Discriminated against !!!!

Wolf Spyder · 10-01-2009

There is an all European car show here this month. I sent in an aplication and this is what I got and my reply:

We had planed to start to notify entries about September 1, but in your case, we regret to inform you that your entry has been rejected.

As you know The Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show is met for Classics. The paint on your auto takes it out of the classic category. I sincerely hope you are not offended and understand our intent.

Sincerely,
Mike Marsh
Director

My reply:

Mike,

I am sorry to hear that my car was rejected due to the paint job. I thought that this was to be a all European show. Is my car from a European company? Yes. Is it a classic? Yes, it is more than 30 years old. Is it different from the way it rolled off the line? Yes, it is customized. Are there other that are in the show that have been customized? I do not think the 300TDT on the WEB site is factory original. Should my car have been rejected? No, part of the beauty of cars is that they are varied and express the individuality of the owner. It is the appreciation of that variety that makes collecting and viewing an attraction. Otherwise we would have all followed the path of Mr. Ford and be driving the exact same car that is the exact same color.

However, I do understand that this is not an open event, but I was asked to submit an entry. I hope the group re-evaluates it's position. Regardless, for the sake of collector cars, I hope that the show is a success.

Sincerely,

Henri Fuselier

newman27 · 10-01-2009

Wow - they should have made it clearer what the entry criteria was. In any event - your reply is most gracious and you can be proud of that. Some would have been far less diplomatic.

Matt

LASERMAN · 10-01-2009

How does the "paint" determine the "Classic" status?

Are they saying that it must be a stock color?

Sounds like the only thing that is "classic" here is the car-snob syndrome.

CDN OpelNut · 10-01-2009

The thing to do is find an unmolested local GT to enter to see if the paint is just an excuse.

Or if you're feeling particularly devious, write them back and tell them that you have decided to enter your other GT. I'm sure you could find a photo.

BQS4 · 10-01-2009

Well, if Henri's paint job got him rejected, I guess that rules me out too....d**n, I'll have to take the gun racks outta the back too, huh?

tekenaar · 10-01-2009

Originally Posted by BQS4

Well, if Henri's paint job got him rejected, I guess that rules me out too....d**n, I'll have to take the gun racks outta the back too, huh?

. . . or at least remove all the dust gathered there!

Aardvaark · 10-01-2009

Wow! Bet it turns out to be a real interesting show.

Even the Pebble Beach Concourse has Rods and Customs.
They will only hurt themselves as the word gets around.
Btw. Nice paint job on your GT.

jlthunder · 10-01-2009

I guess my "fire-police" GT wouldn't be allowed either

Wolf Spyder · 10-01-2009

Originally Posted by BQS4

Well, if Henri's paint job got him rejected, I guess that rules me out too....d**n, I'll have to take the gun racks outta the back too, huh?

'Round hur gun racks is sumpthin that is standard!

LASERMAN · 10-02-2009

Someone needs to send them a "stock color" enrty photo - this issue needs to be clarified.

we can not stand for this kind of discrimination.

jlthunder · 10-02-2009

Mine is a stock color. The blue light was just placed on the roof for fun!! It is not attached or functional.

10-01-2009	#1 (permalink)
Wolf Spyder Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 412	Discriminated against !!!! There is an all European car show here this month. I sent in an aplication and this is what I got and my reply: We had planed to start to notify entries about September 1, but in your case, we regret to inform you that your entry has been rejected. As you know The Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show is met for Classics. The paint on your auto takes it out of the classic category. I sincerely hope you are not offended and understand our intent. Sincerely, Mike Marsh Director My reply: Mike, I am sorry to hear that my car was rejected due to the paint job. I thought that this was to be a all European show. Is my car from a European company? Yes. Is it a classic? Yes, it is more than 30 years old. Is it different from the way it rolled off the line? Yes, it is customized. Are there other that are in the show that have been customized? I do not think the 300TDT on the WEB site is factory original. Should my car have been rejected? No, part of the beauty of cars is that they are varied and express the individuality of the owner. It is the appreciation of that variety that makes collecting and viewing an attraction. Otherwise we would have all followed the path of Mr. Ford and be driving the exact same car that is the exact same color. However, I do understand that this is not an open event, but I was asked to submit an entry. I hope the group re-evaluates it's position. Regardless, for the sake of collector cars, I hope that the show is a success. Sincerely, Henri Fuselier __________________ LIFE IS NOT A JOURNEY TO The GRAVE WITH THE INTENTION OF ARRIVING SAFELY IN A PRETTY AND WELL-PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN BROADSIDE, THOROUGHLY USED UP, TOTALLY WORN OUT, AND LOUDLY PROCLAIMING... "WOW! WHAT A RIDE!" Last edited by tekenaar; 10-01-2009 at 01:20 PM. Reason: There is a all

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CDN OpelNut 1971 GT Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Trail, British Columbia Posts: 533	The thing to do is find an unmolested local GT to enter to see if the paint is just an excuse. Or if you're feeling particularly devious, write them back and tell them that you have decided to enter your other GT. I'm sure you could find a photo. __________________ 2.4 "Legere" Stroker - Weber DCOE45 - Getrag - Compufire - S10 Clutch

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Aardvaark UFO pel abductee. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,238 Real Name: Mark Paar (not Parr)	Wow! Bet it turns out to be a real interesting show. Even the Pebble Beach Concourse has Rods and Customs. They will only hurt themselves as the word gets around. Btw. Nice paint job on your GT. __________________ -Mark '75 Manta Direct link to my album of Opel related parts catalogs and magazine articles for reference: http://www.opelgt.com/photopost/show...ser/23031/sl/a

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jlthunder 1000 Post Club Join Date: May 2003 Location: Salfordville, PA Posts: 2,143 Real Name: Jeff	Mine is a stock color. The blue light was just placed on the roof for fun!! It is not attached or functional. __________________ 1972 Opel GT, Owner since 1983 2001 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0 Turbo V6 Weeeeeeeeeee!!! 1973 GT, Parted out, R.I.P. 1968 Kadette, Owner since 2006, Sold, 28 June 2008

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10-01-2009	#3 (permalink)
LASERMAN Opeler Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 42	How does the "paint" determine the "Classic" status? Are they saying that it must be a stock color? Sounds like the only thing that is "classic" here is the car-snob syndrome.

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LASERMAN Opeler Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 42	Someone needs to send them a "stock color" enrty photo - this issue needs to be clarified. we can not stand for this kind of discrimination.

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