For those of us who adore Chevrolet and its long line of performance for economy, there are amongst the masses the unfortunate ones who have never owned or currently own a Bowtie car they’re not proud of. One of them is I: having never owned an American car, much less a Chevy, I’ve been stricken with Japanese hand-me-downs like the 4Runner and my current vehicle, a 1992 Isuzu Rodeo, which uses a two-barrel carb and gets about 115hp. Its belt system whines and almost everything squeaks, but it’s my car and I love it nonetheless.

These folks, if they do own Chevy, may not be a welcome sight at regular car shows where everything shines and gleams under the light. But they needn’t fear the sunglassed snob’s disdain or the purist’s disgust at a show like the Seaside-based Concours D’LeMons, where any and all automotive abominations are invited to flock and galavant about the place. As its name suggests, the show playfully thumbs its nose at the nearby, hoity-toity Concours D’Elegance in Pebble Beach.

The show, now entering its fourth annual iteration, has sadly ended its car registration. But provided you can make your way there on the 17th, you won’t be disappointed–well, that depends on your sense of humor–by the regular attendees, which include VW Bugs, AMC Pacers, and, of course, Chevy Vegas of various models and years. It wouldn’t be a car show for dumpy cars without the Vega.

Prizes are distributed for the most egregious vehicles across a multitude of categories. From “Superturd” to “Worst in Show,” it appears few people leave the event empty-handed. One man won the worst in category for his Ford Pinto. I know one category my car would be a contender for: “Soul-sucking Japanese Appliance,” which this 1969 Datsun roadster won back in 2010.

This ’69 Datsun 1600 roadster won the “Soul-sucking Japanese Appliance in 2010. Photo: Flickr

Care to add your two cents? Leave a comment below and tell us which car you would bring to this quirky car show.