tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35222341085289535852024-03-13T08:05:22.472-05:00Hover Motor CompanyThank you for your subscription to Hover Motor Company. Here are the latest automotive stories posted on the site. Be sure to click on the link to see photo slideshows, videos, and more!Craig Hoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00430806123631562495noreply@blogger.comBlogger833125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-90388580011865350802021-10-21T11:28:00.001-05:002021-10-21T12:42:59.425-05:0033rd-Annual Oktoberfest Classic Car Show at Wilson Bank & Trust ends the Mid-Tenn AACA 2021 car show season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLUixrVSAnUiOvMqDoXMjpDYp6EelsObIsVMuG9JQZxs_OPsEApqVf4gbcdEdoftRf3aygBaaLPx1EZSJYDXfLyRZlY-Ac9dKl-bse3s6Y1MmxXVT6zZOeOB0NOaMg8oLw7uf-O53CD050AX6kKZIw5-UQ=s850-no?authuser=0" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="133" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLUixrVSAnUiOvMqDoXMjpDYp6EelsObIsVMuG9JQZxs_OPsEApqVf4gbcdEdoftRf3aygBaaLPx1EZSJYDXfLyRZlY-Ac9dKl-bse3s6Y1MmxXVT6zZOeOB0NOaMg8oLw7uf-O53CD050AX6kKZIw5-UQ=w200-h133?authuser=0" width="200" /></a></div>The Mid-Tenn Region AACA finished off the 2021 car show season with the 33rd-Annual Wilson Bank & Trust Oktoberfest Antique Car Show on the Wilson Bank main campus. This is always one of the biggest car shows of the year in the Nashville area, and the car count and quality didn’t disappoint. With 553 vehicles entered, it was the largest turnout in the history of this show. Perfect weather and strong participation meant that there was something for everybody at this long-running event.<span><a name='more'></a></span><span></span><div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLW6xTZBKmidgBJhZs6QIzLNLFLpomlTKmVat-RzdGLqkxsjd1H8c3NBffR7ki9X5LuITJTeOFJPMHdPywVNbI4ue_CLloL4TGbv6QcOk86M1AXTBLSdn5frIPP1rjb2z9DOIivchBoqygkQMz8cBrGAJg=s850-no?authuser=0" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="133" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLW6xTZBKmidgBJhZs6QIzLNLFLpomlTKmVat-RzdGLqkxsjd1H8c3NBffR7ki9X5LuITJTeOFJPMHdPywVNbI4ue_CLloL4TGbv6QcOk86M1AXTBLSdn5frIPP1rjb2z9DOIivchBoqygkQMz8cBrGAJg=w200-h133?authuser=0" width="200" /></a></div>Check out this ’54 Nash Ambassador Custom four-door sedan. These were notable because the seat cushions could be folded down to make an actual twin-sized bed. The Nash “Twin-Sleeper” was great for camping and cross-country road trips. This beautiful example was displayed with the bed folded down so you could see how it worked. The body on these was designed by Pininfarina, the same Italian design house known for their work on Ferraris and other high-end machinery.
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Special line, but the big 364-c.i., 300-hp V8 as found in the larger Roadmaster. A two-door version may be more desirable, but this four-door hardtop design was undeniably beautiful.
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I took a crazy amount of pictures at the 33rd-Annual Oktoberfest Car Show—932 of them to be exact. Take a look at the cars I wrote about in more detail, or study the cars you like better. <b><a href="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMceoFcDJTWSpYQoG9vGBdqyuzn-92Z5BRZqnzvuHKcyawLpXR0goFPS-wWL6Ae8A?key=blZvYWEyLWJYOWpZSnl6SzFDS0p6R2VtZlBvVWdB" target="_blank">See all the pictures by clicking this link</a></b>.
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<script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/s/asw.js"></script></div>Craig Hoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00430806123631562495noreply@blogger.com1Lebanon, TN, USA36.2081098 -86.29110247.8978759638211571 -121.4473524 64.518343636178855 -51.1348524tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-78234517618090856642021-10-07T12:56:00.000-05:002021-10-07T12:56:23.855-05:00Inaugural C-10 Nationals finds home at Nashville Superspeedway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLXnfB1SJCmfavZ3JcBhGqKfWNRgJ-LqN5rkwNqLSL49BlYMVyMPH1OGi2Iisbkf6jNSLV_YvCu4EwViBJuMTneloUidYZKQhok7UHg_X5p2aVqRD3Yg53ya6tHnpwdp-IbTThmyvp0Z4qU9MtDC15myqA=s850-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="133" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLXnfB1SJCmfavZ3JcBhGqKfWNRgJ-LqN5rkwNqLSL49BlYMVyMPH1OGi2Iisbkf6jNSLV_YvCu4EwViBJuMTneloUidYZKQhok7UHg_X5p2aVqRD3Yg53ya6tHnpwdp-IbTThmyvp0Z4qU9MtDC15myqA=w200-h133?authuser=0" width="200" /></a></div>If you’re a Chevy truck lover, the Nashville Superspeedway was the place to be last weekend. Hundreds of trucks filled the infield for the C-10 Nationals, and there was a little something for everybody. First of all, it is nice to see the track getting used for racing and other fun events like this. It didn’t have much of a draw when it was being used as a Nissan storage facility. The swap meet, truck show, and autocross competitions were definitely more appealing. Now it would be nice if there were a tree or two down there for a little shade, but that’s what pop-up tents are for. All-in-all, it was a great turnout for a first-time event.
<div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLXoZoa4ABUtghRS7EeOMFGA4a03rNJqjuCglOYm64uEjFc44_iP0nR5CWB-sRsK6frHQoyaFcgB4RantnU_GhfjjPVk5ZEMRfm74RjUbwtdDCLziYmEjDiwa0Ma24JDKrvr5g5nu8q_DcbL9Gj3r5jVtA=s850-no?authuser=0" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="133" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLXoZoa4ABUtghRS7EeOMFGA4a03rNJqjuCglOYm64uEjFc44_iP0nR5CWB-sRsK6frHQoyaFcgB4RantnU_GhfjjPVk5ZEMRfm74RjUbwtdDCLziYmEjDiwa0Ma24JDKrvr5g5nu8q_DcbL9Gj3r5jVtA=w200-h133?authuser=0" width="200" /></a></div>I really liked the condition of this ’79 Silverado. It just came off as very original, and the Camel and Neutral two-tone color scheme was very representative of its time. I also liked the Sport Striping option on the hood. It’s just hard to find fault with a clean, stock Chevy with Rally wheels and bedrails. It even had a bed-full of literature and receipts to chronicle its history. These trucks often weren’t in this good of shape when they were two years old. But here was this one in a remarkable state of preservation 42 years down the road.
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I was registered to be at this show Friday and Saturday, but darned if my old truck wouldn’t start on Saturday. It was maybe the first time the old beater ever let me down in 16 years. I did take over 500 photos on Friday, so at least you’ll have something to look at. And don’t worry; I’ve got it back running now, so hopefully I’ll never let this happen again.
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<script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/s/asw.js"></script></div>Craig Hoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00430806123631562495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-768549752701999502021-07-11T21:46:00.009-05:002021-07-11T23:34:46.637-05:0011th-Annual Southeastern Chevy/GMC All-Truck Nationals brings 1,300 trucks to Lebanon, TN in 2021<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLXLEZj4juWFlvQYxT9qlO4XFFxZWoubhTffbyML6LBZWDRgq4ZSmK7j6TJw22-UUcdtNYhVMBL7YKEUIU395NI-UyAVIGCbpqfvVFhtgVv33Ns97cOAvolJUWOpRWNGyL6yhNxipFC7qjzehQJ2VAHYjQ=s850-no?authuser=0" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="134" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLXLEZj4juWFlvQYxT9qlO4XFFxZWoubhTffbyML6LBZWDRgq4ZSmK7j6TJw22-UUcdtNYhVMBL7YKEUIU395NI-UyAVIGCbpqfvVFhtgVv33Ns97cOAvolJUWOpRWNGyL6yhNxipFC7qjzehQJ2VAHYjQ=w200-h134?authuser=0" width="200" /></a></div></div>2021 marked the 11th year for the Southeastern Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals, and Brian Ashley and his team have made this one of the biggest truck events in the country. Held July 9-10 at the Wilson County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Tenn., some 1,300 trucks found their way to the enormous show field. It really is an impressive turnout, as are the 27 specialty trophies that are given out at the end of the day. Bullock’s Bodywerk’s hand makes each award by artfully welding gears, timing chains, and other car parts together into one-of-a-kind keepsakes. Incredibly, the Hover Motor Company ’63 Chevy took home the hardware for “Best Survivor,” an award that I will be proud to display in my garage.
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLUzbV8cZjQCnD0Ws5ADi1BXI_dbYkbpy3IjcLY-99Mt0kfsuqV4_XonGrXkdn60xwqNp-_sfOe6011m3cYw8iaujMklAk93bmM7VYTXpWssVXbmvt25nhKVZleDM-zSfMPaFtTMCuyhqhiswN7VX34T1Q=s850-no?authuser=0" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="134" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLUzbV8cZjQCnD0Ws5ADi1BXI_dbYkbpy3IjcLY-99Mt0kfsuqV4_XonGrXkdn60xwqNp-_sfOe6011m3cYw8iaujMklAk93bmM7VYTXpWssVXbmvt25nhKVZleDM-zSfMPaFtTMCuyhqhiswN7VX34T1Q=w200-h134?authuser=0" width="200" /></a></div>I really liked this Lime Green 1974 Blazer. The wheels were modern because they were big, but had a classic Salt Flat style. The rest of the truck had a really classic look, including the wood grain on the side, which was available when this was new, and a canopy-style roll-up soft top. The interior was stock and flawless, and the grille emblem indicated 350-c.i. of small block power. The Lou Glutz Motors front license plate was a nice touch, recalling the similarly-colored Family Truckster from the movie Vacation.
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLVH_kW3BHcmeIPOqkdiTerl8JOa0Xi8iKd4LAR1NIoEpcpAwgAFmWjWmjUA2s7WHXR6AJJ472KmMO6BzURcYo0PqCrsJh7xlAAE67Z8bnAeolviw6s1RPvfCyCr0WeFgljQ3W8yKUKEHP029ghwvCxF0Q=s850-no?authuser=0" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="134" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLVH_kW3BHcmeIPOqkdiTerl8JOa0Xi8iKd4LAR1NIoEpcpAwgAFmWjWmjUA2s7WHXR6AJJ472KmMO6BzURcYo0PqCrsJh7xlAAE67Z8bnAeolviw6s1RPvfCyCr0WeFgljQ3W8yKUKEHP029ghwvCxF0Q=w200-h134?authuser=0" width="200" /></a></div>Here’s another Blazer that really caught my eye. This ’72 K/5 was in the Riffy’s Hot Rods display, but it was one of the more stock-looking trucks in the show. Finished in Crimson Red with black bucket seats, this just had an over-the-top exceptional restoration. A CST model like this one had several luxurious features (by 1972 standards, anyway), like the woodgrain side moldings, some extra bits of chrome, and even an additional horn. This bad boy even had factory air conditioning. I assume you would be more likely to use that after you lifted the gigantic hardtop back in place. Or leave it off. If I had this, I’d want everybody to see me driving it.
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLV-DSvoGChbWIqt_D-X3PGI0_xFaFLKaPC_zHlnAAntkAYdDanidXh_jjH09JnR-1E-ZAL0V9IzK8gM3wLxyldWPCqYcYZduEKcX2ir2Ime8QvlkuH1KpK_RgP-ByUmmU-ObK5uqyLZrBjhbwJwb46QAA=s850-no?authuser=0" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="134" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLV-DSvoGChbWIqt_D-X3PGI0_xFaFLKaPC_zHlnAAntkAYdDanidXh_jjH09JnR-1E-ZAL0V9IzK8gM3wLxyldWPCqYcYZduEKcX2ir2Ime8QvlkuH1KpK_RgP-ByUmmU-ObK5uqyLZrBjhbwJwb46QAA=w200-h134?authuser=0" width="200" /></a></div>Joe Slade drove this 1963 C-10 stepside all the way up from Mississippi. This truck is absolutely nice enough to sit on a turntable at an indoor car show (it actually was displayed at SEMA in 2016), but it is no trailer queen. It has actually been in his family since the 1970s, but it hadn’t actually been driven since 1993. Joe decided to drag it out of his father-in-law’s yard and make it into the pristine driver that you see today. It has a lot of the bits you see on modern builds these days: LS engine, air suspension, Billet Specialties Wheels, etc. But somehow, the way they were applied to this truck really made it a standout among the crowd.
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLWajsesefYqyLMVmRXLbryw8sla5dNRDlC3FHUVbG5Y8JAzSpYcNFQD4GZKHdyPrI5J2M4knbQX9xeMhrizlYNiueMsq0iC56SQM2V-Uw5D4kvBxzhYg_TYdpiw69wOmWtM0uaqlV28bgUI7O7_1Mbngg=s850-no?authuser=0" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="134" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLWajsesefYqyLMVmRXLbryw8sla5dNRDlC3FHUVbG5Y8JAzSpYcNFQD4GZKHdyPrI5J2M4knbQX9xeMhrizlYNiueMsq0iC56SQM2V-Uw5D4kvBxzhYg_TYdpiw69wOmWtM0uaqlV28bgUI7O7_1Mbngg=w200-h134?authuser=0" width="200" /></a></div>This little ’46 Chevy had all kinds of things to study all around it. It had a great Bentz’s Texaco theme, with hand-painted lettering everywhere, a 57-cent fuel sign, and even a mannequin dressed up like a 1940s Texaco driver sitting at the wheel. The condition of the truck was outstanding. The chrome was perfect, the interior was finished in the correct colors and patterns, and the whitewall tires and steel wheels were spot-on. I learned how to drive in a truck very similar to this, so looking at it brought back a bunch of fun memories for me. I just liked everything about it.
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLU9rQZXClkYldLgiL79R4lv3FmPOpf8kgxN_5IsBBSlvm62eyACW5sKoAreLT3XtmLDqt8rGrvBeCHLfhVxFw7WJ6CHmhHxis7-f72orKrg74N01PAUvQjDtP4E3S6mHmXbjbR-OHIFW3dsq26RGRY_gQ=s850-no?authuser=0" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="134" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLU9rQZXClkYldLgiL79R4lv3FmPOpf8kgxN_5IsBBSlvm62eyACW5sKoAreLT3XtmLDqt8rGrvBeCHLfhVxFw7WJ6CHmhHxis7-f72orKrg74N01PAUvQjDtP4E3S6mHmXbjbR-OHIFW3dsq26RGRY_gQ=w200-h134?authuser=0" width="200" /></a></div>Built only four years after the Texaco truck, but on a completely different level, was this 1950 Chevrolet school bus. This rig had a crowd around it all day. I thought I was never going to get a picture taken! I’m sure you can tell by the way it’s sitting on the ground that this isn’t an ordinary school bus. It’s 100% crazy hot rod, complete with modern LS Chevy power under the hood. The seats sort of have a World War II bomber vibe, and they were bolted to a hardwood floor that would make Bob Vila proud. Don’t let the crusty “patina” finish fool you. This was a high-quality build from the inside-out.
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I tried to get pictures of all the trucks, but I’m sure I missed a few. They may have been driving around when I got to where they were supposed to be parked. I may have been overcome with the heat and humidity and missed a section. Who knows? I did manage to take 1,274 pictures. I don’t think that was a terrible effort for one guy with a camera. <b><a href="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOdnB3KT_ZBfq7Xd5nT2cA0Ndfa9UVW0SpJyScSvcUwJHGkdy5uS8It-cx5Ip09xg?key=NkNscUVqbk5FZEhGMWR0NWRaOWw5akdwZi1mR0dR" target="_blank">To see all the pictures from the comfort of your air-conditioned home, all you have to do is click this link</a></b>.
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<script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/s/asw.js"></script></div>Craig Hoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00430806123631562495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-87545486870658236012021-07-08T14:54:00.002-05:002021-07-08T14:54:43.808-05:00Light Up the Pike and Hendersonville Cruise-In offered choices last Friday night<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLV8AZNhhzql5rWBtlxQqeDUJKHjQvCJkogxYnOTRZotp7zH5TBWTocO6B0X9EyyIRdpgobT35OvGi2LnfbQAhehpavLR6_FDPPtndpmElh97lIWkQQSWGJtIOBHYbB8ZL4oKGxAdCcKD1li9242stG1UQ=s850-no?authuser=0" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="134" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/pw/AM-JKLV8AZNhhzql5rWBtlxQqeDUJKHjQvCJkogxYnOTRZotp7zH5TBWTocO6B0X9EyyIRdpgobT35OvGi2LnfbQAhehpavLR6_FDPPtndpmElh97lIWkQQSWGJtIOBHYbB8ZL4oKGxAdCcKD1li9242stG1UQ=w200-h134?authuser=0" width="200" /></a></div>Hendersonville was a busy place last Friday night if you were an old car geek. Did you want to go to the Light Up the Pike (LITP) Car Show at Long Hollow Church, or did you want to go to the always popular Friday night Hendersonville Cruise-In? Either choice was a good one. I popped-in at both of them to see what was what. The Long Hollow Church show probably got the most attention. In addition to the car show, they had all kinds of family games set up, and they set off a huge fireworks show at the end of the night. The weekly Cruise-In was a little light on attendance, but there were still plenty of good cars there to check out.
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but we seem to end up there a bunch.
Whether it’s attending a basketball tournament at the high school, or
shopping at the flea market, we often find ourselves headed in the direction of
Watertown. Last Saturday, the big draw
was the Watertown Car Show. Hosted by
the Good Wheel Cruisers Car Club, this one attracted an impressive array of old
cars to the grassy field behind the Watertown Volunteer Fire Department. Many car shows have obviously been cancelled
this year, so it was nice to be able to get outside on a nice day and see what
has been hiding in everyone’s garages.</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JkCf4DqRQeo/X1Zjx6GdlGI/AAAAAAAEqfc/6xHII-O241IDA7SQtqGD9GlaUF5Be9CKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s850/179-Watertown20_179.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JkCf4DqRQeo/X1Zjx6GdlGI/AAAAAAAEqfc/6xHII-O241IDA7SQtqGD9GlaUF5Be9CKQCLcBGAsYHQ/w205-h136/179-Watertown20_179.JPG" width="205" /></a></div>Tri-Five Chevys are pretty common, but I never get tired
of seeing them when they’re as nice as this ’56 Bel Air Coupe. This one is finished off in the most perfect
color combination: Matador Red and India Ivory.
What’s more, it appeared to be in perfect condition. Sure, parts are easy to come by for these,
but that doesn’t mean every restored ’56 Chevy is done this nicely. This car stood out at first sight, and I am
still thinking about it two days later.
Not that anybody cares, but if there had been an award for “Hover Motor
Company’s Choice” at this show, it would have gone to this one.<p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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sporty? In addition to the unnatural
hides covering the roof, this one had Magnum 500 wheels and a 440-c.i. Magnum
engine under the hood. There was enough
Magnum happening here to make Tom Selleck take notice. Not that that’s really saying much. Anyone who caught a glimpse of this charming
Charger couldn’t help but take notice.
These cars are popular for a reason, and one look at this car tells you
why.<p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--xeLK7PNhD4/X1ZkF5InooI/AAAAAAAEqfo/is69p64AwEobaWQdl2nsz2iAXwMHK2AeQCLcBGAsYHQ/s850/144-Watertown20_144.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--xeLK7PNhD4/X1ZkF5InooI/AAAAAAAEqfo/is69p64AwEobaWQdl2nsz2iAXwMHK2AeQCLcBGAsYHQ/w205-h136/144-Watertown20_144.JPG" width="205" /></a></div>Hailing from the same year as the Charger, here’s a
Fathom Blue 1970 Chevelle SS. The
cowl-induction hood features Tuxedo Black stripes, which perfectly match the
interior. Release the hood pins, and you
will be treated to a 454-c.i. big block.
That should be just enough power to roast the Goodyear Polyglas
tires. Incidentally, these old-style
tires do not tend to perform as well as a modern radial. But it sure does make a difference on the
overall look of a show car when someone uses them. You just can’t beat the look. Overall, this was an exceptionally
well-presented Chevelle.<p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H4_MDVKqoic/X1ZkNMur0nI/AAAAAAAEqfs/pZE6CUkfJI402Wkv_jG8zgh-gWTC7n6vQCLcBGAsYHQ/s850/201-Watertown20_201.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H4_MDVKqoic/X1ZkNMur0nI/AAAAAAAEqfs/pZE6CUkfJI402Wkv_jG8zgh-gWTC7n6vQCLcBGAsYHQ/w205-h136/201-Watertown20_201.JPG" width="205" /></a></div>Mid-‘60s Pontiacs really nailed that GM show car vibe of
the time. Just look at the design and
details of this 1965 Grand Prix. It
seems like a simple, flowing shape, but upon closer inspection you notice
complex creases and elaborate trim. This
Fontaine Blue beauty looked resplendent wearing its eight-lug wheels, and had
the power to match with a 389-c.i. V8 and three carburetors. Aftermarket air conditioning was added to
keep that black interior cool. These had
gorgeous dashboards. When you look
through the photos, notice how the climate controls were designed to match the
radio.<p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HpR-6mK0FTk/X1ZkXLwMzEI/AAAAAAAEqf0/_k5KA-_R3m0HvKbelpl7ZS9-kVjox0OcQCLcBGAsYHQ/s850/249-Watertown20_249.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HpR-6mK0FTk/X1ZkXLwMzEI/AAAAAAAEqf0/_k5KA-_R3m0HvKbelpl7ZS9-kVjox0OcQCLcBGAsYHQ/w205-h136/249-Watertown20_249.JPG" width="205" /></a></div>From one year later, check out this ’66 Ford
Fairlane. This car makes a lot of local
car shows, which makes sense, because if I had it, I’d want to show it off
too. This kind of has that old-school “sleeper”
look with the steel wheels and little hubcaps.
It’s no run-of-the-mill grocery-getter, though. This one is generously powered by a 390-c.i. V8 that was bored out to 398-c.i.,
and was upgraded with all manner of aftermarket go-fast goodies. The closest original color was called Vintage
Burgandy, but even that seems a to have a little more pop than stock. <p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">If you didn’t make the 2020 Watertown Car
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2020 has been hard on big car shows. The big pandemic has shut down some of the biggest and best events in the country, often ending decades of annual streaks. That wasn’t the case last Saturday in Lebanon, Tenn., however. The Southeastern Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals went ahead with their 10th-
Annual event, this year moving to the sprawling Wilson County Fairgrounds. And bucking trends, this was by far the largest SETN yet. 1,023 GM trucks registered for this show, drawing entries from all over the United States and Canada. Bryan Ashley, his family, and friends have really built this into a “must-attend” event for truck enthusiasts.
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Have you ever seen one of these? Yeah, me neither. It’s a 1972 Chevrolet Veraneio, which was a Suburban-style carrier for the Brazilian market. It is an odd little bugger, with various bits and pieces that are recognizable from older model Chevy vehicles, such as the door handles, gauges, and steering wheel. This would have had an inline six when it was new, but someone couldn’t resist lowering it and adding a V8. It certainly got my attention, because it was just so unusual, especially here in the U.S. The size of this sort of made it that era’s Traverse to the Suburban. It was a pretty cool little rig.
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“Squarebody” is the term used to describe Chevy trucks from 1973 to 1987, and they have really taken over the scene over the past few years. They can be short beds, long beds, even big old 3+3s, but there’s usually a formula used to build them. They usually sit low on an air ride suspension, big wheels and brakes are a must, and they almost always have later-model LS power under the hood. One of the prettier ones to my eye was this bright blue ’78 short bed. The whole thing was just as slick as can be, and even the interior had an understated, yet modern look. Among a huge field of these trucks, this one stood out as a particularly high-quality build.
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These K5 Blazers are also pretty popular within the Squarebody community. This ’78 Blazer really stood out among the crowd. Brown is almost never my choice, but somehow it works here. The ‘70s-inspired stripes down the sides and hood really contribute to this. Chevy did offer some stripe packages from the factory, but I don’t think there were any exactly like this. Naturally, this one has the requisite stance and wheels, and the interior features a bold plaid interior. Plaid interiors were also a factory option, although this one seems to have a low-back custom configuration. There were several Blazers with some form of plaid interior, nodding to the popularity of that trend right now.
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There were a handful of very nice ‘90s-era trucks at this show, including this 1989 (yeah, I know, one year short) K1500 step side. This fancy four-wheel-drive Silverado was treated to a conversion upgrade when it was new. It has fancy door graphics, a carpeted bed floor (!), and a big “Wright Carriage” emblem affixed to a thick panel of pine on the dashboard. This is the style of truck that replaced the Squarebody in 1988, and at the time it was a huge modern advancement. This particular truck with all these upgrades would have really been a Mac Daddy machine back in the day, and it still looks like new.
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This is not your normal, everyday S15 pickup. In 1991, GMC built 2,995 Syclones, which were the fastest truck you could buy at the time. These had a 4.3-liter turbocharged V6 that was good for 280-hp and a 13.4-second quarter-mile. That might not seem too outrageous today, but it was Corvette-like performance at the time. With few exceptions, they all looked just like this one: black paint, red graphics, ground effects, and flat-slotted aluminum wheels. Now here’s the crazy part. You can buy a nice ’91 Corvette for under $10,000. This Syclone was for sale with an asking price of $32,500. The popularity of old trucks knows no bounds.
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The ’67-’72 trucks seemed to dominate the old truck scene for years, and there still are a bunch of them out there. Of course, I am a fan of straight, original old vehicles, and this ’69 C-10 really trips my trigger. In 1975, this Saddle short box with its ubiquitous camper shell would have completely blended into the background. But somehow, it has managed to survive more than 50 years completely unmolested. It has a black vinyl seat, a three-on-the-tree, and no radio. The thin, original paint and white painted bumpers and hubcaps just add to the simple charm. Was this the most dazzling truck at the show? No, obviously not. But in a sea of dazzling trucks, that’s exactly why this one stood out.
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I don’t write much about my old ’63 C-10, but it looked good in this picture, it’s my website, and I’m going to give it a little shout-out today. I bought it almost 15-years ago from my in-law’s neighbors in Harvard, Nebr. Over the years, I’ve cleaned it up, added some period-correct accessories, and fixed or maintained some minor mechanical issues. But for the most part, it is very original. It still has its 230-c.i. inline six and three-speed stick. I’ve probably driven it to 300 car shows and cruises, and it has never caused any major problems. I really like it, because we can use it to haul things when we need a truck, but I can also take it to things like this. It’s far from perfect, but it has been good to me.
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I try to take pictures of every vehicle at the show. I also try to write about the one that wins best of show. That being said, I completely missed taking a picture of the big winner. It might have been at the judging area when I was there, or I could have just gotten turned around and missed it. I did take this picture of it last October in Goodlettsville, so this picture is going to have to do. Everything about this ’54 GMC was built with quality. The Sunset Orange-type paintjob was flawless. The quilted leather seats were rich and luxurious. The way they upholstered the tire cover to match the seats was also a nice touch. It had a lot of the usual checklist covered. Of course, there was a billet aluminum-drenched Chevy small block, Vintage Air, aftermarket gauges, steering wheel, tilt column, and modern aluminum wheels. All of that stuff was done to formula. But it was such quality work, especially with the paint and upholstery, that you almost had to take a second look.
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The Nashville Auto Fest celebrated its 29th anniversary in the brand-new exhibit buildings at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. The all-in-one layout ensured that I was able to go through the whole thing and not wonder if I missed a building somewhere. As usual, a nice selection of show cars turned out, as well as a modest swap meet. We aren’t quite in the heart of car show season yet, but at least this show gives us a taste of what’s to come this summer. It’s nice to see some old favorites come out of moth balls, and fun to see some of the new cars on the local scene for 2020.
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When you look at today’s sleek, conservative designs, it’s hard to imagine that something like this 1958 Buick Super Riviera (hardtop) Sedan was ever sold to the public. There are entire Buicks built now that don’t contain as much material as the chrome trim on this car. Finished in Reef Coral with a Polar Mist roof, this car wears its 1950s excess with pride. With as many features as these Buick Supers came with, you’d think this was one of the most opulent things you could buy. But not only was this not the top Buick model in 1958, it wasn’t even close to the top GM offering. This was an awesome time in automotive history.
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Speaking of awesome, here we have a stellar 1967 Corvette coupe. This sucker has a 390-hp, 427-c.i. big block with factory air conditioning, a four-speed transmission, side pipes, headrests, teakwood telescoping steering wheel, and rally wheels. This Lynndale Blue beauty had just about everything you’d ever want in your Midyear Corvette. Well, it had everything except my butt in the driver’s seat. If someone let me take any one car out of this show and put it in my garage, this would have been it.
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Here’s a good-looking ’71 Buick Skylark Custom convertible. There was actually a nice selection of Skylarks from this era at the show, so it was hard to pick one to write about. Normally when you see these on display they’re a GS, or a GSX, or a clone of one of those. I picked this one because it’s unusual to see a nice car like this that isn’t a hot rod. It’s just a sharp-looking car that represents they type of Buick most people bought back in the day. This one has a 350 with a four-barrel, column shift, air conditioning, and Road Wheels. Cortez Gold is the perfect color to finish things off.
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In the mid-‘60s, full-sized Chevrolets were the most popular cars on the market. In 1966, Chevrolet decided to add a luxury version to the lineup with the Caprice. The Caprice was considerably fancier than the Impala, giving buyers an almost Cadillac-like experience with Chevrolet value and appearance. If you’ve never seen the interior in one of these, you should definitely check one out. This Ermine White Custom Coupe featured 396 callouts on the front fenders. The wheels and tires are obviously a more modern addition. Overall it was an extremely nice, clean example of a Freshman-year Caprice.
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I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that this ’67 Opel Kadett Sport Coupe is the nicest one I’ve ever seen. The restoration on it is unbelievable. Opels were made in Germany by General Motors and sold at Buick dealerships here in the U.S.A. It has a little 1.9-liter overhead cam four-cylinder that was originally good for a whopping 59-hp. I really can’t get over how nice this car was, though. Everything shiny was either chrome or polished. The redline tires were a dramatic contract to the Crystal Blue paint. It was over-the-top perfect in every way. If you like things that are unique and interesting, this was the car for you.
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If you think some other car is for you, you’ll probably be able to find it in the photo album. I took 274 pictures at the 2020 Nashville Auto Fest, and <b><a href="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipODLbPSd-wgrJ6PtZuXZB1vWUIb6uzlYeENKg-Vh1GGfrQxV22yH9HmSEtS5q3PFw?key=ckRlQjZGQVg2cERYUkxXeWhtMmJZQk1nWnNnRkJB" target="_blank">you can see them all by clicking this link</a></b>.
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The Tennessee Motorama is usually the first real car show of the year around Nashville, and it’s always nice to get off the couch and check out what’s happening in the real world. There was a threat of bad weather that didn’t really materialize, but that doesn’t matter because the show takes place inside the building at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. The show consisted of several Volkswagen Beetles, a few hot rods, some rat rods, a handful of motorcycles, and a few outliers. There were also swap meet vendors doing business around the perimeter of the show. All told, it wasn’t a bad way to spend a Saturday morning.
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Here’s one of those outliers I mentioned. I don’t know a lot about Dodge vans, but the license plate was from 1971, so we’ll go with that. This is exactly the type of vehicle that scares the fathers of teenage daughters. The purple paint was complimented by an entire interior full of long, purple Grimace fur. Everything from the rear doors to the dashboard was completely covered. The only thing that broke up the décor was a velvet naked lady painting. The front fender declared that there was a 440-c.i. V8 hiding up under the cowl somewhere. Cragar mags, side pipes, and a bubble window complete the effect. If this vans a rockin’ … well, you know.
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I kind of gravitated toward this ’63 Chevrolet C-10 step side. The seat upholstery, aluminum grille, and sail trim tells us this had the Custom Cab option. There was lots of patina here, but it wasn’t 100% original. It’s more like an old truck that was used like it was meant to be used for, then upgraded, repaired, and maintained as needed. The color is Cardinal Red two-toned with a Pure White top, and it features the little hubcaps off of a ’66 Chevy car. This one has lots of restoration potential, or you could just keep driving it like this and not have to worry about it.
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If you like your trucks much, much fancier, this ’58 Chevrolet Fleetside might be the one for you. Overall, this show was sort of like a bunch of old car guys getting together to hang out. But this truck transcended the casual vibe by bringing in a full display, including its own lighting to highlight the glass-smooth custom Candy Red paintjob. The bedsides and tailgate were heavily reworked on this to give it a slick, custom look. Interior: lavish. Engine: dazzling. This is the kind of high-end, high-dollar build that you would expect to see at a World of Wheels show. Wasn’t wearing my sunglasses, and I had to force myself to look away before I fried my retinas.
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You don’t see many Chevy LUV pickups anymore. In most places around the world, these were known as Isuzu Faster pickups, but in North America they were branded as Chevrolets. I never could get too excited about these, but they did win the Motor Trend Truck of the Year award twice along the way. LUVs were available from 1972 all the way to 1981, as Chevrolet began production of the S-10 pickup in 1982. This one has held up amazingly well over the years. It really wasn’t a bad looking little truck, and the Chevrolet rally wheels with ’67 center caps, along with what appeared to be a slightly lower stance, only complimented it.
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If you like first-generation Camaros, this ’69 Z/28 should stop you in your tracks. Even among ’69 Camaros, of which there are many, this one stands out. Z/28s didn’t have the giant motors in them, but their 302 small blocks were plenty potent. These were designed more for corner carving, as they were developed for the Trans Am racing series. This one looked pretty solid with its Cortez Silver paint and Rally wheels. Sit behind the teakwood steering wheel, and you would be treated to a four-speed transmission to further enhance the racing vibe. If someone gave me the choice of one car that I could keep from this show, this Camaro would be pretty high on
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For 32 years, Wilson County Bank has hosted the big Oktoberfest event at their main branch in Lebanon, Tenn. That tradition continued last weekend, including the big AACA car show on Sunday. The car show season tends to wind down quite a bit after this weekend, but not before 451 entries converged on about four different parking lots to make up this last-ditch blowout. I’ve been to this show before, but this was the first time I entered a car. Not only did my car take home a class award, but I got to spend the day hanging out with my teenaged son, and we were able to take our time studying all the nice cars and trucks on display.
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This was the first car that caught my eye right as we were pulling in. It’s a ’68 Impala station wagon finished in Grotto Blue with a matching vinyl bench seat. These old wagons didn’t always have a ton of equipment, but this one actually did come with some fun goodies. There’s a 327 V8 in there that not only moves the car around, but also powers the factory air conditioning. It’s got a clock, a tach, remote mirror, and rally wheels (with ’67 centers). This old car was nice and straight, and kind of reminded me of a much nicer version of the gold ’67 Bel Air wagon my mom had when I was a kid. I just thought it was fun to look at, and it was one of my favorites at the show.
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Here’s another old wagon that, while I’m not going to say I love it, is still pretty fascinating. This ’72 AMC Hornet Sportabout would stand out just because it’s nice, original, and not rusted away. But it also has the added attraction of being a “Gucci” model. Yes, the same Gucci that makes $5,000 handbags, shoes, jewelry, and whatever else Gucci makes, also paired up with AMC for a couple of years to put their stamp of approval on these high-fashion beauties. AMC actually pumped out more than 2,500 of these in 1972, but they’re still pretty unusual to find today. The dominant feature is obviously the interior, which includes green and cream vinyl with an orange stripe running through it, and fancy Gucci crests on the fenders and door panels. It would be hard to really say it’s tasteful, but it is wonderfully craptastic in the nicest sense of the word.
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Here’s an ’84 Monte Carlo that is absolutely impossible to miss. Of course, it’s painted up to look like Darrell Waltrip’s 1983 Winston Cup stock car, complete with yellow and white Pepsi markings and all the contingency sponsors. This was a great looking paint scheme when Darrell drove it, and it still looks great today. This isn’t a real race car; it’s a tribute that can be driven on the street. But it still has a roll bar and Aero racing wheels, and it looks almost just like the race car because NASCAR race cars looked almost just like the street cars back then. The man himself, ol’ D.W. even signed the dashboard for that added level of authenticity.
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So I know what you’re thinking—this is a ’57 Thunderbird. Well, yes and no. It absolutely looks like a ’57 Thunderbird, but if you look a little closer, some of the dimensions and details are just a little off. That’s because it’s a replica ’57 T-Bird, built by a company called Camelot in the mid-1980s. The reason it intrigues me is that it was done to such a high-level. Guys with real ‘Birds would love to have those wheels. It has a V8 in it, which was an upgrade on these. There’s nice Naugahyde upholstery, plush carpeting, and machine-turned trim on the dash. Genuine ’57 T-Birds aren’t that uncommon, which makes it all the more amazing how much quality and detail they went into making this replica.
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Here’s a genuine, Chevrolet-built 1967 Corvette coupe. There were several exceptional Midyear Corvettes at this show, but I’m focusing on this one because I like how it was spec’d-out. The Regal Red paint was split down the middle with a Tuxedo Black stripe, which covered up a hood scoop feeding into a 400-hp, 427-c.i. big block with three carburetors. It also had factory air conditioning, power windows, red leather seats with the optional headrests, sidepipes, passenger mirror, and a four-speed. I’m sure there were some other mechanical options that I didn’t even notice. Whoever ordered this one checked a lot of boxes. ’67 is my favorite year for the Corvette, and this one was outstanding.
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I tend to stick more with stock-style vehicles than street rods on this page, but I thought this ’54 GMC “100” pickup deserved a shout-out. Everything about this was built with quality. The Sunset Orange-type paintjob was flawless. The quilted leather seats were rich and luxurious. The way they upholstered the tire cover to match the seats was also a nice touch (although I wouldn’t recommend leaving it out in the rain!). It had a lot of the usual checklist covered. Of course, there was a billet aluminum-drenched Chevy small block, Vintage Air, aftermarket gauges, steering wheel, tilt column, and modern aluminum wheels. All of that stuff was done to formula. But it was such quality work, especially with the paint and upholstery, that you almost had to take a second look.
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And speaking of taking a second look, here’s your chance to take a second look at all the cars at the 32nd-Annual Oktoberfest Car Show. As I said, there were 451 entries there, but I took 689 pictures, so that ought to give you a good idea about what things looked like. <b><a href="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMQA5GNxx5Qn8l4_Oo_sdoTgm9ibCwrGwCOPLDZh3TgFa67gN84mLbBiIP2rQl8Ow?key=eC1GWGtHaTQza1NZWlBERk1jTUZQZVR4TGZtRDV3" target="_blank">See the entire photo album by clicking this link</a></b>.
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When I was at the Hendersonville Cruise the other night, someone handed me a flyer for a Thursday afternoon cruise-in at the Park Place Retirement Home in Hendersonville. This event was mostly for the residents of Park Place, and they had a nice set-up with root beer floats and popcorn. Truth be told, it was too hot out for most of the residents to come out from under the awning to look at the cars, but a few of them did venture out of the shade. Late-model Corvettes dominated the show field thanks to a strong club participation, but there were a few other interesting things out there as well. This wasn’t a very action-packed car show, but it was a nice little thing to do for the people that live there.
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’60 Cadillac Coupe DeVilles manage to be over-the-top and elegant at the same time. Yeah, it’s a mile-and-a-half long. Yeah, it has humongous fins. Sure, it’s a boat. But look a little closer. There’s not one line out of place. Those fins don’t look tacked on; they flow with the design. The roof is low and sloped. The ’60 Cadillac is not the outrageous hulk that we saw in 1959. This car is refined and dignified in a way that no car this big should be. This Olympic White example was as nice as they come, which says a lot on a large, complicated vehicle like this one. In case you hadn’t noticed, I was a big fan of this one.
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In 1964, this Plymouth Valiant was probably about as exciting as a Hyundai Accent is today. But somehow, this disposable car was able to last 55 years, be treated to a nice restoration, and stands out at a car show among more popular cars that also happen to be more common. This was a pretty basic four-door sedan. It’s Medium Blue, with a slant-six and an AM radio. The seat inserts were updated with some modern comfy cloth. Nothing stands out here, and yet, you can’t help but like it. It’s really nice. The owner takes enough pride in it that he carefully crosses the seat belts for display. It didn’t used to be cool, but now it is cool because it isn’t trying to be cool. Will someone’s beloved Hyundai Accent manage to be this charming in the year 2074? I kinda doubt it, but I guess anything’s possible.
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The owner of this ’57 Chevy Two-Ten wagon is one of the most loyal car show attendees in the Nashville area. You see it everywhere. And why wouldn’t they want to show it off? The solid Sierra Gold paint looks great with the little hubcaps and whitewall tires. The interior condition is absolutely wonderful. But don’t look for too many fancy add-ons and doo-dads here. The lack of a “V” under the Chevrolet script on the hood indicates six-cylinder power. You row your own gears with a three-on-the-tree. And if you want tunes, forget it, because there’s no radio. This car is so nice and so right. It’s just how you want an old car to be.
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This ’66 Corvair convertible was a neat little ride. The color is Regal Red, which seems like an appropriate name for this car. Corvairs were some of the most innovative cars in their day, with an unconventional rear-engine layout that was quite a departure from other American cars. By 1966, most of the bugs were worked out of the Corvair’s design, and they became a good-looking, reliable, fun-to-drive little car. But the writing was on the wall. With the popularity of cars like the Ford Mustang, the Ford Falcon, Chevrolet’s own Nova, and the Camaro in 1967, the Corvair did its best to hang on until it was phased out in 1969.
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Here were some new friends I made at the show. Phyllis and Frank Hutchinson are residents of Park Place, and they were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on the day of the car cruise. They were big fans of the ’56 Thunderbird they were standing next to, but they also liked the popcorn and root beer floats. You could tell they were into the cars, because they stopped and looked at all of them. It was pretty cool that they were able to schedule this event on their big day.
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The Voodoo Hoodoo is a fun, punk rod lifestyle-type event that draws in a wide variety of hot rods and customs. They had been holding it in Bowling Green, but this year brought it down to Tennessee Speed Sport in Goodlettsville. The show was originally meant for cars 1972 and older, but a last-minute rules addendum opened it up to just about anything. I like this location. Tennessee Speed Sport is a cool, old-school speed shop, and it fits this type of event. Also, the backdrop under the highway bridge gives the whole thing kind of a gritty city vibe that fits in with the cars and music they draw to this thing. You see some things you don’t normally see at this show. Here are a few of them.
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Four-door sedans might not seem like the right thing to make a custom out of, but this ’51 Packard 300 actually pulls it off. There’s not a ton of modification going on here. It’s lowered, and it has dummy spots and lakes pipes. But just that little bit, combined with a sparkling emerald green paint job and some hand-painted pinstripes, were enough to make this formerly stodgy sedan really stand out. They key to success on this one is that it has nice work done simply. It’s not a hack job, and it’s not too radical. It is just a nice balance of subtle impact. So how is a Packard when you customize it? As the man that owns one.
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Here is one nice ’69 Camaro Z/28. Chevy had a lot of great-looking bright colors and hounds tooth upholstery and stuff in 1969, but every once in a while it’s nice to see one a little more subdued. This one walks softly with its Olympic Gold paint and standard black vinyl interior. But it carries a big stick with its 302-c.i. V8. Four-speed transmission, and beefy suspension upgrades that made the Z/28 a legend on the track. I love the way this one was presented, right down to the Goodyear glass-belted tires. There are a lot of ’69 Camaros around, but you’d have a hard time finding a better one than this.
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’49-‘51 Mercurys are a staple at these kinds of shows, and this ‘51 could hold its own with any of them. Of course you’ll find the usual stuff here. It’s chopped, nosed, lowered, and de-chromed. It has Frenched-in headlights, ’59 Cadillac taillights, a ’59 Chevy steering wheel, and ‘60s thunderbird seats. There’s a lot of subtle work that went in to the body modifications that might not be as obvious. For example, the back window is sunk in, and there is a ’58 Impala roof scoop worked into the design. I also like the subtle peak that runs down the trunklid. There’s some other stuff going on here, probably some that I am not even picking up on. But the end result is one slick Merc.
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Twice a year, the Wilson County Fairgrounds becomes the site of one of the most unusual car events in town. The Redneck Rumble combines elements of a car show, swap meet, motorcycle racing, camping, and a big, crazy party. Usually it seems to rain, making everything that much grittier. But this time, sunny skies and mild temperatures ruled the day. I’ve never seen so many people lined up to buy tickets for this. There were a ton of vendors, there were a ton of cars, and there were a ton of motorized vehicles, scooters, bikes, and ATVs recklessly bombing through every conceivable road and path. This is not your normal parking lot cruise-in. It’s a manic spectacle that crackles with life from every direction.
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It would be hard write about this show and not mention this vehicle here. It’s registered as an 1892 Horseless Carriage, but it looks like something George Barris would have come up with and converted to a model kit. The driver and passengers sit in the carriage in the back. The front “car” just houses the engine and transmission. Of course, something like this requires a lot of “horse power,” so a 392-c.i. Hemi is there to do the job. For added craziness, an old horse out of a carousel sits on top of the engine with velocity stacks poking out of its back. As something you’d actually want to drive, it probably leaves something to be desired. But that’s not the point. As a pure show car, it is impossible to pass this creation by.
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’55 Cadillac Sedan DeVilles didn’t used to be something that got a lot of love from customizers. But times are changing, and four-door cars are starting to gain a pretty strong following. Cadillac actually offered a color called Wedgewood Green that looked just like this from the factory. This one was enhanced by some very elaborate paint designs on the roof, as well as gold leaf-infused pinstriping around the emblems and hood ornament. Of course it sits low to the ground, and the interior was reupholstered in white. I wouldn’t expect much from a modified ’56 Cadillac sedan, but I have to say, this one was an exception. They managed to do some fun stuff to it without getting too radical, and it really does work here.
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I don’t know much about this chopped ’50 Mercury Kustom, but I suspect that it’s more well-known than I’m going to give it credit for here. It has to be, because it is too well-built and has too much impact to be flying under the radar. I really liked this candy magenta-and-white flames combination. It absolutely popped under the florescent lights of the Expo Building. Naturally, it had all the stuff you would want in a car like this, including Frenched-in ’59 Cadillac taillights, Frenched-in dual antennas, hundreds of louvers punched into the hood, thee-cap Lakes Pipes, bubble skirts, dummy spots, white pleated interior with white carpet and contrasting magenta piping, and the signatures of George Barris and Gene Winfield across the dashboard. You could study this for a long time and keep finding more interesting details. This was a good one.
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This ’27 Model T Ford roadster has a very authentic, late-1950s hot rod look to it. Bright, bass-boat sparkly blue paint is surrounding a chrome-drenched, supercharged Chevy 409. Driver and guest nestle into a white and gold pleated interior, and functions are monitored on vintage Stewart-Warner gauges. Wide whitewall cheater slicks put the power to the pavement. The 1960s inspection stickers in the windshield are also a nice touch. This car is appealing to be because it looks like it might have appeared in a 60-year-old copy of Rod & Custom. I don’t know if it was actually built a long time ago or not, but if you told me it was, I’d believe you. Gotta love that genuine vintage style.
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We battled the traffic at this year’s Fall Redneck Rumble to knock out 624 pictures. <b><a href="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM1Q7psFKAqDo6UnBvFGmP1YqrM9vpjX95zhoW-IwXZkbeLHAvArquXwHhLzAsonA?key=OWlyWk02RWxLc01UeTJVVTRVYUdLdjRXTVpXUnp3" target="_blank">You can see the entire album by clicking this link</a></b>.
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Last Saturday I thought it would be fun to go on down to Brentwood, Tenn., for the Touch of Gold Car Show, which was held at the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home. I figured if I went to the other side of town, I might see some cars that normally don’t hang out in my neighborhood. Also, since this show is hosted by the Nashville Corvette Club, it seemed like a good place to take my old ’93 Corvette. As you might expect, there were a lot of Corvettes there. That’s not all there was, though. Probably half the entries were other kinds of cars, so there was a little something for everyone. <b><a href="http://www.hovermotorco.com/2014/09/touch-of-gold-fall-open-car-show.html" target="_blank">I actually attended the Tough of Gold Show a few years ago at a different location</a></b>, and then as now I was impressed with the quality of entries that make it to this event.
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Since it was the “Touch of Gold” show, how about this Gold Mist 1957 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe? These cars had a clean design that was fancy at the same time—bold, but not too much. This would have been considered a high-performance car back in its day, thanks to that big ol’ 371-c.i. Rocket V8 with the triple carburetor J-2 option. The interior was a rich combination of chrome, leather, and Baroque cloth, combining the space-aged ‘50s with timeless opulence. This is a very understated color for one of these, with only the red wheels and side spear to set it off. It was definitely a nice car, and something you really don’t see very often.
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Here’s something else you don’t see very often—especially ‘round these parts. It looks like an old Ford pickup, but actually it’s a ’48 Mercury M-47. These are fairly uncommon in the U.S. because Mercury trucks were built for the Canadian market. It was essentially a rebadged Ford F-1, sporting the same available flathead V8 and Vermilion paint job. It’s sort of the older version of what Fred Sanford would have driven north of the border. This was too nice for junkyard duty, though. Really, it was too nice for any sort of heavy-duty truck activity. Clearly, this rig is getting the best of care during its well-deserved retirement years.
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The same owner classed-up the festivities with not one, but two Desdemona Blue Auburns, a phaeton and this ’33 boat tail Speedster. This car had some concourse show provenance, but it wasn’t so perfect that you couldn’t drive it if you wanted to. Even after 86 years, this car still looks cool and sporty, especially with its Burnt Rust accents and Woodlite headlights. You can just picture Clark Gable dashing off to the golf club in this for a day with the boys. It’s a high-end, sensible-yet-classy ride, kind of like James Bond’s Aston Martin. And for as old as it is, you can still keep up with modern traffic in one of these, thanks to a powerful Lycoming straight-8 engine.
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Of course, since this was hosted by the Nashville Corvette Club, there were several nice Corvettes to look at. I was particularly drawn to this Goodwood Green ’67 roadster, with contrasting Saddle leather interior. This one had several options associated with the high-horsepower big-block cars, such as a four-speed transmission, side pipes, and aluminum wheels with redline tires. But the un-scooped hood clued you in on the small-block 327-c.i. V8. In this case, you’re looking at the upgraded L79 option, which was good for 350-hp. That might not seem like a big deal, especially considering that some 427s belched out as much as 460-hp in 1967. But don’t be fooled. That small block in these little Corvettes had enough power and torque to scare the hell out of you and your unborn children.
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The majority of the cars at this show looked like this one. That is to say, super-clean C7 Corvettes in one trim level or another dominated the show field. This Arctic White 2016 was one of the more outstanding examples. Like most Corvette owners, this one could not resist the temptation to make additions and upgrades. Some of these were the usual—splitters and side skirts, seat belt pads, little red beads around the edges of the wheels. But then somewhere along the way, it was decided that 455-hp wasn’t going to cut it anymore. That’s when the car was sent to Lingenfelter Performance in Decatur, Ill., to boost that horsepower rating to a more tolerable 720. I did pass these guys on the highway on the way to the show as they tooled along at what appeared to be just under the speed limit, so I think they’re mature enough to handle all this extra firepower.
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There were maybe 250 cars at this show, and I took 385 pictures. That should give you a pretty good idea about what was there. You can even see my car there at the end, and the nice trophy it won in the C4 class. <a href="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMJ5CslNqKiJtkShmN61N5b1r3AVds2gJb4LIxuHbIC7glVaKcHqRpy3evD3BIBrQ?key=NWVUYlpVNU00eGtoemx3cy1jZTlYMUJkMjBLeXdR" target="_blank">Check out all the pictures by clicking this link</a>.
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Last weekend, the Middle Tennessee Region AACA recognized the 63rd-Anniversary of their Fall Meet, which was held on the picturesque grounds Thomas House Hotel in Red Boiling Springs, Tenn. According to my calculator, that means the first one was in 1956. That’s even older than this Chevy Viking 60 Howe-bodied fire truck, which was bought new by Red Boiling Springs Volunteer Fire Department in 1959. Tradition runs deep here. Many of the club members have been attending this event for decades. Even the hotel has been here since 1927. All of this history is great news for show-goers. Organizers have been doing this long enough now that there aren’t too many hitches in the operation. This year, 328 vehicles showed up. That’s a successful effort in anybody’s book.
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I never really considered myself a Mercury station wagon kind of guy, but I think this ’65 Colony Park was my favorite car at the show. I know; I’m just as shocked as you are. But look at this thing. The restoration on it is out-of-this world, with deep Onyx paint, Carnival Red guts, and just the right amount of fake wood. Even the 390-c.i. V8 looked cool with its orange valve covers and air cleaner. There’s just something about this unusual car in these colors in this condition that really pops. You can almost picture it taking the family to Yellowstone National Park for vacation. On the other hand, it’s too nice for that. No grubby little kids need to be in here messing things up!
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This one had to belong to the proverbial little old lady that only drove to church on Sundays and only in nice weather. It is probably the nicest ’61 Buick Special I’ve ever seen. This largely unrestored little sedan only has 19,000 miles, and looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor on a sunny day. The Dublin Green paint is still shiny. The interior is virtually spotless. The spare is still intact, and the wheels are still tiny. So is the aluminum V8, spec’d out to only 215-c.i. Buick built 18,339 of these Special sedans in 1961, and I wouldn’t be surprised if 18,000 of them weren’t used up and thrown away. But then one like this surfaces. What many at one time considered disposable emerges as a surprise gemstone in a box of costume jewelry.
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I was parked across from this ’70 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible, and although it didn’t seem to get a lot of attention, the more I stared at it, the more fascinated I got. I’m sure part of the reason it got passed by was because Viking Blue with black vinyl doesn’t exactly reach out and grab you. It’s also not a 442 or beefed-up by Hurst or anything of that nature. But it sure did look original. I mean, those weather-checked, double-striped G78-14 tires were actually offered by General Motors in 1970. The 310-hp, 350-c.i. Olds Rocket V8 was just grubby enough to appear completely unmolested. The only thing that didn’t appear to be original was an aftermarket radio, and in this car, it really stood out. The odometer only showed 3,900 miles. Makes you wonder.
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This had to win an award for “best sleeper.” This ’66 Plymouth Belvedere two-door sedan was finished in Light Blue, just like a baby bonnet. It had black tires, and full wheel covers with spinners, and it looks like it would be parked out in front of the same beauty parlor as that ’61 Buick Special I wrote about earlier. But hang on, Grandma. Someone crammed a 440-c.i. V8 in there, and paired it up with a four-speed transmission. Now I’m definitely not a Plymouth expert, but I’m not positive you could even get a 440 in one of these. Maybe a MOPAR person can chime-in in the comments. At any rate, the install looked pretty legit, and the entire car looked clean, neat, and purposeful.
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This is sort of the opposite of the last car, because it looks fast, but secretly houses a little engine. The fact that this Mayfair Maize ’65 Pontiac Lemans was restored to this high level and not turned into a GTO is pretty amazing. But the fact that it still retains its 215-c.i. inline-six is a flat-out miracle. This car was a real eye-catcher, especially with those beautiful Parchment Morrokide bucket seats. The owner dolled-it-up a bit with a set of rally wheels and redline tires, leaving the steelies and dog dishes at home. This car probably received more attention with that six under the hood than if would have if it were a full-fledged GTO. I don’t recall ever seeing another one quite like it.
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I really enjoyed hanging out at this event. There was a pretty solid swap meet, and my ’93 Corvette bagged a first-in-class trophy. But mostly, I just liked looking at all the other nice cars. I liked it so much, I took 702 pictures. <b><a href="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOBTAUrezyzbagC8DBPpmGUIxF6dgwqMdP9fFUZGZ4kzYM7DIX3LSzUOXcmyBF9yA?key=dnR1QkdJTUJQSFhKd3lwNWc3WDFvMWtSVl9DcEFB" target="_blank">You can see the entire album by clicking this link</a></b>.
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When a car show has been happening in the same place for 38 years, someone must be doing something right. In this case, that someone is the AACA Sumner County Vintage Vehicle Club, and that something is the Bowen Campbell Auto Expo, which happened last Saturday in its traditional location, Moss-Wright Park in Goodlettsville, Tenn. They always have a big turnout at this show, and it seems to draw some of the nicer cars from around the Nashville area. I hung out there all day with my ’63 Chevy truck, which would not be considered one of those nicer vehicles, but I was surrounded by good stuff. It was a hot day out there for sure, but that didn’t seem to keep people from enjoying this Labor Day weekend tradition.
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This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 was about as perfect as anything can be. It looked just like it came out of a hermetically sealed bubble. The Rally Red paint was flawless. The Firestone Wide Oval tires looked new. The 370-hp, 455-c.i. V8 was surgically clean. It even had its window stickers in place. Little hubcaps on steel wheels aren’t something you often see on these, but they made the car look like it meant business. I did hear it start up after the show as it was shuttled off to its trailer, and it had that sort of sour sound of a car that isn’t quite sorted out. Such is the life of a mighty 442 that lives for show and not for go. It sure is a beauty, though.
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I thought this ’38 Pontiac DeLuxe four-door had a strong stage presence. Phantom Grey isn’t a super flashy color, but it stood out here. I was really diggin’ some of the accessories, like the chrome wheel spats, driving lights, and four—count ‘em—four front bumper guards. The owners had a gangster bank robber theme going on in the back seat, complete with a Tommy gun and a big bag-o-money. They also had some period advertisements for ’38 Pontiacs and other relevant materials. You don’t usually see these cars restored to this high level. I’m happy someone went to the trouble of doing it, though. Restored ’69 Camaros are great, but sometimes you want to look at something different.
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From one year earlier, I present this ’37 Plymouth coupe. If you visit this page often, you should recognize this car, because it’s just like the second car from the left in the Hover Motor Company header. This one looked like a moonshine runner, with big old oversized tires to handle the load. These originally only had 82-hp pumping out of their 201-c.i. sixes, so it might have required a little tweaking to get away with the hooch. This car actually looked like something a high school kid might have been driving in the 1950s. It has a really old bright blue repaint, and the seat was recovered in pleated black vinyl. You know this car has seen a lot of history in the last 82 years. If only it could talk …
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There are lots of reasons why this big ’66 Imperial Crown Coupe shouldn’t even be here. For one thing, they were built so tough that many of them lost their lives in demolition derbies back in the day. For another, this was the same kind of car that was used in the Green Hornet TV series, and this one managed to avoid getting turned into a Black Beauty for the show, or in the 2011 movie, or as a fan replica. It’s good for us that it survived, because there’s a lot to like here. Finished in Spanish Red with white leather and black carpets, this was a very pretty, high-end ride when it was new. It’s not perfect. It has an old repaint, and wears its fair share of nicks and dings. But it’s a really good driver, loaded with luxury and impossible to miss.
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This one rolled in fashionably late and turned every head in the park when it did. It’s a stunning ’56 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible in the striking color combination of Sierra Gold and Adobe Beige. The interior was as immaculate as the exterior. Overall, it was treated to a high-end restoration, and they got the little details right, including painting the 265-c.i. engine red instead of orange, which is correct on this car. It had a tastefully installed aftermarket air conditioning system for days like this when it’s too hot to drive around with the top down. When you look at something like this, it’s hard to imagine that this was the common Chevrolet that you could just go buy at the local dealership. It sure doesn’t look common now.
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If you were one of the few people that decided not to go to the 2019 Bowen Campbell Auto Expo because you thought it was too hot out, you’re in luck. I took 473 pictures while I was there, and <b><a href="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOPjAZBwDw1wAQ5ExrjMcvwNsOKrRj9mE1XN8L5UqF9QqFTDgVIdmAE-yWlbErg-Q?key=VmxnNEVjRVlnVnh1dU1BdFFHYmRwVlB3cTV3dS1R" target="_blank">you can see them all by clicking this link</a></b>.
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If you were anywhere near Bowling Green over the weekend, you know there was something big happening with Corvettes. You could not pass a gas station, restaurant, parking lot, or hotel without seeing dozens of them. That’s because the National Corvette Museum was hosting the National Corvette Caravan for the 6th time. Corvette enthusiasts from all over the United States, and some from other countries even, traveled in huge groups to meet-up at this event. Some reports estimated that as many as 10,000 Corvettes made the trip. When they got there, the museum was celebrating its 25th anniversary, so there were lots of cool displays and activities to keep everyone well entertained. I was able to drive my ’93 Corvette up there on Friday. I’m sure that wasn’t the biggest day of the weekend, but I walked a million miles, and I think I saw more Corvettes in one place than I’ve ever seen in my life.
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The stars of the show had to be the new 2020 C8 Corvettes. This was the first time most of these people had ever seen one. They had display cars, cutaways, test cars, and GM company cars scattered around everywhere. As you’ve probably read, this is a huge departure from the traditional Corvette formula, because this car now has a mid-engine design. And it is a much different car, no doubt. The nose is short and the wheelbase is long, and it completely gets away from what people have come to expect with this car. Still, when you get it in among the C7 Corvettes, which made up most of this event, they seem to assimilate pretty well. For as radical as the change is, they don’t seem that radical in person. I don’t think it will take long for people to just accept them as the current Corvette and regard them in the same way as every new Corvette generation.
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This was a traveling car show, so as you would expect, most of the cars were of the more reliable and comfortable later-model variety. That’s not to say there weren’t some cool oldies in the house. Here’s a fantastic ’66 roadster that was just hanging out in the field with the general population. This baby was Marlboro Maroon with black leather, side pipes, wood steering wheel, and those all-important 427-c.i. big block callouts on the front fenders. It had Illinois license plates, so I’m guessing that someone drove it to Kentucky. That would have been a pretty hot trip this time of year with a black interior and no air conditioning. But it would have been worth it to hear that 427 breathing out of those side pipes.
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The Bloomington Gold display featured this spectacular 1969 coupe. The owner claims it’s the only ’69 Corvette that was done up in Tuxedo Black with this Bright Blue interior. Naturally, it has a 435-hp 427-c.i. big block under its scooped and sculptured hood. This thing is too nice and too valuable to drive anymore. It’s maybe the ultimate ’69 Corvette, and it’s irreplaceable. But as a work of art, or a living documentation of history, it still serves a purpose. Still, if you were lucky enough to own this, it would sure be tempting to nestle in behind the wheel and rip off down the road for a weekend. If wouldn’t be good for the car, but it might be good for you.
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This ’58 Corvette was no slouch in its own right. It’s two-toned with Regal Turquoise and Snowcrest White, with Charcoal hides inside. ‘58s were the most 1950s of the ‘50s Corvettes, because they featured all those little extras like the fake louvers on the hood and the chrome suspenders on the trunk lid. This Iowa-based entry certainly was a driver, and featured a few dead bugs and dirty whitewalls. ‘58s typically have silver-painted wheels, which is the most obvious deviation from stock here. With so many beautiful late model Corvettes everywhere, it’s amazing how much something like this stands out from the crowd. You just couldn’t help but gravitate toward it.
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I took 356 pictures. For a show with this many cars, that’s not one of my larger albums. The thing is, as much as a like and appreciate late-model Corvettes, if I took a picture of every one of them, the album would seem pretty redundant. Also, my clickin’ finger would probably stop working. So I tried to hone in on things I thought were particularly interesting. There are quite a few photos of the C8 Corvettes, if you’re into that. <b><a href="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMT2AOavXECCDUYk1Je8v5uOKFsWhXiYpb10pjpCoAKJEkGCBYPTgJ5gO89gAXQGA?key=MnlYMS1HSjNPVVY0TWdvaFlxZ1F0VUtNM3AwWmlB" target="_blank">See all the pictures by clicking this link.</a></b><br />
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The Frog Follies. Just the name sounds fun. And for 45 years, pre-1949 street rods have been converging on Evansville, Ind., for one of the biggest street rod conventions in the country. With more than 2,000 cars in attendance, the name isn’t the only thing fun here. Most entries here follow the classic street rod recipe—take the shell of an old car and replace everything with modern components to make it drive like a new car. But a few traditional hot rods sneak in, along with a stock (“before”) example or two. You might even find something newer than 1948 in the car corral or amongst the large swap meet. The fact is, with a show this big, there was something for everybody within the gates of the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center.
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Here’s one of my favorites. This ’48 Cadillac Sedanette doesn’t really appear all that customized. Other than a lowered stance and ’56 Cadillac wheel covers, along with the curious placement of the Cadillac script on the front fenders, it looks just about the same as it did when it left the factory. That’s not surprising, because it would be awfully hard to improve the looks on something as sharp as a stock ’48 Cadillac. Inside, it had a leather interior that at first appeared period-correct, but had a lush, subtle, modern upgrade. The hood wasn’t open, but based on what you could see, I would suspect that the 346-c.i. flathead V8 was replaced with something more reliable. This is exactly how I love to see street rods done. It has been modernized, but not obviously. Nothing here will ever go out of style.
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Blood, sweat, and tears. That’s what’s scrolled across the windshield cowl of this ’46 Willys CJ-2A Jeep. This one is interesting to me because it was obviously customized a long time ago. It has that late-‘60s/early ‘70s vibe to it. There’s a lot of hand-painted pinstriping here. The sparkly vinyl inserts in the bucket seats are a nice touch. There’s even wood paneling on the dashboard. This is the kind of bold, ridiculous customization that you would expect to see rolling through a Burt Reynolds movie. The first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions “1946 Jeep” is probably going to be in olive drab. But this little firecracker is about as far away from World War II as you can get. I can’t imagine that it drives well, but I’ll bet it’s a blast anyway.
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Here’s one that didn’t qualify for the show, but was for sale in the swap meet area. It’s a very pretty ’56 Ford Fairlane, done up in a pleasing combination of Mandarin Orange and Colonial White. The door says “Victoria,” which is what they called their two-door hardtop. It’s not a Crown Victoria, because it’s not wearing a chrome tiara behind the doors and around the roof. The cool Thunderbird emblem on the front fenders tells us this one probably has a 312-c.i. V8 beneath the chrome hood bird. The waffle pattern in the seats looks great, and it would probably look just as great pressed into the back of your legs when you wear shorts in there on a hot day. I also liked the accessory wire wheel covers. The whole thing just presented itself very well.
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Ford trucks have really changed in the years since they made this little ’36. Now if you’re familiar with the model changes on the cars, you might think this was a ’35. But on the trucks, the styling usually hung on from the previous year, while the cars got a refresh. This one is Cordoba Tan, which is one of the most subdued colors in the pallet. But even though it looks like a pussy cat, it is a hot rod, with its lowered stance and hopped-up flathead V8. The interior was treated to a simple but high-end upgrade, featuring a classy leather seat and Berber carpet mats. There was a lot of thought that went into the details of this rig.
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This one’s pretty doggone fancy. It’s a 1938 Packard Super Eight Convertible Sedan. Super Eight did not stand for a cheap motel, although it is big enough to sleep in. That stood for the 320-c.i. straight-8 that used to reside under these mega-long hoods. I don’t know what’s under there now, but there might be room for two Chevy small-blocks arranged end-to-end. At any rate, this is a street rod, identifiable by the modern wire wheels and radial whitewall tires, gauges, and Billet steering wheel. It might look old, but there are all kinds of electronics hidden within the cabin, including places to plug in your phone and media player. Shiny blue paint complimented soft blue leather for that ultra-luxurious look. This thing had a retractable windshield for the people in the back. When it came to coddling their clientele, Packard wasn’t fooling around.
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This one is much less doggone fancy. It’s a 1947 Studebaker M-5 Coupe Express pickup, painted up in Balsam Green and Velvet Black. This one is all stock; not a street-rodded bone in its body. It actually has a lot of equipment on it, including whitewalls, fog lights, a spotlight, radio, and even a clock. This would have been motivated by a torquey 170-c.i. L-head six with a whopping 80-h.p. They shared some parts with Studebaker cars, but they were specifically designed and built as trucks on their own platforms. With that in mind, I’m always surprised at how shallow the beds are in them. Studebaker built some 23,000 of these light-duty trucks in 1947, but they’re not an incredibly common sight today. It is the perfect color to represent at the Frog Follies.
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More than 2,000 cars attend the Frog Follies. I had about two-hours to take as many decent pictures as I could, all while dragging my wife and son along behind me. Obviously, I did not get everything. I don’t think I did too bad, though. There are 588 pictures in the album, <b><a href="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNlM7-yy5ucR0eyKAsSN8oc99eUHGtUXNWm0krOySfHRp8Z6ZgsyidzHcrSde-glw?key=SkU5ekc3OGpjRDRqR0NGS0hYRVZDN0hJVDB0RkZB" target="_blank">and you can see them all by clicking this link</a></b>.
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When I was five years-old, my dad bought this ’61 Corvette. This unrestored, original car has been a part of our family for more than 40-years now, but lately, it was feeling neglected. Dad hadn’t been able to drive it for more than a year, so I thought it would be fun to drive up to Kansas City from Nashville to get it ready for the 8th-Annual Vettes on the Plains show, which was held this year at the Bass Pro Shops in Independence. Not only did we have a great day hanging out together, but dad’s Corvette earned a trophy—the first one he’s ever gotten for it! This wasn’t a huge show; maybe 90 cars total. The lower car-count probably had a lot to do with a last-minute change in venue. But it was still enough to raise some healthy donations for St. Jude and Camp Quality. And if you like looking at nice Corvettes, this was definitely the place to be.
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The best-of-show award went to this bad-boy. This pristine Fathom Green ’69 Stingray was loaded with features such as a Saddle leather interior, rally wheels with redline tires, and a lil’ old 390-hp 427-c.i. V8 under its intimidatingly sculptured hood. This is the kind of car that best-of-show awards are made for. I mean, how can you fault a car like this? I guess if you’re a real purist, you might want to see bias-ply tires instead of these modern radials, but these actually looked great on here, and you want a car with this much power to drive as well as possible. Other than that non-issue, this car could be used in a how-to book to show how to restore one.
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You rarely see ’54 Corvettes at any show, but this event actually had two from the sophomore year of America’s sports car. One was Polo White, which is the most common color for one of these, and the other was this Sportsman Red example. Chevy only cranked out 100 of these in this color, so running into one in person is quite a treat. I think some stuff, like the paint, had been restored. But the overall bones of this thing looked pretty original. Little things like pitted chrome and ancient parking permits gave you the impression that much of this car’s history was still intact. I know these early Corvettes sometimes get a little flack because of their Stovebolt power plants. But they really were elegant, beautiful show cars for the street. I love studying the details on these babies.
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As far as the older cars go, I think this Onyx Black ’57 was probably the nicest one at the show. I can’t imagine that any Corvette ever left the factory this slick in 1957. It was just as smooth and pristine as anything could be. 1957 was also the first year that the Corvette was offered with fuel injection, although not many of them actually had it. Fuel injection was a $484 option, which helped keep production down to just 240 units. This one did, though, and again, it looked absolutely perfect and correct to me. Chevrolet advertised it at 283-hp, which was supposed to equal one horsepower per cubic inch. This car was so nice that I don’t know how you could ever stand to drive it again. It’s more like a piece of art than a car at this point.
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When people think of later Mid-Year Corvettes, fire-breathing big-blocks often come to mind. This stunning Rally Red ’66 leans more toward the luxury side of the Corvette spectrum. No 427 here. This one gets by with a very capable 300-hp 327-c.i. small block. Don’t like breaking a sweat? That’s fine, because power windows and factory air conditioning will keep you calm and dry. You don’t even have to hold the clutch in, because the Powerglide automatic transmission does the shifting for you. The leather interior, aluminum wheels, and side pipes only enhance an already great looking car. This is another one of those cars that was treated to an out-of-this-world restoration. Go ahead and try to find another one this nice with this kind of equipment.
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Like most Corvette shows, this one was made up of mostly late-model examples. I love all Corvettes, but I tend to feature the older ones on this blog. That doesn’t mean there aren’t some newer ones worth noting. For example, here’s one of only 500 Corvette pace car replicas made for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. They were painted Atomic Orange, and the graphics were somehow both subtle and bold at the same time. The LS2 V8 under the hood of these pumped out an effortless 400-hp, and these pace cars also came with the Z51 handling package. A stock Corvette had no trouble keeping ahead of the field in 2007. Chevrolet has a long history of providing pace cars for the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” and still do to this day.
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One thing I still do is take lots of car show pictures. I took 244 of them at the 2019 Kansas City Corvette Association’s Vettes on the Plains show, and <b><a href="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNAZuMIXtMBG_WI9mvH3skoqh1ci0hXGMTJQLfdzuU_OOwyDaLIg1S72VOr5_U0Qg?key=TW5nYUsyOFdhbWR2bE94M0RKbzM0SmQzVHBKRWlB" target="_blank">you can see them all by clicking this link</a></b>.
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Old Chevy trucks have always been popular, but never quite like they are now. Take the 9th-Annual Southeastern Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals, which was held Saturday at the Moss-Wright Park in Goodlettsville, Tenn. More than 700 trucks turned out for this event, smashing last-year’s record by some 200 entries. Bryan Ashley, his family, and a small group of volunteers have created a destination event for GM truck owners from all over the country. The style du jour is a restomod with an LS engine, big wheels and brakes, and modern digital gauges. People want their old sheet metal to have modern functionality. Of course, there was lots of that in this show. But there were plenty of nice original trucks as well. When you get 707 trucks together, every generation, every model, and every build style or condition is going to be covered one way or another.
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I remember this little ’71 C-10 from back when I lived in Kansas City. The truck moved to Tennessee, but it hasn’t changed much. This Medium Blue beauty is unforgettable and outstanding. It's so pristine that it looks restored, but when you look closely you can tell that it isn't. No restoration can capture the aura that an original truck provides. As it turns out, this truck only has about 2,000 miles. Let me spell that out: two-thousand miles. And it looks it. Original paint. Original seat. I think these might even be the original tires. Even with that inline six under the hood, no heater or radio, and few creature comforts, this thing is perfect as is. What a truck.
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Here’s one that maybe had a little more work done to it. It’s a ’77 Chevy Van that was christened as “Hard Kandy,” which may or may not have some kind of lewd connotation, but definitely describes the color of the metallic red paint. Every outrageous technique ever used on a ‘70s shorty van was implemented here. Inside, we’re looking at diamond-tufted velour, thick shag carpeting, and acres of soft, flowing white fur. Outside, you’ve got the Cragar mag wheels, side pipes, bubble window, and fender flares. Custom panel paint and pinstriping add to the very strong effect. No detail was overlooked here—this rig was gloriously ridiculous.
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This ’68 Blazer is a pretty one from the restomod school of thought. You can’t beat lush black paint wrapped around a blood-red interior. Cross-drilled Baer brakes are dramatically outlined by redline tires. And the modern power plant is dressed like a vintage piece. I love the interior, with houndstooth red inserts accenting original-style bucket seats. I like the way this was done overall, because even though everything is new, every detail at least nods to the past. I’m sure there’s a roof stashed somewhere, because you wouldn’t need that air conditioning with a cockpit as wide open as this is. The ’71 Monte Carlo hood ornament is also a nice touch.
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In 2018, the Hover Motor Company truck took home an award for “best survivor.” Here’s the truck that knocked it off the podium in ’19. This Jet Black ’60 Apache short-bed was loaded with original goodness. This was a true Custom Cab, with all kinds of “luxury” features. It also had all its chrome trim, which is extremely hard-to-find and very pricey to replace. The biggest deviation from stock is that the original 235-c.i. engine was rebuilt or maybe replaced with a later orange-painted engine, where originally it would have been a blue-grey. It also had a modern radiator, which, if you experienced how hot out it was, probably came in handy. It was fitted with a set of bias-ply tires, which means they were going for that original look even if it cost a bit of drivability. This truck was just a great time capsule.
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Jumping back 10-years, here’s a 1950 3100 Series short bed. The windshield placard described it as “original,” but I think that statement is similar to saying the Johnny Rockets in the mall is an authentic ‘50s diner. Clearly this truck is restored, and they took some liberties with the color choices on the interior and under the hood. They did make everything very pretty, though, and the work is of extreme high-quality. Steve Weatherford is the owner’s name, and the “Weatherford Farms” wooden sideboards were a nice touch. Chevy produced these “Advanced Design” trucks from late-1947 to early-1955. That’s a long time, but they’re so popular, it’s hard to find a nice stock-style example like this. Anyone would be happy to walk out in their garage and see a sharp little truck like this.
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If you think the <i>Smokey and the Bandit</i>-style Trans Ams were the only cool black and gold vehicles from General Motors in the 1970s, you’ve never seen a “Gentleman Jim” GMC pickup. They only made 1,000 of these for the 1975 model year, and they were fancy. Not only did they have all those shiny decals and gold trim, but they came with sporty bucket seats and rich wood trim. I remember them from back in the day, but they were few-and-far between. This one wasn’t perfect. The box was used like a truck box is supposed to be used. It had some old paintwork done, because it was hard to maintain one of these ‘70s trucks without showing some scars and rust. But someone has been loving on it for a long time, because it’s still here and still looking good.
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It was so hot on Sunday that nobody in their right mind would spend the afternoon outside. And yet, 105 cars and trucks showed up for the Green Hill Church Red, Hot, & Blue Community Celebration and Car Show, and every one of them was brought there by deranged people. In their defense, they did have a nice, shady place with a giant tree and a picnic shelter, and there was a band and grilled hamburgers and stuff to help keep their minds off the weather. Mt. Juliet dignitaries like the fire and police chiefs gave out some plaques, and there were some better-than-average door prizes provided by the show sponsors. Overall, they did a really nice job putting this event together. But the heat—blech!
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Now here’s something really different. The fact that this Mayfair Maize ’65 Pontiac Lemans was restored to this high level and not turned into a GTO is pretty amazing. But the fact that it still retains its 215-c.i. inline-six is a flat-out miracle. This car was a real eye-catcher, especially with those beautiful Parchment Morrokide bucket seats. The owner dolled-it-up a bit with a set of rally wheels and redline tires, leaving the steelies and dog dishes at home. This car probably received more attention with that six under the hood than if would have if it were a full-fledged GTO. I don’t recall ever seeing one quite like it.
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This one’s really a time capsule. It’s a ’62 Plymouth Savoy two-door sedan that not only survived 57 years without rusting away, but actually managed to stay in almost perfect condition during that time. Our little Sandstone Plymouth was spec’d-out as a police car, and originally went to Tulsa, Okla., to be the fire chief’s ride. The story goes that the chief didn’t care for the Plymouth’s homely styling, so instead of actually using it, it just went into storage. So it might not have a lot of history racing to fires and saving lives, but it gives us a good idea what one of these cars was like brand new. And whether you like the polarizing look of a ’62 Plymouth, you can’t help but appreciate this particular example.
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Here’s a sportier Plymouth from three-years later. This ’65 Barracuda features a 302-c.i. V8, bucket seats, and even a racy stripe down the middle. The Barracuda arrived on the scene at about the same time as the Ford Mustang, and as the Mustang was built on the backbone of the Falcon, the Barracuda was derived from the econo-minded Valiant. It is a pretty neat little fastback, and definitely a lot cooler than a Valiant. It wasn’t quite the beast-monster that it would morph into a few years later with the Hemi-‘Cudas that everyone goes nuts over. But for its time, there’s a lot to like here. I love the airiness of the cabin thanks to that big rear window, and thanks to add-on air conditioning, this one will stay as cool as it looks.
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You know I love these first-generation Buick Rivieras, and this Regal Black-on-black ’65 was a fine example. The interiors and dashboards in these were absolutely spot-on, and that 445-c.i. Nailhead kept this personal luxury coupe lumbering along with ease. This one was pretty original. It looked like it had some miles on it, but they were miles of love. From the Road Wheels to the wood grain on the center stack, this Riv had it all. There were so many great details here, like how the taillights are integrated into the rear bumper, or how the headlights hid behind those awesome clamshell covers. There’s not one bit of this car that wasn’t perfectly designed. Thanks, Bill Mitchell.
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Here’s one that’s big, black, and classy. It’s a 1937 Fleetwood Series 75 Town Sedan, which was the factory limousine of its day. This originally would have come with a 346-c.i. V8 with 135-h.p. Fleetwood was the company that made the body for Cadillac back then, and they utilized a lot of old-school, hand-craftsmanship that made these cars particularly exceptional. A car like this cost more than $3,100 in 1937, compared to a Ford sedan that would have set you back about $650. This one looked mostly stock and/or original, with a little sympathetic wear here and there. The hood wasn’t open, but with the modern automatic shifter poking out of the floor, I wouldn’t be surprised if there was something a little newer motivating this baby now. The old car looked good, though, no doubt about it.
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If you want to see some more good –looking cars, you’re in luck. I took 249 pictures of the 105 cars at the Green Hill Church Car Show, and <b><a href="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMBd_RvoPhRkba50hh0We36QqcI5k4fB1vY0UsAP3G2q-BITtfGY6ZKmZQKxtEH1Q?key=OXVaUXpycGJRRlc2SE83bm12MkZHQThpRUx4N2tB" target="_blank">you can see them all by clicking this link</a></b>.
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If you wanted to see a bunch of cars, Cornerstone Church was the place to be last Saturday. This one was a fundraiser for Operation Stand Down, which is an organization that helps homeless veterans get back on their feet. I’d say the majority of the entries here were late model Mustangs and Camaros, thanks to some pretty strong club participation. But there were plenty of other nice things to look at if Pony Cars aren’t your thing. It was very hot over the weekend, but that didn’t stop people from getting their cars out. The drive-through judging looked like it was running a little slow based on the long, stagnant line, but I guess that’s why they call these “car shows” and not “car races.”
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I’m always in when it comes to 1967 Impala Super Sports. Here’s a very acceptable Ermine White convertible. This one featured a 396-c.i. big block and factory air conditioning. It’s almost antiseptic nice, with perfect black vinyl bucket seats, perfect trunk mat, and a Chevy orange engine that I’d be much more likely to eat a French fry off of than I would if it hit the tabletop at McDonalds. I’m not a huge fan of the Cragar wheels on here, but some people swear by them, and they are period-correct. Overall, this was probably my favorite car at the show. You just can’t go wrong with one of these late-‘60s Impalas.
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This ’64 Park Lane convertible definitely stood out among the crowd. This one was really striking with its Pacific Blue paint and two-tone blue interior, complete with chrome-drenched dashboard. The horn button had “XXV” featured in it, commemorating the 25th-anniversary of the Mercury brand. The gold-painted 390-c.i. “Super Marauder” engine meant that this big Merc wouldn’t clog-up the hammer lane. There were a lot of details on this car that you could spend hours studying if you wanted to. The Park Lane was a pretty high-end car in its day, and would have competed with something like an Olds Starfire.
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Long before Chevrolet used the Citation name on their front-wheel-drive hatchback, it was used to designate the top-of-the-line Edsel. This ’58 Edsel Citation four-door hardtop would have been a pretty expensive car when it was new, but it provided a lot of space-aged fun for the money. The Citation was based off of the Mercury platform, so it was bigger than a Ford. A spinning drum speedometer and push-button transmission gear selectors in the middle of the steering wheel (Ford called it Teletouch) entertained the driver. The front bench seat had a 60/40 split so the driver could establish his turf over his two front seat passengers. This was a large car, so it had a large engine—410-cubes and 345-hp. This car had been painted along the way, but I wouldn’t call it restored. It’s more like something that’s been used and maintained for 60 years.
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If you saw a bunch of these coming at you, you might think it’s time to brace yourself for a Nazi invasion. But as it turns out, it’s not meant to be intimidating at all. It’s called a Volkswagen “Country Buggy,” which has to be the most docile name ever given to a vehicle. This one is a 1968 model, and was originally sold in Australia. This one looks like it has lived a pretty decent life, because even though it appears to have been built with the same techniques as a Butler building, everything is put together very straight and nice. The color is appropriately named Savannah Beige. Don’t expect to see many of these around—only 887 of them were made, and only nine of them are in the United States.
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Here is one nice ’69 Camaro Z/28. Chevy had a lot of great-looking bright colors and hounds tooth upholstery and stuff in 1969, but every once in a while it’s nice to see one a little more subdued. This one walks softly with its Olympic Gold paint and standard black vinyl interior. But it carries a big stick with its 302-c.i. V8. Four-speed transmission, and beefy suspension upgrades that made the Z/28 a legend on the track. I love the way this one was presented, right down to the Goodyear glass-belted tires. There are a lot of ’69 Camaros around, but you’d have a hard time finding a better one than this.
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Well, you made it to the photo album. This time, there are 254 pictures from the Operation Stand Down Car Show at Cornerstone Church. <b><a href="https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNRn0gkI-OOdjypkashS3XHxOSm8wo1veZdryGM1lgbfud4syiXl11PjWhQTauHtQ?key=aGxsQkpaMHhMR3ZjN2hrZFl0OEN4aUphR1d3dUdR" target="_blank">You can see them all by clicking this link</a></b>.
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