In a message dated 2/2/02 5:44:12 PM Eastern Standard Time,
pythias@pacifier.com writes:
> i have heard of some cars that have WON at the
> Pebble Beach concours, being the "best of the best" that couldn't
> even be started. literally. they tried. what's the point of
> "restoring" a car to better condition than it was when it left the
> factory? or having a museum piece that is undriveable?
The car shows I have entered where the participants like me vote for show
winners? I always check the pedals and the tires for wear and vote for
drivers over trailer queens. Right or wrong? I don't know--but I put more
value on an operating, serving automobile than I do a museum piece. But then
I figure that a drive-in show should have cars that are driven in.
And have a separate competition for the others. And not to knock Concours
cars--I think it is great that there are folk who are interested in authentic
restoration. My "Kentucky Wildcats" baseball cat is off to them.
--David C.
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