It the time when the BMW shocks manufacturer is trying to make a name in the auto industry, one type of vehicle is petty famous among aficionados – the woodies. Consider yourself lucky if you chanced upon a Woody. Yep, a woody. That old rickety wooden car.

But not all woodies are wobbly you know. As a fact, some of them are preserved with utmost care and maintenance. Oh yeah, and you can have a good glimpse of them at the Klingberg Family Center’s 15th Annual Antique Auto show this morning.

If you aren’t familiar with woodies, let Wikipedia clear the blurry: “Prior to mid-1930s, hardwoods were used by most automotive makes in framing the passenger compartments of their passenger vehicles. In automobiles, the framing was sheathed in steel which was then covered in colored lacquers for protection. Eventually, all steel bodies were adopted because of their strength, cost and durability.

The first station wagons were a product of the age of train travel. They were originally called ‘depot hacks’ because they worked around train depots as hacks (short for hackney carriage, an old name for taxis). They also came to be known as ‘carryalls’ and ’suburbans’. The name ’station wagon’ is a derivative of ‘depot hack’; it was a wagon that carried people and luggage from the train station to various local destinations.”

The much-awaited antique show will showcase more than 30 “woodies” to your eyes satisfaction. Don’t forget to bring with you significant persons who would love to see the rare woodies. And oh – did I say to forget your digital camera is a mortal sin?

The not-so-usual event will be held at the center’s breathtaking hilltop campus in New Britain. There, visitors and antique car spectators can enjoy a day of fall foliage, oldies music and of course the display of wood-bodied cars and trucks better known as woodies.

Woodies were the most expensive cars offered in their day. Woodies ranging from station wagons to convertibles to the Klingberg’s own 1914 Model T Depot Hack.

Live music will be provided by local surf band The Clams’ at 3 p.m., and by DJ Dave Salonia. Visitors are welcome to practice their moves and join the dancers of "Circle of Life-Art" from East Hartford to learn the tango, trot and waltz, reported Courant.com.

Children can enjoy face painting, clowns, stilt walkers, jugglers and balloons, as well as antique toy displays and meals served in a souvenir cardboard car. Food will include clam chowder, chili, hot dogs, baked potatoes, homemade pie and car shaped cookies. A vintage and retro clothing and accessories shoppe will also be on-site to add to the old-time atmosphere, the report continued.

One good thing about the antique show is its goal. Do you have any idea of its purpose?

According to the organizers of the show, all proceeds from the event benefit programs reaching out to children and families across Connecticut, whose lives have been affected by abuse, neglect and severe family problems.

"It is important for the children who live here to know and to see the community come out in large numbers to support them, and have a great time," said Jill Fletcher, development representative and events coordinator at Klingberg Family Center.

The festival begins at 10 a.m. Gates open for antique cars at 8:30 a.m. and spectators are expected to stay until 3 p.m. General Admission is $5, kids under 12 are free and car registration costs $8. For more information about the antique show, visit www.klingberg.org.