Geezers still going strong

This year’s Geezer Gathering came off without a hitch, as hot rods, customs, classics and even some vintage race cars mingled once again in the friendly confines of Old Town, many of them rolling in well ahead of the official 1 p.m. start of festivities.

This was the ninth year of the invitation-only event started by Roy Merritt back in 2006 as a get-together of some of his car buddies in and around his garage in east Wichita. The Geezer Gathering quickly outgrew the available space and Merritt agreed to move it into the heart of Wichita, where it now routinely fills the available space.

It’s a low-key get-together, from the free peanuts and cold drinks to the razzing that takes place among the generally harmless attendees. The food is excellent, prepared by fellow Geezers, and the only thing that draws a crowd quicker is when a fuel dragster parked outside the main garage/dining hall is fired up every hour or so.

The Wheels page has been lucky enough to be invited to each of the Geezer Gatherings. Here’s a look at some of what went on this year.

This story was originally published October 17, 2014 at 2:44 PM with the headline "Geezers still going strong."