Thursday, September 9, 2021

Desoto Day

 The old girl Tilly made it to the last car show of the season.   It was a beautiful day at the lake.


Cars were parked all along the Lakeshore Drive.

We got a good spot this time, easy to get into and out of.   It was a bit windy but nice next to the lake.


Far Guy and his cousin Tommy.  Far Guy talked to many people...and saw some guys that he used to work with. 

We met another fellow and his wife who also had a Desoto...theirs was a 1960 Desoto.


He told me he bought the fenders skirts from a guy in California.


It was a fun afternoon/evening...we got home just before dark.

We stopped for gas on the way home...Tilly gets 11 miles per gallon. 

Far Side



29 comments:

Jennifer said...

What fun!

linda m said...

Tilly sure is a beauty. So glad you made it to the car show and had a good time.

Val Ewing said...

Awww that is neat! Looks like it was a pretty day. Love the blue skies and water.
11 miles to the gallon, it has been a few years since I drove something like that!

DJan said...

What a nice thing to take Tilly to, where she can see her relatives! It looks like it was a great day. :-)

Dawn said...

That sounds (and looks) like a perfect day in a perfect spot.

Sara said...

What a pretty spot to spend the day - along with lots of other "car guys & gals". It's great that your husband feels up to doing this again after a rough summer.

Rita said...

That looks like fun! For Tilly, too--LOL! ;)

Miss Merry said...

What a gorgeous day!!!

Cynthia said...

Woah, Tilly is a gas guzzler by today’s standards! Of course, gas was cheap Way Back When. I can remember gas wars when it was 25c a gallon!

The Feminine Energy said...

Oh what a lovely day. We have to take advantage of these types of days while we still have them, as they will be gone for another year before we blink. ~Andrea xoxoxo

Karen said...

I miss the car shows. Two summers without in my area. My inlaws have a lovely Studebaker about the same color as your DeSoto. Not sure of the year. They had another one in a lovely charcoal grey but have since sold it.

Tired Teacher 2 said...

Good looking cars! Glad to hear you and FarGuy had a good time. Was the show in DL?

Wanderingcatstudio said...

Both so pretty!

Terry and Linda said...

It's so much fun to be out and about with a bunch of like-minded folks!

Laurel Wood said...

I am so glad you two had a good time. Thanks for sharing the photos.

Maebeme said...

Beautiful cars and a lovely way to spend the day with like-minded people.

Granny Marigold said...

It looks like it was a fine day for a car show and both of you had an enjoyable time.

Far Side of Fifty said...

Yes!

Linda Reeder said...

Tilly is looking quite spiffy! Fun times by a lovely lake.

Betsy said...

Now that looks like FUN! I'm so glad Far Guy felt up too it. 11 mpg! That sounds like what we used to get pulling our big trailer!
Blessings,
Betsy

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

Such a good day out

Red said...

Car shows are interesting and fun.

L. D. said...

Two Desoto cars in one spot is pretty cool. It did look like an ideal place for the show.

diane in northern wis said...

What a fun day at a car show. That Tilly is a looker!

At Home In New Zealand said...

Sounds like you both had a very enjoyable day :)

gail said...

And does it burn premium?

Far Side of Fifty said...

Non Oxygenated Premium:)

Bonnie said...

What a fun day for you both! I'm happy for you that the weather was so nice too. I bet Far Guy loves talking with all the other guys about their collector cars. It looks like Tilly had fun too!

Leah said...

This post makes me SMILE! I am so happy that you both had a good time! And there was another Desoto there this time, that is awesome! We also burn premium in the "Cruising" car! See you next summer at the car show!