Tag Archives: Chevrolet

Car Show

Posted on June 20, 2022 by swabby429

There was a community car show at the shopping center a couple of weeks ago. It had been a few years since the last time I’d attended one, so I decided to check it out. I prefer to visit car … Continue reading →

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Personal Model Cars

Posted on April 10, 2019 by swabby429

Most visitors to my home eventually notice that a model car is parked on one of the display shelves in the living room. Sometimes two shelves feature a miniature automobile. Every few months, the displays feature different cars. New acquaintances … Continue reading →

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Buckle Up

Posted on June 27, 2016 by swabby429

The first seatbelts I remember were in dad’s 1961 Buick LeSabre.  He installed two sets of lap belts for the front bench seat. They were dull red nylon web fabric and fastened by means of threading one end through a … Continue reading →

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Corvair’s Demise

Posted on May 14, 2014 by swabby429

I’ve long thought that Chevelle, Camaro and Corvair are peculiar names.  I’ve heard that Camaro is a made-up marketing word.  Others claim that Camaro is the French word for comrad.  I tend to believe that it’s a marketing invention. Chevelle, … Continue reading →

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Vettes

Posted on June 30, 2012 by swabby429

June 30th is known for many historical events throughout the years.  Since today is Saturday, I don’t think I want to go on about The Night Of The Long Knives in Hitler’s Germany of 1934.  The fact of the first … Continue reading →

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