<VV> "trailer queens" vs. drivers

[Mark Durham]

Bill, I understand. It really comes down to what your purpose is. I plan to
restore my car over time. Mechanicals first. But I still plan to put up to
about 4-6K miles a year on it having fun. It will be put away for the winter
and driven when the roads are dry. I also plan to restore it to original,
accept I plan to upgrade the engine compartment to make things more
reliable. I've alreadyreplaced the generator with a alternator, for example.
I will also enter the car in local shows only to show it off. EFI is on the
horizon but I plan to do the mod in such a way it will maintain the basic
stock look of the engine compartment. Mark Durham

On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 9:26 AM, <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
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