6219_Rules Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 I had the opportunity yesterday to take my ex to the airport. As some may know (its in the R&R section) my truck was towed from my house as abandoned, so my son helped me extricate it. Having done so he needed to go home (strange that) and having to decide between my 2000 VW, a 1977 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, and the 1947 Cadillac 6269 sedan, he chose the latter.Off he went into the sunset rumbling along (Dutch needs a new exhaust system badly...he sounds like one of those Tommy Cookers GM used the flathead and tranny for in WWII).Well I got up the next morning planning on taking the truck to him, possibly to sell. He calls and tells me how much fun he is having taking his friends and Mother hither and yon in...you guessed it...the '47. He has a 2002 Excursion and a 1972 Cadillac Eldorado to use but no, he was using the '47. That amused me greatly. So when it came time to take Pat to DIA we packed up the dog (I take care of her Golden Retriever Sasha while she is out of town) in the '47 and off we went. It was a glorious day out on the Front Range, cool with warm sun and all of the marvelous Fall aromas. You should have seen the looks on peoples' faces when I dropped her off. Lot's of thumbs up! I drove that car over 100 miles that day and when I got back to Longmont, it was with a small sense of sadness that I had to stop...I wanted to keep heading north to see Wyoming and Montana. Someday I hope to get Dutch to the point where he can make long trips so I can go see my friend Paul in Arizona, and my brother, Rod, in CA. Joy is definitely having a Classic Cadillac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Randall, good for you! Few things surpass the pleasure of driving a fine vintage car on the open highway, and it is my opinion that those who trailer their vehicles miss out on a very significant part of the fun. (I had to restrain myself from jumping into the recent topic about car trailers on the AACA Forum; I understand why some choose to transport their cars in trailers, but it would be very sad if we all felt that we had to trailer our cars in order to protect them from any possiblity of damage. I suppose that I might feel differently if I owned a car of significant value!)When we drove from Seattle to Flint, Michigan (5,000 mile round-trip) for last summer's Buick Centennial, no one enjoyed themselves more than the couple who drove their CCCA-classic 1931 Series 90 Buick. It was a thrill for all of us to see this majestic automobile cruising along the highways, and the owners opted to leave all the smashed insects and road film in place for the big show in Flint. Few cars attracted more attention in Flint, and the local TV station even broadcast the weather forecast live from the front seat of the '31 Buick. Another Seattle-area couple had recently completed an $80,000 restoration of their stunning 1957 Roadmaster convertible. The intention had been to trailer it to the meet. This idea was soon rejected, and the couple experienced the great pleasure of driving the car.Interestingly, "Car Collector" magazine's editorials in the last couple of issues have focused on the growing interest in touring, and it was noted that tours are now being planned in conjunction with many of the major concours-type events. Many people are finding that driving the old cars is much more satisfying than sitting all day at a car show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chuck Conrad Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 The most effective way to get someone hooked on Classic Era cars is to let them drive your car. Second runner up is giving them a ride in it.Either way, it is easy, and a hell of a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Good point, Chuck, The first time I took my 25 year old daughter for a ride in my mechanical injected Corvette, she couldn't believe the "right now" response the car has. These younger people don't realize that most of the good stuff was invented BEFORE they came along. Sorry about the non-classic car, but giving rides like this really peaks people's interest. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 I give rides to anyone who wants to sit and feel what a real 1940s car was like when it was rumbling around Sedgewick, Kansas. Even fully restored, the car would be used and driven.As it is I am just one of many who have cared for it, some better, some worse, over the last 55 years. It makes me feel good to be a part of it, and the hobby in general! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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