Uncle Horace's Cars


Growing up I thought Horace had some of the coolest cars. The first one I remember was the one he was driving when his brother was the preacher in Paluxy. He was dating my aunt Glenda. It was a 1955 Chevy, dark green 2 door with dual exhaust, a real classic.

I think it was after he and Glenda married that they had a 55 or 56 Ford Crown Victoria. This was the one with an actual crown.  There was a strip of chrome extending from door post to door post over the top of the car. Black, white and chrome; bet is a real collector’s item today, but back in the day it was definitely a cool car.

Then a few years later, a blue and white Nash Metropolitan.  Bet you can find these in car museums around the world (and the same color). A fun unique car. Some used to say the Nash looked like an inverted bath tub.  Had to use your imagination a little, but yea, maybe.

And then there was the 1967 Pontiac GTO.  White with black vinyl roof; I was old enough to drive by this time and got to drive this one a couple of times.  Probably the coolest car I have driven to this day.

I am sure there are a few fun, unique cars I don’t recall.  Maybe he driving something fun today. Thinking about Horace and his cars today as he celebrates his 80th birthday.  Hope he has many more years and maybe a few more great cars.

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