In a time when most cars on the road today all look the same, it is nice to know there are clubs that preserve the time when cars had a distinctive look.
"Many people like the style of older cars," said Tim Gwyn, a past officer of the Pierce County Mustang Club, during a telephone interview.
"Cars today just don't have the look of cars from the recent past."
Begun in 1992 with six members, the club is now one of the more prominent in the area. With over 130 members and 170 Mustangs, the organization puts in an appearance in just over 20 shows per year.
"We are geared around families and fun," said Gwyn.
"We offer great fun for anyone interested, and that especially includes the military."
Gwyn's love of the Mustang began during his junior year in high school when he saw a picture of the Ford Mustang in a Time magazine.
"The photograph captivated me; I sat for an hour and looked at it," he said.
The first day that the Mustang went on sale, over 22,000 were sold nationwide.
"The car grabbed your attention," continued Gwyn.
"It is what brings people into the club."
Ownership of a Mustang is not necessary in order to join the Pierce County Mustang Club, but enthusiasm is a prerequisite.
"We're just here to have fun," continued Gwyn, a Navy veteran.
"All you need is the willingness to have fun too."
The club meets on a regular basis at Korum Ford in Puyallup. Dues are $25 per year. Much of the club's fundraisers support local charities.
For more information about the club, visit www.piercecountymustangclub.com.
Another area club that draws attention is the Classical Glass Corvette Club (CGCC) of Tacoma.
Established in 1968 and incorporated in 1970, the CGCC is a non-profit organization that offers Corvette owners the opportunity to attend monthly meetings, support local charities and participate in events.
"But most of all we just like getting together with our favorite passion ... the Chevrolet Corvette," reads the club's Web site.
The CGCC meets every second Saturday of the month, excluding December. Meetings are at the Lakewood Elks Club and begin at 7 pm.
For more information, visit www.classicalglasscorvetteclub.com.
Another prominent club in the South Puget Sound area is Stratocruisers South.
An organization dedicated to automobile enthusiasts, the club puts on "Show ‘n' Shines," swap meets, fun runs and picnics.
"We are a family oriented organization and encourage participation from all our members," reads a statement on the club's Web site.
Membership meeting are usually held the first Saturday of every month at the Performance Grill in Auburn.
Dues are $15 per family, $10 for singles and $5 for retirees.
For more information about the club, visit www.stratocruisers.tripod.com.
For those looking to race their vehicles, Pacific Raceways, South Sound Speedway, Evergreen Speedway and the Portland International Raceway are the big crowd pleasers.
For a complete listing of Washington racetracks - drag strips and kart tracks to oval tracks and road courses - visit www.na.motorsports.com/track/WA.
For those individuals interested in go-kart race action a bit closer to home, start your engines.
The Grand Prix Raceway, located at 11015 Pacific Highway SW in Lakewood, is set for action. Call (253) 272-9000 for more information.
Another local race site is Pacific Raceways, located at 31001 144th Avenue SE in Kent. The number to call is (253) 639-5927.
The Evergreen Speedway, located at the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe, offers NASCAR racing, go-kart competition, demolition derbies and special events. Give (360) 805-6100 a call for more information.
For a complete look at local racing action, visit www.pugetsound.worldweb.com.