An automobile enthusiast community or a car club refers to a gathering of people and their cars with different potential purposes or available services. Car clubs are often established by enthusiasts who share a common interest in a particular type of car, like old-school sports cars from particular decades, or specific types of vehicle customization, like off-roading.
Through these clubs, members can bring their unique vehicles to participate in events and show off. Of course, you don’t need a fancy vehicle and usually don’t need a membership to enjoy what these clubs offer. Some even have unique business opportunities, such as renting exotic cars or hosting events in a club-owned space. Here’s an overview of the best car clubs in Alameda County.
Northern California Nash Car Club
True to this over-1000-strong car club’s name, you’ll find plenty of famous vehicles here by Nash Motors. For those unfamiliar with the name, Nash produced cars until 1957 and created the modern vehicle heating and ventilation system, the unibody construction still used today, the first compact car, and were even the first brand to release seat belts. Alongside Pontiac, Nash was one of the most influential pioneers of muscle cars, establishing a legacy that continues with models such as the Toyota GR86.
See an authentic Healey Coupe, 1950-57 Hudson Rambler models, at their next event or main location at 309 Beverly Ave., Broadmoor District, San Leandro, California, 94577. Members of this club regularly bring cars made by Lafayette Motors, Hudson Rambler, and other old-school automakers from a time of experimentation and bold, no-limits vehicle design. Owners of or those with interest in the legacy automakers may join the club, as well.
Club Sportiva
Looking for an exotic car to rent? Club Sportiva has the ideal exotic mix of retro and timeless vehicles for special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, or birthdays. On top of being the top exotic car rental, tour, and membership club in the area, Club Sportiva also offers an event center. This professional but colorful and exciting event space offers outside catering and has a climate-controlled cigar lounge.
You can even go on adrenaline-filled rental car sprints that put the tour back in touring. On group performance drives, you’ll find models that include the Porsche Boxter S Manual, Mercedes AMG GT S, Dodge Charger Hellcat, Ferrari F430 Berlinetta, and Maserati GranTurismo MC. Club Sportiva services every significant metro area in Northern and Southern California from its locations in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Menlo Park, and Los Angeles. Check out the Alameda County location and facilities at 205 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park, California, 94025.
Bay Bombs Car Club
This family- and community-oriented independent car club holds monthly meetings and social events around Kennedy Park in Union City. Members share a passion for owning, caring for, and restoring high-quality classic cars from the mid-1930s to 1959. They organize social gatherings in Kennedy Park Union City and take club trips to various automobile exhibitions.
The Bay Bombs Car Club holds several charitable events throughout the year and supports activities that benefit our neighborhood communities. Come on down to the next event to see cool cars, enjoy live music, potentially win prizes in a 50-50 raffle, and more.
East Bay Street Dreams Car Club
The goal of the East Bay Street Dreams Car Club is to foster camaraderie among auto enthusiasts. Its collection of automobiles includes a 1978 Chevrolet Malibu, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1971 Droptop Cutlass, and 1972 Chevrolet Camaro.
This car club holds the annual East Bay Street Dreams Car Show. It offers services for weddings, proms, photo and video sessions, birthday parties, graduations, and much more. Meet folks committed to promoting, preserving, and restoring vintage, classic, modified, and custom vehicles.
Classic Cars Ltd.
Classic Cars Ltd. has had a stellar reputation for honesty and expertise in the collector automobile industry for almost 30 years. Almost all of its business is recurring or referral based. It frequently represents vehicles from its clients’ collections when they add new cars to cross them off of their bucket lists.
Classis Card Ltd. is passionate about historic vehicles. Whether an MGB or a Maserati, this group can help market and sell your classic car. It also provides guidance and assistance with restoration, both cosmetic and mechanical.
Alameda County Fair Car Show
This isn’t a specific car club, but it’s a big enough event for car enthusiasts that you shouldn’t pass it up. The county fair includes car shows and competitions featuring thousands of activities. Watch your calendar as next March comes along. Make time to visit, or even participate in, the massive Alameda County Fair.
Cruisin’ North Car Club
Since 1987, this non-profit group with 150 members has held numerous events each year, both for members and the greater neighborhoods of Alameda County. The club’s objective is to educate families who’ve never had the pleasure of seeing a genuine old-school car up close, encouraging a passion for vintage automobiles and their preservation.
Cruisin’ North Car Club offers multiple community-sponsored events, including charitable events like the Alzheimer’s Car Show. Membership applications are open to the public. All pre-1980 American-made historic cars and trucks are allowed unless otherwise noted.
Visit Dublin Toyota in Alameda County
More extensive businesses collecting cars to rent out often overlap with recreational car clubs. Among the options above, you’re sure to find great ways to meet fellow fans of vintage cars, muscle cars, and more. You can embark on road trips with other club members, discover new locales, and make new friends.
Thanks to the internet, online automotive communities have exploded, helping offline-event-focused groups such as independent car clubs organize more meetings with more people and, of course, more cars. Did we leave out a car club you know about? Let us know, so we can share it with everyone. For all your general automotive needs, whether a new Toyota in a particular exterior color, such as the rare Toyota Nightshade, remember Dublin Toyota for all your service, parts, and so much more. Our dealership is the best place to buy or lease a Toyota in Alameda County.
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