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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys
Never heard of Jay Leno, eh?
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I'm completely aware of who Jay Leno is. I have the type of car collection that Jay Leno would have it he were a man of VERY MODEST MEANS (no rhyme or reason to it - early Vetts, Maserati, Ferrari, Triumphs, Porsche, Jaguars, etc).
If that is his stance, then I just lost a lot of respect for him.
A few pics taken, even if then plastered on this website or others doesn't impact his brand or his revenue streams. We have a local collector (I've worked with and know very well) that is the same way and it reeks of elitist BS.
Doesn't have to be that way IMHO. The volunteer at the Shelby American Collection went behind the ropes with my camera phone and took a couple of pics of the interior of a GT40 MK1 on display there to help me on my build. Still got my $5 and I bought a book from them to boot.
I often take one or more to local meets, car shows or other venues and I see those "don't touch my car" guys all the time. The most fun I have at a local car show or other venue is letting someone that loves the car sit in it and have their picture taken. Nothing happens that can't be buffed out.
Promotes the hobby, makes people happy.
My $0.02, priced for value.
Ron