Some of the brave men who fought in Civil War battles at Fort Fisher may have lived to drive a Model T similar to the one Al Montenguise had on display there recently. But they never could have imagined the classic '57 Chevrolets, sporty Corvettes and tricked-out Mustangs that gathered there for the Back to the Beach Classic Car Show held by Sun Coast Cruisers.

From the rare Model T to a Woodie beach wagon, area antique car owners had a chance to show off their prized cars earlier this month and unofficially kick off the car show and cruising season.

And while the men and women are passionate about their rides, they also are driven toward community service.

The group is involved in a wide variety of service projects, gives money to charitable organizations and sponsors a college scholarship.