Vehicle: 1955 Chevrolet
Engine: 350 CI
Transmission: Four-speed Muncie
Colour: Red
Name: Peter and Phyllis Harding (Peter answered the questions)
From: Invercargill
When and why did you buy it? Bought it nine years ago off a mate, because we liked the car
What is the vehicle’s history? It was a Dunedin car, then it came down here to Invercargill
Have you altered it in any way? Not really, changed the gearbox
What’s it like to drive? Drives real good for an old car
What’s it worth? It would cost a bit to replace it, but don’t know
Where’s your favourite stretch of road? From Alexandra to Mosgiel, there’s not much traffic and it’s a good road
Top speed? Don’t know
Best driving experience? When the wife’s driving and us boys are enjoying the cruise
Worst driving experience? Driving into and around Queenstown
What other vehicles of note have you owned? Mostly Fords, XR, XA, XB, XD and a ’56 Chev
Best music to drive to? A good mix of rock (70s, 80s and 90s)
Describe your driving style: Pretty laid back, but I do like using the horsepower now and again
If you could go for a drive in any vehicle it would be a…? Real GTHO Phase III Falcon
What was the first car you ever bought? Two-door HB Viva
Do you belong to any clubs? Street Machines Southland
EVENT: Street Machines Southland holds a summer cruise on the second Friday of each month beginning at 6.30pm at Choppa’s Tyre’s, 144 Spey St. Cruise leaves 7.30pm. All drivers of American and Australian muscle cars welcome.
