There's a local show going on at Chateau Elan here in Georgia on May 23rd.
Even though the GT6 is, well, somewhat less than perfect, I'll be there with
bells on. It's not the condition of the car, it's the people that really
matter! You can pick up an incredible amount of info, and nobody who has
ever restored an LBC is going to frown on your 'beater'. And if they do,
who cares anyway?
Just my .02.
Later,
Scott Decker
70 GT6+ KD79034L
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of William Elliott
> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 1998 11:22 AM
> To: IPM Return Requested
> Subject: Embarrassed to show drivers?
>
>
>
> "David Hill" wrote:
>
> <<3) Anyone else too embarrased to go to any of the car shows
> because your
> car looks like crap?
>
> What??? Your Spit is running and has a wheel on each corner,
> hasn't it? Here
> in the UK, we get all sorts at shows. Some cars have had money thrown at
> them until they shine. Some are the result of long hours of
> sweated labour.
> Some are in mid-rolling rebuild and some are just plain rough.
> The point is
> that no car in everyday use will ever be in top concours condition. Go
> ahead, get it shown.>>
>
> Agree completely here! Drivers and other "non-show condition" cars
> probably attract more new enthusiasts than any other type. Most people
> just entering the "old car" world have neither the skills, money, or
> inclination to immediately buy or build a concours car. I always have
> more respect for a "driven" car.
>
> If I have any criticism of the vintage British car "family", it's
> the attitude
> in
> some circles of "looking down one's nose" at less than stellar cars. In
> the Corvair world (another place I hang out), there is much less
> attention paid to the condition of the cars and more to the
> "hobby" aspect.
> Some shows have awards for "worst looking car that made it to the
> show under it's own power". (Populated by true "beaters" , "in
> progress" vehicles, and simply "daily drivers".) Sometimes this is
> more hotly contested than the "Best of Show"... and almost always
> gets more crowd attention.
>
> In the Bowie, MD British car day a couple of years ago, someone
> showed up with a "project" TR250. Showed it with the other
> "restored" 250's... complete with "Under Construction" warning
> signs and yellow "Construction Zone" barrier tape. I thought it
> was brilliant and got more attention than any of the other cars.
>
> Drive and show those cars!
>
> Bill Elliott
> Lake Mills, WI
> TR6, Corsa, and other toys well driven
>
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