Heartbeat Classic Chevys was founded in February of 1997 by a group of North County, San Diego. We support all Chevrolet products manufactured from 1955 through 1957. This club is affiliated with Classic Chevy International, a division of Eckler Industries. We are also members of the San Diego Car Club Council.

Heartbeat Classic Chevy members participate in many planned cruises, Drive-In nights, Car Shows, annual Halloween, Holiday and Appreciation parties as well as a host of other auto related social events with our Classic Chevy’s. We have planned fun runs and special trips as well as our own Annual Heartbeat Happening (at Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center, CA).

We currently support two local community charities (The Elizabeth Hospice and Christian Interfaith Services) by sponsoring our Annual Car Show and by donating canned goods at the end of the year. Our members take pride in supporting our club charities by donating their time, energy and resources.

Heartbeat Classic Chevys is an affiliated member of Classic Chevy Club a division of Eckler Industries, Inc., 5140 South Washington Ave., Titusville, Florida; Local Chapter #97055

Mark your Calendars!

This year’s Heartbeat Classic Annual Happening will be on Sunday April 25th, 2010.

Location will be the famous Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center, CA.

Heartbeat Happening flyer [300k PDF]

Our business meetings are held the 3rd Thursday (except the month of December) of every month
at 7:00PM at the Buffet House (meeting room), which is located at:

We welcome and encourage guest to attend our meetings and participate in our club-sponsored events. Come early, at 6pm to join us for dinner and social time.

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Membership is open to anyone at least 16 years of age who has an interest in the restoration and/or preservation and enjoyment of ’55, ’56, ’57 Chevrolet vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks and, Corvettes.  Perspective members must complete a membership application and attend two club meetings or one meeting and one club-sponsored activity before becoming a member.

Our members are expected to attend the regular business meetings, participate in club events, volunteer time for various committees and maintain current annual dues in the amount of per year.  Other than that…we hope you have fun and enjoy the company of other car-crazed folks who enjoy Classic cars!

If you have any questions, please contact us:

Mark Pilch
3448 Don Lorenzo
Carlsbad, CA 92010

You can also reach him by email

We hope to see you soon!

2009 Halloween Party Photos

This year’s Heartbeat Classic Chevy Anniversary Photos are ready to be enjoyed!

2009 Anniversary Party Photos