Comments on: Back to the 50s Car Show – A Classic Car Buff’s Classic Weekend

By: photobyjohnbo

photobyjohnbo — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:47:12 +0000

In reply to josh.Love to see the efforts that collectors make to get their classic cars just right. It's a very expensive hobby. After having that '71 MG for awhile, though, I realized that I am better off admiring other people's passion. The guy who bought the MG from me did right away what I never got around to doing... fixing the dings and giving it a nice paint job.

By: josh

josh — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:41:17 +0000

Huge fan of the chopped and channeled street rods of the pre-muscle car era, that being said wouldn’t mind that 73 cuda from the auction block!

By: photobyjohnbo

photobyjohnbo — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 15:44:48 +0000

In reply to Les.I enjoy the look of the 1950s and 60s era designs. I'm sure it's because they are what I grew up with. Every time I think I should buy one, though, I think about how I can't afford to maintain one in the style it so richly deserves, let alone rebuild a "project" car. I am destined to admire from afar at shows like these. Thanks for the comment.

By: Les

Les — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 14:45:44 +0000

I remember most of those great Classic cars from years ago. Here in PA there are a number of shows like this which all have many outstanding cars that have been repaired and brought back to their former glory. I still have a Image of a 1957 Chevrolet BelAir Convertible that won first place in a show I attended. The owner told me that in the process of restoring this car, it nearly ended his marriage, and almost put him into the “poor house”. He said that he would sell it, but not for anything less than $80,000!

By: photobyjohnbo

photobyjohnbo — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:25:24 +0000

In reply to Cris.Love the poem. I agree that new cars with all the new features but have a classic 50s look would be perfect. Thanks for the comment.

By: Cris

Cris — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 09:09:36 +0000

Oh, give me a home where the classic cars roam,
Where the coupes and REOS play,
Where seldom is heard any modern car words
And the sky is not cloudy all day…………..
I would love to have a classic car restored with all the modern conveniences. Yes, I’m not a purist but I still love the classic car look. And by classic cars, I mean those older than 1950.
Nice job.

By: photobyjohnbo

photobyjohnbo — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 21:37:52 +0000

In reply to onceuponanape.I like old music for the same reason even though much of it was way before my time.

By: onceuponanape

onceuponanape — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 21:21:16 +0000

Great stories thank you!
Vintage car always seems to find a way to nostalgia.
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By: jeremiahchristopherteien

jeremiahchristopherteien — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 02:25:49 +0000

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By: photobyjohnbo

photobyjohnbo — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 12:07:15 +0000

In reply to gpcox.Coincidentally there was a cruise night in Fargo the night before the big show. It was cut short due to a thunder shower. All the convertibles headed for cover.