By: Cristobal Diaz (7ºA)
In 1996, the Classic and Antique Cars Parade began in Medellin as a complement to “la Feria de las Flores”. Some years later, it became one of the most important parts of this fair, and natives and foreigners turned it into a tradition in which some classic car owners and fanatics drive through the streets of Medellín and Envigado, showing their vehicles.
This parade allowed the creation of different groups and clubs of collectors and fanatics, who share spaces to talk about cars and advise new collectors. Some clubs are even responsible for the selection, approval and evaluation of the vehicles that are going to the parade.
When we see a modern sports or luxury car, we admire it because of its technology and comfort. But with classic cars, you find details, handmade pieces, dedication and passion; all these things make you love classics. I feel that they’re better than sports cars because they have special stories behind them. The Lincoln Futura, for example, was released in 1955; the first Batmobile was a Lincoln Futura even though it’s a classic car. Also, Hot Wheels made it as a toy.
Personally, I think these cars are magical: they are unique, with characteristics that are not seen in any other car and, at first glance, they seem so strange that they can even make us laugh.
I have the opportunity to have one of these and, to me, it is the best car in the world.
This car is a Chevrolet Truck 1953 that belongs to my father, who has participated with it at
the classic cars parade and at the Antioqueñidad Parade, a traditional parade at our school.
This is a Ford F100 Twin Beam 1966, one of the world’s most sold car. It also belongs to my dad, who has personalized it.
The love for classics cars can pass from generation to generation. This is my family’s case: my grandfather did business with them, my dad collects them and my uncles and I are also passionate about them. I hope classic cars tradition never ends and future generations can enjoy the wonder of these powerful machines.
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