Booreatta

Just curious has anybody purchased this car?

Everybody here are making some good points, but being the old guy and still have a memory of the past, things are not complicated as this post. When I was a kid in high school I owned a Jag 150 and I can relate to Marck that I didnt know if I wanted to put a lot of money in it. Two things I can remember people telling me first, sooner or later all cars are $50.00 cars, so remove the price of scrap metal that statement is still pretty correct and number 2 if the car was not popular when it was built, then chances are it wont be popular when it is old. Sure there are exceptiions but generally the rule. Bottom line it doesnt matter if your car is not the most popular, if you like it drive it, nobody on earth will like your car as much as you do. The Reatta is just that, it has a following and that is a step in the right direction. There are many many cars out there that most of us here have never heard much about, ie the Jones six or many other brands they were not popular and made more cars than Reatta made convertibles yet no body ever sees or hears of them, but they have a following and dont bring a great deal of money but they are loved by their owners like we love our cars. Its just this one life and maybe one more. Better live for the moment. Its only a car. When is the last time you saw a Moon Automobile, they made 10,271. I have seen one before but never at a car show. Just some thoughts Chuck Kerls booreatta@cox.net

Hey that looks really nice, who is doing that. It beats the wedge I am using Chuck Kerls booreatta@cox.net

Marck at your age, you have a BUCKET LIST? must be one long bucket list Chuck Kerls

Heck my vote will go to Lamar. After finally meeting him at Charlotte, he deserves it 100% Laughter and enthusism are the foundation of the BCA. Thanks Lamar It was a pleasure Chuck Kerls booreatta@cox.net

I would like to indulge for just a few min. First after working with both Brian and Rick on the board this past year I have total respect in both of them. While I did not have a vote along with Bill and Paul in the election of President of the BCA I can assure you that it would have been a very hard decision. Brian just completed a super National in Charlotte with out a hitch and as a Reatta owner Rick did the National in Ames Ia with the same professional skills. The bottom line to me is we should spend time in thanking both of them for giviing up their time that could have been spent on quality time with their families but they chose to give freely to the Buick Club of America. Before we cast any more stones, take a few min and appreciate what both men have done. Yes there always changes that need to happen in any club, but how many are willing to put forward the effort to get it done. Changes will come only when others are willing to step up and run for office and vote. Our board is elected by the membership to make the decisions that is being questioned in the above post. The board voted. Thats the way it is for this next year, so thanks Brian and Rick for a job well done. I for one wish you and the entire board continued success. Chuck Kerls booreatta@cox.net

In the event that you dont check the buy/sell section of this fourm Tom Sealander found a Pewter Reatta model for sale. I called the owner and it is pewter base says limited edition and the car has number 003 on the muffler. This is a rare find and the first one for sale in several years. Anyone looking for one now is the time to go for it. Chuck Kerls booreatta@cox.net

Yep I have talked to the owner and it is a limited edition and has 003 on the muffler. This is the first one to surface in several years and is a good find Chuck Kerls booreatta@cox.net

Hey thanks Marck for the life of me I could not remember Bobs name. You are very lucky to have him support you in your efforts. Thanks Chuck Kerls booreatta@cox.net

Ok her goes Sitting left to right Unknown for sure, Kathy Kerls (Kansas), Helena Hanning (New Zealand), Standing left to right Marck Barker (NC), Chuck Kerls (Kansas), Mike Hanning (New Zealand, and last standing name unknown

Since all of the photos in this post are numbers, I would be the perfect time to ID some of the folks by name and forum handle. I would like to see more members of the BCA take part in the forums. So if anyone can make an imput go for it. Chuck Kerls

I wish we could have had a few min to do a brew. Busy busy busy....Glad you made it home in good shape. Looked over your car at the raceway. Pretty cool. Just got home and had your brew and a couple more Chuck Kerls booreatta@cox.net

Well here is my2 cents. I have to agree, it was a FANTASTIC MEET the food was great, the cars were perfect, all of the friends old and new and I never noticed the temps. I just moved a little slower than usual if that was possible. Brian my hat is off to you and your team for a job WELL DONE. You set the standard higher for future meets. Thanks it was great. It was really good to see every body again so please travel safe. I made St. Louis late tonite and all is well Thanks for another good time. See everybody in Southbend in 2013 Chuck Kerls booreatta@cox.net

Ok Reattas who is on the road, has anyone arrived in Charlotte. When will everybody arrive. My wife and I hope to hit Charlo sometime Wednesday. Drive friendly already ran across one wreck. Didnt look good backed up in traffic for 1and a half hour. Parked it before the slow drive in the hills Chuck Kerls

Left St. Louis this morning and was making great time until we ran across a terrible wreck on 40 west of Knoxville. Big truck, little car. Truck on its side on top of little car. Was in a traffic jam and lost one and half hours. Hope nobody was hurt but it looked really bad. Drove on till dark in the hills and put it to bed for the nite. Will arive Charlotte Wednesday sometime. Keep the brew cold Chuck Kerls

Hey Jim I saw on the news that Duluth has a lot of flooding. Did you luck out. I see some of the animals floated out of the zoo Look out for lions, tigers and bears OH MY See ya in Charlotte Chuck Kerls booreatta@cox.net

Dave dog gone it you are correct and so is Ronnie.....I just got my murds all wixed to much rum at the Jamaica Party on Fathers Day.... I wont let that happen again sorry ChucK Kerls booreatta@cox.met

Wow great band the Eagles, Great song Hotel California......Being from Kansas I remember the line, OZ didnt didnt give nothin to the tin man that he didnt already have........ Love that group Chuck Kerls booreatta@cox.net

Had my 84 convertible at a car show tonight and the hood ornament just broke and being spring loaded it just shot straigh up in the air and and landed in the back seat. It was really strange. Does anyone know of one for sale for an 84. I want to keep the original. Any direction would be appreciated Thanks Chuck Kerls booreatta@cox.net

had issues with my cat. It rattled so I could have fixed it with a new one but I cut if off and put is a straight pipe. Sound changed it is a little louder, but not a lot. seems to run a little better Chuck Kerls booratta@cox.net

If we can put 17 people in a VW skys the limit what we can do with a Reatta vert. Just need to be creative Chuck Kerls booreatta@cox.net

Mike glad you can make it. I really need all the help I can get, but I heard the jail if full. We will have Marck as the DD driver for the night before. Travel safe Chuck Kerls booreatta@cox.net

Totally agree with you, I really like Velocity, and I really like Wayne Carini and the shows he does Chasing Classic Cars. Chuck Kerls

I do believe its Lighting McQueen. Good Job with the car.....Get em out and show them off. The more exposure the more respect. Nice looking car Chuck Kerls booreatta@cox.net