Ever since he was a little boy, the 1955 Bel Air has always been Gord’s dream car. Initially, Gord and his brother were going to rebuild this car together, but sadly, Gord’s brother passed away. So, the car remained in pieces for several years until Gord decided he was ready to start the project on his own. Mr. Sandman was completed in time for the 2021 cruise season. From scratch to finish, it took Gord 7 years to rebuild and modify this beautiful 55 Bel Air.
Gord also owns a 1935 Ford pick up truck which he also rebuilt, but he is most proud of the 55 Bel Air. He named the car, “Mr. Sandman” after the iconic 50’s song because he said the car was his dream come true!
Gord joined MSC about 18 years ago when we were called Markham Classic Cruisers.
"Mr. Sandman" (sometimes rendered as "Mister Sandman") is a popular song written by Pat Ballard which was published in 1954 and first recorded in May of that year by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra and later that same year by The Chordettes and The Four Aces.”
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