Went to local car show in Tracy today. Been over a year since been to one. I think there were more new cars than old. I can see why the Goodguys limit the year cars to come to shows.

 

Yeah, I hate that. If I wanted to see a bunch of new cars, I'd go to the dealership.

 

In my mind anything newer than the 70's is a new car....

 

I will begrudgingly admit the 80s to a classic car show these days. They still suck, but now they have sucked for a long time, so at least that's something.

 

Personally I prefer older vehicles at a show but will readily admit that if an ‘05-‘06 Ford GT, or a ‘96 Daytona Blue Viper GTS were to roll in I’d be smiling!!

 

Hey at least it was a show!

Our local show, scheduled for the 1st weekend in April, has already been canceled. Governor's orders. No outside gatherings of more than 25 people. And since we usually get between 500-600 cars, that went right out the window.

 

I love my classic cars but my interests have wandered into sports cars as of late (in the past also) so I do enjoy the variety and difference. Mine is a ricer to boot also and I often show both side by side and and get comments like the above from all sides. Sometimes you just got to broaden your interests or get stuck in a rut. Now if I only could get my FJ 40 going again I could swing three ways.... It's good to have any car show to go to these days..... Tedd

 

No pictures?

 

I do get a different crowd when I take my old van to a car show. Anyone guy over 40 either worked out of one, worked on one, or worked in one, if you get my drift.

 

Re van...all of the above

most any show we have around here is more of a cruise in. That said i dont mind any vehicle as longas its not a run of the mill camry etc.

at my local cruise ins ive seen tractors, tractor trailer tractors (60s vintage), motorcycles, newer vettes and mustangs, ford GT, 60-80s cars, hot rods, vans, 4x4 trucks, model Ts n As, VW vanagons, etc thats all good by me. I like checking out the other vehicles that are interesting that i may not be interested in owning or i may not have the opportunity to see up close.

i think the oddest one i saw at cruise was a late model fiat 500. I still checked out the inside, coincidentally the owner came by and it turns out he is a car show aquantance that usually brings his 60s VeeDoubleU bug....

 

While my car and as well music interests are limited, there is no reason that newer cars can't be at local car shows. It gets younger people interested in the hobby and most of the time the money collected is for good causes. I look at what I like and skip the ones I don't. I'll talk to anyone that comes over and asks questions about my car or even cars in general. What I don't do is expect a trophy, on average those that do will leave disappointed most times.

 

Oh yeah i forgot to mention i dont mind bringing my late model muscle if my cutlass is under the knife. Like the cutlass i frequently get positive comments on the newer car.

 

If there are no pictures there was no show...
Just saying.

 

The factory I work at has a huge car show every year in the fall. It’s not judged, no entry fee, but always a good turnout.

I amazes me the number of people who add some colored wire wrap, mudflaps, fog lamps, etc on a otherwise completely stock new vehicle and call it customized.

On a totally unrelated subject, I did my first Power Tour back in 2001 (I think). It was the year they followed Route 66 (what’s left of it). It really enjoyed the cars. We parked next to one couple who pulled grandpas 70 big block Monte Carlo out of its 25 year hibernation, put new tires, belts, hoses, battery, etc and hit the road. I find those kinds of cars and people much more interested to talk to and look at.

Fast forward a few years, now look at the percentage of old iron verses new cars participation?Where is the challenge in driving cross county in a new Camaro or Mustang with a warranty???

Just my opinion, if your entering a car show with a née car, it needs to be something special, or modified with more than a air freshener.

 

So true.. not many 80’s cars I can get wowed over..but they belong at classic car-shows now.. I enjoyed my 86 trans am even tho it was slower than a 6 cylinder mustang..lol