Corvette Shows will always be about 2 things:
1) The newest and the baddest Corvette.
2) Vintage Corvettes
The ZR-1 is a legend but its still not vintage status.
I remember when the ZR-1 came out, the attention at shows was unreal. Even into the late 90's.
Alot of first time Corvette buyers bought into C5's and C6's. They know very little of C4's. As a matter of fact, if you don't have your hood up at a show, most won't even walk down the aisle to glance at your car.
Over the years I've noticed there are different types of people at shows:
1) :-(**|=Guys who tell you about the special Corvette they had that was a one off by GM and how it is better then what you own.
2)
Lots of old men wearing Corvette sneakers.
3)
Guys who need their ego fed and have tons of Bling.
4)
Guys who have no clue about the real purpose of a Car Show.
5)
Cool Car Enthusiasts
You go because of 5)
I used to show my Corvette at least twice a year. Now I've shown it twice in the last 5 years. I have a decent amount of trophies and don't need anymore. Shows are very political and you know whether or not you have a nice Corvette, you don't need a judge to tell you that. Plus, the general methods of car shows are screwed up anyway. If your ZR-1 has 5,000 miles on it and its never driven, how is a guy with 60,000 miles going compete against that? I think that mileage should be considered when judging cars.
Shows are about fun, networking and meeting up with friends and making new friends. Shows are not fun on hot days and best in the spring and fall.
You will find that what makes shows worthwhile is the quality time with your friends or the new friends you meet. At every show, there will typically be one or two guys who really appreciate the car and know what the car represents. I can never see myself bringing my C5 to a show.
Your car is really sharp by the way. It's time will come soon enough!
Here are a few guys eyeing the Lt5 in 2005.
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