jims6t6
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"BobV" said:
That's what we do for our regional shows.
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Tough show debut today...
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That's what we do for our regional shows.
We combine and split as necessary, depending on the cars entered. I've been the chair of our show for more than 10 years now, and still can't predict what will show up in even in much of the vintage classes. One year we were inunduated with modifieds, and the next we had more concours than we almost knew what to do with. The trick is to be flexible. The only non-flexible rule is that all day of show drive-ins go in the participant's choice classes. If you want to be judged, you have to be pre-registered a week ahead of time or plead your case with me before the day of the show.
Ponyman66
Yak, yak, yak
While it may be getting a little off topic, I've noticed that a lot of local level shows are now dominated by newer cars. It's unfortunate that they either aren't attracting the older cars, or that people just aren't bringing them out. While I owned a brand new '86 GT (the first new car I ever bought!), I have to keep reminding myself, yes, many younger people consider IT and old car! After all, my car would be almost 26 years old now (I picked it up Dec. 23, 1985)! That's older than the "classic" year Mustangs I was drooling over at shows in the mid to late 70's! Damn I feel old every time I think that way! LOL
When you look at it from that point, it takes on a whole new perspective. I also concede that most of the "newer" cars at the shows are from the mid 90's up to less than a year old. I know the popularity of the Fox and SN95 platform cars has grown significantly since their introduction. Because of their availability though, it does help account for their dominance at shows. Bear in mind also, it's that very popularity which has helped continuously keep our beloved breed alive all these years. The only other American car model that can claim a longer continuous run, AFAIK, is the 'vette!
As an ironic side note, I helped organize and run the first few shows of a then fledgling club in the early 90's. Since we hadn't yet become an MCA chapter (and most members had never even BEEN to an MCA show!), we had no judges. In all fairness to entrants it was decided to make the show an entrant popular vote. The guys that showed up with the Fox body cars didn't win anything, all of the classics took the honors! The late model crowd was furious and swore they'd never be back!! The show is now heavily populated by late models, though now judged. My how times change!!
When you look at it from that point, it takes on a whole new perspective. I also concede that most of the "newer" cars at the shows are from the mid 90's up to less than a year old. I know the popularity of the Fox and SN95 platform cars has grown significantly since their introduction. Because of their availability though, it does help account for their dominance at shows. Bear in mind also, it's that very popularity which has helped continuously keep our beloved breed alive all these years. The only other American car model that can claim a longer continuous run, AFAIK, is the 'vette!
As an ironic side note, I helped organize and run the first few shows of a then fledgling club in the early 90's. Since we hadn't yet become an MCA chapter (and most members had never even BEEN to an MCA show!), we had no judges. In all fairness to entrants it was decided to make the show an entrant popular vote. The guys that showed up with the Fox body cars didn't win anything, all of the classics took the honors! The late model crowd was furious and swore they'd never be back!! The show is now heavily populated by late models, though now judged. My how times change!!
I like your car better than the '06.
I am not really impressed with someone going to the dealer and buying a car...lame.
Feel your pain though. I put my '66 in it's first show last November. It didn't take me long to figure out that nothing with a blue oval was going to win anything that day. The local Camaro club showed up in large numbers.....I can't think of a single Ford that one in any class. The classes at that show were "60's", "70's", etc, etc.
I am not really impressed with someone going to the dealer and buying a car...lame.
Feel your pain though. I put my '66 in it's first show last November. It didn't take me long to figure out that nothing with a blue oval was going to win anything that day. The local Camaro club showed up in large numbers.....I can't think of a single Ford that one in any class. The classes at that show were "60's", "70's", etc, etc.
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"RustyRed" said:
Sounds like a
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on Pete to me.
AzPete
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.....doesn't bother me any.....built some, bought some, show some, sell some.....all is done for fun so as long as the person enjoys things, that is what counts.
I also think it really depends on what type club or group you belong to. Mustang clubs would be incomplete without the new ones in them. I would feel real odd showing my '11 with nothing but a mixed bunch of classic cars.
Also, consider the guy that goes out and buys a classic....and never turns a wrench on it but uses a shop to do the repairs..... With the thought of not being impressed with buying new, where does this fit into life at?
One will find all types in our hobby.....lol
I also think it really depends on what type club or group you belong to. Mustang clubs would be incomplete without the new ones in them. I would feel real odd showing my '11 with nothing but a mixed bunch of classic cars.
Also, consider the guy that goes out and buys a classic....and never turns a wrench on it but uses a shop to do the repairs..... With the thought of not being impressed with buying new, where does this fit into life at?
One will find all types in our hobby.....lol