At a recent car show one of the guys had a true 69 Trans Am. While I was chatting with him about his TA and my 69 vert (I was trying to track down some original parts), he made a very wise statement that Im sure most of us have thought more than once...

Its only new once..

After it leaves the factory, its no longer new. While we pour thousands of labor hours into it, bloody our knuckles, sweat bullets, the fact remains that its only new once. So its best to try not to sweat the little stuff and instead enjoy the car as much as possible. Theyre meant to be driven, they will get rust, dents, scratches, dirt, leaks, cracks, ...signs of wear because they are used.. theyre not new anymore.

I also know that if something bothers you so much, then do something about it. Either fix it, or sell it, and then move on. But to dwell on it only makes you more upset. In a way, having some cars too pristine almost makes them look unauthentic.

I had a guy at one car show who worked for GM say quite honestly... "no car ever left the factory perfect.."

Its still a beautiful car.. drive it, show it off with pride..!!