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Popular Automotive Publisher Features Second Article About Classic Cars Southeast

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(May 12, 2008) – Representatives of New York based, Harris Publications, were recently in middle Tennessee covering a feature story for one of their magazines.  The article included Lebanon based Classic Cars Southeast and it was the second time for the publisher to write about the work of this unique classic car dealership.  In June of 2007, one of Harris’ most popular national publications, RIDES Magazine, featured a story about Tennessee resident, John Derakhshan, and his 1973 Caprice that had just been restored by the dealership’s restoration facility.  The publisher’s focus remained on Derakhshan as its staff anxiously awaited the completion of his newest project with the classic car facility.

Derakhshan’s most recent restoration, a 1979 Impala Aerocoupe, was certainly worth the wait and upon its completion, prompted the publishing company to make a second trip to Middle Tennessee for review of another successful accomplishment by the dealership.  “We are extremely honored that our work was selected as a feature article in a Harris Publications magazine for the second year in a row”, said Dale Nunnery, founder and president of Classic Cars Southeast, “we also appreciate Mr. Derakhshan’s trust and confidence in our abilities”.  For additional information on the dealership, visit them online at www.classiccarsse.com.

“RIDES” is the hottest automotive magazine on the street because each issue delivers what its readers crave most; - the coolest tricked out cars, new car reviews, old school throwbacks, celebrity cars, performance advice, the best customizations and groundbreaking stories on the latest automotive trends. If a subject represents the “best” or “most interesting” in automotive, it will be a story in “RIDES”.  The magazine can be purchased at any newsstand or it can also be checked out online at:

www.rides-mag.com.

This most recent article about Classic Cars Southeast and their customer currently appears in the summer 2008 issue of a new magazine presented by “RIDES” and Harris Publications.  The new publication is appropriately called “DONK”, BOX & BUBBLE” and features articles on the appropriate classic vehicles that, due to specific styling, are representative of the title.  Catchy or symbolic identifications have become the method of categorizing various classic automobile styles and the publication joins this trend by featuring interesting articles about those rides.

“DONK” – includes the Impala & Caprice (sloping tail).

“BOX” – includes the Impala & Caprice (boxy rear clip).

“BUBBLE” – includes the Impala & Caprice (rounded on both ends).

*  These three categories are considered the “TRIFECTA” series. 

The most recent article was written by the magazine’s Atlanta based senior editor, Evan Yates, same author of the original “RIDES” editorial in the summer of 2007.  “Mr. Derakhshan’s vehicle certainly fits our publication’s demographics”, said Yates in an interview at the dealership, “the restoration project turned out to be far above and beyond the average “ride” so it was just natural for us to coordinate a second story for our readers”.  Derakhshan’s Impala Aerocoupe is categorized as a “box”, due to its boxy rear clip, and can be seen in the magazine’s volume II. Issues of the publication can be found on newsstands seven times per year and additional information is available online at:

http://www.rides-mag.com/DONK

Derakhshan did some of the restoration himself and once the vehicle was turned over to the Classic Cars Southeast staff, they wanted to ensure the very best professional finish for the Impala’s two-tone black and camel exterior.  To accomplish this goal, they used quality DuPont Performance Coatings, distributed by COLORMATCH Automotive Refinish Centers.  This phase of the project took place in the facility’s state-of-the-art paint booth.  The auto’s unique finish has already garnered favorable comments from many enthusiasts who have had the opportunity to see and appreciate the great looking ride.  Derakhshan, an avid car enthusiast, is obviously a satisfied repeat customer of Classic Cars Southeast and the restoration staff eagerly awaits an opportunity to see what his next project will be.  He has a great appreciation for classic vehicles and has owned several over the past few years. 

To date, articles have been written about two of Derakhshan’s classics, a “DONK” and a “BOX”, and it was recently disclosed that he is now considering becoming the proud owner of a ’96 model Caprice (BUBBLE).  It is predicted that fans may, once again, have an opportunity to see him in the, not too distant, future showcasing his newest project in, yet another, magazine from Harris Publications.  In fact, if that auto receives the same notoriety, for which he has become accustomed, he could very well be on his way to receiving a “TRIFECTA” award of accomplishment. 

A specific outdoor setting for some of the Impala’s photos was desired

by the photography crew and they were very satisfied with the perfect

 back drop at a nearby concrete materials facility.

Senior editor, Evan Yates (standing left) discusses the Impala with

official photographer, Tony Harmer, as a professional crew prepares

 the auto for a series of Photos.  Harmer also captured several quality

  photos of the ’79 Aerocoupe at and around the classic car dealership.