Today I was in Front Royal and noticed this shiny blue Cadillac. When I reached the entrance to Shenandoah National Park, it was right behind me. Since they had to stop to pay the entrance fee, I had time to reach a parking spot so I could take a picture as they drove by.
I recognized it as a Cadillac, but I didn’t know the model because I am not a car enthusiast. Bing’s visual search engine says this is a 1960 Cadillac hearse.
Another classic car was behind it, but I wasn’t expecting it so I didn’t get a picture. Later, I saw them at an overlook. The drivers were doing what classic car enthusiasts do: checking out what’s under the hood.
The gray car is a Lincoln Continental, likely a 1965.
I saw a few other classic cars this weekend, so I guess there was a “Cruise In” nearby. I’ve been to a couple of those, but got bored quickly. It’s more exciting to see these cars in the wild.
I remember when fashionable cars were long like these. Their gas mileage was only about 12 MPG, but gas cost something like $.29 a gallon.
None of the cars that my parents drove looked like these. I think they only bought used Chevrolets when I was growing up.
Other Scenes at this Overlook
It boggles the mind to think that we all used to drive these barges!
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ReplyDeleteI have seen various car clubs driving the Skyline Drive.
MY parents had an old station wagon, not sure which model. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
...they are classic "yank tanks!"
ReplyDeleteNice, I saw a few classic cars over the weekend while out walking.
ReplyDeleteI like seeing these old beauties, though I never had any like them. Many a Ford and Chevy and Studebaker were the wheels of my life. I couldn't tell what was in the heart at first...but figured right that it was a certain Charlie.
ReplyDeleteNothing like those old classics. Beautiful cars!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, lovely cars
ReplyDeleteClassic cars! Thank you for sharing at MosaicMonday
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