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Cars We Notice – CFFC

Dan Antion
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Once again, I am coming in at the end of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge. From Cee:

“This week our topic is  Cars or Car Details. Be creative and have fun with this challenge. Most of you already know that I love vintage cars.”

Let’s see what we can find in the archives.

Taking my hobby car and my stuff.
4 years ago, after the carnival, I was in this ambulance on my way to St. Francis Hospital’s Emergency Room.
I follow NHRA racing, and Tim Wilkerson is my favorite driver. This was his car many years ago.
STAGED – Our daughter Faith donated he car to be used in rescue training for a local fire department.
Doors to the original baggage handling area and a blast from the past on the rails. That’s a Penn Central passenger car.
This is the post card is used in a promotional post for Teagan’s release of Atonement in Bloom
OK, that car is going really, really slow. So slow. Slowest car ever. We are not speeding.
Workin’ at the car wash
Tim Wilkerson working under his car.
That looks like a big load, but it weighs way less that the five passengers this car can carry. By the way, this isn’t my Jeep.
Silver Streak moment.
We saw this cool transporter at the NHRA (Drag races) in Englishtown, New Jersey
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
Ford Galaxy 500 – I think it’s a 1965 model
My good friend David made this model Ford Shelby GT for me.
I like it when I capture headlight and taillight streaks.
Brad Lewis: “This has been on my desk for about 40 years….I got it as a graduation present after completing 6th grade”
Books on Gateway Clipper

Knuckleheads — The Evil You Choose — When Evil Chooses You — Secrets held Against Evil

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66 responses to “Cars We Notice – CFFC”

  1. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    Great photos 💜💜

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Willow.

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  2. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Fabulous gallery Dan :)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Brian.

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  3. Dale Avatar
    Dale

    Those are some cool car shots, Dan. 😊

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad you like them, Dale.

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      1. Dale Avatar
        Dale

        Indeedy!

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  4. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    That Good Humor truck is the best desk jewelry ever! But how about that barn behind the not-speeding car? That’s a beauty. Then there’s Teagan’s car-and-diner combo. I’d say you have an eye for cars. I can’t figure out why cars from the 60s look so old, though.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Maureen. At least in the 60s, cars from different brands looked different. Today, every car looks the same. I do like the Good Humor truck.

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  5. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread Avatar
    Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

    I thought for sure that loaded down vehicle was yours. :-) I like the Coffee Good Humor truck. Happy Monday, Dan.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That is my car, Judy. I’m not sure why the comment reads like that. I need to check and see what post it was associated with originally. Maybe I was trying to be funny.

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  6. Murphy’s Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    Great collection of cars Dan. Glad that trip in the ambulance is just a memory now. Not a ride anyone wants to take! Oh! Boy! Running for the Good Humor truck! What a treat that was. David did a class job on the model car.

    What I don’t understand is why the cars from the 60’s look soooo familiar to me! 🥴

    Happy Monday. Happy week.
    Ginger

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I think you’ve seen those cars in the movies, Ginger — that must be it ;-)

      David is an excellent model builder. I have several models that he made for me.

      I have many fond memories of running for the Good Humor truck.

      I hope you have a nice week.

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  7. GP Avatar
    GP

    You should get extra points on this challenge! You more than exceeded your goal.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks GP. I love it when I see interesting cars. I have others, but I’ve used them for Cee’s other prompts within the past few months.

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  8. Dave Astor Avatar
    Dave Astor

    Excellent variety of motor vehicles, Dan, and excellently photographed!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Dave!

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  9. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
    Liz Gauffreau

    I love the action shot of The Slowest Car Ever! I remember the boys at school going ga ga over the Heavy Chevy Chevelle.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Liz. That Chevy had a lot of fans.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
        Liz Gauffreau

        You’re welcome, Dan.

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  10. lois Avatar
    lois

    Good memories with that Good Humor truck. The ‘not speeding’ car is such a great photo. Almost like reverse panning.
    The postcard from Atonement is wonderful! Look at the fins on that car–I love it!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The truck isn’t mine, but I love that photo! The post card was at one of our history museums. I remember eating at the diner before it closed, but not in such a cool car.

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  11. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    I love your gallery. Yes, fond memories of the good humor truck.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Lauren!

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  12. quiall Avatar
    quiall

    And you were in the ambulance because…? When I saw the picture of Faith’s car my first thought was oh no…! But yes I saw the word staged and I realized, Whew. I love old cars. I don’t think I’ve ever driven in one. An oversight, of course.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The ambulance trip was years ago, Pam. I took a tumble in the bathroom and cut my head. Even though it was staged, seeing her car like that still made me cringe.

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  13. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    Love the photos, Dan. That is indeed a 1965 Ford Galaxy 500. I almost bought one in 65 but invested in an oil well instead. (It came up dry). The classic train was cool as was the Volvo wagon which looks to be a 1965 as well.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks for the confirmation, John. You remain my go-to source for classic car ID. Sorry about that oil well.

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar
        John W. Howell

        Yeah it was in the Hillsdale MI oil field which struck after I pulled out. (Double bad luck)

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Ouch!

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          1. John W. Howell Avatar
            John W. Howell

            Yeah.

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  14. rugby843 Avatar
    rugby843

    My  favorite classics are the rounded pickups from the 30s and 40s

    Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Cheryl.

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  15. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    Such a great collection Dan!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Cheryl.

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  16. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    Fun collection of car images, Dan. I love your Good Humor ice cream truck replica.

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  17. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    What a awesome collection of cars for this week. You found some real treasures. :D :D

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks, Cee. I love finding interesting cars.

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  18. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    I”m glad you noticed them, Dan, and then shared them. In our heat, the ice cream truck looks especially appealing. :-)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Sounds like you’d have to eat fast.

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      1. sustainabilitea Avatar
        sustainabilitea

        True. Of get inside immediately.

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      2. sustainabilitea Avatar
        sustainabilitea

        Or

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          I knew that was coming ;-)

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          1. sustainabilitea Avatar
            sustainabilitea

            Sorry but I can’t help myself. I’ll surprise you one of these days and not correct something. 😉

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  19. Rebecca Budd Avatar
    Rebecca Budd

    Dan – you have had the very best adventures. Cars provide us with a sense of freedom, giving us the ability to explore new destinations and embark on exciting adventures. As Jack Kerouac reminds us: “Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.”

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Rebecca. I’ve even been in your neck of the woods in a car :)

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      1. Rebecca Budd Avatar
        Rebecca Budd

        Come back!!!!!

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          I’d love to.

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  20. Mae Clair Avatar
    Mae Clair

    When I first saw the “staged” shot before realizing it was staged, my heart jumped to my throat. So glad that was just a training exercise.

    I love the headlight/tail light streaks and the “slowest car ever.”
    And that Good Humor truck made me smile. 😀

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I was at that training and that picture still makes me cringe.

      I love catching the light streaks.

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  21. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    This is right up your alley, Dan. Great photos. Well done!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jennie!

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      1. Jennie Avatar
        Jennie

        You’re welcome, Dan.

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  22. hilarymb Avatar
    hilarymb

    Hi Dan – glad the ambulance was a temporary trip, as too reading about Faith’s car – must have been worrying for a while. Pity about the toy on your desk … it’d be good if it was real! Also love the light streaks … good selection – cheers Hilary

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Hilary. Faith’s car was hard to look at, even though it was staged. The toy is in a friend’s desk, but it does bring back memories.

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  23. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Some nice vintage cars there, Dan. The photo with the back of the car filled with stuff made me laugh. That’s how mine looks all the time, if not worse! :-)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad you liked these. I’ve had that loaded heavy on many occasions.

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      1. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
        D. Wallace Peach

        :-)

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  24. House of Heart Avatar
    House of Heart

    Great pics Dan. I love the diner. What a great nostalgic shot!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I love that postcard, Holly. That’s a part of Americana that makes me smile.

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      1. House of Heart Avatar
        House of Heart

        Exactly, Americana was the word I was thinking of. Smiling!

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  25. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    I love all the variety.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks!

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  26. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Hi Dan, I also like vintage cars. Great pictures.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      There is something about cars before they all started to look alike.

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  27. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    Oh, man — so many fun images! Love old cars. That final shot of the ice-cream truck was a perfect capper.

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