| "worried glances are flashed between the members of the tribal inner "circle". " |
Whether it's how a Corvette is angled parked consuming two spaces or how the
owner stops in the middle of the street to stroll to a mail box, 'Vette owners
'expect' preferential treatment. Is there a special orientation that a
new Corvette owner has to complete prior to driving their car? Perhaps they are
required to pass a stringent personality profile prior to the purchase. Maybe
a special ointment is used to soften the leather interior that induces a certain
arrogance from the occupants.Case in point, I attend a "Cruise" gathering on Saturdays that attracts hundeds of vintage cars and the 'Vette owners try to park together. No big deal, right? I mean, I park along side my fellow Mopar owners so what is the difference? Well, The 'Vette owners form a "circle" with hi-tech composite folding chairs and converse only among their own kind. As spectators slowly approach to examine the "plastic" vehicles corner, worried glances are flashed between the members of the tribal inner "circle". Strained whispers of "Biff, those people are getting too close" or stern warnings like, "Please don't stare so hard, don't you know I paid a fortune for that "327" emblem". Ok, maybe I am being a tad extreme, but this is the karma, the aura or just the bad 'Vibes' I intercept when I'm within close proximity to a tribe of Corvette owners. Perhaps I am missing something. Something intangible, that I will only experience after I purchase a Corvette. Not likely. I suppose some folks dream of owning a 'Vette, as if this mystical vehicle will cure all that is lacking in their lives. As for me, I prefer to associate with the 'Blue Collar' owners of classic cars. I'll pass on brunch at the Country Club, thank you.  webmaster@mydailydriver.com |
