Kelvin Taylor’s 1960 Pontiac
Chieftain wagon is one
awesome ride and proof
that you don’t need to
throw the chequebook
at a car to make it cool.
Proudly rocking its
original patina, all the
wagon’s had done is a bit
of low, thanks to airbag
suspension, and those
wicked Astro Supreme rims.
Kelvin also has no aversion
to using the Pontiac as a
tow wagon, and it has been
seen dragging its arse down
the road, hauling a loaded
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successful fusion of automotive cultures and
generations, exposing vehicle owners, modifiers,
and enthusiasts to a medley of different vehicles
— that wide range almost guaranteeing everyone
the opportunity to not only appreciate what
they’re into but also take a second to consider, and
perhaps even gain an appreciation for, something
previously misunderstood.
It’s strange, but it seems that the vehicle
attendance at this event is almost self-governing,
in that all the vehicles making up the display
exemplified in some way what it’s all about. Most
of it actually comes down to style, and, while style
plays a big part in the low-rider scene from which
this event has evolved, it extends through to all
vehicles there.
While hot rod attendance was thin on the ground,
what made it through was very cool. Take the
two Model A roadsters of totally different styles:
Tony House’s incredible example powered by
an Oldsmobile Rocket V8 and finished to a
show-quality standard was parked alongside