I made the mistake of never attending Lead East when I was living in the region. So, when I noticed the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association holds an event in Scottsdale twice a year (and how well run it was, according to several friends), my interest was piqued. The premiere Scottsdale event generally conflicts with my November trip to the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, but I had an opportunity to stop by WestWorld of Scottsdale this past Friday and check out the Goodguys scene (presented by Grundy Insurance).
As you can imagine, Saturday would have been the day to attend, but I didn’t turn down the chance to dip my toes. Plus, the unseasonably warm 91.9-degree temperature was nudging folks to leave early for shade, but I still managed to score pictures of a diverse group of cars and trucks, many of which I hadn’t seen in years. When’s the last time you saw a 1971 Mercury Montego MX Brougham four-door? Or a Fiat “Topolino” in the swap meet?
That’s the beauty of Goodguys: The event attracts so many diverse types of cars, and the condition doesn’t matter. It’s refreshing to experience, especially when I’m hung up on my rather conformist muscle and classic car events.
Appetite whetted, I look forward to having the whole Goodguys experience whenever my schedule allows it — as should you.
