LOXLEY, Ala. — Maybe you have a 1969 Stingray model car. And maybe you have lusted after a 1959 Pontiac Star Chief.

Wouldn’t you like to see the real thing?

On Saturday, April 11, attendees at the Strawberry Festival will be treated to the sight of classic and not-so-classic but nicely tricked out cars at the festival’s car show. The festival will be be April 11 and 12 this year There will be a “cruise-in” event on Sunday, according to the Festival’s Web site.

There’s no guarantee the models mentioned will be there, but with 100 to 125 vehicles expected, more if there is good weather, there is sure to be a car or two there that will bring back memories.

Or incite lust.

“It gives a chance to be outside and look at some beautiful cars,” said Warren Peacock.

Peacock, who lives in Seminole, runs the car show for the festival. He’s been in charge of the car show at the Strawberry Festival for three years, and knows that the festival has had a car show for “at least 10 years.”

He’s also the president of the Panhandle Cruisers, a club of area car enthusiasts. He’s had the job for the past three years. His wife, Cindy Peacock, is the club’s membership chairperson, and helps him organize the Strawberry Festival show. The group’s Web site is at panhandlecruisers.org.

The show will be held on the Festival grounds, in Loxley’s Municipal Park, along Highway 59, just a few putt-putts from I-10. Forms to pre-register a vehicle can be found at the Strawberry Festival Web site, baldwincountystrawberryfestival.org. Preregistration for the show runs through April 2, and the registration fee is $15 per vehicle. After that, “day of show” registration is $20.

Registration will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. Judging begins at 11 a.m. and trophies for the 20-plus judging classes will be presented at 3 p.m.

Now retired, Peacock served in the Air Force and became a jeweler after he left the service. He received a degree in Horology from Bishop State College.

“I do get some funny looks when I say I am a horologist,” chuckled Peacock.

For those who are wondering, “horology” is the study of timekeeping and timepieces.

And while he manages several different car shows each year, the Strawberry Festival show has a special place in his heart.

“I have a ball,” Peacock said. “I enjoy working with club members and seeing new and different cars.”

Peacock says that cars make their way to the Strawberry Festival from as far away as Louisiana.

For exhibitors, the show is a chance to get some check out what other car owners are up to.

People can show anything,” said Peacock, adding that first-time exhibitors will find a friendly atmosphere.

“You’ll find everything from a 1903 model on show up,” Peacock said, “It’s an ‘open’ show. They get to show off their vehicle and get some firsthand information.”

Because it’s an open show, almost anything could roll in the gates.

Peacock stressed that a car could be in the beginning or middle of a restoration. Or not restored at all. Sometimes, seeing a vehicle in its “natural” state gives fellow enthusiasts a perspective they might not have had.

“Seeing other vehicles gives new owners and experienced owners new ideas and information,” said Cindy Peacock.

Cindy added that she enjoys seeing, “such a variety of cars.” Her favorites are ‘65 Mustangs and the “bubble cars,” the 1939-1941 Fords

Warren says, “there are lots of cool cars.” he added that he has “always wanted” a 1930s roadster. He has a couple of modified “Model As” in various states of repair.

He has that roadster. Sort of.

“Someday, I will put it back together,” Warren said with a rueful smile.