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Author: | F14D_Tomcat [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:10 pm ] |
Post subject: | Oldtimers under the sun |
Last weekend took place the traditional Vevey retro oldtimers meeting. The exceptionally warm weather (over 35°C) only added to the fun and to the pleasure. Some excerpts: The USA was of course well represented in this 100th anniversary of Chevy: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A superb Packard ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A couple of "Woodies" ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Good ol' Roscoe P. Coltrane was there, as was Starsky and Hutch ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Note the special space for the Jack Daniels. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A gorgeous Bel Air ![]() ![]() ![]() but Europe was not at rest with some classy examples from Great Britain: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But Germany responded: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() As did Italy: ![]() ![]() ![]() and France: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The USA always at war: ![]() ![]() Note the Coca Cola bottle opener on the dashboard! ![]() ![]() with Germany following suit: ![]() A very dirty and disrespectful of the meeting Stag: ![]() The fabulous Riviera. By Buick. One of only 3'000 or so pieces ever made: ![]() ![]() A gorgeous DeVille Coupé: ![]() ![]() I even thought that Admin was present. Or was it just his Marcos? ![]() A beautiful Fury with Tom's state numbers at the back: ![]() and California's at the front: ![]() The Ghostbusters were also present: ![]() ![]() ![]() as was Marty: ![]() A classy K-series with Quebec plates and a Breitling cap for his owner: ![]() ![]() You could even buy some infrastructure from the US freeways to provide some very needed bucks to the US economy: ![]() ![]() |
Author: | rockmastermike [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Oldtimers under the sun |
Great shots, thanks for psoting |
Author: | sracer [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 2:33 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Oldtimers under the sun |
nice shots - you know how bad things are when we're selling road signs in France to fund this place! |
Author: | F14D_Tomcat [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:27 pm ] |
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sracer wrote: nice shots - you know how bad things are when we're selling road signs in France to fund this place! errr, .. Switzerland actually. Trying to keep the franc lower. |
Author: | WatchFred [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:32 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Oldtimers under the sun |
great pics and some beautiful cars. looks like just the perfect day for such an event, nice. |
Author: | jlee5050 [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 12:19 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Oldtimers under the sun |
I didn't know there was such a big collectors market for vintage automobiles especially US cars in Switzerland... a lot of those cars are beautiful! I have a fancy for vintage Caddys... someday... if this watch hobby doesn't eat up all of my funds... ![]() |
Author: | Sharkmouth [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 1:07 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Oldtimers under the sun |
Looks a great meet! |
Author: | F14D_Tomcat [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 6:02 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Oldtimers under the sun |
jlee5050 wrote: I didn't know there was such a big collectors market for vintage automobiles especially US cars in Switzerland Indeed there is, especially at the German-speaking Switzerland. A good reason is that up to the early '70s, I believe, GM cars were assembled in Bienne (at the heart of watchmaking country ![]() Also, on June 19, the 100th anniversary of Louis-Joseph Chevrolet (a native of La Chaux-de-Fonds, again at the heart of watchmaking country) was celebrated at...La Chaux-de-Fonds. Despite the rainy weather, over 1'000 Chevys were present from all over Europe. Not counting the Daweoos that they now call Chevys. ![]() |
Author: | sracer [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 6:29 pm ] |
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F14D_Tomcat wrote: sracer wrote: nice shots - you know how bad things are when we're selling road signs in France to fund this place! errr, .. Switzerland actually. Trying to keep the franc lower. ooops - sorry about that mixup! |
Author: | jlee5050 [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 11:36 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Oldtimers under the sun |
F14D_Tomcat wrote: jlee5050 wrote: I didn't know there was such a big collectors market for vintage automobiles especially US cars in Switzerland Indeed there is, especially at the German-speaking Switzerland. A good reason is that up to the early '70s, I believe, GM cars were assembled in Bienne (at the heart of watchmaking country ![]() Also, on June 19, the 100th anniversary of Louis-Joseph Chevrolet (a native of La Chaux-de-Fonds, again at the heart of watchmaking country) was celebrated at...La Chaux-de-Fonds. Despite the rainy weather, over 1'000 Chevys were present from all over Europe. Not counting the Daweoos that they now call Chevys. ![]() So that's who he is... ![]() |
Author: | WatchFred [ Sun Sep 18, 2011 6:37 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Oldtimers under the sun |
alwas loved the Gulietta, what a fun car to drive this was |
Author: | F14D_Tomcat [ Sun Sep 18, 2011 12:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Oldtimers under the sun |
WatchFred wrote: alwas loved the Gulietta, what a fun car to drive this was Yep and contrary to the Junior, you don't see that many around. |
Author: | moosewine [ Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:14 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Oldtimers under the sun |
Love the Cuda! Thats one sweet car. |
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