Monthly Archives: August 2013

Downers Grove 8-16-2013 Post

Posted on 08/31/2013 by gsghert01

Larry is the original owner of this medium blue 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic convertible. It looks just like Elliot’s ’75 Caprice. Elliot bought his in March 1975, after the Chicago Auto Show. I don’t know when Larry made his purchase. … Continue reading →

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New ‘king of the hill’

Posted on 08/25/2013 by gsghert01

Cars are special in our culture. Some people I’ve met keep their cars for a long time and I really like to recognize that longevity and especially original owner old cars. Rich bought this Belmar Red Pontiac Catalina new in … Continue reading →

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Wood Dale 8-15-2013 Post

Posted on 08/20/2013 by gsghert01

Flashback 50s DJ Tony played some great oldies and he brought his friend, Mike “Elvis” Cimeron. Here are the songs Mike performed for the show. Featured vehicles were Fire, Police and Emergency. I zeroed in on this 1929 Pirsch fire … Continue reading →

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Lombard – 8-10-2013 Post

Posted on 08/20/2013 by gsghert01

It was a great night in Lombard and parking spaces were hard to find for show cars. The band was a ’70s Disco group called 7Dees. Listen to some of their music here. Tom’s immaculate ’61 Pontiac Bonneville convertible had … Continue reading →

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Bensenville 8-14-2013 Post

Posted on 08/18/2013 by gsghert01

I’ve known Paul’s twin Carl (1969 Mustang) for a while and just learned Paul has owned the MG for 35 years. The very good-natured Carl & Paul were singing “One Is The Loneliest Number” along with the band and they … Continue reading →

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Forest Park 8-12-2013 Post

Posted on 08/18/2013 by gsghert01
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Melrose Park 8-12-2013 Post

Posted on 08/17/2013 by gsghert01

My friend Jim’s brother (see about Jim & Gary’s cars here) organized this show sponsored by Paula’s Express and Danny'[s Cafe in Melrose. Here’s some of the music.

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Blog update 8-17-2013

Posted on 08/16/2013 by gsghert01

It’s been a busy week for me shooting. I haven’t had much time to update my blog. You may know I like to find cars that have been nurtured and cherished by their owners for a long time and here … Continue reading →

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Downers Grove 8-09-2013 Post

Posted on 08/11/2013 by gsghert01

Tonight’s featured vehicles were trucks, farm and military vehicles. The entertainment was the After Hours Band; and here is some of his music. This car is a 1939 Oldsmobile and it is very special to Fred, the owner. He saw … Continue reading →

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Riverside 8-08-2013 Post

Posted on 08/09/2013 by gsghert01

The last Riverside Cruise Night of the 2012 season was another good one, although not totally full. Showcase Classics provided the music (listen to some of the songs here).

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