Reply To: Classic Car Qualification

[Craig Castillo]

I agree about us prewar enthusiasts needing to stick together and encourage the next generation to appreciate these vehicles.

My family had prewar cars since before they had me, so I had no choice but to be around them and I quickly learned to appreciate them for the rolling pieces of history that they are.

And I can second the notion that finding a place to show our cars is getting harder and harder.

These days everything is filled with 50’s, muscle cars and hot rods.

I’m guilty of owning a 60’s muscle car but when I want to attend a show with one of my older cars I would love to see at least one other antique car there.

I love parking next to a Ford Model A so people can see the striking difference in size and luxury Pierce Arrow owners enjoyed back then.

Bringing up the next generation is what will ensure our cars survive.

I am well aware that I am just my generation’s caretaker of a little slice of history and I would love to pass it along to someone that loves automotive history as much as I do.