Photo Gallery: Rockin Rods Reels in Classics

Despite threatening skies and dreary weather, locals came out to downtown Rochester on Sunday to show off or ogle the dozens of classic cars and roadsters that lined Walnut Boulevard for the 12th Annual Rockin Rods n' Rochester.

"I'm pretty impressed," Troy resident John Schmitt said. "They have a decent turnout."

Schmitt brought along his gold 1972 Monte Carlo, which his father-in-law had purchased brand new. Schmitt has owned the car since 2004.

"My grandkids call it the mustard car," Schmitt said, chuckling.

The event is sponsored by the Rochester Lions Club and supports several local charities, including , the and the . 

The Rochester Lions Club raises an average of $80,000 to $90,000 for local charities each year, Lions Club member Jim Kemler said.

"The cars are the stars:" Check out CMNTV's video coverage of the event here.