One Sick Nova

It's been a long, hot summer in the Carolinas (to my Northern blood, it feels like it started back around April). The dog days of August led to vacation time, an office and a home move, and relegated this blog to the back burner. Now that Labor Day is past, I'm hoping to get back into the swing starting with couple of posts on Chevy's entry into the compact budget muscle car battle, the Nova. I should note here that as much as Chromefin is into rust buckets, we are an equal opportunity car blog and admire all types of classic sheet metal, including customs. First up is this Fesler built 1970. Check out the air ride about 60 seconds in. Stay tuned for some photos of a friend's 67' Nova wagon and his thoughts on what constitutes the perfect ride.

1970 Fesler Built Chevy Nova from chris fesler on Vimeo.

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Great White

I spotted this 1961 Cadillac Coupe early yesterday morning about a block from my office. It had temporary plates so recently put back on the road. The last inspection sticker read 1971. By far one of my favorite years for styling... a little less over the top with the fins then the 59' and 60' models. Looking forward to seeing this one cruising the streets of Charleston again.

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British Car Day 2008

Today was the British Car Club of Charleston's annual show. I must admit, my tastes lean more toward Detroit iron, but today's show was local and the price was right. Also, the overcast weather was a good opportunity to play around with some black & white photography. There was the usual nice selection of MG's, Austin Healeys, Jaguars and Triumphs. What I really got a kick out of however was the old Vette parked just outside the viewing area. I've never been into Corvettes, but this 56' was decked out in mottled primer, and dripping with attitude. I've seen it around town over the past year and I like the fact that the owner seems to enjoy driving it as is. No trailer queen, this one.

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Savannah Bound

This 1960 Buick LeSabre sedan rolled off the assembly line the year I was born. You can see the "jet-age" styling in the simulated twin-jet nacelles up front and the delta fins out back. When I moved down south, I thought I'd find a lot more old icons like this one.

They seem to be disappearing faster than ever. Already, I've made mental notes to go back and shoot an old vehicle only to find that it's vanished. This one was sitting in a field off of old Savannah Highway a few winters ago though probably long gone by now.

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