I entered my baby into a car show and had a lot of fun. However, I didn't win one of the top three placings for Trophies though a funny thing did happen. I parked my car right next to the lined off area where the cars were on display.

The funny thing is that I only went there to look at the other cars that had entered, low and behold, I had people coming out of the lined off area to look at my car. I had groups of people admiring my car and the staff, judges and everyone was wondering why they were coming outside of the fenced off area to look at my car. I had one of the staff members ask me would I put the Shelby in the show since everyone was looking at it and kind of taking away from the actual cars in the show. Yeahhhhhhh Shelby Cobra.:D :D

Well, I went home and washed it real quick and brought it back and entered it. Out of 17 mustangs that entered, I placed 4th overall (not too bad) but considering my competition, I had no chance at competing against the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers. The 1st place mustang was a 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500. Guys, this car was the real deal and had a $15,000 paint job added to it. The guy told me that it only comes out for car shows and nothing else and that he waxes it every 2 weeks. No way in hell do I have that kind of time. From top to bottom this car was beautiful and definitely deserved a 1st place finish. The 2nd place car was a pristine Saleen Mustang and I can't remember the year but it was indeed a beaut and the 3rd place winner was a 1969 Boss 429 Mustang that, I think, should have placed 2nd overall. I talked to many at this car show and guys, I am astonished at how much time people really devote to their car. Wow, $15,000.00 for a paint job and wax every two weeks - Geeeeeeee. Another funny thing is, out of like 7 different classes being judged, it was always the older 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s car taking all the trophies. Though the newest cars in the show were pretty much new like mine, yet they couldn't compete against the older, $$$$$$$ paint and restoration cars out there. People do spend money on their rides.

Guys, bottom line is our cars get the attention also. To have them come out of the lined off area to look at my car was simply gratifying as most there did know what a Shelby Cobra GT500 was. Damn, I love my Shelby:D :D :D :D :D

flipmo

makes you feel good that everybody drools over our cars. I am about to do a write up on the car show that I went to yesturday.

JJ

I entered my baby into a car show and had a lot of fun. However, I didn't win one of the top three placings for Trophies though a funny thing did happen. I parked my car right next to the lined off area where the cars were on display.

The funny thing is that I only went there to look at the other cars that had entered, low and behold, I had people coming out of the lined off area to look at my car. I had groups of people admiring my car and the staff, judges and everyone was wondering why they were coming outside of the fenced off area to look at my car. I had one of the staff members ask me would I put the Shelby in the show since everyone was looking at it and kind of taking away from the actual cars in the show. Yeahhhhhhh Shelby Cobra.:D :D

Well, I went home and washed it real quick and brought it back and entered it. Out of 17 mustangs that entered, I placed 4th overall (not too bad) but considering my competition, I had no chance at competing against the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers. The 1st place mustang was a 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500. Guys, this car was the real deal and had a $15,000 paint job added to it. The guy told me that it only comes out for car shows and nothing else and that he waxes it every 2 weeks. No way in hell do I have that kind of time. From top to bottom this car was beautiful and definitely deserved a 1st place finish. The 2nd place car was a pristine Saleen Mustang and I can't remember the year but it was indeed a beaut and the 3rd place winner was a 1969 Boss 429 Mustang that, I think, should have placed 2nd overall. I talked to many at this car show and guys, I am astonished at how much time people really devote to their car. Wow, $15,000.00 for a paint job and wax every two weeks - Geeeeeeee. Another funny thing is, out of like 7 different classes being judged, it was always the older 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s car taking all the trophies. Though the newest cars in the show were pretty much new like mine, yet they couldn't compete against the older, $$$$$$$ paint and restoration cars out there. People do spend money on their rides.

Guys, bottom line is our cars get the attention also. To have them come out of the lined off area to look at my car was simply gratifying as most there did know what a Shelby Cobra GT500 was. Damn, I love my Shelby:D :D :D :D :D

flipmo

It's a cool feeling.:cool: It almost makes you feel like a celebrity.

I had mine at the Valporaiso, In show this past Friday and constantly had a crowd around mine.

One thing that surpised me was that some of the guys in their late teens and early 20's knew so much about my car with the mods I made and the older cars also.

Cal

It's a cool feeling.:cool: It almost makes you feel like a celebrity.

I had mine at the Valporaiso, In show this past Friday and constantly had a crowd around mine.

One thing that surpised me was that some of the guys in their late teens and early 20's knew so much about my car with the mods I made and the older cars also.

Cal

Yes these kids know all about these cars. My little brother is 16 and he told me my car was famous at his school. I said what do you mean? He said anytime someone talks about a GT500 someone else says "Jordan Crosby's Brother has one" LOL....bet he feels cool....LOL

I will call my dad or little brother and let them know that I am coming over, and he (jordan) always has a few buddies there to check out my car.

I guess one of his friends father has a 2005 Viper and they keep trying to set up a race (the kids keep trying). I told him just tell the kids dad to go to the track and bring back a time slip cause I know what mine will do.

Oh Yes, the kids definitely know these cars. Check this out for size. I had a 12 year old kid come up to me at the show while a group was around. While I was at the rear of the car, he yells out who's the owner of this Shelby. Everyone pointed at me and I went to the front where this genious was.

This kid (as everyone was so amazed) started saying stuff like this: "Hey, I see you swapped your Supercharger pully and added the JLT." At that point I was like, Woooooooooooooooo, Simply Amazed!!!! Then he looked down and asked me how long did it take to put on the headers? At this point I'm kindof lost for words because who would have thought a 12-year old would know this stuff.

Here's the most amazing thing that shocked me, he told me to "Get in there and start it up for him." Yes, just like that while everyone standing around was looking at me and laughing in sheer amazement. Yes, I started it up and he said, "That's not the stock exhaust, is it?" I said no and asked him what it sounded like? He said FlowMaster and I couldn't resist. I said no and that it was Corsa exhausts and showed him the exhaust tips (ahhhhh, finally got him).

Man, just listening to this little guy talk was kool because he definitely knew his stuff. Probably grew up around Dad's or Uncle's race car or something.

Don't take a little kid lightly because he/she may Know more than you.

flipmo

Great story, Flip. It's good to see there are some Junior Gearheads out there. Very nice! :D

At 12 years old...they are 'Newbie' gearheads! :D :D

At 12 years old...they are 'Newbie' gearheads! :D :D

LOL :D :D :D :D

At 12 years old...they are 'Newbie' gearheads! :D :D
Flipmo is 1 up on him, cause he a "JUNIOR MEMBER" now!:D :D :D