California’s car culture has always been about more than chrome and horsepower—it’s about community. The Long Beach Sultans have been celebrating this lifestyle for over three decades, and their 32nd Annual Classic Car Show proves why they remain one of the most respected clubs in the scene.
Hosted at the sun-drenched shoreline of Long Beach, this year’s show once again drew a kaleidoscope of classic iron: candy-painted hot rods, ground-scraping customs, and Detroit’s golden-era muscle flexing side by side with lead sleds and lowriders. It’s a time machine with polished chrome bumpers reflecting the Pacific breeze.
More Than a Car Show—It’s a Legacy
The Long Beach Sultans have been pillars of SoCal hot-rodding since day one, and the annual Classic Car Show isn’t just about cars—it’s about giving back. Proceeds from the event go to local charities, reinforcing the idea that car culture is family culture. Beneath the tents, spectators found merch, raffles, and vendor booths stocked with everything from pinstriped art to performance parts. Seasoned gearheads swapped stories of swap-meets and drag-strips gone by.
Hot Rod Highlights
This year’s showstopper lineup included Manuel Reyes’ flawless ’36 Ford coupe, The Mercifuls, a fleet of custom Mercs sporting chopped tops and fade-away fenders, and enough tri-five Chevys to make you feel like you were back at Bob’s Big Boy in the ’50s. The awards ceremony capped the day, with the Sultans recognizing not just pristine restorations but also builders keeping the tradition alive with fresh spins on classic style.
Why It Matters
The Long Beach Sultans Classic Car Show has grown into one of the premier gatherings on the West Coast. It’s not just about showing cars—it’s about showing up. Showing up for heritage, for craftsmanship, for community, and for the next generation who’ll carry the torch of Southern California hot rod and custom car culture.
If you missed it this year, don’t make that mistake twice. Keep your eyes on lbsultans.com for next year’s dates, and plan to roll in early—the parking lot fills up with history fast.
