Yearly Archives: 2013

Father’s Day Lyons 6-16-2013

Posted on 06/18/2013 by gsghert01

Just South of the Culvers and across the street from the fire station was the Lyons Fathers Day car show on 6-16-2013. Showcase Classics ran the show and awards; some of the music they streamed from satellite radio is here. … Continue reading →

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Lombard 6-15-2013

Posted on 06/18/2013 by gsghert01

The Lombard entertainment was provided by No Big Deal and a few of the songs performed are here. I haven’t seen Mike’s 1963 Corvette split-window coupe since July 24th in 2012 but it was parked on St. Charles and I … Continue reading →

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Downers Grove 6-14-2013

Posted on 06/16/2013 by gsghert01

Featured cars on Curtis tonight were air-cooled vehicles including Corvairs, VW’s and Porsches. The Corvair club gave me a mug; many thanks guys. I don’t often drink beer, but when I do I prefer Leine’s in a Corvair enthusiast’s mug. … Continue reading →

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Lombard 6-08-2013

Posted on 06/14/2013 by gsghert01

This was the Cruise Night season kickoff show in Lombard because it rained on June 1st. The cruisers made up for that and the Cadillac club came early and congregated at the bank. The entertainment was the band Roc Reation … Continue reading →

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Westchester 6-10-2013

Posted on 06/13/2013 by gsghert01

We listened to oldies music performed by the band, It’s About Time. Four cars ‘lit it up’  by shooting flames from modified exhaust pipes. A spark plug in installed in the pipe and gas is dumped in by choking the … Continue reading →

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Downers Grove 6-07-2013

Posted on 06/09/2013 by gsghert01

On Curtis Avenue, Ford A & T Models were featured and Jimmy Boy performed acoustic pop/rock tunes, a few of which can be heard here. Gordy’s red ‘57 Chevrolet Bel Air ragtop, with a Continental kit caught my eye. It … Continue reading →

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Car ornaments from last week

Posted on 06/09/2013 by gsghert01

Back in the day,

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Westchester Show 5-20-2013

Posted on 06/09/2013 by gsghert01

DJ Tommy ‘spun’ the Oldies music on a sunny but chilly Monday night in Westchester. Al has ” had my Austin for about 8 years now.  The car is a Business Coupe, often referred to as a three window.  The … Continue reading →

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Berwyn Cruise Night 6-4-2013

Posted on 06/05/2013 by gsghert01

Showcase Classics emceed the 2013 season kickoff Cruise Night for Berwyn and I saw a number of familiar cars and people. This is my music section and my teaser photo gallery is here.

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Westchester Cruise Night 6-03-2013 Post

Posted on 06/04/2013 by gsghert01

Great car show sponsored by Paul’s Pizza & Hot Dogs Restaurant and surely the clear weather contributed to a ‘packed house’. The Meteors performed so many great oldies; a few of which can be found here. Three special Fords struck … Continue reading →

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