Guys,

I am bringing this discussion up (and it may have been discussed many times before) because of a few events that I have witnessed in the last Month or so-

I went to the local "Autorama" (is it the 60's again?) about a Month ago, and when I go I am always looking for Cars of my Vintage to see how they did this or that. Anyway, my build is obviously a '35 Coupe (see my username?) and there was this beautiful '36 three window there-turns out it is owned by a guy in my little town who owns a Company that makes Ladders (ever hear of the Little Giant Ladder?). He has about 40-50 old Cars, has three full time mechanics and is quite eccentric. But-it did not have any Weatherstripping in the Car, so I would think wind noise would be horrific-Show Queen? Quite possibly.

Anyway, the craftsmanship on this car was amazing-handmade Stainless Grille, chrome or stainless everything.

Then, last Friday, I get a call from a guy who is also building a '36, and talked to Alumicraft about their Grilles-they gave him my number and he asked if he could see the Grille for quality-I said sure, but it sounds like he is building a $200K Show Queen-that got me thinking-what am I really building here? A Driver or something else?

Where is the line that determines Show Queen from really nice Driver? Do I hope to have a nice Car that I can take to outside Cruises/Show? Well, kind of-I think all of us look for recognition after all the Hours/Money/Sweat we put into them. Do you guys have any personal takes on what constitutes a Driver vs. Show Queen?