Skip to content
  • Contact Us
Main Navigation
  • Insurance
    • Why Choose Heacock?
    • Collector Car Insurance
    • Antique and Classic Cars
    • Modern Collector Cars
    • Muscle Cars and Hot Rods
    • Exotic and Sports Cars
    • Tribute and Replica Cars
    • Race Cars
    • Event, Show and Club Insurance
    • Collector Insurance Eligibility
  • Services
    • Contact Us
    • 24/7 Policy Access
    • Claims
    • Resources
  • Agents
    • Brokers & Agents Welcome
    • Producer’s Guide
  • Additional Info
    • About Us
    • FAQs
    • Articles & Videos
    • Car Collector Magazine
    • Contact Us
  • Insurance
    • Why Choose Heacock?
    • Collector Car Insurance
    • Antique and Classic Cars
    • Modern Collector Cars
    • Muscle Cars and Hot Rods
    • Exotic and Sports Cars
    • Tribute and Replica Cars
    • Race Cars
    • Event, Show and Club Insurance
    • Collector Insurance Eligibility
  • Services
    • Contact Us
    • 24/7 Policy Access
    • Claims
    • Resources
  • Agents
    • Brokers & Agents Welcome
    • Producer’s Guide
  • Additional Info
    • About Us
    • FAQs
    • Articles & Videos
    • Car Collector Magazine
    • Contact Us
  • Contact Us
Get a Quote Log In
Log In Get a Quote
Articles Fall Florida AutoFest November 10-13 features Orphan Marques
September 6th, 2019

Fall Florida AutoFest November 10-13 features Orphan Marques

Heacock Classic Insurance
Articles

The great part about Florida is that there is something for car lovers at every turn.  Lakeland in particular has an abundance of Classic Cars owners looking to show them off, as well as enthusiasts looking to catch a glimpse of the rare and unique pieces of history.  With that in mind, Carlisle Events and Fall Florida AutoFest are pleased to not only announce the return of its Classic Car show, but also the Orphan Car display hosted by the Chrysler-Maserati TC America Car Club.

Fall AutoFest 6 HCI booth

What exactly is an orphaned car?  It can best be described as any marque of motor vehicle built by a manufacturer that has discontinued business entirely.  Orphan cars carry a certain panache in today’ Collector Car world as everyone appreciates saving a piece of automotive history.

1941 Packard woody 1 ext

Since the car became a mainstream mode of transportation in the early 1900s, independent manufacturers fought to become big players in the market, which lead to over 1,800 automotive producers in the United States alone! Many of these unique and noble brands went away within a few years or combined with others to survive. Today, only a small percentage of the world’s car manufacturers have endured.

1966 Healey photo 1

Examples of domestic orphan cars include the DeLorean, Packard, Auburn, Kaiser-Frazer, Willys, Tucker and Oldsmobile to name just a few.  Foreign orphans include great marques like Austin Healey, Horch, Bizzarini, and MG. This event welcomes one and all to showcase these gems!

Fall AutoFest 5 neon

“Many people don’t realize that there were thousands of small car brands of cars in the early days of the automobile, and just a few survived to this day” said Carlisle Events co-owner and co-founder Bill Miller, Jr.  “Collecting and showcasing an orphan car has an unexplainable excitement to it.  Finding that long forgotten brand hidden away and bringing it back to life is what this display should be all about.”

Fall AutoFest 3 parts

Join Heacock Classic at Fall AutoFest on November 10-13 and experience all types of classics spanning automotive history.  Great food, vendors, and a huge swap meet at the SUN ‘n FUN Campus near Lakeland.   It doesn’t matter if you’re spending $35 to show or $10 to look, the weekend is a great bang for the buck.  Complete information on the show as well as pre-registration is available at www.CarlisleEvents.com.

Fall Autofest 1 logo

 

If you have an orphan or another collectible you’d like to insure with us, let us show you how we are more than just another collector vehicle insurance company. We want to protect your passion! Click below for an online quote, or give us a call at 800.678.5173.

Get Quote

Heacock Classic Insurance

Read More From Heacock Classic Insurance

Leave A Comment

Stay up to Speed with Heacock Classic

Join Our Newsletter List!

Read Next

Articles
February 23rd, 2021

Heacock Motorsports + Chizmark Larson Insurance = On Track Insurance

Related Articles

January 5th, 2021

Phil and His Galloping Stable of Mustangs and GT40s!

December 22nd, 2020

MCA Chuck 2012 Ford Mustang GT California Special Black Mamba

December 11th, 2020

Collector Car Enthusiast Holiday Gift Guide 2019

View All Articles
Heacock Newsletter
(800) 678-5173
info@heacockclassic.com
  • (Column 1)
    • Insurance
    • Why Choose Heacock?
    • Collector Car Insurance
    • Antique and Classic Cars
    • Modern Collector Cars
    • Muscle Cars and Hot Rods
    • Exotic and Sports Cars
    • Tribute and Replica Cars
    • Race Cars
    • Event, Show and Club Insurance
    • Collector Insurance Eligibility
  • (Column 2)
    • Services
    • Contact Us
    • 24/7 Policy Access
    • Claims
    • Resources
  • (Column 3)
    • Agents
    • Brokers & Agents Welcome
    • Producer’s Guide
  • (Column 4)
    • Additional Info
    • About
    • FAQs
    • Articles and Videos
    • Car Collector Magazine
    • Contact Us
Get a Quote Manage Account
©2021 Heacock Insurance | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Privacy Notice | Terms of Use