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ETV Rides in Style with "Vintage Auto Television"

New Program Produced on Hilton Head Island

Premieres Sunday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m.

For Immediate Release
October 20, 2009

Columbia, SC…Every car has a story to tell, and this November, ETV takes you on a nostalgic journey to discover the tales of classic cars from the Lowcountry. Prepare to be transported to another time as collectors share their memories about these historic vehicles on “Vintage Auto Television.” Tune in on Sunday Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. on ETV-HD and again for an encore presentation on Sunday Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. on the South Carolina Channel, to come along for the ride.

The 30-minute special offers four takes on cars that have beaten the odds of time. The show specifically profiles several classics, including:

The car’s owners--all of whom hail from Hilton Head--reveal the unique history of their cars, and what makes each so special. George Rock, owner of the 1947 Woody talks about how his love for his classic began during childhood. When he was eleven his family was put on a wait list to get the car and today after renovations, he is still driving that original vehicle.

Co-owners of the 1926 Packard, Ray Heus and Pete Juranich, also talk about what makes their car so special. They notice that no matter where they go, the car never fails to draw a crowd. But they are sure to convey the “look but don’t touch” message, using an interesting and entertaining method that involves a pair of walkie-talkies. Although all the owners have different recollections with the car, they all pride themselves on being able to drive and care for a piece of history.

The idea for this program came about through a collaboration between producer Guy Smith and the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance, and the rest is history. The program will not only give you a chance to witness a piece of automotive history, but will also give you insight into America’s love affair with cars, and how that has affected our culture and heritage.

South Carolina ETV is the state's public educational broadcasting network with 11 television and eight radio transmitters, and a multi-media educational system in more than 2,500 schools, colleges, businesses and government agencies. Using television, radio and the web, SCETV's mission is to enrich lives by educating children, informing and connecting citizens, celebrating our culture and environment and instilling the joy of learning.

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For more information, contact Rob Schaller at (803) 737-6556 or rschaller@scetv.org.

It took owner George Rock nine years to put his family's 1947 Ford Sportsman Super Deluxe Convertible Woody back in tip-top shape. He tells the car's story on Vintage Auto Television, on ETV Sunday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. Photo credit: Vintage Auto Television.

1926 Packard Sport Roadster. Photo credit: Vintage Auto Television.

Ken and Diana Gottlieb proudly pose in front of their 1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible. Photo credit: Vintage Auto Television.

Vintage Auto Television Host Bob Stevens. Stevens was also an anchor of ESPN's "Sportscenter" for six years. Photo credit: Vintage Auto Television.