A Drive To Remember

A joy ride in this machine makes it feel like you'll spy a glamorous Hollywood starlet or a bank-robbing gangster just around the next corner.

The midnight blue 1937 Dodge convertible, Clyde, is named after one half of the infamous gangster duo from the same era.

Clyde's owner Moe Akgun said that it was his love of vintage cars that inspired him to start local business, Roaring Twenties Vintage Car Hire.

I enjoy doing it because I want other people to enjoy our vehicles,� Moe said.

It's lots of fun. All of our cars are very easily noticed by people. They get lots of waves and smiles.�

Wearing a white shirt with braces and a newsboy-style cap as he drives, Moe said that the job was not without its hazards.

I used to have a fedora hat but that blew off,� Moe said.

For someone who originally loved muscle cars from the 1960s and '70s, it's been an interesting ride for Moe.

I was into muscle cars until I met my partner, Samantha,� he said. We went to the world's biggest art deco festival in Napier, New Zealand.

From that day onwards I was in love with the vintage art deco style and the vintage cars as well. That, and also watching movies like The Great Gatsby. It really is glamorous.�

Moe said that one of the most memorable tours he had ever done was for a couple celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

It was a surprise, he said. The whole family got together and booked one of our cars. They [the couple] had no idea what was going on. They were shocked!�

These days, you can spot Moe taking people for a spin on bayside tours either in the convertible or in his other ride, Capone, a 1936 Chrysler Airstream.

Last year we realised that it's such a lovely relaxing drive up to Scarborough from Sandgate, that other people might like it too,� Moe said.

It's for anyone who wants something different to do. It really is an enjoyable experience.�

Find out more via www.roaringtwenties.net.au.