Classic / Oregon
Oregon Classic Rentals — Forest Grove Concours, Hot August Nights NW on PickRV
Oregon hosts the Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance + Pacific Coast Highway 101 scenic touring + Crater Lake rim drive. PickRV's OR cohort serves Portland + Bend + coastal towns.
State
Oregon
Signature events
5 listed
Best routes
4 routes
Sources cited
3 cited
Classic culture in Oregon
Oregon's classic-car calendar centers on the Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance (Pacific University, Forest Grove OR, since 1973 — second-oldest US concours after Pebble Beach).
Oregon's Pacific Coast Highway (US-101) runs 363 mi in-state — among the most-photogenic classic-car scenic routes in the US.
Crater Lake rim drive (33 mi loop) is a vintage-convertible bucket-list route during summer (typically July through September when fully open).
PickRV's Oregon cohort stages in Portland + Bend + coastal towns (Newport, Cannon Beach).
Signature events
- Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance (Pacific University, July).
- Goodguys NW Nationals (Spokane WA, regional OR attendance).
- Portland Vintage Car Show (multiple weekends summer).
- Crater Lake rim drive (summer access only).
- Cars & Coffee Portland + Bend (weekly summer).
Best routes
- Oregon Coast Highway 101 (Astoria to Brookings) — 363 mi 3-5 day vintage convertible tour.
- Crater Lake rim drive (33 mi loop) — summer-only vintage Porsche or Mercedes terrain.
- Columbia River Gorge Historic Highway (US-30) — 70 mi day cruise + waterfalls + vintage backdrop.
- Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway (Bend area) — alpine vintage Mustang or Camaro terrain.
Sources cited (AACA / Hagerty / SCM / manufacturer archives)
FAQs
When is Forest Grove Concours?
Third Sunday of July annually. One of the oldest US concours events — established 1973.
Is Crater Lake rim drive vintage-friendly?
Yes — 33 mi loop, paved, vintage-Porsche-grade terrain. Summer access only (typically July through September depending on snow).
Is the Oregon Coast classic-friendly?
Yes — US-101 is one of the most-photographed classic-car scenic routes in the US. Plan 3-5 days for the full 363 mi.
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