Rockabillique Charleston 2023

Charleston, South Carolina

Rockabillique Charleston 2023 brought classic car culture, vintage style, and rockabilly energy to Charleston, South Carolina, blending automotive history with music, fashion, and retro vibes.

The event featured a strong lineup of classic cars, hot rods, customs, and period-correct builds, paired with live music, pin-up style, and throwback atmosphere throughout the venue. Rockabillique isn’t just a car show — it’s a full cultural experience rooted in vintage Americana.

This gallery highlights standout vehicles, details, and moments captured during the 2023 Rockabillique event in Charleston.

A man with a white beard and mustache sitting in the driver's seat of a black vintage car at a classic car show, with other vintage cars and a building in the background during evening.
A vintage green hot rod car with exposed engine, parked on a city street during daylight, alongside other classic cars, with buildings and trees in the background.
A row of vintage cars parked in a lot with trees and a cloudy sky in the background during sunset.
Colorful vintage cars parked in a row at a car show, with a prominent red and yellow classic car in the foreground.
A vintage red and white Chevrolet pickup truck parked in a lot, with a row of other cars and trees in the background.
A rusted vintage car with bright green wheels parked among other classic cars at a car show, under a partly cloudy sky.
A black vintage car with an exposed engine, parked in a lot with other vehicles and a brick building in the background during the day.
A vintage black race car with wide tires, red rims, and a worn exterior parked on a street at sunset, with other vehicles and trees in the background.
A man wearing a red long-sleeve shirt, sunglasses, and a black cap standing outdoors with a cloudy sky in the background.
Interior of a decorated vehicle with various stickers, signs, and miscellaneous items, including a steering wheel, dashboard, and gear shift. Items like spray bottles, cans, and personal memorabilia are visible.
Interior of a vintage race car with visible steel dashboard, racing stickers, and a wooden gear shifter.
Red Chevrolet muscle car parked on a city street during sunset with a group of people in the background.
Black and white photo of an old, rusty Volkswagen Beetle parked on a street. The sky is partly cloudy, with a tree on the sidewalk and blurred cars and people in the background. The top left corner features a graphic with stylized text reading 'Steel
Two boys with bicycles on a street during the daytime, one on a vintage motorcycle and the other on a smaller bicycle, with a red brick building and parked cars in the background.
A black vintage Chevrolet Corvette parked on the street during sunset, with other classic cars in the background.
A red vintage sports car with white racing stripe, chrome wheels, and exhaust pipes parked on a city street during a classic car show, with other vintage cars and trucks in the background and a man driving.
A vintage station wagon parked in a parking lot during sunset with a building and several other cars in the background.
A white vintage convertible car parked at a classic car show with two smiling people inside, one man driving and one woman in the passenger seat, on a sunny day with a clear blue sky.
Vintage hot rod car parked on a street with other vehicles and cloudy sky in the background.
A vintage light blue Chevrolet Corvair car on display at a car show, with other vehicles and people in the background during twilight.
Front view of a red vintage Dodge Charger car parked on an asphalt lot under a cloudy sky, with trees and other vehicles in the background.
A man with white hair and a beard sitting in the driver's seat of a black vintage car at a classic car show, with various classic cars parked in the background under a blue sky.
A collection of vintage cars parked on a cracked asphalt lot, with a clear sky and a building in the background.
A vintage race car with a black body and various sponsor stickers parked on an outdoor lot, with other classic cars and trucks in the background.
Vintage car on display in a parking lot during the evening, with other classic cars and a building in the background.
Vintage cars parked in a lot during daytime with clear blue sky, people walking around, and buildings in the background.
Black vintage Cadillac car parked in an outdoor lot with other classic vehicles, against a backdrop of trees, buildings, and a clear blue sky.
A vintage orange hot rod car parked in a lot with other vehicles, featuring a streamlined design and large tires.
Close-up of a car windshield reflecting a cloudy sky during sunset with a sticker that says 'Done 2 Protection Charleston, SC' and features a stylized whale logo.
Close-up of a vehicle's side emblem reading 'V8' on the car's exterior with a wheel in the background.
Close-up of a blue vintage car windshield with reflections of clouds, showing stickers including a 2022 show car entry pass, a Tattoo logo, and a person inside.
A vintage car with a two-tone blue and silver paint job, purple wheels, parked in a lot with other older vehicles and a red brick building in the background.
A vintage black station wagon with purple and yellow flames parked at a car show, surrounded by other classic cars, with a brick building and clear blue sky in the background.
A yellow vintage car parked among other classic cars outdoors during sunset, with cloudy sky and trees in the background.
Vintage pickup truck parked in an outdoor lot with other classic cars, a modern building in the background, and a bright blue sky.
A rusty, vintage pickup truck with South Carolina license plate D 332 406 parked among other classic cars in a lot during sunset.
An old, rusted delivery truck with a red and black paint job parked on an asphalt lot at sunset.
A vintage silver car with black wheels parked in a lot during sunset, with other cars and a brick building in the background.
A classic red Chevrolet Corvette parked at a vintage car show during sunset, with other classic cars and a building in the background.
A vintage green pickup truck parked on a cracked asphalt lot during sunset with other cars and a sunset sky in the background.
A black vintage Chevrolet Corvette car with a sleek, reflective surface, parked in an outdoor lot among other classic cars, with a man inside
A vintage red and yellow hot rod car with a flame design parked in a lot, with a teal classic car and other vehicles in the background.
A man sitting inside a vintage red car, looking at the camera, with a parking lot and other vehicles visible outside the window.
A vintage red and silver Chevrolet truck parked on an asphalt lot during sunset.
A dog sitting in the driver's seat of a vintage red pickup truck at a car show parking lot.
A classic red convertible car at a car show, with a man driving and a dog in the passenger seat, with other vintage cars in the background and a clear blue sky overhead.
Silver vintage convertible sports car parked in a lot among other classic cars, with a blue sky and trees in the background.
A man sitting on a motorcycle parked next to a black sports car, with trees and other parked cars in the background during sunset.
A vintage black and white two-tone 1950s Chevrolet car parked in an outdoor lot near several other classic cars, with a large tree and industrial building in the background.
A rusty vintage van parked in a lot, with a man sitting inside talking on a cellphone. The van has a weathered, rusted exterior and whitewall tires. Several other cars are visible in the background.
A vintage white pickup truck parked in a lot with a sign on its door for Shop Ratz game chop shop. Other classic cars are visible in the background, along with trees and a building. The photo is taken during daytime.
Vintage black pickup truck parked in a lot with other classic cars and a large green industrial building in the background. The sky is partly cloudy with the setting sun casting warm light, and graffiti reading 'Steel & Style' is on the bottom right
A classic black Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with gold accents parked outdoors during sunset, with vintage cars in the background and clouds in the sky, featuring a 'Steel & Mettle' logo in the top right corner.
A vintage red Chevrolet Corvette parked among other classic and modern cars at a car show during sunset.
Vintage blue classic car parked in a lot at sunset with other cars visible in the background, and a stylized 'Steel & Style' logo in the top right corner.
A vintage teal Ford pickup truck parked at an outdoor car show with other classic cars and a brick building in the background.
A vintage black car parked in a parking lot with other classic cars in the background, and a building with multiple windows behind them. There is a stylized logo in the top left corner that reads 'Steel & Style'.
A vintage dragster race car with the label 'Steel Fury' on its side, parked on an asphalt lot next to a classic red and a modern white car, with a large tree and a person inspecting the engine in the background.
A vintage race car with the words 'Carolina Flash' painted on the side, parked at a race track with other vehicles in the background, under a cloudy sky.
Two men are gathered around a vintage drag racing car with a polished engine, parked outdoors during sunset. The setting includes trees, a brick building, and other vehicles in the background.
A man in a red jacket, black shorts, and sneakers stands outside a vintage blue pickup truck, talking to the driver inside. The truck has a sign for Ingalls Auto Glass on the door and is parked in a lot with a building and another vehicle in the back
Red vintage hot rod car with exposed engine parked on asphalt, with a large tree and a black van in the background, and plants with reddish leaves in the foreground.
Yellow Lamborghini sports car parked under a large tree at a car show with other vehicles and people in the background.
A vintage blue and white Chevrolet SUV parked outdoors in a parking lot with a brick building and trees in the background.
Black modified car with custom grille and wheels parked outdoors, with a blue truck and a metal building in the background.
A dark green vintage car with shiny rims parked on a paved lot, with a building and trees in the background during sunset. A graffiti-style text saying 'STEEL & STYLE' is overlaid on the top left of the image.
White vintage Chevrolet pickup truck parked outdoors next to a building with metallic siding during dusk.
Blue vintage pickup truck parked outside a building with graffiti art. The truck has custom wheels, a spare tire mounted on the side, and a logo on the door reading 'Zuehl, Texas.' There are other vehicles and a large tree in the background under a c
A vintage black pickup truck parked in a lot with two men inspecting its engine. Other classic cars are visible in the background, with a large tree and a building with brick and yellow siding.
A vintage black car parked in a lot during sunset, with a large tree and a group of cars in the background. Overlaid text reads 'Steel & Chrome' in stylized font.
Old, rusty pickup truck parked on a cracked asphalt lot at sunset with another vintage truck in background and a logo of 'Stel & Myrtle' in the top right corner.
A vintage blue Chevrolet car parked on a street during sunset with a partly cloudy sky.
A vintage light blue Chevrolet car parked in a parking lot during sunset with other cars and trees in the background.
A vintage white SUV parked on the street during sunset with a man sitting inside, wearing sunglasses and a yellow shirt, in a small town or neighborhood with buildings and outdoor booths.
A vintage drag racing car with sponsor logos on a sunny day at a car show, with other classic cars and trees in the background.
A vintage blue Corvette parked on a city street during a car show, with other classic cars visible in the background, under trees with fall foliage and a brick building.
A shiny black vintage muscle car parked on the street with a classic bus in the background. The car's surface reflects the surrounding trees and buildings, and a person is visible inside the vehicle.
A vintage, rusty orange and black delivery vehicle with a weathered appearance, parked on a street during sunset, with other classic cars and vintage trucks visible in the background.
A classic black muscle car with a man inside, driving on a street lined with large autumn trees and other vintage vehicles, during daytime.
People pushing a vintage drag racing car on a city street, with colorful trees and utility poles in the background during daytime.
Front view of a vintage red Ford pickup truck with a bull skull mounted on the grille, a custom license plate reading 'HOOPTIE', and graffiti-style artwork that says 'STEEL & STYLE' in the background.
A row of vintage cars parked on a city street during a car show, with buildings, trees, and a stop sign visible in the background.
A man with sunglasses driving a black vintage Ford Mustang convertible with a white top, parked on a street near a rustic barn with a sign that reads 'Commonhouse Aleworks'. In the background, there are trees with autumn leaves, a teal and white camp
A vintage blue car is parked at a car show with other classic cars in the background and a sign reading 'Steel & Style' in the upper right corner.
A vintage red Chevrolet pickup truck with a weathered and rusted appearance parked at a car show, surrounded by other classic cars and tents in the background on a sunny day.
Vintage cars parked in front of the Steel & Thyme building with a market stall on the sidewalk, autumn trees, and a clear blue sky.
A vintage red convertible car with wire-spoke wheels parked in front of a wooden building with a sign that reads 'The MoHouse AleWorks' at an outdoor event. Tents and a cell tower are visible in the background.
A group of men with beards dressed in biker attire, wearing sunglasses and hats, standing outdoors among vintage cars and market stalls in a town square during late afternoon or early evening, with trees displaying fall foliage.
A vintage black Ford Mustang car parked on a street during sunset, with a tent and a tree nearby, and a bright sun in the sky.
Vintage cars parked on a street during sunset with a small group of people standing near the cars and colorful buildings in the background.
Black and white photo of a car show with multiple classic cars parked outdoors, people examining the vehicles, and a tent with a sign that says 'Now Hiring'.
Old, weathered hot rod car with exposed engine and graffiti on the side parked in front of a building with vintage signs, alongside a classic light blue car with open hood and vintage chrome wheels. Trees are visible in the background.
A classic red pickup truck and a vintage race car with sponsorship decals parked on a street during fall with orange and red leaves on trees, and buildings in the background.
A street scene featuring vintage cars parked in front of a brick building with a green ATM. A man is inspecting the open hood of a black car. There are tents and signs indicating a community event or car show, with trees lining the street under a blu
Three vintage cars parked in a row on a street during fall, with trees displaying orange and yellow leaves, and a building with shops in the background.
Two men standing near a white vintage car with its hood open at a car show, with other classic cars parked nearby amidst a sunny outdoor setting.
Rusty vintage pickup truck with its hood open, displaying engine, parked on street at night, with sign reading "Ridge Runner MoonShine Co." on the side, nearby storefronts and streetlamp.
Vintage race car with exposed engine parked outside a restaurant at sunset.