Classic Cars

[Sandra]

My family wasn't into camping. But then we had our cottage at lake Erie for many years so we went there a lot.

 

[James B.]

And, if dad wasn't doing his vivid re-enactment of Godzilla, complete with fire-breathing destruction (complete and total mayhem!) this is what we'd take to the Fosters freeze, for a milk shake, or root beer float.

It's a 1960 Renault Dauphene. Because with the demands of a growing family, the old Buick bit the dust. And this was the replacement dad drove to work, because the newer Buick had the automatic. So mom drove it. The Renault was a nice car, it zipped along alright and seemed solid. The one above is exactly like ours, save the plates and drive side.

He was a very practical and capable man, my dad. At least he was, or could be, when not in the throes of something unholy. God rest his soul.

 

[Sandra]

Very nice James B.

Glad I started this thread. It's been great looking at these old cars. :tup:

 

[Sandra]

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It isn't the greatest pic of it but this is the car with the suicide doors. Here is the full pic of our cottage. The room with all of the windows is the sunporch which overlooked lake Erie.

 

[Sandra]

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This was a co worker's car.