Hidden NoVA: Cars and Coffee
Posted by Lorin Drinkard / Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2011
If the Beach Boys’ “Little Deuce Coupe” or the forever classic driving song “Mustang Sally” resonate with you and make you want to grab a convertible, put the top down (okay, maybe not this week with the practically frigid temps) and go for a long drive, check out Northern Virginia’s very own classic cars hot spot.
Classic never goes out of style. / Photo courtesy: Shutterstock/dani3315
Early on Saturday mornings in Great Falls, dozens of collector cars, expensive cars and fast cars of all makes and colors cruise into the parking lot of Katie’s Coffee House for Cars and Coffee. Think of it as NoVA’s very own version of the original California tradition. After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
From custom and antique to exotic, sports cars and hot rods, there is a huge variety of classic beauties for your viewing pleasure every weekend. A steel blue Factory Five Type 65 Coupe, a 1961 white Thunderbird and a 1959 powder blue Chrysler Imperial are among the impressive vehicles on display. What was started by Katie’s Coffee House owner Mike Kearnery as a small get together has turned into a highly populated Great Falls regular institution of sorts. NoVA’s proud car owners gather together on a weekly basis, without fail, to bring their prized possessions out in the public eye.
Christmas Eve Cars and Coffee, anyone? You betcha. And the auto good times continue this Saturday, too.
Over 200 cars have been spotted on a given Saturday morning. / Photo courtesy: Secret Entourage
Stop into Katie’s for a yummy jolt of caffeine (try the peppermint mocha or gingerbread latte) and then head outside for an early morning Great Falls showcase of truly great cars.
When: Saturdays
Time: 7 to 9 a.m.
Where: Katie’s Coffee House
760 Walker Road
Great Falls, VA 22066
Cost: Free
For more pics of past Cars and Coffee events, check out the photo gallery here.
–Lorin Drinkard
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