Early Elegance - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! by maggiemae

Early Elegance - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

In the streets of Oamaru, NZ this was parked in the Historical part of town which suited this vintage style of vehicle. It is a Clemente, I think. It was Sunday and the Farmer's Market was at the other end of this street and much busier. Selling new potatoes, German breads, fresh eggs, cheeses, including cheese rolls and coffee of course!

The car and consequent title was nicely recognised by Phil - @phil_howcroft

Three good things;
1. A little further up this street there is an icecream shop called Deja Moo and I had a salted caramel one - divine!
2. We didn't have coffee
3. Attempted to play both parts of a piano duet together - it didn't work!
Oh you pretty Chitty Bang Bang,
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
We love you.
And, in
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
What we'll do.
November 10th, 2013  
@phil_howcroft It is too, Phil! Do you think they used this sort of car?
November 10th, 2013  
This is a super elegant car -- such a lovely find Maggie
November 10th, 2013  
Wonderful old car and a very atmospheric photo!
November 10th, 2013  
@maggiemae maggie it has a very chitty chitty bang bang feel, but chitty chitty bang bang had a back seat row for the children...Jeremy and Jemima (just googled that)
November 10th, 2013  
@phil_howcroft Do you mind if I retitle this with your idea?
November 10th, 2013  
@maggiemae of course not maggie :) ...glad to be of assistance :)
November 10th, 2013  
Awesome shot
November 10th, 2013  
A fantastic shot, love the clarity!
November 10th, 2013  
Jo
Love this shot, very old worldy. A fav for me.
November 10th, 2013  
@joluise Thank you Jo!
November 10th, 2013  
oh so vintage looking!
November 10th, 2013  
We just watched Chitty Chitty Bang Bang a week or so ago! One of my childhood favorites and now my children's! We had mentioned, while watching it, that it would be so cool to see/own an old car like that. And here one is! Perfect timing! Thank you!
November 10th, 2013  
Love the pov and the processing, and the framing of the head of the person in the car--and although I don't often find cars interesting, this is really beautiful. Fav for me!
November 10th, 2013  
This is fantastic, Maggiemae. The composition, everything is beautiful. Fav for me.

Salted caramel ice cream sounds wonderful!!!!
November 10th, 2013  
Perfect! Looks as though it is out of a history book! Love it!! FAV for me too!
November 10th, 2013  
What a great find
November 10th, 2013  
Oh man, what a neat set of wheels
November 10th, 2013  
In our pretty little car
Oh what a happy time we'll spend!
Bang, bang, Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang,
Our fine four-fendered friend!
Bang, bang, Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang,
Our fine four-fendered friend!

FAV!!
November 10th, 2013  
Neat find.
November 10th, 2013  
Did you turn back the clock? It really gives the feel of old time.
November 10th, 2013  
It does look like THE vehicle. What a cool find
November 10th, 2013  
Great old feel about this shot
November 10th, 2013  
Beautifully photographed, classic on classic:0)
November 10th, 2013  
Brilliant! And @phil_howcroft is Chitty Chitty Bang on!! That ice cream sounds gorgeous!
November 10th, 2013  
Beautiful shot of this elegant old car. I love your high key treatment xx
November 10th, 2013  
Love the composition and processing on this one, Maggie. Fav
November 10th, 2013  
Deb
Nice capture! I love the ice cream shop name! Salted caramel . . Yum :D
November 11th, 2013  
I love the movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Especially now...when I am feeling nostalgic.... And salted caramel sounds good.
November 11th, 2013  
very elegant !
November 11th, 2013  
Such an elegant and classic car.....!
November 11th, 2013  
Wonderful car, well captured!
November 11th, 2013  
Wow, what a gorgeous old car. Lovely processing - suits the subject just perfectly.
November 11th, 2013  
Fave, well spotted and captured!
November 12th, 2013  
What a fabulous find
November 12th, 2013  
Bev
I love old cars... You captured this one perfectly!
November 12th, 2013  
Great capture. I loved that film chitty, chitty bang, bang! Fav!For good old times sake and because I love the colors and comp!
November 12th, 2013  
Oh love it - what a fascinating car! Fav!
November 12th, 2013  
Jo
What a fabulous shot and spot.
November 12th, 2013  
you should've tagged this for the theme-classy last week. it's a gorgeous looking, well maintained vintage car. i'd feel like Cinderella if i ride this car, well, or maybe just the queen mother. :-) nice shot, maggiemae.
November 13th, 2013  
Love the vintage feel to the processing here. Fab car.
November 14th, 2013  
this is such a fantastic capture. Love it. fav
November 15th, 2013  
Lovely nostalgic feel.
November 17th, 2013  
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