Classic cars, when you love ‘em, you really love ‘em

July 18, 2013 · 0 Comments

Shelburne residents and business owners of L.A. Pool & Spa, Alan and Louise Hall are also the proud owners and appreciators of vintage classic cars.

Saturday July 13th Fiddle Park was the location of the Ontario Vintage Snowmobile Clubs first event and proud father of co-founder Shane Hall, Alan Hall sported three beautiful cars from his collection at the entrance of Fiddle Park as an attraction in support of his son.

A 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, was featured as center attraction and as it happens is Alan’s favorite car. His wife bought the car for him when they were dating. Some guys have all the luck!

A 1962 Ford Convertible in true form and color was difficult to miss on a hot sunny day.

The 1954 Pontiac Laurentian Sport Coup was one of the last off the assembly line according to Hall.

“I’m the second owner of the Pontiac and I can tell you there’s a lot of expense in maintenance,” Hall mentions paying particular attention to the detail of the chrome and the restoration involved. “They just don’t make cars the same way anymore. There’s not the same attention to detail,” Hall said as he pointed out on the Pontiac that a hinged chrome plate sealed a window tight as the window closed and released when the window opened. He also is an admirer of style and design in detail rolling down the back window which opened diagonally, like a sideways pocket door, as compared to the now known, up and down action.

“You have to love it and use it. I like driving around and when people see the car, they see the car not whose in it. It’s all about the car itself,” Hall stated making his priority of intention known.

Having used his vehicles during his granddaughter’s wedding, Hall’s affection for the history of his cars is matched by his wonderful memories.

Louise Hall also sports a 1959 DeSoto, clearly a family who appreciate the history of machines in motion and the beauty in being. From vintage snowmobiles to classic cars, this family lineage reveals true appreciators and enthusiasts.

For more information regarding Hall’s classic collection call 519-923-6636.

By Alex Sher