From Moparts on Thursday ................
Hi Guys!
I'm still the Event Manager and Bruce is 100% correct - I'm REALLY busy right now. The directory is due, the show field must be laid out and the show season is in full swing. I'll be working in the office until at least 8 tonight then probably work some more from home after spending a little time with the family.
Yes, I am doing a huge Max Wedge Reunion this year! How about 2 Color Me Gone cars and Roger Lindamood. Also, Roger's son Randy will be bringing his current project, a 2013 Challenger drag car done in the CMG scheme. Arlen Vanke will be there as will his '63 Max Wedge car plus, TWO Max Wedge convertibles, one FOUR DOOR Maxie, some rare colored cars and more. Look for 20-24 legit Max Wedges in there!
OK, the straight scoop on why the break from Beeney Motors:
1. It was time for a change.
2. Memorabilia for '72 and later is scarce.
3. Correctly restored '72s were hard to get. '73s nearly impossible.
Personally, I loved doing the Retro Dealership and the help I received from Art Reisinger and Dennis Kohr made it all possible!! I've been hearing comments the last couple of years that it was the same display over and over. That's simply not true. Yes, some of the signs were the same and a few of the posters (what dealership replaced signs every year??) but a lot of effort was put into changing EVERYTHING that was year specific. Bottom line, none of us wanted it to get stale so it was time for something new.
It may come back in the future but not for a least a few years. Next year will be a Race Hemi Reunion. I have a few ideas for 2015 but I'm not ready to commit to anything yet. 2016 will be a celebration of the Street Hemi.
I'm glad many of you enjoyed Beeney Motors as much as I enjoyed doing it. My first memory of a car dealership is from 1979 so I wanted to recreate something that I missed out on the first time around. Thank you to everyone who participated over the years!!
Well, the show field won't lay itself out so I better get back to it.
Ed
