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Entered my car in the local Artomobilia Car Show in Carmel, IN yesterday and is was quite a day. Got up at 05:45 am opened the shutters and saw rain coming down however, it stopped about 07:45. My showtime was 09:30 at the marshalling point so it was not too bad driving to the event. It's held in the Arts and Design section of the downtown and their is something for everyone as far as cars go, race cars, super cars, hot rods, Detroit classics, European cars, kit cars, performance cars etc. I was able to get position in my spot and do a last minute quick detail before too many people started showing up. I was amazed at how many folks have "RX7" stories, and they ones that used to own one I could see in their faces the memories they were reliving (and regret for ever selling it.) My voice was hoarse by the end of the day and probably haven't talked that much in years (I tend to avoid crowds.) The weather was nice, and to hear people say "thanks for bring it out today" made all the effort worth it, hell, even my brother showed up.
I am debating on whether to bring my '85 to our local show next week. It's a good show but 98% American muscle. I like Camaro's, Vette's, Stangs and Challengers as much as the next gearhead but there seems to be very little interest in anything that didn't come out of Detroit.
I am debating on whether to bring my '85 to our local show next week. It's a good show but 98% American muscle. I like Camaro's, Vette's, Stangs and Challengers as much as the next gearhead but there seems to be very little interest in anything that didn't come out of Detroit.
I have been putting this show off for years because there was "always" something that I wasn't happy with however, having said that I wouldn't hesitate to do it again, and I urge you to do so too. The cars you mention are great and have a "rabid" following (I hope to have Corvette before I die (would have to sell the RX7 to do it though and that's a tough call.) But you will be amazed at how many folks will gravitate to your car because it's one, "timeless, and two, the cars you mention are $$$$ and the RX7 was in reach of just about anybody back in the first gen years and if they didn't have one the knew someone who did. I "reaped" the rewards for twenty-nine years worth of blood, sweat, tears, frustrations, and money spent that anyone who who owns an RX7 knows at that car show, and could not have been happier LoneStar23.
I am debating on whether to bring my '85 to our local show next week. It's a good show but 98% American muscle. I like Camaro's, Vette's, Stangs and Challengers as much as the next gearhead but there seems to be very little interest in anything that didn't come out of Detroit.
you never know, but you may get more attention for being the only RX-7 there.
Your car looks as sharp as a pin. I attended a popular car show over Labor Day weekend. Hadn't entered one in several years. There wasn't really a category for imports but to me, its more about sharing with the people you mention than a piece of plastic. Had a good time without winning anything. Even got beat out in the "other" category by a lawn tractor! No joke.
Glad you were able to make it, as the car looks gorgeous! I would enjoy hearing all of the RX-7 stories that people told during the show. The last car show I took my 80 Leather Sport to, I also heart stories from people that used to own one and my car made the front page of the paper the next day.
I'm not into car shows, as they're very passive for my style. I've been a member to several DRIVING clubs, however - because getting out and going somewhere and putting some miles on just fits my interests better. I will say that the thumbs-up, windows down yells of support, and honking of horns makes every driving trip worthwhile, whether it's to the grocery store or to the mountain roads.
The appreciation for the survivors is really nice, considering that about half-a-million 1st Gen cars were imported to North America, and it's been a year or more since I've seen another one on the roads around me. As many know, everyone knows somebody who drove one back in the 80s, or owned one themselves for a time.
Nice to see some great cars out there in front of the masses.
The appreciation for the survivors is really nice, considering that about half-a-million 1st Gen cars were imported to North America, and it's been a year or more since I've seen another one on the roads around me. As many know, everyone knows somebody who drove one back in the 80s, or owned one themselves for a time.
Nice to see some great cars out there in front of the masses.
Agree 100%. I have not driven mine much this summer (too dang hot) but with cooler temps, I took it to work on Tues. First off, it really stands out in an office parking lot full of trucks and SUV's. I had the state inspection done and the two guys there were in awe of it. One of them worked at Mazda back in the day but had not seen an FB in a while. On my way home, the local HS was letting outs and the kids were taking pics of my RX-7. I wonder how many 1st Gen cars are left on the road? So many sold but so many with blown engines, wrecked, raced, rotted and trashed.
