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Car Enthusiasts on Amelia Island

A group gathering of automotive enthusiasts whose shared passion is the enjoyment of the “car culture”. As an informal group with many interests and varied experiences, the group gathers to meet, greet and enjoy the cars and one another!

About

AUTO LEGENDS AMELIA

FERNANDINA BEACH, FL

The late Tom Cote-Merow and several car enthusiast friends decided to organize a group of car aficionados on Amelia Island to enjoy “Cars and Conversations” that was back in 2008. The group began a public meeting the third Saturday of each month in a local parking lot on Sadler Road. As Tom insisted “the group is considered a gathering not a club”. The main goal was “meet and greet”, enjoy the cars and each other. There are no dues, no rules, and no officers; however, there is a Steering Committee to help keep “our wheels” pointed in the right direction. Fast forward to 2023, the Saturday gatherings includes meeting at local Fernandina Beach businesses, “Drive and Dine” to local food establishments and road tours to Brumos Collection to name a few.

September 2018 Auto Legends Amelia along with the support from Friends of Fort Clinch and the Fort Clinch State Park created the inaugural “Cars and Cannons”; a classic vintage car event held on the Parade Grounds within historic Fort Clinch. Upwards of 70 vintage vehicles 25 years or older are in attendance including Hot Rods,, Bentleys, Rolls Royce, Sports Cars of various makes and of course American Iron.

Future events to include local food trucks, live music and cannon firing!

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Auto Legends Amelia is more than just a group of “car enthusiasts”, throughout the year our community involvement includes:

The Salvation Army Northeast Florida Hope House of Nassau County assisting with Food Drives for their pantry.
Ft. Clinch State Park helping to preserve our historical 19th century fort with volunteer clean-up days.
Partnering with Friends of Fort Clinch’s annual fund raiser “Cars and Cannons Vintage Car Show” held within the fort in late September.
Supporting the local Nassau County Boys and Girls Club providing a safe environment while helping improve their education.

These are only a few of the community activities we are involved with…

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Recent Activities

Auto Legends Amelia in conjunction with The First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach worked together to put on a car show and a food pantry donation drive for the Hope House. This activity was very successful thanks to all that attended.

The Brumos Collection Event

The Brumos Collection invited Auto Legends Amelia, The Jaguar Club, and the Porsche Club of America to a joint event. This was a very special event that was enjoyed by all that attended. THANK YOU BRUMOS

Lakeside Event

Auto Legends Amelia in conjunction with The Lakeside at Amelia Island worked to put a car show and food pantry donation drive for the Hope House. This activity was very successful thanks to all that participated. THANK YOU LAKESIDE

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Nassau County Council of Aging

The Nassau County Council of Aging invited Auto Legends Amelia to gather at their Fernandina Beach facility for February’s Cars and Conversations! A hearty bunch gathered to display their vehicles and enjoy the camaraderie among local auto enthusiasts. Thank You Cami Lawson, Membership & Community Engagement Assistant for the invitation.

Cars and Connons
2023

Auto Legends Amelia would like to thank Friends of Fort Clinch, the Florida State Parks, the staff of Ft. Clinch, all the volunteers, and sponsors for supporting Cars and Cannons Vintage Car Show this year! Congratulations to this year’s People’s Choice winner, Jennifer O’Donnell for bringing out her custom 1965 VW Bus.

Drive and Dine

The Palms Fish Camp restaurant was the detinasion for Auto Legends Amelia drive and dine outing for October. The weather was perfect and our group had a wonderful dive

and outstanding fellowship and dinning.

Fort Clinch Charity Clean-up Event

A large group of Auto Legends Amelia volunteers participated in a fort maintenance and clean-up project this December that was very successful .

Cars and Conversation

Auto Legends Amelia Cars and Conversation

In Conjunction with

Canopy Way Adult Day Care

Open House

The Plantation's 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Besides our regular Cars and Conversations gatherings, a highlight of 2024 was being invited to showcase Auto Legends Amelia vehicles at The Plantation's 50th Anniversary Celebrations July 5th

Cars and Cannons 2024

The 2024 edition of Cars and Cannons was delayed until December due to the arrival of Hurricane Milton in September, but that didn't stop the Show

Wings and Wheels 2025

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The 2nd edition of Wings & Wheels presented by Friends of Fernandina Aviation (FoFA) and held at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport on Saturday April 26th welcomed an estimated one hundred classic cars and 11 airplanes for display, as well as spectators of all ages on a fantastic Spring Day. The event included ROTC Color Guard, Opera Singers, and raffled prizes, all proceeds of the event going 100% towrds funding scholorsships awarded each year to local students,

Ribbons and trophies were presented to a number of attendees not only for cars but also for airplanes that were staged at the event. Of special note, Auto Legends Amelia had a number of the group in attendance, as well as, winners in their respective class including: Greg Lambert, Jerry King, Michael Mihalik, and Neil Volkmar. Congratulations to all of the Auto Legends Amelia group for their participation in a worthwhile program for local students.