Re: when is a CORVETTE show a corvette show???????
I think that this thread is one of the most enjoyable that I've read since I joined. There were so many good points brought out and some great insights, weather intended or not, into the personalities of some of the writers. The fact remains; we are all car enthusiasts...with a penchant for Corvettes. Within our hobby, all should be welcome. We should guard against becoming "elitists." You know...just because I have an older one...I can't be bothered with newer car owners or vice-versa. Why would I resent anyone bringing any generation car to a show or a cruise? I can choose to look or not look. I can choose to engage in conversation or not. Actually, I would much rather hear an excited owner of a Gen 7 talk about his car than hear some salesman in a showroom. As to how and when we use our cars...that's a matter of personal preference...and that also should be respected. As for myself...I drive my car a lot. Now, I realize that a '72, 350, low optioned convertible is not number 1 on anyone's "Dream-Find" list. But, at 77 years old...I really don't need anything I don't use. It's a big world out there... I've got to believe there's room for everyone.
I think that this thread is one of the most enjoyable that I've read since I joined. There were so many good points brought out and some great insights, weather intended or not, into the personalities of some of the writers. The fact remains; we are all car enthusiasts...with a penchant for Corvettes. Within our hobby, all should be welcome. We should guard against becoming "elitists." You know...just because I have an older one...I can't be bothered with newer car owners or vice-versa. Why would I resent anyone bringing any generation car to a show or a cruise? I can choose to look or not look. I can choose to engage in conversation or not. Actually, I would much rather hear an excited owner of a Gen 7 talk about his car than hear some salesman in a showroom. As to how and when we use our cars...that's a matter of personal preference...and that also should be respected. As for myself...I drive my car a lot. Now, I realize that a '72, 350, low optioned convertible is not number 1 on anyone's "Dream-Find" list. But, at 77 years old...I really don't need anything I don't use. It's a big world out there... I've got to believe there's room for everyone.
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