How far back does the "wave" go?
Racer
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
Not trying to steal the thread, but a "wave" of nostalgia just broke over me. Glad to hear from so many ole MG, AH and Triumph veterans! Remember when tops went up when it rained, otherwise they were stored in the boot, and Lucas electrical systems?
coast7
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
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Intermediate
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From: Palm Beach Florida
BTW, I also own a Jeep Wrangler as my DD—lots of Wrangler owners wave to each other too.
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Brett Foote
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As a retired GM Corvette engineer, I can tell you the exact history..
It all started back in 1945, long before Harley Earl had a glimmer of a corvette in his eye. Right after WWII returning service men were buying surplus Army jeeps for a few dollars, I believe 80 dollars was the amount.. they were in crates and needed to be assembled.. a very easy task for almost anyone. As more and more of these army jeeps appeared on the Highways of America, it became apparent that these guys just came home from the war and as a tribute, people would wave to them , but more importantly , they would wave at each other, in tribute to their service abroad.. then open sports cars from the UK began doing the same thing.. it morphed from open jeep to open sports car... in 53, the Corvette was recognized as the American open car sports car, and the corvette wave was born. It has been going on since the beginning.. because it was a very exclusive club, the wave was extremely strong.. it has not had the significants it once had but us old die hard Corvette enthusiast wont let it die.. Ive been waving for 45 years.
It all started back in 1945, long before Harley Earl had a glimmer of a corvette in his eye. Right after WWII returning service men were buying surplus Army jeeps for a few dollars, I believe 80 dollars was the amount.. they were in crates and needed to be assembled.. a very easy task for almost anyone. As more and more of these army jeeps appeared on the Highways of America, it became apparent that these guys just came home from the war and as a tribute, people would wave to them , but more importantly , they would wave at each other, in tribute to their service abroad.. then open sports cars from the UK began doing the same thing.. it morphed from open jeep to open sports car... in 53, the Corvette was recognized as the American open car sports car, and the corvette wave was born. It has been going on since the beginning.. because it was a very exclusive club, the wave was extremely strong.. it has not had the significants it once had but us old die hard Corvette enthusiast wont let it die.. Ive been waving for 45 years.
When I drove a Triumph TR3 in the 60's it was an exclusive wave between open British sportscars: Triumphs, Healys, Jags and MGs waved at each other; we weren't too sure about waving to Sunbeam Alpines - the new kid on the block.
Safety Car
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From: Sparks, Nevada
This one works for me.
I've been waving at Corvette's and other cool looking rides since the early 70's when I got my first vette.
Enjoy doing it and getting them back, but doesn't bother me if they don't. So here's to all those cool rides out there and to all of you here.
I'll add this one too, just for the holiday ahead.
Happy 4th of July everyone.
I've been waving at Corvette's and other cool looking rides since the early 70's when I got my first vette.
Enjoy doing it and getting them back, but doesn't bother me if they don't. So here's to all those cool rides out there and to all of you here.
I'll add this one too, just for the holiday ahead.
Happy 4th of July everyone.
