A Couple of Early Racing Corvettes And An Outstanding Bugatti

[black mamba]

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[Jack'll do]

Really nice examples of the glory days of the American automotive industry those first two Tom. Well captured:thumb:thumb

[Azzaro]

Hi Tom........1957....The year I graduated from high school... Brings back a lot of memories... Thanks for sharing........ azzaro

[Chile Chef]

Hi black mamba (http://www.dgrin.com/member.php?u=30810), The only shot I really liked was the last one of the old old old racer, It was really well done.


"nothing personal against you or your work, I just don't fancy corvettes at all, I know I'm an American who doesn't like vettes.

[Panther]

Howdy Tom,

Another great series of well shot images, and the History you've included really is neat, I can't believe how neat that one was where he took delivery of is, drove all night, to race the next Morning<G> I'll bet that was quite a "Night Drive"

Take care, and Have a Great Weekend,

Craig

[Skippy]

And which one is yours Tom :D .... or are these dream Toys for the Boys.

I like the Blue one :thumb .... Skippy :D
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[black mamba]

Hi Jack,

The '57 Vette is one of my all-time favorites. I didn't get my own first Vette unti 1967.....I traded in a 1964 GTO for it. Gosh, I really miss those years and the kind of cars we had to chose from.

Tom

[black mamba]

Hi Azzaro,

Weren't those great times. I'm afraid this country is never again going to enjoy the peace and serenity we had then.

Tom

[black mamba]

Hey Chile Chef....

To each his own. I, personally, have loved some Corvettes.....not cared too much for others. The " coke bottle " series, starting with the '68 model, are my least favorite. But the Corvette is a true icon of American motoring if there has ever been one.

Tom

[black mamba]

Hey Craig,

I wish there was some way to share the experience of a show like this with some of you guys....until then, I'll just have to post the pictures that I take. I'm glad they strike a positive cord with those that share my passion for these things.

Take care,

Tom

[black mamba]

Hi Skippy,

Somehow I knew that the older car ( Bugatti ) would be the one to strike your fancy. My brother-in-law and I are in the process of acquiring a '66 Corvette that we will restore for everyday street use. It won't be a show car....just something we can use to step back in time with and have a good time.

Please post some more pictures.

Tom

[eL eSs Vee]

Outstanding work as always, Tom! These are beautiful shots of a couple of beautiful cars.