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Time Machines Written by SUSAN BARTKOWIAK Photography by NATHAN COE
Nantucket’s love of everything old and historic does not stop with scrimshaw and lightship baskets; islanders also love their classic cars. Every owner’s reason for buying an old classic is different. Many have memories they want to relive, some fall in love with the throaty roar of a powerful engine, and others just revel in their gleaming chrome and curvaceous lines. On April 30th, the Daffodil Parade offers a wonderful opportunity for islanders to enjoy the nostalgia of these timeless rides. Owning a classic car on Nantucket is a labor of love. The salt air, cold winters, and cobblestoned roads hardly offer the ideal environment for these often-delicate babies. They need to be primped, pampered, and, if possible, housed in heated garages. All the work is well worth it,
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as Nantucket offers the perfect backdrop for these vintage beauties.
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