Ralph's Nova at "The Dumps" heating the tires. Good times! I saw Jeff "Bad to the Bone" Nova in a clip at Astoria Park. I had a 66 Red.Chevelle Big Block at the time. I'm retired now, no more 28th Road. I'm cruising in my 48' Chop Top Convertible Mercury here in Windermere Florida. I'm sure Spiro is still not wearing a shirt!
No cops? Well some cops. Most just wanted to shake you down for a six-pack (especially if you had some Heinekens.) Others just took care of business on the spot. I remember once driving down the park and I took a guys car door off by accident, literally, he swung it open and I nailed it going 30 mph. We got out of our car, I actually knew the guy, there was gonna be a big fight, a bunch of us on each side, and none of us were pussies and we were all fucked up. Cop was driving by, got out and said "You (pointing to me) owe him some money. You (pointing to the the guys whose door I had smashed) shut the fuck up and calm down. I'll be driving back around in 10 minutes and this better be over or your all going to the precinct." Which we knew wasn't about getting arrested, but getting taken down to the basement of the 114th and getting smacked around. Everyone settled up and went on their way. Another night at the park.
Anybody notice no Police.Those were the days.I grew up with these people. Astoria Park separated the shore from 19th Street where the houses were so nobody was really bothered."The Shore"as we called it.I Im in sixties now and would love to do a night swim at Astoria Pool one more time. They finally fixed it properly it was closed last year I hope it opens this year.Where is Barbara Ann (the car)and Spiro these days. I am still in Astoria rarely see anyone anymore.Shore Blvd reunion is in order. Probably going to see a few people on Father's Day if they have the car show this year.
Grew up on "Shore". Astoria Pool Night Swims.Cops never hassled us.Nobody complained.The houses were over the Astoria Park Hill on 19 st.the noise couldn't be heard so we were good.The Ditmars Blvd houses on the left and Astoria Park South houses on the right when we were chilling by the water on Shore Blvd.Our neighbors liked that we weren't hanging on the corners or in front of their houses on their stoops.
Spiro is hysterical ! Love these videos ! My dad grew up in astoria ! He had a 65 GTO convertible it was maroon wonder if you cruised with him , how are all these people today
Does anyone have picture of crystal gardens? It was on 24th ave from 27th st through 29th street. I have yet to see an image of it. I’ve heard about it my entire life (46 years) of how beautiful it was. If anyone has an image, please contact me.
@@vasilioseleftheriadis2948anti-car bullshit is always so dumb. they need to address the root of the modern car problem; the stupid podcars for idiots that make the road so unsafe!
@@cos1965I know this is a long shot, but I have a AMC SC Rambler that I believe hung out in Astoria in the 80’s and the kid that owned it hung out at Spiros and raced him at some point. It was owned by a kid named Brian and was minitubbed with N50’s on the back of it. Would you happen to remember the car or have a way to get in touch with Spiro?
Beautiful cars !
The good old days.
Ralph's Nova at "The Dumps" heating the tires. Good times! I saw Jeff "Bad to the Bone" Nova in a clip at Astoria Park. I had a 66 Red.Chevelle Big Block at the time. I'm retired now, no more 28th Road. I'm cruising in my 48' Chop Top Convertible Mercury here in Windermere Florida. I'm sure Spiro is still not wearing a shirt!
No cops? Well some cops. Most just wanted to shake you down for a six-pack (especially if you had some Heinekens.) Others just took care of business on the spot. I remember once driving down the park and I took a guys car door off by accident, literally, he swung it open and I nailed it going 30 mph. We got out of our car, I actually knew the guy, there was gonna be a big fight, a bunch of us on each side, and none of us were pussies and we were all fucked up. Cop was driving by, got out and said "You (pointing to me) owe him some money. You (pointing to the the guys whose door I had smashed) shut the fuck up and calm down. I'll be driving back around in 10 minutes and this better be over or your all going to the precinct." Which we knew wasn't about getting arrested, but getting taken down to the basement of the 114th and getting smacked around. Everyone settled up and went on their way. Another night at the park.
Totally different time. Our country used to be so much better. So tragic, really. Thank god for these videos.
Anybody notice no Police.Those were the days.I grew up with these people. Astoria Park separated the shore from 19th Street where the houses were so nobody was really bothered."The Shore"as we called it.I Im in sixties now and would love to do a night swim at Astoria Pool one more time. They finally fixed it properly it was closed last year I hope it opens this year.Where is Barbara Ann (the car)and Spiro these days. I am still in Astoria rarely see anyone anymore.Shore Blvd reunion is in order. Probably going to see a few people on Father's Day if they have the car show this year.
Grew up on "Shore". Astoria Pool Night Swims.Cops never hassled us.Nobody complained.The houses were over the Astoria Park Hill on 19 st.the noise couldn't be heard so we were good.The Ditmars Blvd houses on the left and Astoria Park South houses on the right when we were chilling by the water on Shore Blvd.Our neighbors liked that we weren't hanging on the corners or in front of their houses on their stoops.
Spiro is hysterical ! Love these videos ! My dad grew up in astoria ! He had a 65 GTO convertible it was maroon wonder if you cruised with him , how are all these people today
That was my Roadrunner at :57. Miss that car and those days!
True motor heads hanging out in their church of speed.
QUEEN'S GLUED TOGETHER JUNK
I own that 65 chevelle on the wall 😂
I remember that hood back in the day I came from the Blvd Franny Lew back then with my 68 GTO and then my 69 442 Conv.
Does anyone have picture of crystal gardens? It was on 24th ave from 27th st through 29th street. I have yet to see an image of it. I’ve heard about it my entire life (46 years) of how beautiful it was. If anyone has an image, please contact me.
Hey , i thought i saw Mike Stafford . did you guys know him.
I have a 1965 Chevelle like the one that’s on the wall 🥰
HAHAHAHAH I GOT THAT MALIBU THATS ON THE WALL 1965 😅
Omg Spiro miss you
Say NO to Assemblywoman Sirotas proposal to close Shore Blvd to car traffic!
Can't wait for them to close it to cars! It's great now that it's pedestrian only!
@@baddrivingnyc great huh now the parks neigborhood has traffic jams and out of towners tryin to find parkin to hangout at the park
@@vasilioseleftheriadis2948anti-car bullshit is always so dumb. they need to address the root of the modern car problem; the stupid podcars for idiots that make the road so unsafe!
haha! Look at young Spiro with hair!!
It sucks now cuz its only one way
@FUCKTHESYSTEM70 every 50 feet there a speed bump you cant even go 20
@@vasilioseleftheriadis2948 wah wah wah
Nah they blocked car entrees nowadays
wow i grew up there. good times thanks for the flash back
Great throwback videos. Funny seeing spirro with the shorts. And
Raymond is in there. Nice thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jay, I have some more footage from later in the 80’s I will post soon.
10:22 spiro looks like cheech from cheech and chong
post them! @@cos1965
@@cos1965I know this is a long shot, but I have a AMC SC Rambler that I believe hung out in Astoria in the 80’s and the kid that owned it hung out at Spiros and raced him at some point. It was owned by a kid named Brian and was minitubbed with N50’s on the back of it. Would you happen to remember the car or have a way to get in touch with Spiro?
Like that 69 Goat !