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..."yes, i'm gonna be a star." OK, if you don't know who sings this song, then well, I really don't know what to say! I love The Beatles, but I love classic cars even more :)
I've pretty much been obsessed with muscle cars ever since I can remember...in fact, obsessed doesn't even begin to quite describe the fascination. I guess I can blame it all on my dad who used to work at City Chevrolet when I was a little girl. In my opinion his job had ultimate perks, such as bringing new cars by the house every once in awhile: taking Heidi and I for a spin in a convertible Camaro, one time bringing home a new sedan that had a TV in it...we thought we were so cool riding up to Krispy Kreme on a Friday night on Central Avenue. And then there was the year that I received the *coolest* Christmas gift ever: a pink, convertible barbie Corvette. I kinda still wish I had that thing!
Shortly after all these awesome memories were created, new memories were in motion as we moved out towards the suburbs and closer to Lowe's Motor Speedway where the Auto Fair is held twice a year. I have always looked forward to the car show...mom would lather on the sunscreen and we would be off, walking the length of the track checking out old camaros, corvettes, chevelles, impalas, thunderbirds and the like. Sometimes we would venture into the infield where hot dog vendors were set up and coveted car parts were sold...it was an all day event and we would come home tired, sweaty and sunburned, but it was so worth it. I can remember skipping a few high school classes (yes, my mom knew about it...isn't she so cool?!) to go on Fridays (the best day to go, in my opinion) and blowing off other events to check out the car show on Saturday mornings.
A few weekends ago I was in Charlotte for a children's portrait event (more on that later!) and I made sure that Dad and I got to go. I haven't been in a few years so it was so awesome to be able to go again. I have this list...a list of things to do before I turn the big 30 and one of the many "things" on my list is to show up at the auto fair with a fair sum of cash and purchase a mint condition 1969 Camaro-marina blue with white racing stripes...or maybe a 1963 Red Corvette Sting Ray or you know, maybe a 1966 black Chevelle. I'd be happy with any of them.
And as always, thanks for taking me Dad...it wouldn't be the same without you.
All of these shots were captured with my point and shoot:
I just love houndstooth interior!
Happy Monday!
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How fun to do that with your Dad! I love that pink 59 Cadi!
(09.21.09 @ 01:29 PM)Love old cars in great condition! :)
(09.21.09 @ 01:34 PM)sooo jealous I wasn't there!! one day we're going to be showing off our collection at the speedway :)
(09.21.09 @ 02:02 PM)Oh you and Dad are so cute! You two did always love the Auto Fair. Glad you got to go while you were here and spend some time with Dad. We miss and love you guys :)
(09.22.09 @ 08:41 AM)awesome cars!! I can see you now!! Tooling around in that silver corvette with the red interior - maybe some new sunglasses to complete the picture......Great photography!!!
(09.22.09 @ 09:21 AM)