RVing and Antique Cars! (Part 3)

Whippet, Overland, Nash, Hupmobile, Dodge Brothers, Willys – are all names of vehicles from bygone days that are buried in the lore of automotive history. Pontiac, Saturn and Oldsmobile are names from today that have also been retired. Vehicles with these names and others were on display at the local Blyth Cruise night. Between 150 and 200 cars from Model T’s to Chevrolet SSR and Pontiac Solstice were on display shined up and polished to perfection. What a beautiful display of automotive history we enjoyed. Walking the rows and listening to the comments of visitors conversing with the owners was a great way to spend an evening. Listening to music popular as I (and many of those attending) was growing up was also part of the enjoyment. Even young singles and couples with very young children were engaged in the fun of the event.

The thought that kept going through my mind was the talent of the ordinary people who enjoy tinkering with these historical vehicles. I saw a picture of a Dodge Brothers car that truly looked like a car ready for the junk heap, with a tree growing up through it. To see that car today, with hand crafted metal fenders, gas tank, roof and so on showed the true talent and abilities of these craftsmen. Then to hear that all of the engine, transmission and many of the operating components were rebuilt really drives home the message. This is a labor of love for these owners.  They dedicate many long hours and thousands of miles to travel looking for the single component that will allow them to move forward with the restoration. The RV that they have facilitates that process and combines travel with a purpose in the pursuit of their hobby. I have come to appreciate the owners of antique and classic cars after spending the better part of a week as an onlooker this week.

Have a look through some of the photos we have posted and see if they do not bring back memories for you and possibly kindle a desire to pursue another way to Go RVing.

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This is Part 3 of 3
Click here for Part 1
Click here for Part 2


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