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MG TD TF 1500 - Bragging Rights

Sorry I'm not a bragger, but this really pumped me up! Sent to me by the news paper for an article they posted about my car in a show in Vinita, Ok. It was surly a surprise they did this. Not bad competing against 170 cars. Hope you don't mind. PJ


Paul161

Hi Paul,

Don't mind at all but am jealous! I now believe whether a car wins a prize at a show depends on who the judges are. I took my TF to a Classic Car Show earlier this year. There was no admission charge and it was a glorious early summer's day so it was absolutely mobbed with families on a day out. There were 120 cars on show. The Car of the Show" was being voted for by the spectators. I may appear to be bragging but my TF is one of the very, very best. The only competition I thought I had was a pristine early Land Rover (they are quite valuable now). One of the cars that turned up was a 1960s Cadillac convertable, with spots of pink paint between the rust and bondo scabs. There is still an oily mark on the ground where it was parked. The owner, however, came dressed as Elvis and his passenger as Priscilla. There was a guitar thrown onto the back seat and rock and roll music was coming from the car's speaker. Guess who was awarded "Car of the Show" I have seen three types of judging panels. The fist is comprised of spectators, the second celebrities and the third enuthusiasts/experts. I am delaying building the cabinet for trophies!

Jan T
J Targosz

Well done Paul. It's nice to get a bit of recognition for all your hard work. The car looks fabulous and nice to put a face to the name. Where's the tweed sports jacket though :)
D Lamb

Good on you Paul (to quote my neighbor). Cheers - Dave
DW DuBois

Congrats, looks great. George
George Butz

Paul: With all the effort you and other put into your cars, you take it when you can.

Congratulations.
Christopher Couper

Congrats for the best car you deserve it!
Len Fanelli

Thanks fellas. I didn't mention it, an over site, but the judges were paid concurs judges, had it been by popular vote I have no doubt the decision would have been very different. I like real judges verses popular vote. PJ
Paul161


Nice one Paul
Bruce Cunha

very good start-I'm sure it's not the last one!
Mike
Mike Fritsch

But sometimes "the judges were paid concurs judges" are not paid the way you think they are. :-(
Christopher Couper

Is that a Kit?
MAndrus

Paul,

Fantastic looking TF, not surprised it won the best of show. Lovely colors and paint finish.

Charlie
Charlie Adams

s that a Kit?

Hahaha! Yup
Paul161

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