<VV> Corvette "drivers"

[Gary Swiatowy]

This is not unique to Corvette owners.
Dare I say it, I have even seen this extend to Corvair owners.
I almost got caught up in it years ago, when my 65 Monza was "fresh" It came 
within a hair of senior division.
But, it has come down in Concours status over the years to a solid bronze.
I have 10 "collector" cars.
I have more fun driving them to cruise nights, than I do showing them.
I do go to shows though, every weekend during the summer, and oftentimes I 
decide which one to take simply on which one has gas in it.
If I wanted to build a monument with awards, I would concenterate on one 
specific car, instead of spreading myself around 10 of them. But sometimes, 
I like to drive my 77 MarkV, listening to the Quadraphonic Stereo, with the 
sunroof open. Sometimes the 73 T-Bird gets the nod, this is the car my 
grandfather bought new, and gave to me in 78, now with only 40,000 miles, 
most of them mine.
For sheer power, I have 2 Coronet convertibles for top down cruising.
But, for Corvairs, 5 of them, ready to go, anytime.

I have boxes of awards in the attic and basement, most of which I have no 
idea what car won it. Gathering dust and mildew.
Sitting here at the computer, I admit I have several hanging on the wall 
around me, mostly ones that are unique, or hold a special memory.

I know Corvair people, who will not go to a certain show as it does not have 
a Corvair class, and don't want to compete against other makes, because they 
"won't win".

I've seen it in the MOPAR Club, and seen it horribly in the Thunderbird 
Club. T-Bird owners who can't take the car out of the garage if there is any 
chance of rain. And even those who are afraid the sun will dry out the 
interior and fade the paint. people I know who take their cars out maybe 
once or twice a year.

I am way too much involved, but opnce warm weather is here, I simply enjoy 
my toys.........

Gary Swiatowy
10 toys and counting!



> From: Bob Bauer <robovair at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Corvette "drivers"
>
> I have a "friend" from work who restored a 67 Vette.? His goal was to make 
> Bloomington? which he did.? The car lives in a garage under a tarp.? Last 
> easter sunday, I saw him at a yearly Easter sunday car show held here in 
> st. Louis.? I asked about his car and he told me? that " my car does not 
> come out unless I stand to win something that will enhance it's value.? I 
> told him if you can't drive it you might as well do? stamp collecting.? He 
> told me that he restored that car 15 years ago and that the odometer was 
> turned back at that time and the car shows?5 ?miles........going on and 
> off the trailer.? He admitted that he has never driven the car.
>
>
> Bob Bauer