Autauga County car show honors memories, friendship and restored classics
A black Jeep, a restored 1972 Chevy LUV and other tributes turned Pine Level's car show into a memorial for Lynn Rawlinson, Lindsey and Courtney Lowery's family.
A black Jeep called Venom, a restored 1972 Chevy LUV and a black 1981 Corvette gave Pine Level’s Southern Lumber and Hardware something more than a shine-up on Saturday, June 14. The third annual HotRods and Hardware Car Show became a public memorial for Lynn Rawlinson, Lindsey and the family of Courtney Lowery, with each vehicle carrying a story tied to loss, friendship and the people who keep Autauga County’s car community close.
The Cross Garden Truck drew attention for more than its finish. The 1972 Chevy LUV had sat parked for more than 30 years before being restored and brought back into public view, a fitting symbol for a show built around second chances and the work it takes to bring something back to life. Venom honored Rawlinson, a longtime friend and community supporter who died after a battle with cancer, and the event included a special trophy category in her name. A red Mazda stood in memory of Lowery’s late mother, who died unexpectedly earlier this year, while the black Corvette remembered Lindsey, a familiar face at area car shows who was killed in an automobile accident last year. A red Mustang, displayed with help from a local Mustang club, also carried meaning for people coping with illness and personal loss.
The event was presented by Let’s Sell Realty and Rods and Southern Lumber and Hardware, and the crowd reflected the show’s growing reach. Attendance and participation continued to increase, drawing visitors from across the River Region and reinforcing Southern Lumber and Hardware as a gathering place in Pine Level, a town that marked two years since incorporation in September 2025 and had its limit signs installed in 2024. Earlier listings for the show included pre-registration, trophies, food trucks and a special category, with on-site registration set for 7 a.m., the show beginning at 8 a.m., and entry listed at $15, or $10 for veterans and first responders.
For Brenda and Vincent Lytsell, the cars were never the whole point. The show functioned as a way to honor people, remember losses and celebrate memories in a community where a hobby event has become a place of shared grief and shared strength. In Pine Level, that ritual now has a regular home.
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