On the occasion of his twentieth show, in 2008, I wrote an article about Vern. It was the idea to have it published in the AutoWeekend section on the Saturday before the show, but The Washington Times did not feel to surprise Vern. The reactions of the people who were joining his party before the show, were positive. They loved to read about him as a young car fanatic and a mature 'car professor' now.

I suggested to put the article, plus photos, on this web site, but, he is too modest to put it up. If you feel he should, please leave a comment. I think Vern deserves it that you know more about him...

Looking forward to your post on this subject.

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vern, thanks for answering - my email won't allow me to send off one to you. If u get down to Palm Beach, look up Walter Smith and get in touch. He hung around Ragtops for a while. a good store to know. You could write the rest of your life out of this town. best. J.

Vern - Thanks for hanging in there and creating this great venue! I have the 61 Blue & White Falcon. I have attended several of your September events and really enjoy being at a show where every car is unique. It makes for a "new" experience. By that I mean you get to visit folks with all sorts of cars. I remember that one year I was parked in between a Porche Speedster and a car from the 30's. I believe it was a 34 Packard. What a nice time. Keep up the good work.
Regards,
Phil Barber

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Vern,

Another great car show this past weekend. We really enjoyed seeing you and all the fabulous cars---great variety. We continue to be amazed at your ability to order such superb weather. Keep it up and we'll see you next year.

John Girman

Vern,

You have done a great job with this site! With this venue you continue to provide a great service to automobile enthusiasts in the Washington DC area, just as you did for so many years at the Washington Times. I know that this site will be a great success and, as an avid automobile enthusiast myself, I will support the site in any way I can.

Sincerely,

Bill Lightfoot
Vienna, VA

Three years ago (August 2006) I became the proud owner of a pristine 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Convertible with only 17,200 document orginial miles. I called Vern Parker and told him about my purchase. His first reaction was that the car was a "rust bucket" which was and is the correct description of many of the automobiles of that vintage. But I prevailed upon him to come to my home and inspect "Big Red". Needless to say, he was quite surpriprised - no rust -and did a great write-up in early September 2006 in the Washington Times. I see Vern at many of the car shows in the area and he is without a doubt an encyclopedia of automobile knowledge. His annual show in McLean is probably the best in the area - only orginial automobiles, no street rods or customized vehicles. See you at the show!

I was privileged to have my 60 Thunderbird selected for inclusion in Vern Parker's "Out of the Past" column in the Washington Times on Monday December 26, 1988. I have known Vern ever since that time and have come to acknowledge him as the D.C. area's most knowledgeable old car expert. If you have even the slightest interest in cars that were designed and molded by the hands of human beings, as opposed to being computer-designed to meet EPA constraints, I would encourage you to go to the car show on September 6 (see Car Calendar). And while you are there, take the time to talk to Vern. You won't be disappointed.