69 Z-28 Survivor

[firstgenaddict]

Among others my father's main collection has always been Flat head Fords, 1940 Coupes, Sedans, 1940 Woodie, 1941 3/4 ton Stakebed, 1941 P-up unrestored, 1941 121" WB Firetruck 3500 mile unrestored.

One thing which stuck with me was that through out my early days of attending car shows (Late 70's) were the conversations between my Father and another flat head collector in particular named Benny Bootle, it was inevitable they would degrade to the two of them lamenting the fact that they "restored so many cars which should have never been touched". Repeatedly hearing those stories coupled with my family's obsessive collecting of original Early American Antique furniture, Kitchen wares, and any other antique instilled an appreciation/respect for pieces retaining their original finishes.

[Steve Shauger]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: firstgenaddict</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Among others my father's main collection has always been Flat head Fords, 1940 Coupes, Sedans, 1940 Woodie, 1941 3/4 ton Stakebed, 1941 P-up unrestored, 1941 121&quot; WB Firetruck 3500 mile unrestored.

One thing which stuck with me was that through out my early days of attending car shows (Late 70's) were the conversations between my Father and another flat head collector in particular named Benny Bootle, it was inevitable they would degrade to the two of them lamenting the fact that they &quot;restored so many cars which should have never been touched&quot;. Repeatedly hearing those stories coupled with my family's obsessive collecting of original Early American Antique furniture, Kitchen wares, and any other antique instilled an appreciation/respect for pieces retaining their original finishes. </div></div>


James we're on the same page. I too believe that many cars were restored because lack of status and recognition at shows. I took this excerpt from an article I had written:

&quot;Vintage Certification was created to provide status, recognition and provenance for unrestored vehicles. In fact these vehicles, like art are well preserved masterpieces. For many years in our hobby, status and recognition was almost exclusively provided to concours restored vehicles. The best restored cars were invited to the most prestigious shows and concours, and achieved awards, accolades and garnered the most attention. What was puzzling was the fact that in every other collector market unrestored examples are the most coveted. For example, paintings, coins, firearms, furniture, pottery etc.&quot;

Things have certainly changed but for years 60, 70, 80 and 90's many cars were unnecessarily restored. Now we have a new fad barn finds. That's a whole new segment of the hobby..... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

[firstgenaddict]

&quot;I too believe that many cars were restored because lack of status and recognition at shows.&quot; ~ Steve Shauger

I concur...

My father has gotten involved with the HVA https://www.historicvehicle.org The president, Mr. Gessler owns the all original 2,700 mile original paint 1922 Oldsmobile Super Sport 1922 Olds V8 SS pics as well as an un-restored 32 Ford Sedan dad prepped last year for the DC Christmas Parade, in which it participated. He found out about the HVA and was put into contact with Mr Gessler through a mutual contact, Paul Ianuario. Mr Ianuario who in addition to curating/planning the displays at BMW's museum &amp; visitor center, arranging the Annual European Auto Show (graciously hosted by BMW at the plant, is also the Director of the Pinehurst Concours d'Elegance

[sixt9rsx33]

Another Original paint Z with the born with drive train. A few items that were modified by the second owner (pictured) have been changed...alternator bracket and fuel line pushed back down and bolted back with the original fuel line bracket to the frame.

[sixt9rsx33]

Here are a few more pics of the car.

[Steve Shauger]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sixt9rsx33</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another Original paint Z with the born with drive train. A few items that were modified by the second owner (pictured) have been changed...alternator bracket and fuel line pushed back down and bolted back with the original fuel line bracket to the frame. </div></div>

Lawrence thanks for sharing the pics. Great looking car!

[sixt9rsx33]

Thank you Steve. I still want you to certify this car.

[Steve Shauger]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sixt9rsx33</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thank you Steve. I still want you to certify this car. </div></div>

Excellent, look forward to it.

[Edgemontvillage]

Gents thank you for the kind feedback, I should be so fortunate to have my eulogy written so thoughtfully... I didn't have plans to sell the RS/Z however the timing turned out to be right. I had done almost as much as I could with the car, painstakingly locating original dated parts that had lost their way over time to service replacements and refining the rest. The new owner Rick and colleague Tony bring a fresh energy that will build on the preservation effort that James started and I continued. The car is in very good hands. I plan to turn my attention to a project car in the near future.

Departure Day:

[1969l78]

Sweet Z!!!!!