These look like fun, and I always said, "Man, I would totally go if this was closer to me"
Here it is, closer to me. I'm thinking about going, but am a little confused between the two entrant tickets. Regular vs "Royalty."
Register for the event with your 1980-1999 car for $25
"Radwood Royalty" cars are cars that represent the ultimate essence of the era and are subject to organizer approval. Tickets for "Royalty" are $70 and get showcase parking + a Radwood Royalty t-shirt.
I always try to get the t-shirt, but as desirable as the Funagon is I don't remember any famous '80s vans aside from the A-Team and the Libyans. I guess there were some on the news with all the issues of the time...
Is showcase parking worth it? That's a question only you can answer. Do you want your car in a prominent location, or is it okay to be amongst the general crowd of cars?
If your Vanagon is minty inside it might be a good candidate for Royalty. The DWA guys will probably dig it since Warren has a super clean Vanagon.
It cleans up pretty good, but I can't be the judge of whether it's actually worthy. It would be nice to have a good spot, I suppose. I would be driving 2.5 hours, so might as well make the most out of it if I can.
Hell yes the Funagon is worthy! Make it a party hangout with whatever 90’s tailgating memorabilia you can find.
I had an absolute blast at Radwood LA last Dec. Flew down, rented a 1980 450SL on Turo, and got parking day-of in the show. There were a couple of Vanagons there.
It’s awesome when you do it use with appropriate clothes and accessories. I had a few items of flair (OG Members Only jacket, vintage OP t shirt, checkerboard Vans, a Swatch) but others went all out.
Definitely go. Most fun you’ll have at a car show.
I’m flying out. I just have to raid my parent’s attic in Lower Merion (home of Kobe Bryant!!! HAHA not :thumbdown for the right clothes, so this is a no-brainer for me.
Side note - back when he was just a mere Fresh Prince, Will Smith was running around Philly in the most Radwood-appropriate Seafoam Green Mercedes 260E with Lorinsers. I feel like I should try and find one of those.
I’d like to go, but I might be tied up with work stuff. I’ll know more soon. If you’re anywhere close to it, you should dress up, bring a car and have a blast.
I'll be there with the Volvo! I kinda have to go, since I have the plate RADW00D...
I missed out on Atlanta because 1. I went to Monterey instead 2. I didn't really want to go anyway because the car's air conditioning doesn't work :laugh:
The Corrado is going in for a Post Purchase Inspection on the 11th, depending on what I hear after that, Ill make a decision. At the very least, it needs new tires. We'll see... opcorn:
Maybe we can get some group buy prices on these trailer spots
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