Crystal Lake couple drives around in the ‘Go Cubs Go’ car

CRYSTAL LAKE – Russ and Helen Feign decorated their 1926 Ford Model T with Cubs-themed accessories to celebrate their favorite baseball team.

“It’s an annual thing,” Russ said. “So last year’s version was different from this year’s version, and this year is more focused on [Cubs manager] Joe Maddon.”

On the sides of the car are several well-known quotes from Maddon, Harry Caray and Ernie Banks.

“It also has various Cubs-themed decals and the back of the car boasts a giant ‘W’ flag,” Russ said.

When Russ, of Crystal Lake, drives it around McHenry County, he said he gets plenty of honks and waves.

“A lot of people also want to know if they can take a picture of the car,” Russ said. “So I not only let them take a picture, but I tell them to get into the car so they can be in the picture as well.”

“Even a White Sox fan came up to us and said it was awesome,” Russ added.

The car was recently nicknamed the “Go Cubs Go car,” Helen said, by a 4-year-old boy from Crystal Lake who gets excited whenever he sees it.

“We’re going to his house to surprise him [Saturday] and take him for a ride,” Helen said.

Russ and Helen have owned the car for about 10 years and have given their grandchildren, as well as many others, a ride in the vintage vehicle.

“It just puts a smile on people’s faces,” Russ said.

Like many Cubs fans, Russ said he believes the team will win the World Series this year.