Classic cars shine in Second Saturday Fabulous Fifties celebration

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, May 11, in conjunction with the Monticello Merchants Association's Second Saturday Fabulous Fifties celebration, classic cars were on display on Dogwood Street for the public to view and admire. There was a variety of vehicles to enjoy, including hot rods, muscle cars and classic trucks. Vendors, merchants and attendees alike all donned '50s outfits and music. The 1950s were a great era for automobile enthusiasts, as the decade has long been hailed as a defining time for vehicles in America. After World War II, the automobile industry benefitted from a surge in economic stability, and this led to the development of numerous unique and ic