Went to car show today and OMG

[DAVID GAGNARD]

I expect to see ratdog again, probably sooner than later during this driving season. The next time that happens, MARIAH might appreciate a little more consideration of her patina and the love she has for spectators. Not an event passes without at least one if not several adults and children being given the opportunity to sit behind the wheel for photographs. Smiles and memories last far longer than trophies. At the AutoFair one gentleman was handed the keys to see what she sounded like. A couple years ago, a perfect stranger and his wife (potential FFR customers), drove her around the lot at a Cruise In. Foolish me to think that MARIAH should be only for my enjoyment ……. an object to be protected, babied, worshiped and set on a pedestal; high above others.

Some of the older guys here might remember Art Colley, from Baton Rouge,had a white EM with a stroker small block chevy motor in it..He was/is a really first class guy,went to some cruise nites when he was there with his car, always had kids sitting in it as well as adults, his car had an auto trans. in it and he often encouraged/insisted the kids "to start it up and rev it up a time or 2".........he oftened gave them rides around the parking lot......

Even thought I don't have a Cobra,just a lowley 65 Mustang Fastback, I've had many folks sitting in it and on it for photos. Had some exchange students from France,mostly girls want to pose all over it for photos, told them to have at it, just be careful around the fiberglass hood scoop, they were and the photo session did draw a croud as they were trying to be at their sexiest.......
The smile on a 10 year old kids face behind the wheel all buckled in is worth more than any trophy I could ever hope to get........

David