Monthly Archives: February 2014

Blog status update 2-13-2014

Today is January 23, 2014 February 13, 2014  and I’ve created 204 217 posts (see on this list, which will grow over time as I keep working) , mostly my discussions of the car shows I attended though there are … Continue reading →

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Joe Rizza Car Show 8-18-2013

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Wood Dale 8-15-2013

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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Bensenville Cruise 8-14-2013

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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Melrose Cruise 8-12-2013

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. Ron’s owned this gorgeous, long Cadillac Series 62 convertible for 25 years.

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Lombard Cruise 8-10-2013

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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Downers Cruise 8-09-2013

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Riverside Cruise 8-08-2013

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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Hudson for $ 20,000

I just saw a Pawn Stars episode on TV, originally aired 11/13/2012, where Rick Harrison purchased a white/cream colored Hudson Commodore four-door sedan (like this), but with an outside sun visor) for $ 20,000. The car was in great shape … Continue reading →

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