Where cars are the stars

Published 11:04 am Friday, August 23, 2013

By Tim Engstrom

Bruce Vaithe of Manchester inspects the engine of his 1950 Chevy Coupe straight-axle dragster on Thursday afternoon at Cruise to the Cove. The Old Car Company of Southern Minnesota hosted the gathering for car buffs at Wedgewood Cove Golf Club under sunny skies. People enjoyed beverages, music and door prizes. --Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune

Bruce Vaithe of Manchester inspects the engine of his 1950 Chevy Coupe straight-axle dragster on Thursday afternoon at Cruise to the Cove. The Old Car Company of Southern Minnesota hosted the gathering for car buffs at Wedgewood Cove Golf Club under sunny skies. People enjoyed beverages, music and door prizes. –Tim Engstrom/Albert Lea Tribune

Two little, red Corvettes attract the gaze of passers-by. The one on the right is a 1961 owned by David Larson and the one on the left is a 1967 owned by Larry Hopkey.

Two little, red Corvettes attract the gaze of passers-by. The one on the right is a 1961 owned by David Larson and the one on the left is a 1967 owned by Larry Hopkey.

Parking brakes hold cars in place on a slope east of the Wedgewood Cove Golf Club parking lot, near the driving range, as people peruse classic automobiles Thursday.

Parking brakes hold cars in place on a slope east of the Wedgewood Cove Golf Club parking lot, near the driving range, as people peruse classic automobiles Thursday.

 

 

 

About Tim Engstrom

Tim Engstrom is the editor of the Albert Lea Tribune. He resides in Albert Lea with his wife, two sons and dog.

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