2018 marks the 11th year of Factory Five’s Huntington Beach Cruise-In and this will be the first year that the event will be hosted and presented by the the Factory Five Forum. The town of Huntington Beach will close off the first three blocks of Main Steet starting at the Pacific Coast Highway for the event. DJ Mike Brassfield will provide live music and awards will be presented by the Factory Forum and FFR President Dave Smith.

The date of the event is set for April 28th and the Factory Five Forum is already collecting registrations so it is important to reserve your spot early. Of note, you only need to register if you are bringing a car for display, other than that the event is free and open to the public. 

Last year’s event saw 116 Factory Five cars on display, and with room for just 150, the space is limited. With the forum members leading the charge, there is a good chance the event fills up. The registration cost for display cars is $50 and includes parking, a t-shirt and makes you eligible for car show awards. The list of awards includes:

Hot Rod Magazine “Editor’s Choice” Award presented by Jeff Dahlin

Best in Show Overall and Runner-Up Best in Show 

Roadster and Runner-Up Best in Show 

Type 65 Coupe and Runner-Up 

Best in Show GTM and Runner-Up 

Best in Show ’33 Hot Rod and Runner-Up

Best in Show 818 and Runner-Up

Best in Show Challenge Car and Runner-Up

Best Use of Chrome 

Best Paint

Best Engine

Best Interior/Details 

Best Under Construction

Most Innovative Design

Highest Accrued Mileage 

Robert Feddersen Award

You can find more information on the event here at Factory Five’s website including event schedule and lodging info.