1968 8R01C156235 dying in a field

[Forsche]

...I've come to love the urestored cars way more than the "chalk & daub, stickered up" trailer queens! They have a much better story to tell. And as one who was "told what to do" by and authoritative know-it-all who didn't have a car as accurate as my clone, I decided early on I would never go concours!

...But had I met the likes of Marty Rupp and a few others in those days, things may have been different.

...so yes...do what you want and don't f****g judge others> ;-)

Respectfully, (believe it or not)

I'm with you Tim. I've gone the route of perfectly restored or obsessively original and low mileage cars when I was into vintage corvettes. Loved that part of the hobby and loved showing my cars. But...I tired of the fact that I refused to drive my perfect cars and also I realized that when a rare worn original showed up at a show I found myself drawn to it. I actually find it more challenging to preserve an original than to restore. I like the fact that I have to fight the tendency to make perfect! : ) And, it's even fun to see those who give strange looks not understanding why you would want to bring (or heaven forbid, be proud of) a car "like that". But its also nice to talk with those who truly appreciate those who strive to preserve some history in this way.

So, Sara's "new" original one-owner '68 CS will be going to its first Cars and Coffee this weekend. She is excited as hell to be taking her first vintage car to that show. I'm excited for her. Will take some pics. I'll be bringing my all original '68 F100.
But, just so you know I haven't rid myself completely of the obsessive, perfectionistic tendencies, staying at home in the garage will be my perfect, low mileage, all original '96 Porsche Twin Turbo that I barely allow myself to drive : ( Love this hobby.

 

[Midnight Special]

So, Sara's "new" original one-owner '68 CS will be going to its first Cars and Coffee this weekend. She is excited as hell to be taking her first vintage car to that show. I'm excited for her. Will take some pics. I'll be bringing my all original '68 F100.
But, just so you know I haven't rid myself completely of the obsessive, perfectionistic tendencies, staying at home in the garage will be my perfect, low mileage, all original '96 Porsche Twin Turbo that I barely allow myself to drive : ( Love this hobby.

...And thus, by combining pleasant demeanor to your high level of experience, you forward "love of this hobby"...and you'll know you're in the right when your admirers buy the "coffee"

 

[BigJim]

No judgement here. Just relaying my experiences. I would be a hypocrite if I did that. I have my dads P/U and haven't driven it in 18 years. Still roadworthy with some new tires, but would never entertain the thought of selling it.

That is cool. Nothing wrong with holding on to something or keeping it original. My problem comes with letting it rot. If something is a memory why let it rot away? No one says you have to take it out and drive it. If it means that much to you why leave it out in a field to die? That's what I don't understand.

 

[TraveledGTCS]

I also am one of those who keep their Special somewhat original. I have had mine since new and have only added those items which could be considered 'stock.' Upper and lower consoles, vacumn assisted brakes, disc brakes. Mine is not one which sits in the garage - with over 480,000 miles, I can say it has been driven. I had at one time thought of going concours, but I enjoy driving it too much so when I take in a MCA show it is Occasional Driven, but mostly I go to the Show and Shines we have on the West Coast; mainly I attend the ones in Washington State and occasioinally Oregon. I also have a 2000 GT Convertible which is my 'daily driver.' And I even have a 'in the storage lot field' vehicle - a 1967 420 4 door right hand drive Jaguar which I picked up in England. It has sat there for the past ten years, but I recently finished having a house built on five acres with a 3 car garage, so I plan on getting it here and doing some work on it. I have no qualms with those who go modified, restomod, or what ever, it's just not my calling. There are some really sharp looking mustangs out there of all types and years. I really can appreciate those individuals who put the effort into making their mustang 'Their Mustang'.

Bill