Pics from Carlisle

[bossvette]

Does your t-shirt have "Biff" embroidered on the front?

nope just "Sr" in black marker. That is an Old Ithaca Damascus Double which is normally hanging on the wall. I use a Old Browning O/U for birds, the real deal not the Japanese model.

 

[Kid_Again]

kid
funny comparison and in some ways true but knowing a number of C5 owners well it doesn't apply to everyone!


Chris, thanks for the kind words about Baby. She's looking "ok" but still needs a LOT of work to get her to where I want her to be. Others may try to be nice and disagree but I was actually very embarrassed about how she was looking at the show this year but hopefully by next years show she will look much better if I can get through my list of winter projects on her.
You should come down to our clubs big show in Oct

Ok, Ok..just meant it to be satirical, not factual......BUT you CAN pickem' out of the crowd...with a $70k+ price tag for that new Z06, the crowd that can afford that car wouldn't want to be caught dead with a regular C6 guy, let alone a C2 hobbyist...please pass the Grey Poupon!

 

[67HEAVEN]

...with a $70k+ price tag for that new Z06, the crowd that can afford that car wouldn't want to be caught dead with a regular C6 guy, let alone a C2 hobbyist...please pass the Grey Poupon!

$70k. :eyerole

Have 'em get back to us when they can afford a "real" Corvette.

(Just a little joke folks. Don't be writing Dear Abby ).

 

[BarryK]

kid
i think it comes down to one thing.......... after paying for a C2 and than all the constant money to maintain it, us midyear owners can't afford the fancy smancy designer clothers and Pelligino water with our watercrest sandwiches. I'm thrilled for the free t-shirt in the goodie bag to help increase my wardrobe..........

 

[bossvette]

$70k. :eyerole

Have 'em get back to us when they can afford a "real" Corvette.

(Just a little joke folks. Don't be writing Dear Abby ).

To be truthfull the prices on C5's leave you with plenty of pocket change when compared to a completed C2. Therefore C5 owners have plenty to spend on their wardrobe or body mods for your SO.

I could have a C5 like mine for every day of the week and still have gas money for what Bobs is insured for :L

 

[ctjackster]

I'm thinkin the C5/C6 gang are more usually found to be sporting names like Tony and Gina, but that's just one man's humorous observation. Not too many brandy new Vettes in the driveways in my town, which, as has been pointed out in the past, is the land of "Biff and Buffy" (and one Jack!) - I can honestly say that I am more likely to see a new Ferrari in town as I am a C6, but the late model Vettes can be found in quantity over in Hartsdale, White Plains, Joisey, etc.

Old money just doesn't seem to go for the Corvettes, in the last 10 years or so anyway. I happen to think they are the "best world class performance for the buck" out there, but it seems so much of a sports car purchase is wrapped up in less rational things (like perceived prestige, etc.).

Nice pics Barry!

 

[Kid_Again]

Well, I would agree that it is hard to look cool when you're tossing the Pelligrino on a carb fire :W As long as the Beach Boys (Beach Boy??) are still touring, the midyears will remain a hot commodity.

All I know is that Mr. Kerbeck and his crew park some pretty serious iron in front of his place downa' shore (a Vanquish or two in different colors, a Bently when he doesn't particularly feel like actually hearing an engine and Ferraris galore) and my midyears always draw the stares. Then again, if I had Mr. Kerbeck's money, I wouldn't favor the common folk actually staring at me.

 

[Chrisr]

All I know is that Mr. Kerbeck and his crew park some pretty serious iron in front of his place downa' shore (a Vanquish or two in different colors, a Bently when he doesn't particularly feel like actually hearing an engine and Ferraris galore) and my midyears always draw the stares. Then again, if I had Mr. Kerbeck's money, I wouldn't favor the common folk actually staring at me.

Kid, are you talking about his house in Ocean City or his dealership?? He always has the stuff your talking about sitting in his driveway. He also has the high zoot toys outside in his Palmyra NJ location too.

 

[ctjackster]

Well, I would agree that it is hard to look cool when you're tossing the Pelligrino on a carb fire :W As long as the Beach Boys (Beach Boy??) are still touring, the midyears will remain a hot commodity.

All I know is that Mr. Kerbeck and his crew park some pretty serious iron in front of his place downa' shore (a Vanquish or two in different colors, a Bently when he doesn't particularly feel like actually hearing an engine and Ferraris galore) and my midyears always draw the stares. Then again, if I had Mr. Kerbeck's money, I wouldn't favor the common folk actually staring at me.

well now, I have to agree with Kid (gasp) - true story: stopped in traffic on Main Street in downtown Westport, some PYTs were talking to a guy sitting [posing?] in his Ferrari (a 360 Modena no less, I think), and they holler over to me and say "hey, that's a GREAT car" - I say, well, you're standing next to a pretty great car, and the gals crush him by hollering back "no, YOUR car is is the one to have." Had to control myself as I casually drove away, beaming of course . . . of course you could buy a handful of my 65s for the cost of his, but taste is not just "most expensive" now is it?

 

[Subfixer]

PS: Paul, if you won the ZR1 from the tickets I gave you I'm going to kill myself!

Nope didn't win, so you can keep living...... Although I remember you told me not to tell you if I did win........ so I guess you'll have to figure it out.......

 

[Sting Ray]

One of the C5 registry owners Tony always spends the whole show in the '63 to '67 tent.


Tom M

Probably should have posted this somewhere else but it seems most appropriate for the C2 crowd.


So, having lunch at the round tables just out from under the overhang at the food court, watching the crowd. It suddenly hits us and a number of complete strangers at our table and we all the say the same thing. Didja' ever notice how you can tell which gen car is owned by the way the owners dress? Pretty simple, really. For the sake of simplicity, and since I only have interest in C2s, I'll summarize the comparison of C2 vs. C5/C6 owners. For all you MEs out there, this summary is based on DATA taken from the most recent lunch crowd at last Friday's CaC.

C5/C6 Owners
In general, designer clothes and deep, dark tan courtesy of the Tanning Towels from QVC.
Matching Corvette Twill Jackets with names like "Biff" and "Buffy"
Matching Lands End Polo Shirts and Khaki Pants.
Matching C5 watches with the Ecklers' logo.
Him - what little hair is left is gelled SOLID and frosted.
Her - fake pony tail (came in the same QVC shipment) poking out the back of a C5 baseball cap. The ponytail ALMOST matches the color of the rest of the hair.
Lunch menu - brought their own Cobb salad, Pelligrino sparkling water and fruit compote from Harry and David -> all stashed in a C5 insulated bag.
Him - clean finger nails
Her - acrylic nails painted Ruby Red
Her - matching numbers "C" implants, ready just in time for CaC (just like VNV)..yes, breast implants are numbered.

C2 Owners
In general, the couture is a healthy mix of Walmarts finest and t-shirts that were premiums from last year's re-upping of the VetteVues magazine subscription.
Either no tans or tan lines that go right up to the outlies of a tank top.
Knock-off Ecklers' C5 watches sold by "Mr. Watches" right at the Gate 1 entrance.
Him - no hair.
Her - what little hair is left is gelled SOLID and frosted.
Her - one less tatoo than Him.
Him - fingernails chewed off.
Her - fingernails painted Nassau Blue
Lunch menu - double order of Big Smokies, fries, one large regular Pepsi and one large diet Pepsi (she's on a diet).
Both of them - really decent people to sit down and lunch with. Made me feel right at home.

I understand that consideration is given to moving the C5/C6 section to Hershey which leaves the rest of Carlisle to us common folks.

 

[81kix]

Hi Bossvette, I see you.

 

[Kid_Again]

Kid, are you talking about his house in Ocean City or his dealership?? He always has the stuff your talking about sitting in his driveway. He also has the high zoot toys outside in his Palmyra NJ location too.

OCNJ

 

[Kid_Again]

well now, I have to agree with Kid (gasp) - true story: stopped in traffic on Main Street in downtown Westport, some PYTs were talking to a guy sitting [posing?] in his Ferrari (a 360 Modena no less, I think), and they holler over to me and say "hey, that's a GREAT car" - I say, well, you're standing next to a pretty great car, and the gals crush him by hollering back "no, YOUR car is is the one to have." Had to control myself as I casually drove away, beaming of course . . . of course you could buy a handful of my 65s for the cost of his, but taste is not just "most expensive" now is it?

Ah, it's great to view the wisdom of your agreement.;worship

Just downa' street from Mr. Kerbeck's place is a beach front "bungalow" filled with 30-somethings who all seem to drive the formulaic silver Carerra or the red Ferrari. First time I drove my big block by their abode, you'da thunk they just found out that their Rolex's were paste :cry ...buncha spoiled kids....DADDY DADDY, BUY ME ONE OF THOSE!!!

 

[Z28Canuck]

kid
.......... She's looking "ok" but still needs a LOT of work to get her to where I want her to be. Others may try to be nice and disagree but I was actually very embarrassed about how she was looking at the show this year but hopefully by next years show she will look much better if I can get through my list of winter projects on her.........

I can't be still any longer. :eyerole :L So here goes.... Barry please ask Linda to come over to the screen as this is for her. Linda please do me a big favour and lay out your right hand, nothing in it, slowly lift it up from your side and then..... QUICKLY give that man of yours a big smack in the back of the head from me PLEASE!!! Tell him he should be thankful for the beautiful vette he has not put her down and wish for what he hasn't. Please do me one more favour..ask him if it hurt and if he says no wind up and give him one more for me...awe heck don't even ask just do it again!

Barry, did you notice I had no imperfections, no mechanical problems, and no flaws on my vette or it's interior? NO! That's right! Because I don't have a vette in the first place! BABY is a beauty and is appreciated by the viewer so change your intro to just "THIS IS OUR VETTE BABY". I'll bet the viewers smile will be as big as yours! Mine was. . Congrats on how good she looked Barry, it was certainly worth waiting for.

Thanks for your help Linda I just wanted to reach out and "Touch" someone!

 

[BarryK]

Doug, thank you. I do understand what you are trying to say but as we all know, we are the harshest critics of our own cars. Yes, Baby is a nice car - I'm not saying she isn't, all I'm saying is that she isn't where I want her to be at and for MY OWN satisfaction of ownership of her there are plenty of things I still want to improve on her.
If I manage to get through my list of planned winter projects I think you will see what I mean and see a big difference in her next year
I waited my whole life for Baby and I just want her to be as perfect of a DRIVER car as possible - I know she will never be a top-flight car or a concours car like Collins '63 but than if she was i'd be too scared to ever take her out of the garage. Realistically, I think my goals on her are more like Paul67's car. A driver but one that looks great inside and out. That's all

 

[Z28Canuck]

So Linda hit you that hard eh? Just kidding with ya! Points all taken and your BABY is a winner. She really looked good Barry and I wanted you to know that. Hope you got a smile out of this and not just a headache!

PS Thanks Linda!

 

[BarryK]

BTW, Linda did get a big laugh from your post but she didn't hit me........

 

[Chrisr]

Ah, it's great to view the wisdom of your agreement.;worship

Just downa' street from Mr. Kerbeck's place is a beach front "bungalow" filled with 30-somethings who all seem to drive the formulaic silver Carerra or the red Ferrari. First time I drove my big block by their abode, you'da thunk they just found out that their Rolex's were paste :cry ...buncha spoiled kids....DADDY DADDY, BUY ME ONE OF THOSE!!!

Kid, I know exactly where and what your talking about!! There's also a red Maserati cruising/speeding around down there too. I saw it once with a teenager driving it, then again at Sac-O-Subs on 55th St. with Daddy driving it.