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Comment By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Posted Feb. 12, 2015 at 9:00 AM Updated Feb 12, 2015 at 6:47 PM By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Posted Feb. 12, 2015 at 9:00 AM Updated Feb 12, 2015 at 6:47 PM » Social News Tom Sherwood still remembers the car that got away. In the late 1970s, he almost bought a 1960s Shelby Cobra — a car that today can be valued at over $1 million. "They were just old used cars then, but people recognized they were cool," recalls Sherwood, who lives south of Jacksonville. "I just missed buying one in those days. My veterinary doctor had one and was selling it and I just couldn't quite come up with the money." The sting of that loss has lessened now that Sherwood has a Shelby Cobra of his own, built from a 2007 Shelby frame and original car parts from 1965. The car will be displayed along with other classic cars and customs from throughout the West from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the 38th annual Southern Oregon Rod & Custom Show at The Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point. Admission is $8, and $2 for ages 6 through 12. Kids 5 and younger get in free. Sherwood's car is considered neither a restoration nor a replica, but instead a "continuation car" of the original Shelby Cobra line — which can be worth more than $200,000, Sherwood says. "It's as if you're driving a brand new version of the 1965 car. It's virtually indistinguishable from a car built in 1965," he said. "It's been really well received. Anyone who sees it and knows about cars is just fascinated with this car." Another car that shouldn't be missed is a 1941 Willys owned by Brian Leetch of Vancouver, Wash. The red coupe with yellow flames has won more than 12 best of show awards, according to Rogue Valley Street Rods, a 150-member strong car club that stages the annual Southern Oregon show. Organizers said invitations were mailed to car builders who had recently finished custom builds, resulting in an exceptional display for the event. The show will feature cars from Oregon, Washington, California and Nevada. The Mustang Club, Rogue Valley Classic Chevys, Contemporary Autos of Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley Corvetters and Stray Angels car clubs will have autos on display. Visitors to the event can browse more than 70 vendor booths with the latest auto-related products. Kids' activities include valve cover races and a coloring contest in which every entrant gets a prize and a chance to win a free bicycle. Drawings for $100 will be held, along with raffles to win a 350 Chevy motor from John Keller Motor Supply, a turbo 350 transmission from Get It In Gear Transmission, a turbo 350 transmission from Pete's Transmission, $500 in groceries from Thunderbird/Food 4 Less, $500 in tires from Advantage Tire and an original quilt. Cars for sale and unfinished car projects can be displayed in the Car Corral for a $20 fee. From 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday night, a special Valentine's Day event will be held with free heart-shaped cookies and drawings for dinner, breakfast and lodging for two at Callahan's Lodge, one night of lodging for two at Bybee's Historic Inn and a Hellgate Jetboat Excursions river trip for two. Awards will be presented for best of show, people's choice, club president's pick, best individual display, Central Point mayor's choice, best club display, best motorcycle, Child Development and Rehabilitation Center Choice, George Bailey Award and long distance award. All proceeds will benefit local children with medical disabilities served by the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, which is part of Oregon Health & Science University. Since 1978, the Rod and Custom Show has raised more than $550,000 for these children and their families, including $25,000 last year. For more information, visit www.roguevalleystreetrods.com . By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Posted Feb. 12, 2015 at 9:00 AM Updated Feb 12, 2015 at 6:47 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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