Monthly Archives: July 2013

Lombard 7-13-2013 Post

Posted on 07/14/2013 by gsghert01

Another ‘full house’ at Lombard Cruise Night; and for the first time this season the bank parking lot was filled with show cars. I finally got another chance to talk with Mike, the owner of a great ’63 Corvette split … Continue reading →

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Addendum to Westchester 6-10-2013

Posted on 07/14/2013 by gsghert01

I had forgotten to write about Tony’s orange 1958 Corvette largely because I was so busy with the video (see this post) I shot the day I met Tony. Then Ernie (1937 Pontiac) said ‘I see you’ve ment my brother  … Continue reading →

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Downers Grove 7-12-2013 Post

Posted on 07/13/2013 by gsghert01

Great weather and another packed house in Downers with cars scrambling to find a parking space. Claremont Drive was the band and they performed their Baby Boomer rock and roll (click here for my videos of them). This near original … Continue reading →

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Riverside 7-11-2013 Post

Posted on 07/12/2013 by gsghert01

Thanks to the great weather, the final car tally was 128. So many familiar cars. I ran into a fellow who has a black Corvette, which I always seem to discover after dark but tonight he had a motorcycle, so … Continue reading →

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Bensenville 7-10-2013 Post

Posted on 07/12/2013 by gsghert01

Traffic was terrible ON Route 83 – CONTRUCTION but I arrived in time to speak with the band, R-Gang,  and get permission to record their fine Rythm & Blues performance. Many of my friends were there and their cars will … Continue reading →

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Westchester 7-08-2013 Post

Posted on 07/09/2013 by gsghert01

In spite of a favorable weather radar forecast, there was a little rain in spurts. Mother Nature dealt me a hand of lemons, so I tried to make some lemonade. My teaser gallery is for the stalwarts who stayed through … Continue reading →

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Downers Grove 7-05-2013 Post

Posted on 07/06/2013 by gsghert01

When I arrived about 5, the train station parking lot was already packed close to full with show cars. That augured well for a great crowd. I spoke with Scott Allen of the band as they were setting up who … Continue reading →

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Westchester 7-01-2013 Post

Posted on 07/03/2013 by gsghert01

The band was Claremont Drive which played Baby Boomer Oldies and they allowed me to record; so this is the first time my music section is the actual performers’ work (click here). This was a night for Pontiac’s from ’51 … Continue reading →

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Newly discovered video 6-10-2013

Posted on 07/03/2013 by gsghert01

I’m still getting used to my video capabilities and found this Westchester flames video on my camera when I plugging into my Mac. More about that show here.

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Berwyn 7-2-2013

Posted on 07/03/2013 by gsghert01

  Showcase Classics emceed Berwyn’s Cruise Night and played the oldies; for a sampler, click here. They also chose the awards. Two cars I wanted to find more about were a 1954 Ford Customline and a 1958 Edsel Corsair. I … Continue reading →

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