American Graffiti parade weekend car show 1000s classic cars hot rods street rods Modesto California

Blessed in Modesto, California to attend & cover the 50th anniversary weekend celebration of fabled cult classic movie American Graffiti at a classic car show & parade of similar name. The American Graffiti festival is held in George Lucas hometown of Modesto California. My 1st video shows us the legendary parade of classic cars & trucks through downtown Modesto on Friday afternoon & evening. Stay tuned to Samspace81 for more classic car show culture coverage. Vehicles seen here include models like a 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne, 1958 Belair Impala, 1932 Ford 5 window coupe, 1936 Plymouth coupe, 1957 Chevrolet BelAir hardtop, 1957 Chevrolet sedan, 1950 Mercury sedan Flathead V8 powered, 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1934 Ford truck, 1959 Ford Edsel Ranger, 1964 Chevy Impala, 1969 Impala, 1965 Plymouth Barracuda, 1933 Ford sedan, 1934 Ford street rod, 1955 BelAir, 1958 Chevy Apache truck, 1968 Impala, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado, 1947 Cadillac convertible, 1966 Ford Mustang, 1969 Camaro Z28, 1957 BelAir convertible, 1969 Ford Mustang, 1969 Buick Riviera, 1963 Impala, 1968 Camaro convertible, 1970 Camaro, Ford F1 trucks, Chevy C10 trucks, 1932 Ford 3 window coupe hot rod, 1931 Ford Model A, 1970 El Camino, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302, 1976 Corvette sports car, 1955 Ford Crown Victoria, 1965 Pontiac GTO muscle car, 1951 Mercury sedan, 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner 440 Six Pack musclecar, 1954 Chevy BelAir, 1947 Chevy Fleetline, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass SX 455 convertible, 1st generation AC 1963 AC Cobra, 1957 Ford Thunderbird Roadster, 1959 Ford Fairlane sedan, 1967 Camaro convertible, 1937 Ford Roadster street rod, 1940 Ford Coupe hot rod, 1976 Camaro, Ford T-Bucket hot rods, Chevy Novas, Chevy Chevelles, Willys Pro Street, Willys Jeepster Gasser, 1964 Cadillac, 1962 Plymouth station wagon, 1957 Chevy 210 hot rod, 1939 Ford truck, dozens more classic cars, trucks, hot rods, street rods & old school rides from the 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Thanks for your viewership & enjoy the Samspace81 channel, my life's work in the classic car community. More car show footage from sunny California & shore to shore in the USA.

[@jimwolfe4286]

WOW...Thank you, for taking us to the 50th Anniversary Car Show !......Terrific Video !!....

[@samspace81]

The pleasure is all mine, appreciate you Jim.

[@Mike-Olds-1]

That was cooler than a iced cucumber 👍🇺🇸

[@samspace81]

Thanks Mike 💯 🧊 🇺🇸

[@deborahteegarden2064]

You out did yourself again the best I ever seen and you have caught it all Thank You Sam

[@samspace81]

You're kind and I'm happy you're enjoying the channel! That is a special one

[@ronaldmiller2740]

THANKS SAM FOR THE GREAT CAR SHOW!!! YOUR THE BEST!!!

[@samspace81]

Its an honor, thank you my friend. Happy you are enjoying the videos

[@SimpAl..]

Impressive parade .

[@samspace81]

I thought so too, one of the more impressive events I've seen. Appreciate it Al

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

AWESOME SHOW ! So many cool cars , great cars . Thanks for sharing . Mike

[@samspace81]

Glad you enjoyed it, really was. Thanks Mike!

[@dennisjones1642]

Hey Hi again samspace81 from here in the D Michigan hey the Motor city 😁 Thanks for your time and video of a Awesome cruise & show there's a lot of badass Ride's Appreciate you 👍🤩🔥✅😁😎

[@samspace81]

Whats up my friend, Woodward around the corner

[@ronlynch7744]

Cool coverage Sam. 😎👍😎

[@samspace81]

Thanks 👍

[@panasonicchrome7915]

I realy like this video thanks 👍 The yellow Hot Rod Taxi was awsome 😎

[@samspace81]

That was a hot ride. Really appreciate your comment and viewership

[@Robert8455]

Excellent coverage of this amazing collection of classic rides. Thanks Sam for capturing and sharing and for not adding any 'filler'... makes it even more awesomer!

[@samspace81]

It's an honor to do it thanks Robert

[@zuggraywolf]

Very well done car show video, Sam! Your best yet! What a great event to be a part of and participate in!

[@samspace81]

Thanks my friend, I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Modesto. I'm glad you're digging the footage. Appreciate the comment 🙏

[@mikedearinger9390]

MANY THANKS SAM! GREAT SHOW. 😊

[@samspace81]

Thank you too!

[@keninhb2196]

One of the best shows on the channel yet Sam. Great job capturing it for us!

[@samspace81]

I give it everything I have. That means a lot to me. Thank you Ken.

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

Dang some incredible rides.

[@samspace81]

love seeing them moving, appreciate you watching & taking time to comment

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

@@samspace81 my pleasure, brother.

[@jskobe808]

Good old Detroit iron. Cruising with your best girl and rock and roll music.👍

[@samspace81]

Bench seats and car hops

[@terrilamb6548]

Thanks! Really appreciate all the time and effort you put into your amazing footage.

[@samspace81]

Wow, I'm humbled. I really appreciate that. I leave it all on the street, thank you so much again for the $ & kind words

[@hughphillips67Mustang]

Another AMAZING video Sam!!! The person with the siron was annoying. But your video is unbeatable!!! Thanks for all you do Sam. Keep them coming.

[@samspace81]

Many thanks my friend, I always enjoy your comments! The siren was a cool vintage one under the hood, it was just an awesome day all around. I'll keep them coming, much more on the way. Thanks again!!

[@buddymccormack8668]

I really like the way they lay out and organize the car show, it's very similar to something we have here on the east coast, called a traffic jam. you may have heard of it. LOL

[@samspace81]

😆 👍 older the cars the better

[@richcoleman469]

Great video. Love the 58 Chevies. Thanks

[@DamirBabic-xc5po]

Chevy,ford,dodge,chrysler Beautiful american classic cars& trucks that,s hot wheels 😍🥰👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@samspace81]

Yes they are! Great stuff and thank you for watching and commenting ❤️ 🇺🇸 👍

[@DamirBabic-xc5po]

@@samspace81 hello from croatia this is a beautiful collection love it 😄👍💖

[@hemipeludo]

Thanks Sam, from Brazil !!

[@samspace81]

🇧🇷 ❤️ 🇺🇸 you're most welcome. I appreciate the kind comment

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! There is nothing like a Rolling Car Show ! 👍👍👁️👁️🇺🇸🇺🇸 🍟🌭🍔🥤🥤

[@samspace81]

Ain't that the truth Mr B! Thank you sir, one of the coolest parades yet

[@debbiebermudez5890]

@@samspace81 👍👍 You welcome !

[@nosnerd1967]

Well done !!!!

[@samspace81]

Thanks very much! I appreciate your viewership & time to leave a comment, special car show parade for sure

[@TimothyMichaels]

Thanks for a fantastic show Sam! 🤠

[@samspace81]

You got it, my pleasure thank you Tim!

[@chevylover6716]

Sweeeet Show Sam!! Thank you! 🙏

[@samspace81]

My pleasure!!

[@johndavey72]

Sam .....Top drawer once again . Rather embarrassing to see that genuine A.C Cobra run out of petrol (?) Thanks Sam . Only 10 behind 😱😱😱......again !!!

[@samspace81]

That's a hot one 😍 🔥 keep going! 1000s of miles of travel

[@peterselten500]

Hi sam great show love the 55 ford vic an the 58 mercury. Cheers mate🇦🇺

[@samspace81]

Cheers Peter. I gravitate to that era as well! Back to the 50s is coming up 👀 thank you sir

[@paulfrederick8902]

Great times in the 209!!!!

[@samspace81]

Absolutely 💯 I went from the 972 to the 209 👀

[@geoffpelly9724]

Thanks!

[@samspace81]

Wow, thank you Geoff. That means the world to me, its going straight to the gas tank. I'm heading to another one in a few days. I really appreciate you sir. If you have any channel suggestions, let me know. You're invested. Thanks again.

[@royslaughter6649]

Thank you that çar show made my day 😊

[@samspace81]

Love it, glad you enjoyed. There's more coming from Modesto

[@donalddday7741]

never cruzed Modesto but did in Santa Cruz, the bay area, Los Gatos, Fresno on Blackstone and Visalia on Mooney Blvd in the 70,s in my 66 GTO good times

[@samspace81]

Thanks for sharing! Appreciate you watching too. Modesto is good cruising

[@ronaldandres753]

Sam you're the man, what a awesome show, thank's for shareing that video 👌👍

[@samspace81]

Glad you enjoyed it thank you

[@johngibson4834]

Wow,, Beautiful Cars And Trucks 😍🤠🇨🇦 Great Video ❤

[@samspace81]

Thank you 👍

[@oldiesguy55]

If it weren't for American Graffiti, there wouldn't be so many hot rods like the 32 fords.

[@samspace81]

Yes for sure! New AG footage up too

[@goodvideos.113]

The car show day is very interesting, dear people!

[@samspace81]

Absolutely, happy you enjoyed and took time to comment, thank you!

[@geraldbrown8711]

Awesome video! This really made my day!

[@samspace81]

Right on Gerald! Happy to hear, one of the best events yet

[@RamblinAround]

Great video Sam!

[@samspace81]

Thanks vvery much Ramblinaround! Hope you two are doing great, I need to catch up on your channel

[@jmiller5032]

We went one time in the late '80s. There were so many cars that it just became a parking lot.

[@samspace81]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I appreciate you watching

[@Mr.Frost181]

Checking in

[@samspace81]

💯 enjoy the show Frosty

[@adrianstanciu6132]

Nice tour brother!👏👏❤

[@samspace81]

Thanks Adrian 💯 🇺🇸

[@johnstewart1365]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@samspace81]

Thanks John

[@deangiliard3238]

Sam you sure get around.

[@samspace81]

💯 and thank you for your viewership and taking time to comment

[@williamcovarrubias1070]

Way too coooool!

[@samspace81]

👊

[@kristikennedy8447]

❤🎉party city

[@samspace81]

🥳 ❤️ thanks for watching 👀

[@gaborhorvath2478]

Hi Sam it’s the first video since a month! Thank you for the upload and for the great experience❤

[@samspace81]

Worth the wait ? :) Thanks very much, good to see you again

[@gaborhorvath2478]

@@samspace81 Yes it was worth :)

[@samspace81]

👍 👍

[@pachuco1815]

very kooooooooooooooooooool

[@samspace81]

Thanks my friend 100

[@pachuco1815]

@@samspace81yes sir! and thank you for your videos.

[@samspace81]

👊 💯 you're welcome 🙏

[@snoopu2601]

Thank for videoing Modesto California one of many many car cruise. WEST COAST KUSTOMS puts on a good one down south of California. Then you have Petaluma where they Filmed Amrican Graffiti they have an event every year this year was special it was the 50th anniversary of the movie that came out in 1972. Most of the building are still there even where WOLFMAN Jack studio was at. The only building is the dinner that was in San Francisco they tore it down shortly after the movie was made. The movie American Graffiti was based out of Modesto California, but made in the bay area. Mainly because the store's lighting looked like a junk box?

[@samspace81]

Love it, thanks for sharing. What a great year for car shows. I need to check out that town too and do my thing. Met and visited with a few West Coast Kustoms members. They started their club in 1981, also when I got started 👀

[@snoopu2601]

@@samspace81 yes they have been pitting on that car show/cruise since the mid 80s West Coast Kustom, they even had to move there show to Santa Maria because Paso Robles didn't want the cruise in there town any more. Keep up the great filming samspace81 your doing a great job. You must have seen more car's and trucks Kustoms than most. I remember back in the early 2000s I was a teacher's aid at are local community collages teaching welding. All the community collages wanted to shut down the welding programs in all of the collages on the wast coast of California. I and others tried to gather up signature from different business. I must have roll in all the shop's that were welding many auto body shop's got to see a whole lotta Kustoms in progress of being built. Meeting a lot of builder's/welders/mechanics. They eventually shut down all the welding programs in all of California community collages. They built computer labs. They did keep the "auto collisions" I'm glad for that. They did cut down many Auto collision classes in community collages. This was when KZbin barely got going or I didn't know much about KZbin or I could have reached out to many more people to keep the welding course program going. Who ever is running the college system already had there mind's made up. I felt like I didn't wast my time gathering up signatures I got to meet many many people. I know I wrote a story but I wanted to let people know California don't want the blue collar industries here in California they shut down most of them and sent them over seas for cheap labour. The town I'm next to is where they built the battle ships for WWII.

[@melvintucker6908]

Sam, you do A Great Job on your Videos. You are The Best. What camera do you have. Thanks for your Dedication to HotRods.

[@samspace81]

Thanks very much, always a pleasure. ;) I do my best.

[@scottkennedy3373]

Lots of old carsi like old carsits too bad they dont make some of these cars anymore scott

[@samspace81]

YOu ain't lying Scott, appreciate you watching

[@HighCaliberPC]

More great coverage of another awesome show! How do you hear about all these big shows?

[@samspace81]

Word of mouth, Google, youtube great as well

[@henrybourdon6712]

All local gas stations made a killing in sales. Roomm Roomm !!

[@samspace81]

❤️ Gas engines for the win 🏆

[@angelsanchez3074]

Is this held every June 14th ??

[@countrytracylaurence8379]

Need more side shots

[@samspace81]

Noted, thanks for constructive criticism

[@williammorrison5678]

Keep looking for the mysterious blonde in the T Bird did you get a peek?

[@samspace81]

She said she loved me I seen her mouth it! Nope never saw her again

[@user-pj4dp7iu6q]

👍👍👍🇺🇸🤝🇧🇬😁

[@samspace81]

Thanks very much for watching & commenting, great show

[@otozoli2315]

🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@samspace81]

Thank you 🇺🇦 🇺🇸

[@ericthompson3551]

This city sanctioned, sanitized , graffiti night lite is a joke. I remember walking from 5 points all the way to McHenry Graffiti Night 1990 . Captured most of it on my camcorder. Hasn’t been the same since.

[@samspace81]

Did you go? I go to car shows all over the USA and this is one of the better ones 💯

[@arvielockridge9159]

🤘 *promosm*

[@samspace81]

Appreciate you watching 👀

[@michaelleonard4826]

Classic cars should not look like low riders, it looks stupid.

[@samspace81]

Different strokes for different folks. I appreciate a fine classic of all types and the people that keep them 💯 let's do all we can to keep it positive and support our hobby

[@ronaldhelmick-jy8pr]

What nobody's throwing candy? LOL I guess the candy is on the wheels nice rides

[@samspace81]

😆 I came for candy and didn't get any