Saturday, February 16, 2013

World of Wheels-Milwaukee 2013

Almost the equivilent of Ground Hog Day, the World of Wheels Car Show at Wisconsin State Fair Park is the first hint that Spring is coming.  I'm glad I went this year, if nothing more than to see what have to be two of the most beautiful 1961 Pontiac Bubbletops (one a Catalina, one a Ventura) in existence.   Both cars were engine coded 425A 389's and Tri-Powers.  Each was impeccable.  One had a trailer hitch and 15" chrome rims, and regular Wisconsin plates.  It was clearly built to be driven, although by looking at it, one would have to wonder if it ever was.  The other looked amazing stock.  As the song goes "If I had a million dollars ... ".   I'd replace the line referencing the K-Car and macaroni & cheese and insert these: