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The Car Candy Shop

04/10/13 | Florida, Instagram

I spent the past four days on vacation, visiting my parents in Florida.  
Here is just a glimpse at the wonderful time I had:

However, this post is far from one gushing about white sandy beaches – it is about fast and beautiful cars, let me explain.  I went to Sunday mass with my parents but I was extremely distracted in the service as the windows behind the priest gave an hour-long preview to the vintage and very expensive car show in the drive of the country club.  I am in no way a car aficionado but I do appreciate pretty things and these cars make the Burberry coats from last week and dream Louboutins look like pauper’s possessions compared to these six figure cars.  Some of the gentleman who brought automobiles drove their sole prize position to the show while others came with a plethora of cars, many of which in collections that books have been written about. I never thought I would do a post solely devoted to automobiles but, as I have learned with this blog, never say never!  Take a look at these beauties from Sunday afternoon and tell me if you disagree, they were worth their own post:

1934 Ford

1953 Buick Roadmaster Convertible
The car was formerly owned by television actor Andy Griffith and
it appeared in a number of episodes of his “Matlock” television series. 

  

1960 Austin Healey 3000
1961 Aston Martin

FORD GT

1963 Corvette

1970 Jaguar XKE

1953 MG-TD

1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

And my favorite car of the “little” collection was definitely this one – it actually blogs to a neighbor and he was kind enough to let me get in it.  I was quite enamored with the car, and, like I said, I am NOT a car person, here it is: 
2012 Lamborghini Aventador 

Have you ever been to a car show? 
(Sorry for bombarding you with two dozens photos of cars but I hope 
you think they were as beautiful as I did!)
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Comments

  1. Mimi Tran says

    April 12, 2013 at 5:44 am

    Ah, these cars are so cool. Especially the Buick Roadmaster Convertible. They are so much prettier than the cars nowadays, like Lamborghinis. They look just too pompous. πŸ˜‰

    M.
    World of Plastic

  2. Rachel Allnutt says

    April 11, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    I love those cars and I’m pretty sure that Corvette was made in my hometown! πŸ™‚ (Yes I like telling people that my hometown is where Corvette’s are made…I think it’s cool even though some people may not…lol)

  3. Kate says

    April 11, 2013 at 2:39 am

    wow really cool, I love vintage cars they look so chic;)
    xx Kate

    The Style Department

  4. Terry Duna Kim says

    April 10, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    wow kelly, looks like you had an amazing time!! the beach is definitely gorgeous but those cars look like a lot of fun too. looking good in that Lamborghini Aventador πŸ˜‰

    -terry
    terrydunakim.blogspot.com
    Love Me to Pieces

  5. Positively Amy says

    April 10, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    haha first, distracted in church is my middle name. Second, although I’m not necessarily a “car person” these are certainly beautiful. I have been to a car show before and it is definitely a lot of fun to look at them even if it isn’t “your thing.” Looks like Florida was great!! xx

  6. Sonia De Macedo says

    April 10, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    Hahaha unfortunately I don’t have a thing for cars, but I suppose in person it would be a different story. I mean they’ve stood the test of modern times and all so that in itself is impressive.

    FYI yes I too love it when people read what I wrote! I always do! It’s nice to get a comment every now and then that reflects what you wrote above and not from the accompanying images. Maybe I should have added that as a pet peeve! ;o)
    SDMxx
    http://www.daringcoco.com

  7. Forever Fashion says

    April 10, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    Soo pretty!! I’ve never been to a car show! Glad you enjoed Florida! I live in Miami πŸ™‚
    Thanks for the comment!

    fashionqueen294.blogspot.com

  8. vogueandheels.com says

    April 10, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    Lovely pictures! I am loving the car, so pretty!

    -Vogue&Heels
    vogueandheels.com

  9. Mrs. H says

    April 10, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    So glad that you had a wonderful vacation! Lovin that Aston Martin

  10. Sunny & Star says

    April 10, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    I’m going to Florida next month and I’m so excited about the trip.

    All of those cars look amazing.

  11. Diana Marks says

    April 10, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    awesome cars! thanks for posting these photos!

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

  12. dawn says

    April 10, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    I have to say I’m totally jealous- love these cars !!
    Looks like a fab time

    Hugs
    Dawn
    http://www.dressmeperfect.com

  13. Clare says

    April 10, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    So awesome!

    I nominated you for an award on my blog by the way too!

    claresloves.blogspot.co.uk

  14. Lunapark Queen says

    April 10, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    Hello sweety! I really loved your blog! πŸ™‚ Would you like to follow eachother? If you say yes, follow me on GFC and just let me know, then I’ll come back to follow you.. You can be sure πŸ™‚

    With love,
    Zümra

    http://lunaparkqueen.blogspot.com

  15. Fabrizia says

    April 10, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Really really nice, I like it so much!!
    Come back soon to visit me on Cosa Mi Metto???
    Win your favorite garment from Lashes of London!!

  16. Alyssa says

    April 10, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    I find vintage cars SO cool–although, I’d never trust myself to actually drive run around. I’d be so worried about crashing it!

  17. Bex Doctor says

    April 10, 2013 at 11:55 am

    I am not into cars either Kelly but this is a great post! I love vintage cars, I don’t collect them (I wish) but looking at them sure makes me happy. Thanks for sharing.

    Personal Style Blog

  18. mail4rosey says

    April 10, 2013 at 11:08 am

    I have been to a car show, we live close enough to Detroit that when it’s in town we go once in awhile. There’s some really beauties in this group you’ve got here.

  19. Sophia M says

    April 10, 2013 at 10:45 am

    I’m not a fan of cars shows but I really enjoy your pics!!!
    xoxo Sophia

    http://styleofsophia.blogspot.it

  20. TheTinyHeart says

    April 10, 2013 at 10:42 am

    I love going to car shows with my hubby! He surprised me with a 1963 Bentley for our wedding instead of the regular limo we were supposed to take. πŸ™‚

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

  21. Nichole @justsomejane.com says

    April 10, 2013 at 10:39 am

    I am not a huge car person either but I love seeing the classics. I have been to a couple car shows and I have grown to appreciate the work that goes into making these so beautiful!!

  22. Always Maylee says

    April 10, 2013 at 10:20 am

    My husband LOVES classic cars, he would have really loved this!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  23. Courtney B says

    April 10, 2013 at 10:00 am

    Ooooh my hubs would be in HEAVEN at this car show! So fun!
    We actually go to the biggest car auction/show ever. (I made that up, I don’t know if it’s “the biggest” but it seems like it to me!) Have you heard of Barret-Jackson? We’ve gone a couple times in Vegas but it’s my husband’s goal to go to the other 3 locations as well.

  24. Lauren says

    April 10, 2013 at 9:56 am

    I’ve only been to one car show in my life, but I loved looking at all the restored cars!

    Fizz and Frosting

  25. Michael says

    April 10, 2013 at 9:33 am

    I happen to love cars and I go to car shows throughout the summer. The new Lambos are absolutely gorgeous and the Ford GT is practically rare. They’re not rare per say, but you almost never see them. Great pictures.

  26. JustJaslin says

    April 10, 2013 at 9:32 am

    Wow these cars are so vintage and posh at the same time! They definitely deserve a post for them. Thanks for sharing! These are beautiful πŸ™‚

    Kisses from Singapore
    ♡ Jaslin from http://www.justjaslin.com

  27. Dara says

    April 10, 2013 at 9:31 am

    how cool! where in fl are your parents? mine just moved to florida recently and I can’t wait to visit them there.

  28. Helene says

    April 10, 2013 at 9:23 am

    oh these cars are so cool!! i love old cars!

  29. Rachel says

    April 10, 2013 at 8:27 am

    I live in Florida. You should have visited! πŸ˜‰

    I’ve never been to a car show before but I’d love one of those!

  30. β™₯ vendy β™₯ says

    April 10, 2013 at 6:05 am

    great cars dear ^^
    kiss and happy day
    vendy

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  31. Chrissie says

    April 10, 2013 at 6:04 am

    Such beautiful cars – looks like the “Mille Milia”

    Greets from the EDELFABRIK
    Chrissie

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