Classic cars make a splash at Georgia Aquarium

From CBSAtlanta: Classic cars make a splash at Georgia Aquarium
ATLANTA (CBS ATLANTA) - Car enthusiasts will want to make their way to the Georgia Aquarium for the second annual "Oceans & Autos" display this weekend.

The classic car show will feature some amazing museum quality cars spanning from the 1930s to today.

While the kiddies are in awe of the magnificent whale sharks, Dad will want to check out the 1961 Mako Shark concept vehicle. It's one of the rarest and most extraordinary examples of American automobile design.

Resembling a species of sea life habitants, organizers say the Mako Shark is regarded as one of the most influential in history. It actually inspired the 1963-1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Usually this car is on display at the General Motors Heritage Museum in Michigan but is on loan to the aquarium for this weekend's event.

Also on display will be the 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang Prototype, the one remaining car of five ever built. It has a 4-speed transmission and a Holman-Moody 427 port side oiler.

Collectors from across the Southeast will bring nearly 40 other rare classic cars to display at the aquarium including a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428, 1930 Packard Roadster 745, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster, and many others.

The "Oceans & Autos" classic car show will be open Oct. 22 and 23 and is free with general admission to the aquarium.