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Hey man, how much for the '66?I have never been asked if my car was for sale . . .
Hey man, how much for the '66?I have never been asked if my car was for sale . . .
I was parked next to a older guy, I knew, he had a very nice mid fifties Packard
A couple approached him, they were very nice and really liked his car, they had one like it back in the day and it was obvious that car held special memories.
They didnt ask as that would be impolite and they had manners but the owner of that car sensed how thrilled they were seeing his car and graciously asked them would they like to sit in it
Both. their faces lit up like two kids and they accepted the kind offer, you could see it made their day
For every asshole you encounter at a car show its all worthwhile when you meet nice people, not necessarily car people but ordinary folks walking around at some show looking at old cars and you talk to them, answer their questions and help make their memories come back
I often ask people who are interested if they want to get in and look around.
Kids especially love it.
is that a 72 RR grill in the SSPI just remembered a few people that seemed interested in purchasing a couple of my classic Mopars. I met them all at the local car show which meets along the boardwalk here every six months (pre-virus days).
First, the organizer of the event (who previously owned a '60's era Chevrolet Corvette) seemed interested in our unrestored '65 Plymouth Valiant Signet convertible.
Another participant (originally from Mexico City), who has a personal car collection, also seemed interested in purchasing the convertible.
Then another show participant, who has restored a '60's Mustang (and some other classic cars), seemed interested in purchasing our unrestored '65 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S.
No genuine interest at the car shows in purchasing the 90% restored '72 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus.
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I’ve had the pleasure of meeting you at Carlisle a few years backI always try to patiently answer basic (some might even say some dumb) questions, especially from the younger crowd. If they are curious and interested, I want to help them start to appreciate these old cars. Like Don, I have let people sit in my car, and have started it up for them occasionally too. I think it is important to be friendly and inviting to people who don't have the cars, especially to the next generation. (Of course, doing this is all dependent on them being polite and respectful.)
Thanks Steve - it's always a pleasure to meet people at the shows. This year, I hope to ramp up the FBBO tent a bit and serve some lunch for members, so hopefully we can meet again!I’ve had the pleasure of meeting you at Carlisle a few years back
Your a real gentleman
Hope to see you this year with Gods graces
This'll be my first Carlisle as an FBBO-guy (normally I'm in the FWD/Shelby area) - I live an hour from the show in MD. If there's anything I can do to help out, let me know!I hope to ramp up the FBBO tent a bit and serve some lunch for members
Thanks!This'll be my first Carlisle as an FBBO-guy (normally I'm in the FWD/Shelby area) - I live an hour from the show in MD. If there's anything I can do to help out, let me know!
Right now the plan is to bring Mom along from FL - she owned a 70 500 that she bought brand new, and is tickled that I own one now! Also, 7/11 is her birthday (don't ask which one if you don't want to get whacked!) so she's stoked about the idea of seeing a ton of Chargers that weekend. She'll likely follow along in either my Grand Cherokee or my '90 factory turbo minivan - the Flowmasters on the Charger are "too loud" and she hates them lol (they are annoying...I'll likely swap them for Magnaflows or something at some point) - but if we bring the mini there's plenty of room to pack stuff along. I have a 10x10 easy up, and my concert sound system is doing nothing so I could always bring a couple speakers if we want some tunes...but I don't know what the rules are for stuff like that...
I have a friend who has a MGTD and a 80's Lamborghini countach that is mint. He had both cars at a local church show. The Lambo is a 400,000 dollar car and so he is a little particular about it but every kid who came to that show with their parents sat in that MG, sticky little hands touching every knob and dial, parents snapping pictures. That car was the hit of the show and my buddy had a smile on his face ear to earMy car is just a car. I had a guy ask if his model could lean on my car for a photograph. I said yes. It was fun and no one got hurt, including my car. I've taken anyone who has asked for a ride, for a ride. It's fun to share what others like, but, can't afford. It's what It's all about. And yes I do get a kick out of it myself.