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A vintage Cadillac in Victoria

The two pictures below show advertisements for cars that were found at the time in various magazines.

Old advertisement of a big american car
Old advertisement of a big american car
Old advertisement of a Pontiac Bonneville american car.
Old advertisement of a Pontiac Bonneville american car.

These old representations of a new car favored very bright colors to catch the reader’s eye and increase the chances of a sale. In the two photos above, red and orange are found on cars, buildings, dresses, faces, etc.

Vintage Cadillac parked in Victoria, British Columbia
Vintage Cadillac parked in Victoria, British Columbia

When I spotted this old Cadillac in 2018 in Victoria, British Columbia, the two previous photos came to mind. Again, several elements of the same red and orange colors are found in the photographic composition: the Cadillac, the motorcycle, the umbrellas, the post office box, the chairs and tables, and even part of the menu. It almost looks like an artificial set-up for an upcoming advertisement!

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Vintage cars in Quebec City (1 of 4)

Old car show in Quebec City. Oldsmobile 98 1958.
Old car show in Quebec City. Oldsmobile 98 1958.

A vintage car show is held every year in Quebec City on St.Paul street   and surroundings. About a hundred cars, as well as a few motorcycles, can be admired by the amateurs during a weekend in September. The picture above represents a 1958 Oldmobile 98.

A Mercury Parklane 25th Marauder 1964 and its owner Clément Allard on St.Paul street in Quebec City.
A Mercury Parklane 25th Marauder 1964 and its owner Clément Allard on St.Paul street in Quebec City.

Above, 81-year-old owner Clement Allard, a former businessman, proudly poses next to his 1964 Mercury Parklane 25th Marauder that he acquired at an auction in Detroit. Taking the time to talk to the owners is part of the fun: it helps to understand what they went through in order to finally get their car.

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Classic cars in Quebec City 2022 (2 of 4)

A classic Chevrolet Pickup1300 1955 in Quebec City in 2022.
A classic Chevrolet Pickup1300 1955 in Quebec City in 2022.

Above, a 1955 Chevrolet Pickup 1300 parked near the Espace 400e   during the 2022 Quebec City classic car show.

Plymouth Superbird 1970 Road Runner on St.Paul street in Québec City.
Plymouth Superbird 1970 Road Runner on St.Paul street in Québec City.

This year, the owner of the Bistro St-Malo on St-Paul Street had the idea of putting a hot plate outside his business and offering hamburgers and hot dogs at a very low price to satisfy the hunger of walkers. He spent the rest of the afternoon catering to the high demand. This first initiative could encourage other restaurant owners on St-Paul Street to imitate the gesture next year and thus improve the offer. Above is a 1970 Plymouth Superbird (Road Runner) parked on St-Paul Street. A car similar to this one just got sold at the Barret-Jackson auction for $1.65 million.

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Old cars in Quebec City (3 of 4)

A vintage Chevrolet Belair 1956 in Quebec City in 2022.
Une voiture de collection Chevrolet Belair 1956 à Québec en 2022.

At the 2022 Quebec City classic car show, the owner of the 1956 Chevrolet Belair above had the idea of including a tray with a meal and bill, as was done in those days. He could have filled his car with gas for the amount we pay today for the same meal and dessert.

Exhibition of antique cars in Quebec City. Chevrolet 1940 Coupe Special Deluxe 2 Doors.
Exhibition of antique cars in Quebec City. Chevrolet 1940 Coupe Special Deluxe 2 Doors.

A very nice retired teacher from Saguenay has owned this 1940 Chevrolet Coupe Special Deluxe 2 door for decades. Below, a close-up view showing the details of the wheels. The green color of the neighboring vehicle is reflected on the chrome.

Details of a Chevrolet 1940 Coupe Special Deluxe's wheel.
Details of a Chevrolet 1940 Coupe Special Deluxe’s wheel.

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Vintage cars in Quebec City 2022 (4 of 4)

A vintage Henry J Corsair De Luxe 1966 in the lower town of Quebec City in 2022.
A vintage Henry J Corsair De Luxe 1966 in the lower town of Quebec City in 2022.

The old architecture of the buildings on St. Paul Street blends well with this former 1966 Henry J Corsair Deluxe parked nearby.

Study on reflections on a Chevrolet 1940 Coupe Special Deluxe
Study on reflections on a Chevrolet 1940 Coupe Special Deluxe

I used the reflections on this 1940 Chevrolet Coupe Special Deluxe for the last picture of this series on the old cars of Quebec in 2022. You can see both the walkers in the reflections on the side doors and the photographer at work in the back of the car. It is not a face superimposed on the fender thanks to Photoshop or other software, but the quality of waxing and maintenance that made this result possible.

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