operate after they began to fail inspections. still collectors say that they enjoy the cars because they are rare and collectible. >> i get a lot of waves. people follow me more 10, 15 miles until i stop to get a look, get a picture in the back. car shows. it is a very popular car. every time i pull over at gas stations people come over to look at it. once they know the history they are more amazed it is a survivor. >> this car could be considered the rock star of the show. remember the tv show "taxi"? how can you forget it? this is the original checkered use in that series. can't you just feel danny did a viet owe in spirit. cars from all over the country to be here. a part of the weekend and part of the show. michigan, florida, kentucky, pittsburgh. they are all here tone joy this very special weekend. >> when you just said that, the theme music popped into my head. laura ingle, thanks so much. meanwhile, iraq, big story