Last weekend there was a fundraiser for kids from the local dance school who have been give the opportunity to go to the US. The main attraction (well the only attraction unless you wanted your face painted and a go on the bouncy castle) was an assortment of cars and bikes from the local club.
I went along clutching my $10 entry fee, some change in case there was a sausage sizzle (and there was
), and my point and shoot camera. Here are the results (except the sausage, it is long gone).
Chevy Master Rod
450SL – I occasionally wonder if I could get one of these approved by SWMBO before they get too expensive. I suspect a new kitchen takes priority, and would be cheaper to buy and maintain.
Another Chevy Rod – this one is a 1938 model (guess how I guessed that)
Hairdresser’s car (No, it is. It belongs to the bloke who owns the local barbershop). It is very, very clean and a really nice colour combo. It is also a genuine Australian assembled RHD car.
As the plate says “LOWLAC”
V12 Lincoln
Stainless, gullwing, Northern Irish "super" car.
Two Mercs
Flamin’ Galahxy (with apologies to Alf from Home and Away)
31 Ford
Little Yellow Corvette
Nice Mustang fastback
Flat Black Valiant
Tough 55 Nomad
400i
Roadroller!
H “something” ute (could be a J, or an X, or an etc etc). It had proper patina, the sort that is earned over many years.
“Modern cars all look the same.” said a bloke in the 1940s
FJ Holden
Shaved, Lambo-doored CRX
Two from 1969
1934 MG Midget – I like the see through footwells.
I think this is a 1968 Chrysler 300 (I mean, I know it is a Chrysler 300, I’m just not sure of the year). The fins and rocket inspired lights had started to be toned down, but they are still there, just.
“If the van’s a rockin’” etc etc
Minty 57 Chevy
Chevelle SS
Soft top Firebird
There were some bikes too.
A restored BSA
An unrestored BSA, originally supplied by Pride & Clarke of London
Honda QA50
Easy Rider style Harley. Does your Dad have a beard?
Finally let’s mark the Lead Sled.
1. Shaved bumpers, trim, and handles? Tick
2. Over-rider grille? Tick
3. Frenched headlights? Tick
4. Frenched rear lights? Tick. Not only that they’re off a Cadillac
5. Chopped top? Tick
6. Appleton spots? Tick
7. Side pipes? Tick
8. Rear wheel spats? Tick
9. Flip, metalflake paint? Tick (which looked great in the sun by the way)
10. Frenched numberplates? I’ll repeat the question...Frenched numberplates?
9/10 then. Well done, but I hope the plates are removable.
I went along clutching my $10 entry fee, some change in case there was a sausage sizzle (and there was
), and my point and shoot camera. Here are the results (except the sausage, it is long gone).Chevy Master Rod
450SL – I occasionally wonder if I could get one of these approved by SWMBO before they get too expensive. I suspect a new kitchen takes priority, and would be cheaper to buy and maintain.
Another Chevy Rod – this one is a 1938 model (guess how I guessed that)
Hairdresser’s car (No, it is. It belongs to the bloke who owns the local barbershop). It is very, very clean and a really nice colour combo. It is also a genuine Australian assembled RHD car.
As the plate says “LOWLAC”
V12 Lincoln
Stainless, gullwing, Northern Irish "super" car.
Two Mercs
Flamin’ Galahxy (with apologies to Alf from Home and Away)
31 Ford
Little Yellow Corvette
Nice Mustang fastback
Flat Black Valiant
Tough 55 Nomad
400i
Roadroller!
H “something” ute (could be a J, or an X, or an etc etc). It had proper patina, the sort that is earned over many years.
“Modern cars all look the same.” said a bloke in the 1940s
FJ Holden
Shaved, Lambo-doored CRX
Two from 1969
1934 MG Midget – I like the see through footwells.
I think this is a 1968 Chrysler 300 (I mean, I know it is a Chrysler 300, I’m just not sure of the year). The fins and rocket inspired lights had started to be toned down, but they are still there, just.
“If the van’s a rockin’” etc etc
Minty 57 Chevy
Chevelle SS
Soft top Firebird
There were some bikes too.
A restored BSA
An unrestored BSA, originally supplied by Pride & Clarke of London
Honda QA50
Easy Rider style Harley. Does your Dad have a beard?
Finally let’s mark the Lead Sled.
1. Shaved bumpers, trim, and handles? Tick
2. Over-rider grille? Tick
3. Frenched headlights? Tick
4. Frenched rear lights? Tick. Not only that they’re off a Cadillac
5. Chopped top? Tick
6. Appleton spots? Tick
7. Side pipes? Tick
8. Rear wheel spats? Tick
9. Flip, metalflake paint? Tick (which looked great in the sun by the way)
10. Frenched numberplates? I’ll repeat the question...Frenched numberplates?
9/10 then. Well done, but I hope the plates are removable.
