Fawndeuce

I don't get it Roy, why would he ask about side windows if he didn't know early cars?
Most people would just figure they were rolled down, wouldn't they?
If legit, me thinkist that the joke may have been on you my friend...




Paul

warren s

Have you ever taken some time to ask one of the C5 or C6 guys what they've done to their car? Sure maybe they didn't need to do a frame-off but they often times spend more time under the hood than we do.

As for the check-writers...Come on. I've been to countless shows where the Best of Show was a car restored by a restoration shop. To each his own, some people have more $ than time. Some people don't have the knowledge or maybe they have medical issues that prevents them from really turning a wrench.

Thats the or "a" problem. As a late model owner, when I ask other people what they did to their cars, its usually a combination of stick on stuff and " I brought in to the shop". Not much more to talk about.

If a car was restored by a shop, then the shop should get the trophy. I seriously doubt these are the people who will perpetuate the hobby, or if they do it will be in a much different form.

Anyone can drive a nice car to a car show. The true enthusiasts are a dying breed.

My apologies to the OP for going off on a tangent.

1955 copper

I have and never will criticize another's person Corvette or car. I've always said , that if any owner likes their car or Corvette as it is then I'm happy for them. Because I've heard and seen others do that to owner and always thought why does some one do that.(they dint ask for your opinion) That was my biggest concern when I was a NCRS member (by some people) and not just about my Corvette but many others. I simply enjoy car shows and meeting some good people and answering questions about my 55 and I never enter it to be judged to win anything. Anyone that knows me knows that!

dplotkin

I own 8 (different) cars, belong to 8 different forums, and go to a whole lot of shows. I'm a real estate developer/investor which allows me to have 8 cars and which also prevents me from doing major mechanical or any body work myself. Yet I am as knowledgable and conversent about my cars as just about any other die-hard enthusiast (with the temporary exception of the Corvette since its my first and I've had it all of 90 days). This forum and you guys are helping me with that for which I cannot express well enough how appreciative I am.

I am a well read student of each of my cars. I do my own maintenence, tuneups and minor repairs. I've had two of my cars restored by a shop. Both restorations required that I know the cars inside and out for purposes of authenticity of restoration as well as sourcing of rare parts. Overseeing a $180,000 redo is no small task if done right.

None of this, in my view, makes me any less of an enthusiast than some of you who are capable of doing everything yourself, and I think we should be careful when we go down that road in conversation. Everyone's circumstances are a little different.

For those of you who do it all yourself; I understand how no-nothing types with big wallets and no imagination can give you pause, but it is a big hobby with a lot of people in it and we need to be tolerant.

Dan

tuxnharley

I own a '67 (41 years!) and a '06. Love em both, and belong to a club with members who have everything from '62s to an original owner '63 on up to a 2011 GS. We all seem to get along. What's the problem here, folks? I don't understand what the issue is!

KC John

Unfortunately this is how Corvette owners get a reputation of being snobs. Unless you can't find a place to park and are sent home because there is no longer any space, why do you care?

ps374

I think maybe I just have a problem. When I see new Corvettes or all those new performance cars I think to myself wow really nice car. But when I see a old Corvette I will do almost anything to catch up to it, to get a better look, to follow it maybe get to talk to the owner to tell him I admire his work and his car. If I am being closed minded or having sub standards then I guess Im guilty as charged.

new vette 62

I was lucky enough to go to the SEMA show last year and saw pwople of all ages. We need to pass on our knowledge to everyone that will listen. We need to try and involve everyone including the fairer sex. My concern is being able to pass down this knowledge. Hopefully the younger people on here will keep the passion going.

KC John

I feel the same way, but I don't let the fact that there are new cars at a show or cruise bother me. They have just as much right to be there as I do.

I don't go over and drool over the new cars, but I might take a look if there is something special about them. I drove a new Vette recently and I have to tell you, if I could get my car to stop and go like the new ones, I'd be in heaven. I just can't afford it.

Nikko

I have a T-Shirt that says "Did They Make A Corvette After 1967?". I wear it to car shows and Bloomington Gold every year. I mostly get lots of laughs and even some people asking to take a picture of it. However, I have had more than one guy come right up to me and tell me "Yes they did, infact my 20?? will walk all over your 1967". I just say something like "Good to know", so as not to start any trouble. Amazing that some people just don't get a joke ...

Bat Man

I only read this thread because it's hyperlinked on the main page.

With that said, I don't get the uppity/snobby attitude some maintain. A Corvette is a Corvette...whether it's old, new, pristine or ragged.

Who cares if someone bought a car and rolled right to the show? Who cares if you can go to a dealer and see the same thing? I can go to a Ferrari dealer and see Ferraris all day long. I can go to the corvette museum and see C1s all day long.

Are you really going to fault new car owners for participating in events? Is that the car hobby spirit? Or is that just your typical corvette/classic car snobbery?

No wonder people have such a negative opinion.

Godholio

That's the stereotype. I get annoyed that new cars with little/no substantial work win all the awards, but I don't go to shows for the awards anyway. I go to look at cars that I won't see at the mall every day. I like the C5 and C6, particularly when they've had some work done beyond stickers and exhaust tips. A stock 97 isn't a car I'm going to bash, but I'm also not gonna spend a lot of time looking it at, no matter how much I drooled over them when I was 17 and they were revolutionary.

jb_va2001

I enjoy a variety of cars and I'm glad new and old are shown. But I'm much less impressed by a new car that looks new, than an old car that looks new. The new car should look new.

Cheers,
JB

sub006

Roy, I have learned a lot from your posts and admire the way you keep the bubbletop '55 so beautiful yet use it often, the best of both worlds.

You said all but the two were new(er) cars. Strictly true, I suppose, but the C3 and C2 I can see in your picture are old Corvettes to me! Then again I'm only 63 and have had my '64 since 1966.

They keep you young, don't they?

DSR

I have my dream car a 1965 StingRay, but a show with all C2's would be a real drag, I would not stay for long! I like to see the C5 C6 cars and the Mopar, Fords and everything in between. I love parking my '65 between a couple of C6's, What a great view old to new. People are people no mater what they drive. I would have a new Z06 in a heatbeat if I had the cash.

Dave

VetteRed1965

What I find is that the New Vette owners don't have the cash to buy a older Vette or do not want to but a project to work on for a few years.They don't know how what tinkering is about. They mainly use there laptops to tune there cars.
I agree with Sarge its silent envy !

Godholio

A lot of them use the Vettes as daily drivers.

c1j1c2

I'm extremely blessed myself to have inherited a gorgeous restored '64 coupe. However, I have no where near the knowledge that the person I inherited had. However, even though I am careful about what I do on the it, to make sure I don't make it worse, I am proud to try to keep it in as tip top condition as possible.

I still love driving it even though it was built 6 years before I was even conceived.

vettefred

with you Roy....I can appreciate all cars ....even the new ones as they each have their place. I really enjoy driving my 58 but for longer distances I drive my C5Z. Why do I have a newer Vette? Probably because it has air and handles real good....I can also cruise at 80mph effortlessly.

But it is for sure the C-1 that gets the looks and the

Fred

Z51JEFF

When was the last time you went to a Corvette show?What you described is what a Corvette show is anymore.The funniest part in all this is when you see a fairly new C6,bone stock with the poster board pictures and trophies.