Reno, Nevada –  Another hugely successful Hot August Nights is in the books—and you may have caught our earlier photo galleries from the event already:

But Katie Rockman, the ace photographer from Summit Racing, had plenty of more awesome pics of all the classic cars, vintage trucks, and prewar hot rods she spotted all week long. So we sorted through them, and put some of our favorite rides below—start scrolling to see them.

Want to come to next year’s shindig? Check out the official Hot August Nights website and keep an eye on the Summit Racing event calendar to get the scoop, once details on the upcoming event are released.

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Chevy Acadian Beaumont Convertible (Canadian Nova)
Stop rubbing your eyes—this is a unique Canadian market Chevy Acadian Beaumont, based on the familiar GM A-body platform that begat the Chevelle. (Image/Summit Racing – Katie Rockman)
Chevy Acadian Beaumont Convertible (Canadian Nova), Rear
Way more than simple badge swaps, many Canadian Chevy models wore unique trim, and often featured exclusive driveline combinations that set them apart from their U.S. cousins. Check out this Pontiac Laurentian and you’ll see what we mean. (Image/Summit Racing – Katie Rockman)
1934 Buick Custom
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Early second gen Pontiac trans am
Ever wonder what would happen in Pontiac developed a Trans Am pickup truck? This guy did. (Image/Summit Racing – Katie Rockman)
1950s era lincoln continental
(Image/Summit Racing – Katie Rockman)
1975 Pontiac Grand Prix colonnade coupe
We love us a colonnade coupe around here. And if you’re into Grand Prixs…err…Grand Prii…errr…Grand Prixes, you’ll love the story on this 1969 model. (Image/Summit Racing – Katie Rockman)
VW Transporter Pickup Truck
(Image/Summit Racing – Katie Rockman)
Shelby Cobra Replica Coupe
(Image/Summit Racing – Katie Rockman)
Volkswagen Thing Acapulco Edition
We’re big Type 181 fans around here, and this one isn’t just any…Thing. It’s a special Acapulco edition. Similar to the Jeep Surry models, VW offered these as visitor runabouts to eponymous luxury resorts in Mexico. (Image/Summit Racing – Katie Rockman)
1964 Ford Thunderbird
(Image/Summit Racing – Katie Rockman)
Plymouth Valiant Signet 200
Fun Fact: You can credit the humble Plymouth Valiant for starting the Pony Car market in the 1960s. Here’s why. (Image/Summit Racing – Katie Rockman)
Notchback Ford Mustang in Patriotic Livery
We’re digging the Snake & Mongoose-inspired stripe on this Mustang. We compiled a list of some of our other favorite racing liveries here too. Do you agree with our rankings? (Image/Summit Racing – Katie Rockman)
Cadillac Hot Rod Lead Sled
(Image/Summit Racing – Katie Rockman)
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible with 390 V8
This is a Ford Galaxie 500 390—we broke down the exact meaning of that naming scheme here. n(Image/Summit Racing – Katie Rockman)
1964 Dodge Polara
(Image/Summit Racing – Katie Rockman)
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