Cars after dark event at Burnyzz draws big crowd
Justin Taylor of Ocklawaha stands next to his rat rod wrecker at the Ocala Cars & Coffee: Burnyzz After Dark event held Oct. 25 at Burnyzz American Classic Horsepower in southeast Ocala. Taylor’s rig was one of hundreds of collectible and special interest cars at the family-friendly gathering. [Andy Fillmore]
Car enthusiasts and trick-or-treaters alike had a scary good time at the Ocala Cars & Coffee: Burnyzz After Dark event on Oct. 25.
Owners Josh and Brittanie Hart hosted numerous special interest cars at their sprawling Burnyzz American Classic Horsepower collectable car restoration and sales complex in southeast Marion County. The event included a trunk or treat, offering Halloween candy for young attendees. An event official said 300 cars were pre-registered for the event and estimated perhaps an equal amount would arrive during the family-friendly gathering.
Elizabeth and Paul Noel drew attention with their rat rod, Volkswagen engine powered trike, which is nicknamed “Beastie” and features military hardware. Chad Converse displayed his 2021 Dodge Challenger Hellcat, which boasts 1,100 horsepower.
Trick-or-treaters and car lovers enjoyed the Ocala Cars & Coffee: Burnyzz After Dark event on Oct. 25 at Burnyzz American Classic Horsepower on Maricamp Road. [Andy Fillmore]
Justin Taylor of Ocklawaha showed off his rat rod wrecker and Fred Alty gave visitors a look at his high performance 1961 Ford Falcon. Mary and Kyle Johnson displayed their Ford Lightning pickup and Justin Brek displayed his 1949 customized Chevy Fleetline, complete with 1957 Caddy wheel covers.
Josh Hart, a champion Top Fuel drag racer, said he opened Burnyzz in 2009 “with $300.” The addition of the showroom building a few years ago now makes “100,000-square-feet under roof.” Burnyzz brands also include Modern Muscle Cars, ocalatrailer.com and ocalaebike.com, according to the website.
Hart said Ocala needs more family-friendly community events like this one.
To learn more, go to burnyzz.com and find Ocala Cars & Coffee on Facebook.
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