(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – Throw the term ‘nostalgia’ around with a dozen gearheads and you will likely get a dozen different answers. For me I’ve come to define it as cars that bring back that feel from days-gone-by. Actual cars from the days-gone-by I see as historic. Actually determining which car fits where is anyone’s guess because some appear as old and authentic builds from way back, but people have gotten so good at replicating ‘patina’ that it can be a real struggle to discern which is which.
I give it my best shot and likely I mix them up, but they are all cool. Anything that keeps the hot-rodding roots alive and in the minds of gearheads is good in my book. Speaking of good – how ‘bout them wagons…? There are tow rigs, pushers, and family tricksters all in long-roof style. The supercharged Lark wagon could have gone in the muscle car gallery, but I felt it fit here better. That is one clean and period correct ride. The Hot Rod Charlie’s Henry had so many neat features that drew us in for closer inspection. We caught one with a roller skate truck for a shifter T-handle. Hadn’t seen that before and it looks like a good idea. The Green ’57 wagon was stunning and its placement at the end of the row meant folks gathered around it a lot. Seems some admirer even left their pacifier on the tailgate.
Hmmm, I want my Fury to look like the Impala on the cover photo….tasty
Lots of long tops