This morning, a reader asked, via e-mail, "What are the top 50 car shows?"
It's a great question, and similar questions are occasionally asked of the Old Cars Weekly staff. It's also a complicated question, since there are thousands of car events each year. Although the  Old Cars Weekly staff attends many shows, both for the Old Cars Weekly and www.oldcarsweekly.com, as well as for our own pleasure, we don't make it to all of them. So, I've started a list of my personal favorite shows and those I know other OCW staffers enjoy, and I'll let you add a few of your own! Also, feel free to include the Web site so people can follow the link to your favorite show.
Minnesota Street Rod Association's Back to the 50's in St. Paul, Minn.
Iola Old Car Show in Iola, Wis.
Antique Automobile Club of America's National Fall Meet at Hershey, Pa.
Spring Carlisle in Carlisle, Pa.
Fall Carlisle in Carlisle, Pa.
Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club Reunion and Fall Auburn in Auburn, Ind.
Back to the Bricks in Flint, Mich.
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Pantowner's Car Show in St. Cloud, Minn. (I've bought a lot of cool cars from this show/swap)
Spring Jefferson in Jefferson, Wis.
Pate Swap Meet
Charlotte Auto Fair in Concord, N.C.
What's your favorite show?

I personally prefer the smaller shows where you aren't so overwhelmed and where you can actually get to know folks. Not that Iola isn't an event that it well worth seeing for yourself, but it is just hard to get to each and every booth and see each car.
Gunner recently posted a blog about this on his blog site. You can see what he had to say at:
http://gunnersgarage.oldcarsweekly.com/
Otis

For me, it's the car shows in Chicago and New york, and also some car shows that feature rare and vintage ones, it has its timeless look that is well loved by others... its car parts like its seatbelt and wheels are a must see...