My current driver is just that... a driver... NOW mechanically sound...
but really hurting in the cosmetics...I have not had the opportunity to
take the car to shows... except for one down near San Diego last year...
I had no problem putting the car up for observation... and unlike 95% of
the cars at the show... I left the bonnet open... for people to look
at... but I did not enter it any any contests. When I feel the car is
ready to be judged in that manner... then I will enter it.
Now, if they had a "Diamond in the Rough" category.... I might consider
it. :)
As far as Triumphs in the parking lot go... I have much more respect for
those who choose not to show their car at all (by leaving it in the
parking lot)... than those that put them out for show, but keep the
bonnet closed the whole day, act snobby, or otherwise make you feel
uncomfortable for trespassing about their car!
--Justin
Brian Kemp wrote:
>
> When looking for an enjoyable car two years ago, I chose Triumph because
> of the cars are fun and most owners have their cars to enjoy, not to win
> a prize at a car show.
>
> Since I got my car, I've been working to make it better, concentrating
> on driveabilty and reliability, not paying much attention to cosmetics.
> In fact, the first judge to look at my car during Triumphest 97 simply
> said "oh my" upon seeing my engine compartment. What they couldn't see
> was the rebuilt suspension or that my fuel efficiency had doubled over
> the previous 6 months.
>
> I finished in the lower half of the judging, but expected that. I
> actually got more points than expected. My point: I had a great time
> out there with other Triumph owners and got to enjoy my Triumph. The
> judging was just one part of the event.
>
> Brian Kemp
> 72 TR6
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