Goodguys, Goodbyes, and car culture

"LastFirstMI is my name" (donstone13)
08/11/2019 at 20:56 • Filed to: None

I’m a big fan of cars’n’coffee. Car people of all persuasions and biases can mingle, enjoy our hobby, and then go on about our day. This is in contrast to the old scho ol car shows; you know, bring your lawn chair and sit by your car in the heat all day, yell at that kid to keep his grimy hands off your upholstery, and make fun of other car groups (ricers, truckers, old farts, Chevies/Fords/Mopars or whatever isn’t your group). Here are some ironic photos and thoughts from the Goodguys show today:

I don’t like stance. It looks stupid... . But this red Fairlane is essentially stanced and looks oh so good. My father is rolling over in his grave at this very moment, and theres’s probably a clause in his will that says I’m disinherited now.

Bro trucks? Obviously compensating for something. But this gorgeous ‘56 Ford with a 5.9 Cummins makes me want to buy an Affliction shirt and get a gnarly tattoo on my neck. This truck probably has its own Tinder account.

What about Low Riders? Not my style. But wait- the detailing on this Chevy is mind-blowing. Matching design work on the radiator, engine, and body trim.

I don’t care if you’re from the ghetto, barrio, or tax-evasion district, this is beautiful car art.

I think the traditional car shows will fade with the Baby Boomers. I’m not young, but I was definitely one of the younger people there today. Do I think car culture is on life support too ? I doubt it, it just won’t look the same. I’m guessing in 20 years we’ll be parking our old-school Dino-juice cars next to modified EVs, making fun of the new kids with their Mr. Fusion-powered hover cars .

DISCUSSION (5)

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > LastFirstMI is my name
08/11/2019 at 21:47

I see C&C events taking over the scene. Afternoon car shows are boring AF, and take up your whole day. the C7C events are filled with a spectrum of ages, that I dont see at the couple tradional shows I go to.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > LastFirstMI is my name
08/11/2019 at 21:49

This is a good take.

Nothing > LastFirstMI is my name
08/11/2019 at 22:31

One show that works really well here is the Golden Super Cruise. First Saturday evening of the month, cars of all types (still mostly dominated by muscle and 50s) gather and cruise a section of South Golden Rd. Cars line the streets and parking lots, several hundred, if not over a thousand, and all ages or people, too. Whenever I go, it helps me feel like there’s still a good bit of car nuts out there.

Of course, there’s also a nice C&C event about 10 minutes from me that also has a huge turnout.

WilliamsSW > LastFirstMI is my name
08/11/2019 at 22:46

Anything that gets a mix of participants is great in my book.

LastFirstMI is my name > Nothing
08/11/2019 at 23:00

This sounds fun. These more spontaneous or “organic” interactions feel more natural. Hopefully when we’re gone all the youngsters won’t just be sitting in their vats of nutrient fluid sending car memes to each other.