Classic / Washington
Washington Classic Rentals — Kirkland Concours, North Cascades Touring, LeMay Museum on PickRV
Washington hosts Kirkland Concours d'Elegance (September), houses LeMay America's Car Museum (Tacoma — second-largest auto museum in the US), and offers North Cascades + Olympic Peninsula scenic byways. PickRV's WA cohort serves Seattle + Tacoma areas through Driver-grade rentals.
State
Washington
Signature events
5 listed
Best routes
4 routes
Sources cited
3 cited
Classic culture in Washington
Kirkland Concours d'Elegance (September, since 2003) is the Pacific Northwest's premier concours — held at Carillon Point on Lake Washington.
LeMay America's Car Museum (Tacoma) is the second-largest auto museum in the US with 350+ vehicles on display + multi-acre collection.
North Cascades Highway (Route 20) + Olympic Peninsula loop offer dramatic classic-car touring backdrops — both close in winter (snow).
PickRV's Washington cohort stages in Seattle / Bellevue suburbs + Tacoma (LeMay-adjacent).
Signature events
- Kirkland Concours d'Elegance (September).
- LeMay America's Car Museum (year-round, Tacoma).
- Goodguys Pacific Northwest Nationals (Spokane, June).
- Cars & Coffee Bellevue + Seattle suburbs.
- Forest Grove Concours (OR, regional WA attendance).
Best routes
- North Cascades Highway (Route 20, summer only) — 130 mi alpine touring.
- Olympic Peninsula loop (US 101) — multi-day rainforest + coast.
- Mount Rainier Stevens Canyon Road (summer) — alpine driving.
- Skagit Valley tulip-season cruise (April).
Sources cited (AACA / Hagerty / SCM / manufacturer archives)
FAQs
When does North Cascades Highway open?
Late April to early May (snow-dependent) through November. The highway is winter-closed by snow.
Is LeMay worth a stop?
Yes — 350+ vehicles across all eras, easily 4-6 hours. PickRV classic rentals make for great approach photos at the entrance.
Are Spokane-area classic rentals available?
Limited cohort growing — Goodguys Pacific Northwest Nationals (June) is the main draw.
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