I will probably never own a real show car because I drive my prewar cars at least once a week. I take them to church, the post office and even Wal-Mart. Therefore my cars will never be perfect.  They will always have dings, a bit of dirt on the carpet, oil and grease on the motor and a few splashes of mud on fenders and rockers.  By driving them folks ask questions and learn about the history of the different makes and models.  In the case of the Auburn and Cord a majority of the people who talk to me have never heard those makes.  And then there are those old timers who share their memories of old cars with me. Those stories really make my day.

Because my cars aren't perfect at local shows I can let folks to touch the cars, sit in them and get a feel for what they are like by look through the windshield.  I don't get scared with a little kid wanders up and taps on the fender or someone wants to lean up against them for a photo.

I know there are a place for fully restored show cars.  I appreciate them as much as anyone. But whenever possible I encourage folks to show off their cars as much as possible.  By putting these cars in the public eye we are not only bringing great joy, but we are creating a new generation that will treasure our rich automotive history.

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