Steve_Mack_CT Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 @1937hd45 Bob I think 62 was the year you got dropped at this show, rest is history! Grabbed this from a fb post where poster found this in his parent's house. Thought you would like it! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 (edited) I was probably at that show as well. My parents took me too it as we heard about it on the radio - a talk show ( probably Bernard Meltzer) we used to listen to that also mentioned local activities. If we did attend it was in our 2 year old 1960 Plymouth Fury III station wagon that my folks bought new at the end of the 1960 model year. The Ridgefield annual pre war car show was my favorite of all- great cars , all having running boards, excellent flea market around the perimeter of the show field, and activites for the car owners to participate in - like a teeter totter to balance their car on . Old 16 used to attend as well driven their by owner Peter Helck, plus many brass era cars and classics like Locomobile, Packard, Chrysler Imperial and Duesenberg to name but a few. Edited October 19 by Walt G (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rniez Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 The tradition of the Fairfield County Region was that the car belonging to the meet director was featured on the dash plaque. The meet chairman was the club's vice president. Here is a photo of my girlfriend (now wife) sitting in my Model "A" at Ridgefield in 1979. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 On 10/19/2023 at 7:42 AM, Steve_Mack_CT said: @1937hd45 Bob I think 62 was the year you got dropped at this show, rest is history! Grabbed this from a fb post where poster found this in his parent's house. Thought you would like it! That 1914 Kissel would have only been 48 years old in 1962. A 48 year old car today would NEVER have the same impact on a showfield as a 1914 car did in 1962!! Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 ...sort of like this? No offense to the Esprit, I always liked Giugiaro's design of this (on the outside). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 1 hour ago, prewarnut said: ...sort of like this? No offense to the Esprit, I always liked Giugiaro's design of this (on the outside). Like the Lamborghini Countach which also had a 25 year design cycle, that design lasted until 2004. Porsche has far exceeded 48 years with the iconic 911. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 I thought this post was about the Ridgefield , Ct. HCCA car show in the 1960s? don't quite see/understand how it drifted into the Italian sports cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demco32 Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 Lotus are UK cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Walt G said: I thought this post was about the Ridgefield , Ct. HCCA car show in the 1960s? don't quite see/understand how it drifted into the Italian sports cars. Its all about DESIGN. GOOD (and functional) design stands the test of time. The automobile as a concept was still evolving in 1914, and design wasn't even a prime consideration then. By 1962, concentration on design sold cars more than anything, and still holds true today. Craig Edited October 22 by 8E45E (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 2 minutes ago, demco32 said: Lotus are UK cars. I held off replying to that, as the Esprit was was Italian-designed (Giugiaro). Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 Ok, I didn't think this post was about design but about the meet itself and the plaque shown - the event was the topic. My mistake I guess , we each have our own interpretation of what is shown. Not arguing that "GOOD (and functional) design stands the test of time" but the cars at the show mentioned had a cut off date of 1932 then 1942 which I can attest to as I attended the show and drove my cars there to support the event. Again My mistake I guess.....................🙃 sorry if I read this the wrong way. I guess you have made your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demco32 Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 1 minute ago, 8E45E said: I held off replying to that, as the Esprit was was Italian-designed (Giugiaro). Craig Design yes, brand is Lotus and that is a UK brand. I've been there in the factory. A lot of different car manufacturers used Italian designers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 11 minutes ago, Walt G said: Ok, I didn't think this post was about design but about the meet itself and the plaque shown - the event was the topic. My mistake I guess , we each have our own interpretation of what is shown. Not arguing that "GOOD (and functional) design stands the test of time" but the cars at the show mentioned had a cut off date of 1932 then 1942 which I can attest to as I attended the show and drove my cars there to support the event. Again My mistake I guess.....................🙃 sorry if I read this the wrong way. I guess you have made your point. Thank you. The proud owner should be able to show off his AACA plaque from this year's show on his 1997 Toyota Camry without any negative feedback as it met all the qualifications of an 'antique car'. Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 Sorry to derail - I was playing off Craig's comment. I think the concept though is that automobile design has become a little homogenized. At this point there is little room to raking the windshield more, lower the chassis more, lengthen the wheelbase, raise the rear deck, etc. At some point we settle for a sweet spot within the boundaries of established lane widths, garage depth, etc. Now the designers have moved from the '90s jelly bean look to creasing the fenders and doors. Soon we'll be all about the jelly bean look again. You can only fold sheet metal so many ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 Hey guys, - post was really for Bob who wasn't weighed in, will have to message him I guess to be sure he sees it. 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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