening ceremony with a parade of classic cars, hosted by Nocona Mayor Robert Fenoglio, to start the Classic Car Poker Run. The rally winds through the picturesque surrounding Texas Hill Country during its famed bluebonnet season. Friday's festivities conclude with a barbecue dinner and live music by the Josh Weathers Band at 7 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a gathering of classic cars, vendors, food, displays and entertainment downtown throughout the event. Pre-registration for the rally, which ends March 15, is $50, and includes a commemorative T-shirt and a goodie tote bag. Onsite registration is $65 without the event shirt.
On Saturday April 20th, Cruisin' Nocona picks up with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. immediately followed by the Vicari Auction. The collectibles and car auction bidding begins at 10 a.m. There is no charge to watch the auction. Consignments for the Vicari Auction in Nocona are still being accepted, and details are available at www.vicariauction.com.
Cruisin' Nocona, a collaboration between Vicari Auction Company, the Horton Classic Car Museum and the Nocona Chamber of Commerce, is designed as a family-friendly event to showcase the renaissance and beauty of the Nocona region. Nocona was globally known for its leather products, including Nocona boots and baseball gloves. The quaint, small community has recently undergone an extensive downtown revitalization and now is home to Horton's' Classic Car Museum, which houses the largest open-to-the-public collection in Texas, with more than 120 cars on display.
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