Leo -
Only a stiff-necked few, in my experience. Many others will help out on any
honest inquiry and give hints and tips to smooth the way.
regards,
Clay L.
'67 Sprite
At 10:24 AM 2/2/2002 -0600, Leo Speichinger wrote:
>This is one of my concours spridget related contemplations. My particular
>question probably has also been noticed by members of the non concours
>spridget owners too. So here goes:
>
> Why are concours people so afraid to answer questions and assist in the
>correct restoration of other peoples cars? To me it is almost like there is
>a "resisting" of the thought of anybody else joining this "elite" group.
>Does this stem from an "ego" or monetary value issue, than the true purpose
>of a concours restoration, which in my opinion, is done to preserve the
>"original" beauty of a particular marquee.
> By restoring an example of a marquee to original specifications, people
>are allowed to see in an unaltered state, the inherent beauty and "classic"
>design of automotive creations by "artists" like Donald Healey, Enzo
>Ferrari, Tucker, Carroll Shelby, etc.....
>
> The above question has often perplexed me. My restoration of "Iris"
>from day one was dictated by a single aspect of her. Iris was in such solid
>condition and relatively unmolested that her soul cried out for a return to
>"her" original beauty to allow people to glimpse the beauty of Donald
>Healeys automotive art. Some of you may disagree (though, I seriously doubt
>it), but the AN5 and the early big healeys are works of automotive art.
>They bring smiles, enjoyment, recollections of previous automotive memories
>lives, to all who view them. So why would the concours community not
>welcome and support the addition of more examples of "original" art? To
>clarify, I am not talking about a refusal to judge and certify "concours"
>level cars by the judging committee, rather I am talking about the lack of
>sharing of knowledge, resources, etc... by the "owners" of previously judged
>cars. MOST IMPORTANTLY. I want to make sure that this question is not
>directed at any particular person or persons, but rather is a broadly
>directed examination.
> The non-original community seems to be more in the "spirit" of
>preserving these works of "art" than members who are supposedly striving to
>retain and preserve "original" cars for the enjoyment of people who are less
>fortunate to own one of these examples of automotive history. Or, is this
>not about preserving examples of automotive history, but is instead about
>egos of "I have one and others do not". Just wondering, because if so, it
>is a sad commentary and disgrace to the true dreams of Donald Healey and
>other automotive "artists" like him.
>
>
>Flame suit on and awaiting responses
>
>Leo
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