I took the Sprite to Cruise night. Once again, it was easily the smallest car there. However, it really drew a crowd this year, and quite surprisingly, the most attention I got was from the 20-something crowd, including some gearheads who asked me some fairly in depth questions. They loved the concept of a small sports car. I never have any problems with letting people sit in the Sprite to "Try it on for size", and all of them were quite astonished at how roomy it was. I don't know if I scored any converts, but I always believe that if you can "plant the seed", it might sprout one day down the road.
Here's some of the more interesting sights:
1949 Plymouth. This piqued my curiosity since I just bought a 1953 Plymouth. Turned out the owner was a retired police officer, and his wife at one point was also a volunteer in the same department I currently volunteer for. Small world!
DSC_0022 by David Cohen, on Flickr
An original Studebaker Avanti -- I've seen the Avanti IIs, but this is the first original I think I've come across:
DSC_0028 by David Cohen, on Flickr
When was the last time you actually saw a Chevy Citation, let alone a Citation X-11?
DSC_0037 by David Cohen, on Flickr
This custom '61 Impala got a LOT of attention. It was pretty spectacular:
DSC_0040 by David Cohen, on Flickr
M38 Jeep complete with 37mm anti-tank gun. Talk about a great way to handle tailgaters! One round would probably be more than enough to rid yourself of that problem.
DSC_0045 by David Cohen, on Flickr
The Sprite, looking quite small next to a '67 Olds 4-4-2.
DSC_0050 by David Cohen, on Flickr
Here's some of the more interesting sights:
1949 Plymouth. This piqued my curiosity since I just bought a 1953 Plymouth. Turned out the owner was a retired police officer, and his wife at one point was also a volunteer in the same department I currently volunteer for. Small world!
DSC_0022 by David Cohen, on Flickr
An original Studebaker Avanti -- I've seen the Avanti IIs, but this is the first original I think I've come across:
DSC_0028 by David Cohen, on Flickr
When was the last time you actually saw a Chevy Citation, let alone a Citation X-11?
DSC_0037 by David Cohen, on Flickr
This custom '61 Impala got a LOT of attention. It was pretty spectacular:
DSC_0040 by David Cohen, on Flickr
M38 Jeep complete with 37mm anti-tank gun. Talk about a great way to handle tailgaters! One round would probably be more than enough to rid yourself of that problem.
DSC_0045 by David Cohen, on Flickr
The Sprite, looking quite small next to a '67 Olds 4-4-2.
DSC_0050 by David Cohen, on Flickr