chelsea cruise 70s

LONGSHOT · Post by **LONGSHOT** » Tue Aug 02, 11 11:40 pm

came across this on classic and sportscar site- some good pics and memories of the 70s kings rd
will try a link if i can.....

any of our more mature members remember the mustang ?

likin the wheels

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Wed Aug 03, 11 10:43 am

Yep, the Mustang was sprayed in Velvetex, which was popular for a while in the early '70's. The guy owned the Paradise garage boutique, you'd sometimes see it parked outside. It was me that took photograph No3 in about 1974.

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Wed Aug 03, 11 10:46 am

Lovin the pics any more ?

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed Aug 03, 11 10:54 am

It's all coming back! The Chelsea Cruise had a brilliant atmosphere back in the day and I remember seeing the Ford and the Chevy.

Can't say I remember seeing the tiger striped Muzzy though

I've still got a set of those J A Pearce wheels hanging on the garage wall though!

mad machs · Post by **mad machs** » Wed Aug 03, 11 11:12 am

Here's a link to the site

http://www.classicandsportscar.com/foru ... sea-cruise

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Wed Aug 03, 11 11:52 am

Great thread and photos. Mike Hall's black 55 Chevy had a big influence on me. I recently found a load of my Chelsea Cruise photos - terrible quality, but here's a couple of Mopars...

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Wed Aug 03, 11 11:58 am

Couple more...

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed Aug 03, 11 12:05 pm

Crikey Adam, '70 Road Runner rag top with a dust trail, white hood and black interior...what a spec

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Wed Aug 03, 11 12:11 pm

It was owned by a guy called Bernie. Great guy, but he could get you into trouble. My Satellite was parked in front of him, also on the pavement, and a parking warden asked us to move them, not unreasonably. Bernie gave the warden a load of lip, and we both finshed up with tickets

I think the ragtop went to Europe.

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Wed Aug 03, 11 12:16 pm

Just found this one of Carolyn, with a Mustang that was very similar to the one I had at the time. Wow, 30 years ago...

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Wed Aug 03, 11 12:20 pm

Adam wrote: Just found this one of Carolyn, with a Mustang that was very similar to the one I had at the time. Wow, 30 years ago...

no wonder you grabbed her adam

the pics are great all the people lining up watching and the cars occupants are all havin fun..........

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Wed Aug 03, 11 12:22 pm

Yeah, I knew she was a keeper Dunc.

Here's one of my cousin's Barracuda, also with JA Pearce wheels!

LONGSHOT · Post by **LONGSHOT** » Wed Aug 03, 11 1:21 pm

well done for the link !
lovin the old photos

first time i went was mid 80s in my white consul with flames n moon discs-
and of course a flat top hair do !

another pic that could tell a story.........

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Wed Aug 03, 11 1:51 pm

A few from me.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed Aug 03, 11 1:56 pm

Wolfies and General Grabbers by the ton, thanks Derek, that makes me feel really old!