BIGS - Carlisle pics

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

And what happened at some of these big shows to the age requirement anyway?  There used to be one at Columbus.  I suppose they need the numbers to fill the coffers but its a self defeating way to do it.

You may not know this, but when Chip and Bill Miller founded Carlisle Events nearly 40 years ago, is was due to Hershey not allowing "newer" cars. So that has been the idea, to show what you have, always.

[Dino]

And what happened at some of these big shows to the age requirement anyway?  There used to be one at Columbus.  I suppose they need the numbers to fill the coffers but its a self defeating way to do it.

You may not know this, but when Chip and Bill Miller founded Carlisle Events nearly 40 years ago, is was due to Hershey not allowing "newer" cars. So that has been the idea, to show what you have, always.

That's cool, be free to show the car you have!  Unfortunately that worked 40 years ago when new cars were overall much better looking.  Today, not so much.

[FJ5WING]

I'm not a fan of the modern stuff at all. I call it the die cast effect. remember when die cast cars were collectable not jammed down our throats and TOLD they're collectable? Same thing!


  everyone with a Corvette, Challenger, Charger, Camaro, Mustang still covered under warranty you should park with the Hyundai's, Honda's Prius's, and Whatnot's! 

[Chris G.]

It would be a monumental financial disaster if Carlisle didn't allow newer cars into the fairgrounds. Yes many pay just to park in the field, and yes they are easily avoidable if you choose not to look at them. If you think the Mopar show has alot of newer cars, check out the Ford show. There's 80's and up Mustangs out the kazoo. I was told by Don, that Moparfest in Canada has a limited restriction on how many newer cars are allowed in. Moparfest is simply out of space, or I am sure they wouldn't mind the entrance fees. If Carlisle does run out of room, then something would have to give.

Does it bother me to go to a local show only to see a car driven off the lot win? Yup

[NJRBros]

Honestly I think as long as they're not competing for space at a car show, new cars shouldn't make any difference.. Not bringing your classic just because there's a bunch of modern cars is just silly and it's completely defeating your own purpose.. and saying it ruins the show is just as silly. There are plenty of older cars there to look at without going near any new ones.. if everyone had that mindset Carlisle would be empty next year. If the newer generation is what appeals to some people than so be it!

Anyway the point of this rant is that I think everyone should be allowed to bring what they personally like to car shows.  Even if it just rolled off the assembly line.

[flyinlow]

So then is Carlisle worth going to?   It's always the same weekend as the Arthritis Car Show and Goodguys in  Columbus, so I haven't been there yet.

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[Iceyone]

What I hate about car shows these days is looking at the engine bays of 500 cars and seeing the exact same thing under each hood. A lot of people are too concerned in duplicating the factory look for some reason and less interested in custom and performance work. Is there really that much difference in looking at old cars that look exactly as they left the factory versus new cars that are exactly the same as they left the factory? I have a lot of people ask me why I don't take my Challenger to shows? I think it's kind of cool to contrast the old with the new.

[Ghoste]

A giant plastic cover for one. 

[MoparGrl]

I enjoyed the pictures.

Also, this might be because I'm young, and have a neon srt-4 myself... but I enjoy at least that aspect of the newer cars. My boyfriend and I spent a lot of time looking at the neons and srt-4's. I don't mind seeing some new cars, but I don't want them to completely overwhelm the older generation, they are prettier after all. I certainly don't mind them being there though.

[70moparman]

If I wanted to see ram trucks and new chargers/ challengers I would just check out a K-Mart parking lot...   

[Cooter]

If I wanted to see ram trucks and new chargers/ challengers I would just check out a K-Mart parking lot...