World's smallest car show

[pdora]

There is an old Vaudeville joke that goes like this:

"I come from a place so small we don't even have a town drunk. We all have to take turns."

Well...

I live in a town too small to mount a car show, so I just did one myself. Actually, I piggybacked on "the area's largest yard sale." For $10 I rented a space and moved the car in early.

Some observations:

Having the engine visible attracts many more people than when closed up.

Some cars may be babe magnets. Mine is a geezer magnet.

Old cars can bridge generation gaps.

Almost everyone treats antique cars with respect and even awe.

A little gentle humor never hurts. I posted a sign on my car which stated in a very large red typeface: $500.
In very small type it read: (Original price in 1930).

 

[Louis]

Pdora,
If you diden't get 1st place, the show was "fixed".
nice looking A model.

 

[Tom Endy]

Mr. Pdora:

Great story, great pictures, good for you.

You might want to change that upper radiator hose before you venture out on a long distance tour.

Tom Endy

 

[cradlescyth]

Pdora

I'd put one on in my town if I had an A
Good show!!

 

[pdora]

The upper radiator hose is fine. That's a shadow in the photo. Let's hope my mechanical skills surpass my photographic abilities.

 

[Domino]

Where is Rutledge, Ga? We need to know to attend the 2011 car show.

 

[Ross/Kzoo]

Are you kidding? He's not going to tell you. He wants to make another "clean sweep". LOL

 

[pooch]

Not sure I think much of that dude letting his kid's shoes on paintwork.

 

[Russ/40]

Nice car. Good for you for sharing it. I agree with all your observations. Old cars bring out the best in people. Well, most people.

 

[Model T Monte]

Domino, Theres one in Dawsonville on the 22-23 called the Moonshine festaval. Monte

 

[dlshady]

Some cars may be babe magnets. Mine is a geezer magnet.

Funniest thing I've heard all day!

 

[pdora]

As a result of the "car show" my car is now well-known in the community, and two local merchants have invited me to park it outside their businesses from time to time. I will be happy to do this, as I am already supportive of both -- a sandwich shop and a picture framing shop.

This might just turn into a permanent one-car show -- good will all around.

 

[Mike V. Florida]

Pdora

I'd put one on in my town if I had an A
Good show!!

Yea, what's taking you so long?

 

[cradlescyth]

High costs- Low funds!!

 

[Buddy P.]

Nice house....with stealth antennas...must be in the attic?
Blue Ridge Bud
KI4BR

 

[pdora]

Ham equipment is boxed up in basement. I hope to install a multi-band HF rig in the Model A once I complete 12-volt conversion.

 

[Chris in WNC]

Not sure I think much of that dude letting his kid's shoes on paintwork.

he should certainly get thew owner's permission first,
but kids can put their shoes on our Model As any time !