Classic Car Collection and Super Moon

It was “something for him, and something for me” today at the WOW  Museum, which displays the prize winning World of Wearable Art winners as well as classic cars.  No guesses which part of the museum Robin was most interested in.  The Excalibur displayed outside the museum was a taster of what to expect inside.  This is a rare beast indeed with only twelve of these four door touring sedans ever produced. 

Excalibur – 1988 Touring Sedan 350 Chevy V8

Overview of the collection

The results of gang warfare USA style took place outside Luigi’s Barbershop, and with one dead gangster lying shot on the ground, it looks like the Ford driver triumphed over the owner of the Chevy.

Gangsters cars, a Ford and a Chevy

Cars from the flamboyant 50s were lined up in front of a diner.  On display were a Plymouth and two Studebakers.

Plymouth and Studebaker Hawk and Commander

And what could be more flamboyant than the 1959 Cadillac Coup De Ville, known as “a yacht on wheels”.  Weighing 2 tonne and powered by a V8 368 cubic inch engine, the eccentric tail fins were had to be better than those on the cars of their rivals at Chrysler.  The design of the fins are made to represent those on jet planes.

1959 Cadillac Coup De Ville

These two caught Robin’s eye

This 1913 Model K Touring Krit  has been beautifully restored after a hard life down on the farm. 

Krit Model K Tourer

All car owners know that “rust never sleeps” and it looks like this has happened to this 1949 Buick Roadmaster.  This model came with four shiny chrome trimmed portholes on each front fender, to give the impression of a fire breathing jet engine.  All the chrome is long gone and as the headstone says “Rust in Peace”.

Rust in Peace Buick

As always, there was so much to see, to read about, and to admire but we can only show a small portion of what was on display.  So car lovers, the best thing to do is come to Nelson and see for yourself.  You won’t be disappointed, and if you are an old fogie like us you'll qualify for a discounted senior’s ticket. 

Super Moon coming up over the horizon

The “Super Moon” put in a appearance tonight.  Robin set up his tripod and attached his camera  - a necessary precaution as the night time shutter speed is very slow.  The perigee full moon is as much as 14 per cent bigger and 30 per cent brighter than other full moons of 2012.  NASA says the super moon has a reputation for trouble, causing high tides, making dogs howl, and keeping people awake.   

Let’s hope we make it through the night – we’ll report back tomorrow.