Classic cars, including this 1957 Chevrolet convertible, started arriving in Batesville Thursday for Saturday’s Show Off on the Square. Darrell Martin (left) and Jeff Autrey checked under the hood. Up to 300 cars are expected for the event.

Oxford collector Jerry White has loaned a dozen classic collectibles for Saturday’s Showoff on the Square. Mayor Jerry Autrey (left) and Mississippi Delta Street Rods spokesman Darrell Martin inspected White’s shiny red 1957 Chevy Bel Air coupe.

One of the rarest autos in Jerry White’s collection is this 1958 Chevrolet Impala convertible, complete with continental kit. The Oxford collector has loaned a dozen cars to for Saturday’s Show Off on the Square.