JULIE LANE PHOTO | Car show co-chair Don Prince with his MG replica. He purchased it on the Island about six years ago for only $6,000.

When trustees of the Shelter Island Historical Society first contemplated an antique and classic car show, some wondered if the theme was appropriate.

“What do cars have to do with history?,” some doubters asked, according to the society’s executive director Nanette Breiner-Lawrenson.

Everything, said society trustee and classic car owner Clarkson “Joe” Hine. He argued that the automobile is the “most significant invention to come out of the industrial revolution.” He and fellow trustee Don Prince are coordinating the show that will take over the grounds at the Havens House Museum on Saturday, August 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In the meantime, check out the photos below for a sneak peak at the show.

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Historical Society revives car show

COURTESY PHOTO | The first automobile on Shelter Island belonged to the Rev. John Aspinwall. There was an unsuccessful petition drive to try to ban automobiles from the Island after he brought the car here.

Historical Society revives car show

Interior of one of Fred Ogar’s Model Ts with its original upholstery.

Historical Society revives car show

Joe Hine, one of the co-chairs of the Historical Society’s Antique and Classic Car Show slated for August 11 with his classic 1965 Austin Healey, the first car he acquired for his collection.

Historical Society revives car show

Joe Hine’s classic Morgan.

Historical Society revives car show

Joe Hine’s 1964 E-Type Jaguar.

Historical Society revives car show

Joe Hine’s 1946 MG

Historical Society revives car show

Car show co-chair Don Prince with his MG replica. He purchased it on the Island about six years ago for only $6,000.

Historical Society revives car show

Fred Ogar with the first Model T he built from scratch with parts he collected from various sources.

Historical Society revives car show

Fred Ogar shows off the Model T he built that is his daughter’s favorite.

Historical Society revives car show

Posed in front of Fred Ogar’s 1923 Buick is Boris, a $50 item he picked up at a CVS store just before Halloween last year. Boris talks, but proved frightening to trick-or-treaters, he said.

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