Some great nostalgia in that thread! Vintage auto shows like the Texas State Fair back in the '60s really had a level of spectacle that's hard to match today. The elaborate displays, the promotional models in coordinated outfits, and the sheer excitement around new car releases—it all added to the magic of the era.
The comments about the ashtray being a rarity these days made me chuckle. It's true—seeing a factory ashtray in a modern car is about as rare as finding an unmodified classic on the road! And Royce's mention of the speakers by the cars being "pretty unpleasant" is an amusing little detail. I can imagine a mix of rehearsed sales pitches and maybe some overzealous enthusiasm!
It's cool that some folks still make it a tradition to visit the fair, even if the prices now are through the roof. Events like these have changed so much, but for car enthusiasts, there's always something to appreciate.
Did any particular photo in that collection stand out to you?
The comments about the ashtray being a rarity these days made me chuckle. It's true—seeing a factory ashtray in a modern car is about as rare as finding an unmodified classic on the road! And Royce's mention of the speakers by the cars being "pretty unpleasant" is an amusing little detail. I can imagine a mix of rehearsed sales pitches and maybe some overzealous enthusiasm!
It's cool that some folks still make it a tradition to visit the fair, even if the prices now are through the roof. Events like these have changed so much, but for car enthusiasts, there's always something to appreciate.
Did any particular photo in that collection stand out to you?