Every car I have ever owned has had a name. I always make up silly little names that I feel match the personality of the car. Well here she is. My 1962 EK Holden Special. I bought her last week in Sydney and she is on her way right now on a transport truck. She arrives here Friday. Poor little thing, hope she makes it OK. She has been sitting in a shed out west since 1980! This car has no rust. It is truly amazing. Everything is original. Just a few small adjustments to the motor and a buff and she will be ready to roll. I am one happy chappy this morning.
Oh she is a Beauty! I hope to own a vintage Car one of these days myself or a truck.Do Enjoy~Cheers Kim
ReplyDeletevery very nice!!
ReplyDeletei'd love a vintage car but living in west oztralia i NEED my aircon because summers are just too hot and i'm not sure but i don't think vintage cars tend to have aircon!!
love the name as well - i too name my cars!
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Yay! She is a real beauty. Well done Simone. I love her.
ReplyDeletePam x
well, hello ellie!!!
ReplyDeletedrive her in good health!
xo
elyse
Pale blue and sleek, yep, she looks like an Ellie.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the ride,
Kerryanne
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWell Simone, this(Elly) is a real beauty! Such a very special car! You must be so thrilled to own a car like that... and to drive in it!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhy do you live so far away... otherwise I'd be looking out for you... ;-)
Bye,
Marian
Oh, that is so cool..I always name my cars too! My dad did too..we had Nellie and Betsy (and I think a Betsy II) Old cars especially need names...
ReplyDeleteI Love Ellie! I Love Vintage cars!
All the best with Ellie..sounds like you got a sweet deal!
I do hope you and Ellie will enjoy many wonderful times together!
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Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Simone-
ReplyDeleteEllie looks like FUN FUN FUN!!! I hope you enjoy many pleasant rides in her.
My best- Diane
Congratulations! She's a beaut! :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome Ellie - she is beautiful!! xxoo :)
ReplyDeleteLucky girl! You got her!
ReplyDeleteSimone, I love her! I too would love a car like this and I don't even drive. If she was pink, I'd be even more besotted but she is beautiful. Sorry, I haven't been around for ages but head down on an editing deadline. Hope you are well and I am so happy for you with your new baby! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool car ! Congrats, I will be keeping my eye out for you on the road... :)
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous car! I like the name too; my old Ford Laser KA was christened Captain BoB J. Biggles.
xox,
bonita of Depict This!
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Sweet! Don't feel like the Lone Ranger...I always name my vehicles..
ReplyDeleteI have a champagne-coloured little Ford Ranger truck, the only new vehicle I ever bought, intend to have her 'til one of us croaks..and her name is Peaches, and always will be :)
Here comes trouble ha! She will look super cute parked out the front of the shops in Bulimba!
ReplyDeleteShe is a blue beauty!!! Have fun goin' and blowin' around town in Ellie!
ReplyDeleteLiz
Simone she is gorgeous...love her.
ReplyDeleteI have a little black dog called Ellie..haha! Your car is georgeous like her though. Not that our Ellie is that beautiful baby blue. I love the chrome too. It's probably preserved so well because it hasn't been near the coast..a clever find...congratulations.
ReplyDeletevery nice too, and lovely name.xx
ReplyDeleteEllie is stunning....she will be a great companion my friend...xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteOh goodness Ellie is just darling. I adore old cars and my first car was an antique..even back them..lol. Now I have one sitting in a shed in Sydney waiting to be restored! Nowhere in as nice a condition as yours though. Bet you can't wait to drive her.
ReplyDeleteOMG how did you find her? I am so jealous I could burst. You must put up some pics of you sitting in the drivers seat!
ReplyDeletealicia
Yay you did it. And a gorgeous powder blue. Enjoy your precious new baby! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! Congrats Simone!
ReplyDeleteShe is SO SO SO gorgeous! You two are going to look amazing together!!!! You realise you are going to have the perfect excuse to invest in some new snappy vintage dresses to truly look the part!!!! Happy motoring!!!! X
ReplyDeleteohh la la !! how fab - lucky you what a find - I have just shown your blog to my husband for the first time :) le xox
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous, Simone! I love her name too, so cute :O)
ReplyDeleteOh she's just gorgeous! Happy driving!
ReplyDeleteElli is beautiful and I hope she will be well behaved for you.
ReplyDeleteooops Ellie ;-)
ReplyDeletewhat a beauty!! so jealous! this would be my ideal car :) we dont seem to have cars like this in the uk! enjoy her!
ReplyDeleteshe definitely suits your style! i'm so old my friend's mum had one of these in yellow when i was a kid. i remember breaking down in it on our way to the beach and having to get out and push.. it was very heavy!
ReplyDeletegorgeous!!! oh you are making me homesick...
ReplyDeleteenjoy her!
melissa xx
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Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteIt´s realy beautifull♥
so absolutely beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteand what a perfect name! if i ever have a girl i want to name her ellie!
congratulations!!
Good girl! She's a beauty! Enjoy your cruising!
ReplyDeleteO WOW you lucky lucky lady you, shes just gorgeous i would be just as excited as you. Dee x
ReplyDeleteawww, I want this car, too!
ReplyDeletehaha, and Ellie is the perfect name for this car.
congrats x
Just love the oldies! No power steering, no automatic transmission etc... You really DRIVE these old cars. And personality!!
ReplyDeleteI often see oldies like these around here as rally clubs will often have a day up here in the hills. Great drives.
Have loads of fun driving Ellie. I remember driving a few like her in my youth. 'Bettina Cortina' springs to mind ;) (Crank out the walking stick)
Ellie is gorgeous! How exciting! You'll look so cute driving her :)
ReplyDeleteShe is a beauty! Cute name, Ellie. I love vintage cars too, specially old VW beetles, my favourtite being the VW beetle bus, sigh... If I could affort a restored one, it would be a VW bus, you inspire me to finally start thinking of saving the money for her, (it's got to be a she ofcourse).
ReplyDeleteAgain, Ellie is a beauty!
Good luck together!
Maureen x
You lucky dog you......love that car :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, shes gorgeous!!!! Fantastic!!Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteGill
wow, that brings back memories of holidays in a mint green version of one of these. Enjoy Simone
ReplyDeleteLee:)
Now, that's a car. Love the color.
ReplyDeleteShe really is beautiful and I just love that faded vintage blue. Megan
ReplyDeleteEllie you are a gorgeous shade of blue! Will you be at the luncheon on Sunday ? Id love to meet you. My pop had the same card when I was a little girl.
ReplyDeleteKaryn x
I name my cars too! She is a real beauty.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Welcome Ellie, I'm thinking you are going to create some wonderful memories with such a special car
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! An absolute dream car, I am sure Ellie will receive lots of TLC when she arrives! Thanks so much for commenting on my blog Simone, I appreciate it! xx
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I am so jealous! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteEllie is beautiful!! Just like all the stuff you create and show up. So it must be a match made in heaven! =)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the car!
Muito lindo teu carro Parabèns !!!!
ReplyDeleteSejas feliz !!!
Bjos Carinhosos
Just found your blog, Loving the new addition: Ellie!
ReplyDeleteMarti
Simone she is gorgeous, I can just see you thrifting in this baby. Sandy xx
ReplyDeletecongrats, has she been run since 1980? if not check the brake lines and brake fluid and the carburator may need a rebuild and the fuel tank drained. We have had many an old car, this one reminds me of my 1956 Plymouth and 1954 DeSoto.
ReplyDeleteI used to drive a 62 EK! She was RED and I LOVED her. I had to part with her when I had a real baby :( BIGGEST regret of my life...
ReplyDeleteHello-----Ellie
ReplyDeleteI'm with ypu and texasdaisy---I name my cars too.
Ellie is a looker!!! Great year too. :)
Melinda
Wow what a classic beauty! You lucky, lucky thing!!! Good name too! xxx
ReplyDeleteOh sweetie, she is a true classic beauty!!! My Grandma Dow in Albuquerque had one just like her and would load all of us up to drive in the rain. The woman loved to drive in the rain!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed and fun day sweetie!!! :o)
ellie is too cute :) enjoy your first rides together, life is going to feel so fun! ! !
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Ik hoor het graag. Groeten, Pleun
So glad you made her yours. She's perfection. That shot of the rego sticker has brought memories flooding back. Looks so cool doesn't it. Can't wait to see your first drive into the sunset... Pxxx
ReplyDeletegorgeous! I am considering doing the same,... did you get rid of your 'modern' car though? I can only imagine driving an 'ellie' to the markets,...not on a family holiday! pj
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Fabulous! Enjoy each and every ride.
ReplyDeleteHow truly wonderful - I love her name. What a beautiful car. I am sure you will have much fun in her - hope it doesn't take too much effort to get her on the road.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and love it! I will just have to be your next follower! This car is great. I would love to have a vintage pick up truck painted a fresh aqua blue!
ReplyDeleteWell done on finding such an immaculate car such as Elle, I'm sure she will serve you well!
ReplyDeleteMe again Simone. I hope you don't mind me mentioning you in my post today?! I love those cushions!! Pruxxx http://flotsamfriends.blogspot.com/2011/03/horsing-around.html
ReplyDeleteThis car is such a beauty, you must love driving it. I had a classic mercedes, but it cost me a bomb so I had to let her go, next is a classic mini, I have done the late model one, but my heart is in a classic cars. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou are my hero! My next car is along these lines.. I'm heading for an old Valiant :) x
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