somethingspecial
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Well, Yesterday I went to the Sacramento Autorama, Touted as one of the best and biggest indoor car shows in California. This is a show I have gone to since the early eighties. Last year I was a little disappointed with the lack of cars compared to years past. This year was worse. I normally don’t speak negatively toward anyone or anything, but I felt compelled to vent my frustration. Normally there is good advertisement of the show, Not one TV add, banners, etc. I had to go on line to see if it was still being held.
First, it was $18.00 for entry plus $10.00 parking. There seemed to be fewer cars than last year, and they seemed to be more focused on Lead Sleds and Low Riders. Although I enjoy individualism in making the car your own, there was one whole room filled with low riders from one car club, which had a wide variety of cars from the 40s to the 60s, they all took on a familiar look. They all seemed to have a nitrous system mounted in the trunk with chrome tank covers and chrome tubing, which although impressive, made all the cars look alike, a real bummer.
Lots of Dragsters, which made the floor rumble just looking at them in their dormant state of rest.
Not one GT/CS I could find. Two local Mustang Clubs were represented, again, No GT/CSs. I found that ODD!?!?!?!. LOL I introduced myself to one of the club members on hand, but only after waiting 10 minutes for him to finish his phone call. While talking to him, mid conversation, his attention diverted from me to a photographer. Now I know I can be a bit boring at times, but come on. I felt this was just RUDE. No one was present at the other Mustang car club.
I have a Model A Hot Rod and I am always looking for Ideas. Out of the dozen or so Model As present, 10 had Duece front ends. One Model A pick-up, although highly custom inside and out, complete with a deuce grille, was labeled as a 1932. Oh well, more power to them.
There was a really impressive Chrysler Imperial car club present with approximately a dozen pristine cars of various years. Another impressive club was a Mopar club, with a great variety of muscle cars, from the sixties, Fury’s, Darts, Challengers, Roadrunners, etc.
SoCal speed shop was present with an impressive display, but no other speed shops. I take that back, I did see a Tognotti’s (local speed shop) banner, but did not investigate. Lots of Hot Rod builders selling their services, and breaking their arms slapping themselves on the back. I stood back and observed (that is what I do) and found 75% of these guys very obnoxious and a real turn off.
Maquires was not even represented this year that I saw. Another bummer. One display that turned me off had HOOTERS GIRLS promoting their product, couldn’t even tell you what they were selling as I just walked away. Now I enjoy looking at classy gals, but these girls were more Trashy Gals, They looked more like WORKING girls if you get my drift.
There, It is off my chest. Sorry if I bored you folks, but I just had to say something. Not sure I will return next year.
First, it was $18.00 for entry plus $10.00 parking. There seemed to be fewer cars than last year, and they seemed to be more focused on Lead Sleds and Low Riders. Although I enjoy individualism in making the car your own, there was one whole room filled with low riders from one car club, which had a wide variety of cars from the 40s to the 60s, they all took on a familiar look. They all seemed to have a nitrous system mounted in the trunk with chrome tank covers and chrome tubing, which although impressive, made all the cars look alike, a real bummer.
Lots of Dragsters, which made the floor rumble just looking at them in their dormant state of rest.
Not one GT/CS I could find. Two local Mustang Clubs were represented, again, No GT/CSs. I found that ODD!?!?!?!. LOL I introduced myself to one of the club members on hand, but only after waiting 10 minutes for him to finish his phone call. While talking to him, mid conversation, his attention diverted from me to a photographer. Now I know I can be a bit boring at times, but come on. I felt this was just RUDE. No one was present at the other Mustang car club.
I have a Model A Hot Rod and I am always looking for Ideas. Out of the dozen or so Model As present, 10 had Duece front ends. One Model A pick-up, although highly custom inside and out, complete with a deuce grille, was labeled as a 1932. Oh well, more power to them.
There was a really impressive Chrysler Imperial car club present with approximately a dozen pristine cars of various years. Another impressive club was a Mopar club, with a great variety of muscle cars, from the sixties, Fury’s, Darts, Challengers, Roadrunners, etc.
SoCal speed shop was present with an impressive display, but no other speed shops. I take that back, I did see a Tognotti’s (local speed shop) banner, but did not investigate. Lots of Hot Rod builders selling their services, and breaking their arms slapping themselves on the back. I stood back and observed (that is what I do) and found 75% of these guys very obnoxious and a real turn off.
Maquires was not even represented this year that I saw. Another bummer. One display that turned me off had HOOTERS GIRLS promoting their product, couldn’t even tell you what they were selling as I just walked away. Now I enjoy looking at classy gals, but these girls were more Trashy Gals, They looked more like WORKING girls if you get my drift.
There, It is off my chest. Sorry if I bored you folks, but I just had to say something. Not sure I will return next year.