Cars...Cars...Cars OCT.15-18 (Page 8): That's a tidy mill. The more chrome the better. I'm surprised we haven't seen more Porsches here, which brings to mind how to pronounce...

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Valsmere wrote:

Found a few I would like to share:

That's a tidy mill. The more chrome the better. I'm surprised we haven't seen more Porsches here, which brings to mind how to pronounce Porsche. Stuttgart
pronounces it Por-sha. Two syllables. That's the way I've always said it. But it's surprising how many car knowledgeable folks say Porsh. Oh well, tomato,
tomato... Thanks Valsmere.

Valsmere Loc: New Jersey

Oh I agree with all you say. I say it the same way as well. I wish I could have talked to the owner of that car, the Porsche. It really was a nice clean example of a vintage model, very pretty too. Unfortunately the car show where I nabbed this picture was rather cramped for space.

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Here is my 1961 impala super sport with factory air conditioning and 52,000 original miles

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Valsmere wrote:

Oh I agree with all you say. I say it the same way as well. I wish I could have talked to the owner of that car, the Porsche. It really was a nice clean example of a vintage model, very pretty too. Unfortunately the car show where I nabbed this picture was rather cramped for space.

That's the trouble with car shows. The inconsiderate crowds won't get out of MY way so that I can take MY pictures of MY favorite cars.

ncammack Loc: American Southwest (Lots of beach, no ocean)

Here's a couple of beauties that I saw. If you should ever get the chance you should take a trip to Cuba. Classics around every corner! Most will have aftermarket parts and/or parts from other vehicles. They don't have much to work with so the folks tend to get creative in their repairs. You need an air cleaner housing for your Bel Air but all you can find is one from a Ford F150? Little bit of fab work and you can make it fit. Olds brake shoes on a Pontiac? Why not as long as they're close to fitting.

55 Chevy Bel Air, Cienfuegos Cuba

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55 Chevy Bel Air, Cienfuegos Cuba

Another Bel Air, Cienfuegos Cuba

Lada 2107 aka Sputnik, Cienfuegos Cuba

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

lone ranger wrote:

Here is my 1961 impala super sport with factory air conditioning and 52,000 original miles

Your gorgeous Impala brings back fond memories. My Dad owned a duplex and our neighbor bought a new '61 (so, I was 13) convertible. It was white with red/white houndstooth seats. He took me for a few rides. I've always admired that car. Good for you Lone Ranger. I used to look out my bedroom window and drool.

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

ncammack wrote:

Here's a couple of beauties that I saw. If you sh... (show quote)

Lots of '55 Chevies.

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Ava'sPapa wrote:

Your gorgeous Impala brings back fond memories. My Dad owned a duplex and our neighbor bought a new '61 (so, I was 13) convertible. It was white with red/white houndstooth seats. He took me for a few rides. I've always admired that car. Good for you Lone Ranger. I used to look out my bedroom window and drool.

Thank you for your kind words every time I get ready to drive my impala it always puts a smile on my face brings back a lot of memories every time I get behind the wheel and I either go to a car show or just out for a drive

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Here is the second of my two beautiful classic cars my 1978 Corvette pace car with 10,000 original miles

Reuss Griffiths Loc: Ravenna, Ohio

Ava'sPapa wrote:

FABULOUS link!! Cowboy Ray is truly inspirational. I enjoyed witnessing the build. The car show was a pleasure to see. Bug-eyed Sprites, Healy 3000s, Lotus',
3 wheeled Morgans, TR-3s, Griffiths, and on and on. That's the car show I was looking for. The British have been responsible for some really great cars. Thank you.

I wholeheartedly agree the British have been responsible for some really great sports cars, but before you go off the deep end, just remember: Lucas Electronics and British Racing Green (or gangrene as I call it, the world's ugliest color)😉😢

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Reuss Griffiths wrote:

I wholeheartedly agree the British have been responsible for some really great sports cars, but before you go off the deep end, just remember: Lucas Electronics and British Racing Green (or gangrene as I call it, the world's ugliest color)😉😢

That's funny, I really like BRG and you're right about Lucas electronics...the most unreliable!

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

lone ranger wrote:

Here is the second of my two beautiful classic cars my 1978 Corvette pace car with 10,000 original miles

Lucky you!

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Ava'sPapa wrote:

Lucky you!

You’re right however I worked hard and made myself lucky

Reuss Griffiths Loc: Ravenna, Ohio

Ava'sPapa wrote:

That's funny, I really like BRG and you're right about Lucas electronics...the most unreliable!

It's all part of the pact we make with the Devil to get our hands on vintage British sports cars.

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

Reuss Griffiths wrote:

It's all part of the pact we make with the Devil to get our hands on vintage British sports cars.

I loved driving my Mini, but I hated owning it. It made me appreciate every car I've owned since- from a reliability standpoint, but not from smiles per mile when it was running.