Arts & Culture

Photo Gallery: The Classic Cars Of Tiki Oasis 2017

By Christopher Underwood / Web Producer

Published August 13, 2017 at 12:44 PM PDT

This story was published more than 7 years ago.

A 1960 Chrysler New Yorker at the Tiki Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

Tiki Oasis is one of the largest annual Tiki gatherings in the world. Bringing together Tiki enthusiasts from all over, the convention celebrates Tiki culture with its cocktails, retro fashion and escapism.

Beyond the cocktails and live music, Tiki Oasis also holds an annual car show, displaying dozens of classic cars. Ranging from 60’s Jags and Porsche’s to GMC’s and Pontiac’s, the car show features a wide variety of classic rides.

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The Green Hornet at the Tiki Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

A 1963 GMC Truck at the Tiki Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

A 1958 Ford Ranchero at the Tiki Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

A 1954 Chevy Bel Air at the Tiki Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

A Chevy Sportvan Deluxe at the Tiki Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

A 1963 Ford Galaxy at the Tiki Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

A 1954 Buick Special at the Tiki Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

A black Cadillac at the Tiki Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

Interior of a Nash Motors 1969 Metro at the Tiki Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

A Chevrolet at the Tiki Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

A Ford at the Tikia Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

A 1962 Porsche 356 B Super Coupe at the Tiki Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

A 1963 Jaguar at the Tiki Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

A 1958 Cadillac Ambulance at the Tiki Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

A 1963 Cadillac Superior at the Tiki Oasis Classic Car Show, August 13, 2017.

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Christopher Underwood

Christopher Underwood is a former web producer for KPBS. Prior to joining KPBS, Chris worked for KFMB for two years as their digital editor. In that role, he was responsible for covering breaking news online, writing web stories, copy editing and managing the station's website and mobile app. Chris holds a B.A. in radio and television broadcasting from San Francisco State University.

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