Cool Classics

Aug 30, 2016

Over 600 classic and customized cars rolled into Deadwood last Thursday for Kool Deadwood Nights. The 20th annual event featured a car show, sock hop, car auction, parades and free concerts including a performance by Gary Lewis & the Playboys. A storm struck town late Friday afternoon, bringing wind, heavy rain and an intense pounding of quarter-sized hail. Some owners were able to find protection under a parking ramp, but dozens of cars were damaged. Heavy metal used in the construction of older cars helped to reduce destruction. Photos by John Mitchell.

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08:06 am - Wed, August 31 2016

Reg & Jo Ann Nelsen said:

Our 1972 Petty Blue colored Roadrunner also had hail damage. We were parked in front of our room at the motel across from the Franklin Hotel. We tried throwing our motel blanket over part of the car, but still had damage. We have had nightmares about this happening. It was the first time in the 15 years that we have gone to Kool Deadwood Nights that we have encountered a hail storm.