I am here to proudly (& surprisingly) that Satan won FIRST PLACE at Mustangs Northwest's annual Roundup show People's Choice show. 1st place in the GTCS/Mach1/Bullit section that they placed ALL CS cars into. Competing against the Bullits, those pretty Mach 1 cars, and ALL other CS cars...

And she won a special award sponsored by Nat'l Parts Depot for "Car most needing help during restoration", and awarded me a gift cert. I posted a story on her revival to tell her history.

Wow is what I can say.

The ballot had something new this year to prepare for MCA nat'l show next year. They grouped all Bullit/Mach1/Calspec in their own class. It was confusing as a couple CS cars were (oops) put into the 05-09 coupe and 68 coupe class.

Like Steve H, who won 2nd place in the coupe class with his 68 CS, as sponsored by RnRclassics! Thanks clubpro!

And Bill who won (I think) 2nd place in the MCA judged class.

3 1968 CS, no HCS, 4 new CS verts, and 9 new CS coupes attended!

And there was a dedicated section within classes to park the old and new CS cars in to set them apart from the rest.

Way to go Specials!

My two black GT/CS cars. Old and new.

Omigosh, I left too early!! You won first place !!!! HA hahahaha. We both had 68 Cal Specials but they put us in different classes and then parked us both out of our class areas,,,, so I guess it worked to our advantage huh ,,,lol. Thats great,,,congrats Amy. She had such a story on her car ,,,, I had to take a pic of it ..hope you can read it.

Ah! Y'all will see this story in Cory's (hookedtrout) book soon. Steve, post a photo of your trophy! I'm so proud of us!

I KNEW that car had potential!! Ain't it amazin what miracles can be worked!
Congrats.

Neil

Congrats, Amy!! With all the hard work you've put in, you definitely earned an award :thumb: ...

Congratulations!

Amy, not at all surprising to we who know you, tested you, helped you and duly impressed by you...

Great job!!

Way to go Amy! I wish I could have been there to see it. I hereby nominate you for the "Daniel Webster Award" as well. (Obscure literary reference to see who's paying attention)

Steve

Nice one, Steve! How about the 'Charlie Daniels Award [DWDTG]', too? :wink:

I'm not a bit surprised either! All the hard work pays off!
Congrats again
Tim

Good things happen to good people!!!!

Rob

Way to go Amy! I knew that car of yours had potential.

Congratulations Amy, I knew the potential was there, it just took a lot of patience. Also to Bill and Steve for a great showing.

Bret

i wish i could have been there Amy. that's really cool

amy,
do you think the trophy, or win, would have meant as much, if you wouldn't have had to work so unbeleivably hard for it??? this one probably means alot to you doesn't it??

amy,
do you think the trophy, or win, would have meant as much, if you wouldn't have had to work so unbeleivably hard for it??? this one probably means alot to you doesn't it??

You know, JB, that's the thing. I have respect for myself that I didn't have before. Perhaps I should thank the seller of my car for the gross misrepresentation because none of these wonderful experiences would have come to frutition if my car were in the condition represented at time of sale.

The story actually began before I picked up the car, when I was given phone numbers and addresses of CS forum members to stop and visit during my drive home.

Link to the story of getting this car home:

http://www.californiaspecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6662

I never thought I'd have so much support with this car.

The education and road to this destination has been one of the most valuable experiences in my entire life. Those that stepped forward to encourage, cheer, and support me really made a difference to me. Complete strangers who are now my forever friends have shown me kindness I will never forget.

The story I wrote in hookedtrout's book says it all; "What this car means to me." I hope you all get a chance to read it because I dedicate it to each and everyone of you.

Amy

Congratulations!!!

Excellent story, and a big congratulations! It truly shows what you are capable of doing when you have the will and mindset to never quit. You Rule!

She also won 3rd place at the Mustangs on the Waterfront show today. Bill got 1st of course with his beauty. We did the 2 hour drive around Bremerton and she drove like she never had a care in the world.

Oh, wait, I forgot- she has a new trick: somehow she's spitting off one of the spark plugs. The same one- down to the right of the air cleaner. After the 3rd time, it was tightened on with pliers. And how do I know it's come loose again? She has a terrible idle due to not firing all cylinders. Sounds & feels like a rumble of a bear.

MIA- Rob! Where are you?

Amy!!! I am not far!!! I am on my annual 2 weeks of leave from work and at Haven Lake!!! This week too!!! Sorry I was not there to help! Satan is a good girl and will never let you down!

Rob

I have really enjoyed reading the continuing saga of Satan. Your pair of Black CS's are beautiful! I have just embarked on the vintage CS odyssey and have lots of the same things going on...two black cars, a beautiful CS that came home on a trailer, and is now sitting in the garage waiting on carb and valvetrain issues to be repaired next week...hopefully in time for our area's biggest Mustang-only show on the 8th.