A Little About Our History

As usual, S&O is open to ALL marques built prior to World War II. We believe all 1942 and earlier vehicles are of historical significance and want the public to see the cars that changed America and the world. 

The main reasons for S&O will never change: (1) to bring "orphan” and vintage car owners together to make and renew friendships; and (2) to take time during the Valentine Season to honor the wives, girlfriends, or significant others that put up with our old car obsession all year long. So, c’mon, join us… Those who have attended in the past will tell you that we have a great time together!

To clarify, “orphan cars” are those wonderful, historic automobiles whose manufacturers have disappeared into the mists of time – great American independent marques like Hudson, Studebaker, Willys, Graham-Paige, Nash, Kaiser-Frazer, Packard, AMC and hundreds of others. There are also “corporate orphans” – historic marques from Chrysler, Ford, and GM – such as LaSalle, DeSoto, Edsel, and more. Recent orphans like Plymouth, Oldsmobile, Mercury, Pontiac and others are also welcome, but we ask participation of pre-1990 cars only, original or restored to stock or “stock appearance”.

No customs or rods, please!

We love all cars but S&O’s focus is on automotive history, not automotive art!

Sweethearts & Orphans will continue to be a non-judging meet. S&O meets aren’t about competition. We just want people to admire and enjoy our unique and historic cars, establish friendships, and enjoy a weekend in a friendly, laidback setting. Good friends and great memories remain the real prizes of this meet.  

Join us!  S&O is just fun, fun, fun!!!