After a few tedious steps, Seth Jackson proudly fired up the old engine of his 1923 Ford Model T during Denver’s fifth annual Rocky Mountain Rods and Rides Car Show on Sunday in The Shops at Northfield.

Those nostalgic sounds of Jackson’s old reverse-flow cylinder engine drew the attention of several automobile enthusiasts. And, to many of the car owners at Sunday’s event, captured what makes this car show something special.

“It means everything,” Jackson said of showcasing his Model T. “It’s what we work for.”

The Model T was invented in 1908 and was the universal standard for the first automobiles. The father of two said he is the fourth-generation owner of the Ford Model T, and that his kids will become the fifth generation.

“To get the younger kids involved,” Jackson added, “is something special.”

Among dozens of other specialty car owners was Steve McQueen, who owns a shiny black 2005 Ford Mustang. He said he always looks forward to showing his car at car shows.

“The best thing about it is just talking to people here,” he said.

Robert Huck, owner of a ’49 custom Shoebox Ford, appreciated what the show has given him.

“The main thing is the camaraderie and being with all our friends,” he said. “And having the community walking around, it’s priceless.”

The fifth annual show car show, in its second year on Main Street at The Shops at Northfield, is hosted by the Pharaohs Car Club of Colorado.

Organizers describe the event as a “high-octane” experience on Main Street.

The event this year is raising money for the Johnny Mac Soldier Fund.

“We are trying to put on a show that is fun, that’s the biggest thing,” said Mari Geolfos, an organizer with Pharaohs Car Club. “We want to make sure the participants have the best time they can.”