Chevrolet National Sedan hot rod

Angie Duke

1928 “I GREW up with parents who were motoring mad. During my childhood I remember going to lots of events where there were all sorts of cars and bikes. I guess it is in the blood but I got really hooked on hot rods after my husband took me to a hot rod show about 15 years ago.

“I love that a hot rod is unique, there are no two exactly the same and each vehicle has its own look. You can buy or build what you like and have it just how you want it.

“The Chev was purchased about four years ago. It was a complete restoration project that had been started but never finished. We were fortunate enough to have a contact that knew the seller and a deal was done. It originally came out with a standard four-cylinder Chevrolet motor and manual box. All I know about this vehicle is that we purchased it from a guy in Northland who had started the project but was unable to finish it.

“My husband quite often gets asked ‘is this your car, mate? It’s really nice’, he then replies with, ‘no, it’s the wife’s, but thanks’.

“It is an amazing feeling driving it, I love it, the sound of the motor when you put your foot down, the way it is small and easy to drive. It is an amazing feeling knowing that you are driving a car that nobody else has. It is great to meet up with other car enthusiasts. And I love knowing that it is my car and it is just the way I wanted it.”