Car shows - the good, bad, and ugly
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#12
Maybe I need to change my opinion about car shows...
Just got back from the show. They didn't know what class to put me in. They settled on Domestic because it was built in America. I thought it should be in European because it is a British chassis. Some thought Asian for the Japanese engine.
At the end of the day I got a great surprise! I won "Best Appearing Motorcycle!" Turns out there were no motorcycles registered, and they liked my car and wanted to give it an award. Guess the motorcycle drive train was close enough.
Just got back from the show. They didn't know what class to put me in. They settled on Domestic because it was built in America. I thought it should be in European because it is a British chassis. Some thought Asian for the Japanese engine.
At the end of the day I got a great surprise! I won "Best Appearing Motorcycle!" Turns out there were no motorcycles registered, and they liked my car and wanted to give it an award. Guess the motorcycle drive train was close enough.
#13
Thread Starter
Good story; congrats.
#14
Yeah, well done, Mark. That track terror must clean up nice. Love the t-shirt, too.
#16
Congrats. I think the T shirt deserves and award too! Love it!
#18
That thing sure is low to the ground, Mark.
#19
I stopped going to the concours shows and I attend a cars n'coffee that they have once a month which I really enjoy and it is also free.
#20
Moderator
I have Pebble Beach on my bucket list. It's (kinda, pretty much) local. It's pricey, but I've come to admire the time and work after seeing a lot of Concours-level cars at The Blackhawk Museum. That said, I know there are cheaper shows around. . .
HOWEVER, the event that is REALLY on my bucket list is Concours D'Lemons
Of course, they have events around the country Smugmug - 2017 Concours D'Lemons Michigan
Joy (my gf) LOVES ugly cars, and heck, who doesn't smile when you see a VW Thing or a 2CV or aHonda Element AMC Pacer?
HOWEVER, the event that is REALLY on my bucket list is Concours D'Lemons
An ugly oil stain on the Pebble Beach Auto Week, the Concours d’LeMons returns once again to Laguna Grande Park in Seaside, CA. Hoopties, Rust Buckets, Misfits, Mistakes and the worst of the automotive world will be on display and as always celebrity judges will be accepting bribes for our Thrift Shop sourced trophies. The best part is that the show is free for participants and spectators, so you’ll get exactly what you pay for.
Joy (my gf) LOVES ugly cars, and heck, who doesn't smile when you see a VW Thing or a 2CV or a