The annual Dorchester Park Association classic car show experienced a banner day with bright sun and big crowds on Sunday afternoon in the park’s Adams Street “bowl.” More than 70 classic cars were on hand due to the pleasant weather, and more than a few very rare models were parked in the show space – including a 1941 “Woodie,” and a Mustang Mach 1, to name a couple.

Paul Bates, a long-time participant in the show, brought out his Mercury ‘Woodie’ for everyone to see. The model is now likely close to unique, as only 2,600 were produced that year. The fine maple wood, finished a bright yellow, is an interior and exterior feature of the car.

“It drives as good as it looks,” Bates quipped.

Organizers said they were very happy with the turnout, which was heavy from the beginning at 10 a.m. and all the way through the end at 2 p.m. Also on hand were musicians from the Boston School of Musical Arts to provide entertainment, the Lower Mills Library with books, and a man flying giant kites on the ball fields.

Larry Banks explains the parts on a classic car engine to his son Jaylen.

Wellington Hill’s Jei Christie, with Heidi.

Paul Bates, a regular participant in the show, stands in front of his 1941 Mercury ‘Woodie’ with its perfect maple wood sides intact.

Dorchester Park Association car show organizers Michael Malden, Lisa Ahern, and Suzanne Spargo.

Friends Bill Dolan, Joe Crane, Jack Doherty, and Emilio Cappuccio admired a cherry red convertible at the car show. Seth Daniel photos

Lower Mills Branch Library Children’s librarian Ritse Adefolalu helped young people find books while also entertaining them on the saxophone.