Name: Chris Parkes
From: Invercargill
When and why did you acquire it? I bought it for my wife about eight years ago. Before she passed away, she said she wanted a red Commodore. I have got her name on the number plate… NICSV8
What is the vehicle’s history? It was a sales rep’s car in Christchurch before I bought it
Have you altered it in any way? No
What’s it like to drive? Awesome
Where’s your favourite stretch of road? In this car… The Devil’s Staircase
Best driving experience? West Coast
Worst driving experience? Around Central… everyone’s in a hurry
What other vehicles of note have you owned? Chevs… ’39, ’63
Best music to drive to? Eagles
Describe your driving style: I like to go places
If you could go for a drive in any vehicle it would be a…? Holden Torana
What was the first vehicle you ever bought? I’ve got it… the Holden
Do you belong to any clubs? Southland Chevrolet Club Inc, and the Thornbury Vintage Tractor and Implement Club
Event: Southern Grilles & Gasoline car and bike show, Collegiate Rugby Club Grounds, Lindisfarne St, Invercargill, February 2, 10am-3pm. Ambulance’s new building to bring all St John core emergency services and community-based services into one purpose-built building. For more information, go to Southern Grilles & Gasoline Facebook or phone 0272 096 515
Engine: 325 Chev Transmission: LS3 Colour: Red
