More About Classic Cruisers of Monroe Cruise In

Our Open Cruise In is held every 3rd Wednesday of the Month. The club meets every Wed and anyone is welcome. Come on out and visit with us at Poplin Place (weather permitting). Please note that turn-out is extremely low during the months of Dec - Feb due to the cold weather and early sunsets. More info is available on our FB page: Click for Details

Date & Time

November 16, 2022
5:30pm - 8:30am

Additional Dates

This event also occurs on:
12/21/2022

Location

Poplin Place - Classic Cruisers of Monroe
2889 W Hwy 74
Monroe, NC 28110

Contact Info

Learn More

Share This Event!

Add to My Calendar

More About Classic Cruiser of Monroe

Club/Cruise in every 3rd Sunday Afternoon (1pm - 4pm) at the Poplin Place Shopping Center in Monroe (Hwy 74)

Back in 1986, two gentlemen standing in front of the Sonic came up with an idea to form a car club. Forest Clayton and Dan Pierce gave birth to a new club and gave it the name of “Classic Cruisers of Monroe” Now I’m sure there is much history missing and we’ll eventually attempt to fill in all the missing holes.
For now, the biggest little car club in the "Carolinas” meets right here in Sweet Union County every 3rd Sunday of the Month at the Poplin Place Shopping Center (Target, Hwy 74). Originally formed back in 1986 with a small following of classic car enthusiasts. Today, the club entertains a crowd each month. Classic cars, trucks, street rods, and muscle cars line the parking lot of the Poplin Place - Target Shopping Center located on East Hwy 74 every 3rd Sunday of the Month (2pm to 5pm).
We probably have between 20 and 40 active members, but did you know we have over 450 total members on our membership list. Before moving to our latest gathering spot, we met at CiCi’s Pizza, Buffalo’s Café, Indian Trail’s Burger King, and the Amarillo Depot in Monroe.
Although most cars featured are classics from a bygone era, the invitation to the Club is open to everything from the mid-teens to the present. There are trucks as well as cars, from the 20s to the present, no telling what might show up. There’s always a gathering of gawkers around the modified street rods, and not always the folks you’d expect. According to Jim Collura, previous club Prez, “You usually think of the younger guys with the street rods and muscle cars; it’s fun to see the 40– and 60– year-olds pull up with their gray hair and beards.”

Some of the Cruisers take their cars to shows throughout the country but most stay within the South-Eastern area and go to shows like Run to the Sun at Myrtle Beach, Good Guys Rod and Custom Show now held in Raleigh (vs. Charlotte Motor Speedway, and of course the AutoFair at the Speedway as well. The club has helped with local charities, including Hospice and the Christmas Bureau.

In October of 1995:

The Club re-established itself as an “informal club”...
No rules
No Hassles
No Money
Main Objectives…
3rd Sunday of each Month Cruise-In
Attend other Shows/Cruise-Ins as a club
Have Fun
Civic Responsibility
Two Cruise-Ins per Year, One in the Fall and one in the Spring
Donate Toys to Union County Christmas Bureau.

The Club welcomes Newcomers. “We’re open to anybody with an interest in cars and a love to talk about them,” say Jim Collura.

Additional Details

Classic Cruiser of Monroe Logo

Location

Classic Cruiser of Monroe
Poplin Place
Monroe, North Carolina 28110

Learn More

Did you know you can follow any of our 175 Special Interest calendars and stay informed better than ever before? See them here. You can also create your own public or private calendar here. Post events to your calendar and ours at the same time! Terms and conditions may vary based on the policies of your local Town Planner publisher.

To learn more, watch our intro video!

When it comes to tax preparation services, the H&R Block tax professionals located in Monroe, Indian Trail and Waxhaw, NC are here to meet all your tax needs.
704-289-2487
web | phone
Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar.
Monday & Tuesday - Buy one Sushi Roll - Get one FREE
Wednesday, Thursday - Half Price Sushi Rolls
Sunday $1.99 Kids Hibachi
2515 W. Roosevelt Blvd - Monroe
704-289-1127
Visit Us
The Cigar Shop
In our 1,200-square-foot lounge, guests can watch the day's biggest games on flat-screen TVs or relax in comfy leather couches and chairs while enjoying their latest purchase. The lounge's walk-in humidor stores an extensive selection of top brands, from Rocky Patel to Romeo y Julieta.
New Location on Hwy 74 Indian Trail
Charanda Authentic Mexican Eatery serves delicious Mexican food in a welcoming, friendly and diverse atmosphere. Featuring amazing appetizers, burritos, tacos, lunch specials, seafood and much more.
Located near Sun Valley 14 Movies.
980-210-3390