Gallery - Texas Heatwave 2013

July 31, 2013
Story By
Kristin Cline

Whether you're Texan or not, we all know things are done a little bit differently in the great state of Texas - and it ends up car shows are no exception. Texas Heatwave, an annual show since 1989, took place last weekend in Austin, Texas. While I spend most of my time in California, I was happy to venture out and explore something different. I thought I was going to a truck show, while there were many of those...there was so much more. Texas Heatwave was unlike any car show I've ever attended.

Never have I seen a more diverse gathering of vehicles, not even at SEMA! While there were a lot of trucks, there was also lowriders, classic cars, imports...exotics are the only thing I can think of that was missing! Back to the trucks - some were lowered, some were dubbed out, some were vintage, and plenty others were big ol' Texas trucks.

There were plenty of gators on display - some actually integrated with the vehicle...

Same thing goes for BBQs -

Where else can you find... a chopped Cadillac next to a custom pick-up?

...a BMW sitting on 3-wheels?

...trucks participating in a burnout competition?

...and a muddy pick-up with shined wheels?

...and a hydraulic competition all in the same place?!?

Here are a few more of my favorites - followed by a gallery with more from Texas Heatwave 2013. If you get a chance, pay the great state a visit...just don't say you're from California! -Kristin Cline

Gallery - Texas Heatwave 2013

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