Greg Chiminello traces his addiction to American cars to a Ford Mustang parked in the driveway of a childhood neighbour’s Cape Cod-style house. He spent many boyhood hours sitting on his front fence gazing at this scene. So when he …
Sometimes the best thing to do is just show people, so here’s a video clip of the start of a race for classic saloon and touring cars at Winton Motor Raceway, Victoria, Australia. Video clip – start of classic saloon …
I wrote about Preservation v Restoration for Fairfax Drive (Drive.com.au) a while back and I keep hearing about fascinating cars that should be preserved rather than restored. I’m talking about a car that’s in the sort of condition that makes preservation a real option …
Following on from the previous post on the 1958 Chrysler New Yorker, here’s a bit more information about the cruise control option that was available on Chryslers and Imperials in the United States that year. It’s a fascinating Chrysler brochure …
Each month the RACV Club in Melbourne displays a heritage vehicle in the Club foyer. This month it’s a beautiful 1958 Chrysler New Yorker 2-door hardtop. Featuring a 392 cubic inch V8 engine producing 345 bhp, this model had a …
Held over the last weekend in November, the Revival is part of a new wave of auto events that combine the thrill of speed with motoring culture to produce a festival. This year’s event included a cruise, movies, music, retro fashion, vintage …
Hi and welcome to the first blog post at Car Cavalcade. I hope the posts, stories and photos will continue to be interesting, thought provoking and useful. Car Cavalcade is a celebration of the cars that we love to drive, care for …