Hi all
Here's something I over heard at the Run N Gun last month.
I was standing next to two enthusiasts who were looking at a South African car called a 'Backdraft'.
The car was very competitive and these two guys were both keen to get a close look and to ask the obvious questions of the driver and crew who were working on the car.
"It is handling fantastically, what's the suspension"? "What diff are you running" etc etc.
The questions just kept coming.
A few minutes later the same two guys were standing behind me at the hamburger line and their conversation went something like this.
"I like that 'Backdraf't car it handling like nothing I have seen.
That Shelby I have is great but...."
On they talked "I wish I had just brought something like that a car that has all the late model technology at a quarter of the price".
He was more than happy with his Shelby and went on to say it was a good investment but...
"I should have something, that I can just get out and have fun in". they continued.
Interesting... when you have what everyone may aspire to have you are not happy, but just appear to want something that you can get out and have fun in.
It was clear to me he had a CSX car but wanted something that was competive and would be up with the front runners.
He had the genuine thing but that was all it was - his quote.
They went on for sometime talking about the advantage of ownership of the genuine car but seemed to not be convinced.
"You know when Shelby goes or finishes up that car will be worth a fortune". he said.
Me, I just wonder why he didn't buy a piece of furniture or some other antique.
Me, I would be happy in the Shelby. Driving it and having fun.
Cheers
Bernie
Bernie Knight
Mt. Gambier South Australia.