<VV> "trailer queens" vs. drivers

[Mike Kost]

Like several have indicated there is a big difference between a true 
"Trailer Queen" and a trailered car. I have trailered my car to every 
convention except my first. (Syracuse). After loosing a wheel bearing 
from overloading the trunk and getting stranded in the middle of nowhere 
I decided I travel too heavy to drive my car to another convention. I 
have only entered a few concourse but have always autocrossed 
competitively and usually do the econorun and rally. I also trailer to 
local autocrosses so that I don't get stranded if I break something 
going all out. I also understand why a concourse participant would 
rather do most of their detailing at home rather than on the show field. 
Using my open trailer would do very little to reduce the at show cleanup 
if I were going to a show but it sure reduces the at track work when 
going to an autocross.

Mike Kost
SMCC

wrsssatty at aol.com wrote:
> I have never understood the reverse snobbery against so-called "trailer  
> queens".  I, for one, appreciate the work, money and time that goes  into a 
> proper restoration that respects what is stock, original and  correct.  And I 
> salute the people who, once they've accomplished such a  restoration, 
> endeavor to preserve it.  In the end, the car belongs to the  owner and he or she 
> is free to do with the car whatever he or she wishes (within  the law).  I 
> do know, however, that if your great-grandchildren ever see a  Corvair, it 
> will most likely be today's "trailer queens" and not today's  drivers!
>  
> ~Bill Stanley