Annual Hermosa Beach classic car show rolls into Pier Plaza

1950 Ford Woodie. Photo Under sunny skies, the 16th annual Hermosa Beach Endless Summer Classic Car Show brought hundreds of visitors to Pier Plaza to gaze longingly at four dozen handpicked vintage vehicles lining the downtown square as the Beach Boys blared from a speaker. The show was organized by David Freedman, a founder of MovieFone who more recently produced the movie review show “Just Seen It,” for public television. He said the car show is all about having a good time. As such, there was no competition, prizes or fees for entry. “It’s what you see,” he said. “A gorgeous day at the beach.” The show was decidedly eclectic. Cars on display ranged from classic American muscle to woodies and European oddities. A pack of DeLoreans at the end of the plaza nearest the beach put off a Miami Vice vibe with their gullwing doors wide open. The black 1965 Lincoln Continental featured in the opening sequence of HBO’s “Entourage” also made an appearance. Freedman brought his terra verde green 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V convertible, which for many years has carried Hermosa Beach mayors during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. He personally picks the cars for the show and said he’s…

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