Classic ‘Vette rolls into Waipouli resort

KAPA‘A — A 1957 Corvette rolled into the lobby of the Courtyard by Marriott at Coconut Beach, Friday morning.

“We are definitely spoiled by the cars available now,” said Joe Mottershead, general manager of the Courtyard by Marriott after trying out the vintage Corvette which is parked opposite the resort’s Concierge station. “This is not for me. It fits like a tight glove.”

The Corvette, owned by Harvey Maeda of Kaua‘i Classic Cars, is a prelude to the 3rd Car Show hosted by the Kaua‘i Classic Cars and the Courtyard by Marriott at Coconut Beach, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Maeda said based on the popularity of the previous shows, there will be a wide variety of automobiles to view and meet owners for talk story sessions.

He said people can expect to see some classics, muscle cars, some Volkswagens, and some vintage cars set up in the parking lot of the Waipouli resort.

Ike Cockett, assistant manger for the Courtyard by Marriott, said this is one of the ways the hotel can thank the community for its help and support while showcasing one of the groups in the community.

“This is a nice chance to come and have lunch with Chef Rafael Camarillo, enjoy and meet some of the people in the community,” Cockett said.

As the vintage ‘Vette settled to its spot in the lobby of the Coconut Beach resort, visitors lost little time unpacking their cameras to get photos, a couple from Japan going up to the second floor for a different perspective.

“This is one of the first fuel injection cars,” Maeda said. “This car has the original fuel injection that came with it.”

In the past, the Courtyard by Marriott has opened its doors to hosting several fundraisers for the Kapa‘a Middle School ‘Ukulele Band and Choir for its upcoming trip to California where it will participate in the Heritage Music Festival.

For more information, people can call Maeda at 651-2813.