There are certain late-model cars that I will walk past a row of 57 Chevys, 69 Camaros, and 70 Chevelles to look at. Some that others might not even know are "special"... if I come to a local show and find 100 cars that I've seen at every other local show, but someone shows up in a 2012-2014 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon with a manual trans and Opulent Blue paint, you can bet that's the car I'm going to remember most from that show. Most old car guys might even think "why would someone bring that to a car show" if they saw one.

Fact is, what's "special" often doesn't look much different than what's mundane and if you're not into them you wouldn't know.

Imagine showing up to a car event in the early-70s with your '69 ZL1 and some guy with a Model A that they made 4.8 million of tells you that your car isn't special enough to get in the gate because it looks just like the 307/pg car on the used car lot down the street.

No, 26 is a classic. To get plates it’s gotta be 26, so it’s a 1999. So the 2 rule applies.
Keith, I’ve seen a new Cadillac suv a few time in pasteiners parking lot, I brought that up to Steve, he said if the guy buys his expensive models he’s good. One sat morn, I should get 40 new minivans there and fill up the lot.

Here’s the rules for classics in Michigan….

In the early 70’s he’s correct. But when his old Ford doesn’t start, leave the show and wave. lol

Was it the 682hp Escalade-V that starts at $170k?

OK allow me to stir the pot here...

For ME, (and this is just my opinion), I can never understand the thinking of someone who feels their (enter make and model) newer car is worthy of being entered into a car show. And for those trophy hunters...well that's another story.

I also understand why a promoter, in the interest of viability, may allow this, but I would challenge said promoters to get out there, recruit and network.

While I would absolutely love to own a new Challenger or Corvette, I would never take consider taking up the space required at any real car show.

Now of course there are some exceptions, but c'mon now. If it can be seen at your local showroom or on an average used car lot, or even at your local Walmart, please park it somewhere else.

This "trend" is why I choose the events I attend carefully.

As I said, just my opinion, for whatever that is worth!

Bashton

26 years? That's kind of a weird number.

Is that a (somewhat) recent change?

K

I don't mind the new cars but I agree with most comments here
Maybe it's me, and I'll preface this by saying I'm a huge music fan
A local cruise in blasts doo-wop music. I find it unbearable. What happened to classic rock that was popular when our muscle cars and classics were new? CCR, ABB, LZ, etc...

I have both modern and classic muscle cars. The biggest cars and coffee in my area attracts between 700 to 1000 cars each month. Most of them are modern cars. I usually take my Challenger Redeye. Most of the shows in my area that give out awards have separate classes for modern cars. Some of the shows don't allow modern cars. I don't have a problem with modern cars at shows but they shouldn't compete for the same awards as the classics. Allowing modern cars at shows helps the promoters make more money for the charities.

----Among the small collection of cars that I have and love is a 2008 Mercedes E63 wagon. I love this car and pamper it. There were only 52 imported into the US in 2008 so they are very hard to find. I would and have brought it to Pastieners as there are guys there that appreciate the rarity. I wouldn't take it to other shows that exist for all the great older collectable cars that are out there. I guess it all comes down to picking the venue you are thinking of attending for me!....Bill S