Radwood 2: Raddest Car Show this Side of 1985

If your heart, car, and hairdo are stuck in the ’80s and ’90s, then you officially have plans for December 2.

Across the pond, there’s this show called Goodwood. Maybe you’ve heard of it? People bring their meticulously restored (and maintained) vehicles and nearly everyone dresses in period-correct garb. Now, take that concept and imagine a car show with vehicles from the ’80s and ’90s, complete with period-correct bystanders. That’s Radwood.

Cars, trucks, and bikes built from 1980 to 1999 are invited to join in the festivities. There’s also a category called “Radwood Royalty” that represents the “ultimate essence of the era.”

There’s no list of cars, but since it says “subject to organizer approval,” we imagine it’s subjective in the best way. If we had to guess, cars like the Lotus Esprit above, the Ferrari Testarossa, DeLorean DMC-12, and a Celica Supra with rear-window louvers would fit the bill.

Are you into chop-top lowered Nissan and Toyota pickups? GM G-bodies with wire wheels? Fox body Mustangs? IROC Camaros? W124 Mercedes? Mk. III Supras? The best Porsche 911s? Ferrari F50’s? The point is: If you like the cars from this era, you’re welcome.
 

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Please note that period-correct dress is required, so dig deep in your closet. Hypercolors, acid wash jeans, mirrored sunglasses, and your Michael Jackson jacket are all appropriate again. For one day, at least.

The Deets:

What: Radwood 2

When: December 2, 2017 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Pheonix Club, 1340 S Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806

What Ride to Bring: 1980 through 1999; some exceptions for earlier models with a period-correct aesthetic and later “continuation” models

How Much: $25 for car/truck/bike; $10 general admission, kids 12 and under are free; $10 off for bikes with code RADBIKE; $50 for “Radwood Royalty,” subject to approval, will get showcase parking and a Radwood Royalty t-shirt. Get more details on Radwood 2 here.

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Austin Lott

Austin Lott is a longtime professional automotive journalist who learned the ropes after landing a stint writing for the iconic magazine MotorTrend after earning a bachelor's degree in English from Vanguard University in Southern California.

Lott is a regular contributor to popular Internet Brands Auto Group websites, including Rennlist and Ford Truck Enthusiasts. Austin is published regularly in Super Street and is a frequent contributor to Honda-Tech and 6SpeedOnline. Although he's partial to Japanese imports, he'll give anything cool a shot.

Austin can be reached at austinjlott.writer@gmail.com.