Views of the Neighborhood – Corvette and Mustang Show

~ John W. Howell

As the headline says, there is a Corvette and Mustang show here in Lakeway. We need to load the bus and then disembark at the display space when we get there. We will be setting up a buffet for your pleasure. Today we are serving cracked stone crab claws, fresh asparagus, fingerling roasted potatoes, station carved standing rib roast with horseradish aioli, fresh-caught sea bass, saffron rice pilaf, and assorted cakes and homemade vanilla ice cream for dessert. There are assorted wines and top-shelf liqueurs. We also have Lady Antebellum for your entertainment.

So everyone get on board, and let’s go.

Views of the Neighborhood

A vintage corvette. I’m sorry, but I didn’t get the exact years on a lot of these. This one is from the 80s.

Here is a new model.

If you ever wondered what a turbocharged Corvette looks like without its clothes, here’s one for you.

A 1980 Corvette. Hard to believe it is 40 years old.

A 1987 Corvette with special paint.

A 1979 Corvette with the Stingray emblem.

Two vintage Mustangs from about 1985.

A red 2019 Shelby Cobra flanked by two late-model Mustangs.

A 1965 Mustang GT that is 55 years old and looks brand new.

Another 80s model Mustang convertible.

1968 Mustang GT

Amazing color.

Unusual paint (US AIR Force) and custom doors on a 2020.

2020 convertible

About a 2008 Shelby Mustang.

Well, that is the tour. Stay have some more food and listen to the music. I hope you have a great week

84 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Corvette and Mustang Show”

  1. I’d never go to a car show; they just don’t interest me. On the other hand, I have a lot of affection for those old Mustangs, and if someone were to offer me a ride in one, I wouldn’t be opposed. Now that I think about it, a trip to the levee in a Chevy wouldn’t be bad, either.

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  3. Whoa! I need to win the lottery for sure!! I would not have been able to pick just one to buy!
    What prompted such an outstanding buffet? Now I’m starving… see ya!

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  6. I’m feeling a little vintage myself this morning. I can’t believe the 1980 Corvette is 40 years old either! Thanks for the outing and the snacks…I’m stuffed! The weather looked gorgeous. Wishing you and the family a peaceful Sunday.

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  9. Thanks for taking us along in such fine style, John. I have a special fondness for the Shelbys, old or new. It looks like it was a beautiful day. My compliments to the chef, the crab is great, and that horseradish aioli is clearing my sinuses. Cheers!

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  12. I love car shows. It’s one of the few things I can remember doing with my dad, just me and him. But, for this one, I’m staring out the window at the cars from inside the bus while gorging on the delicious food and listening to Lady Antebellum! 🙂

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  13. I really love these old beauties, John! I remember not long ago traveling on the interstate and being surrounded — back and front — by a gazillion Corvettes. All colors and ages, mostly driven by guys who were probably young when their vehicles were made! What a treat — they sure got the stares, too. Thanks for letting me join the party!

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  14. First off – what a meal you have planned! I am in! And I went down to get the music going as I enjoyed the tour.
    My father had a lemon yellow Corvette Stingray – I want to say it was a ’73-’74. (My mother is wracking her brains right now. She did remember being pissed at him once and taking it for a drive in spite, scaring the shit out of him!) He was a cool cat, my old man. And don’t mess with my mom, either 😉
    Mick was a Mustang fanatic and had a Shelby (before I was in the picture).
    Wonderful tour, John!

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  16. I don’t know anything about cars, but I love car shows and go to them when possible. All the owners are super excited and happy — and I’m fascinated by the older models. It makes for a delightful day! Thank you for the pleasant reminders. 😁

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  17. John great tour on the bus. Nice toy eye candy trip. And at the end of the trip the bus and its enticements gets the winning vote. Take three fingers and relax on a job well done.

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        2. Thank you for explanation, dear John. I even suspect where it is fixed inside…It must be something really precious for those who are fond of cars. My attempt to learn driving failed when I realized that I started engine at the red lights. 😂😂😂

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  20. What a great event. I used to participate in car shows prior to marriage. Classic cars require a lot of money, and it turns out marriage does, too. Something had to give. Maybe one day after winning the lottery I can do it again.

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  24. I’ve never been much of a car person, but I’ve visited the Corvette Museum (only 15 minutes away) and it was pretty interesting. Also saw the cars that fell into the sink hole when part of the floor collapsed a few years back. Awesome menu today, John!

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  27. Hi John, the food sounds heavenly and that song is one of my favorites of Lady Antebellum’s. Those mustangs took me back to my childhood when my parents owned a white ’65 mustang. I was twelve years old and I told them to hang onto it for when I start to drive. They didn’t though. 😦
    But in 1980, I bought a royal blue mustang and loved it. Memories…
    Thanks for the food and tour, and I hope you don’t mind if I take a couple of crab claws to go…

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