Tag Archives: Downer’s Grove

Downers Grove 6-14-2013

Posted on 11/23/2013 by gsghert01
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Downers Grove Photos 6-07-2013

Posted on 10/24/2013 by gsghert01

I’m finally feeling better and resuming editing photos from the 2013 season of car shows. Featured cars on Curtis were A-Model and T-Model Fords.

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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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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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Downers Grove 8-02-2013 Post

Posted on 08/04/2013 by gsghert01

Rain threatened and that must’ve scared cars away and the scheduled piano player didn’t make it either. I’ll ‘borrow’ some oldies music from another show here. The first car of interest to me at the show was Chris’ 1959 Lincoln … Continue reading →

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Downers Grove 7-19-2013 Post

Posted on 07/21/2013 by gsghert01

It was hot and I’m afraid that may have scared off quite a number of cars. I had seen this 1955 Ford Crown Victoria before but just struck up a conversation with it’s owner, Butch. He’s had it a year. … 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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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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Downers Grove 5-24-2013 Post

Posted on 06/27/2013 by gsghert01

I didn’t see Dave’s ’60 Edsel (see post header) until dusk but got more shots another day (see it here). Two of the cars I shot include Dave’s 1955 Chevy Bel Air and Frank’s 1967 Imperial Crown Convertible. Dave has … 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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