Howdy, Everybody!
So, Christine and I were in the Hill Country right before Thanksgiving, and were venturing around Fredericksburg. We were snooping antique stores and were recommended that we check out Antique Mall of Fredericksburg. We headed over, and as we came upon it, I spotted a sharp ’57 Chevy two door parked out front.
Wow! Antiques and an antique car! Win Win!!!
We stepped inside, and I asked the gentleman behind the counter if it was his. “Yes,” he replied, so I dove into conversation with him. Doug is his name, and he told me that the ’57 is one of a number of cars that he has.
Story behind it: When Doug came upon it, there was a blown 427 stuffed in it, with the blower, carb, and scoop poking out of the hood, thus the dark grey cowl scoop on the hood. Doug didn’t want to chase down another hood and repaint it, so as to keep the cost down.
It’s a “Driver” with rally wheels, in place of the larger tires more befitting a blown car. The interior is original, but upgrades include a rack and pinion steering, with disk brakes up front. A new engine and tranny replace the blown engine and racing transmission.
Despite the minor scratches in the finish, the car looks great.
As for the Antique Mall, it has quite a selection of antiques, from a $1.00 on up. If you’re in Fredericksburg, I highly recommend you stop in. You’ll be treated to beautiful antiques inside, and on a nice day, you might see a beautiful antique parked out front.
I’ll be looking for it each time I go back.
Until next time, Peace!
Keith “Shin” Schindler
