Louisiana Regional Photos

[Vinnie P.]

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had time to upload the banquet photos too...

[Brady C.]

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Thanks again Vinnie!,,

[Mark F.]

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batch processed...Enjoy! Vinnie https://photos.app.goo.gl/wSqxAWxgtnotfGWWA

Hi Vinnie,

Maybe an obvious question, but is the car in this photo the same one shown in the book the woman is holding?
What's the story behind this car?
and who are all those smiling folks in the shot?

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM6f0VYEVUqshqQSzfMb_15BYcNoNv9RmUsmCI-MM-Ya_PzyJfHacRchUWRtjdxtA/photo/AF1QipOvodhEX0stQgPRg6jSgTNcY1CT66HOX3Sd5hF5?key=T0hCYW5yVHNJOGJBZ1U1c0xUSy1ydXQ5eUFmbVBn

Great shots - almost like a "Virtual Regional"

[Tim G.]

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Thank you for the great photos, Vinnie. It lookes like a wonderful event.

[Vinnie P.]

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Hi Vinnie,

Maybe an obvious question, but is the car in this photo the same one shown in the book the woman is holding?
What's the story behind this car?
and who are all those smiling folks in the shot?

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM6f0VYEVUqshqQSzfMb_15BYcNoNv9RmUsmCI-MM-Ya_PzyJfHacRchUWRtjdxtA/photo/AF1QipOvodhEX0stQgPRg6jSgTNcY1CT66HOX3Sd5hF5?key=T0hCYW5yVHNJOGJBZ1U1c0xUSy1ydXQ5eUFmbVBn

Great shots - almost like a "Virtual Regional"

Mark...great story to go with the photo...Thursday night a few members were having dinner at a local Italian restaurant, one of which was Greg Picconi, the 53-55 National Team Leader...they were talking about Corvettes when this woman came over...she had overheard them and related she had a great story about a Corvette...they asked what year and she said 1953...and Greg's eyes lit up...she related that her grandfather drove the first ever 1953 Corvette off the production line...he was the one in the car with the two execs with ties on standing alongside...he was upset that he only had a t-shirt and they wouldn't let him get properly dressed...she was invited to come over to the meet and did so on Saturday with original photo that is in Noland's book along with other memorabilia from her grandfather...complete story and more will appear in an upcoming Restorer...small world...that's her with her husband (they live in New Orleans but are replants from Michigan...) other is the owner of the car and Lynn Libbey...like I said more to come...with lots of details...
Vinnie

[Gary J.]

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Talking about being at the right place at the right time!

[Mark F.]

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Mark...great story to go with the photo...Thursday night a few members were having dinner at a local Italian restaurant, one of which was Greg Picconi, the 53-55 National Team Leader...they were talking about Corvettes when this woman came over...she had overheard them and related she had a great story about a Corvette...they asked what year and she said 1953...and Greg's eyes lit up...she related that her grandfather drove the first ever 1953 Corvette off the production line...he was the one in the car with the two execs with ties on standing alongside...he was upset that he only had a t-shirt and they wouldn't let him get properly dressed...she was invited to come over to the meet and did so on Saturday with original photo that is in Noland's book along with other memorabilia from her grandfather...complete story and more will appear in an upcoming Restorer...small world...that's her with her husband (they live in New Orleans but are replants from Michigan...) other is the owner of the car and Lynn Libbey...like I said more to come...with lots of details...
Vinnie

Vinnie,
What a COINCIDENCE, but also what a cool, cool story!
No wonder everybody has smiles on their faces!
Thanks for capturing all of that for posterity...
Can't wait for the Restorer article

[Robert P.]

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Vinnie, thank you for the pictures
Bob Peckham

[Lou C.]

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Thanks for posting the photos Vinnie.

[Eric P.]

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Vinnie,
What a great story in the making on the '53 at the meet, the dinner that took place, and the man who drove the first car for the first time!

It is so nice to read your answer to Mark's question, and we can assume that this lady and her husband were invited to join the event the next day? This is what our hobby and the NCRS is all about!

Eric

[Vinnie P.]

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Vinnie,
What a great story in the making on the '53 at the meet, the dinner that took place, and the man who drove the first car for the first time!


Eric

Eric...
It is so nice to read your answer to Mark's question, and we can assume that this lady and her husband were invited to join the event the next day? This is what our hobby and the NCRS is all about!

Yes, she was invited to come to the event and see the cars and share the entire story...much more to come in an upcoming article.
Vinnie

[Tim G.]

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I'm looking forward to reading the story. I can imagine Greg was very excited to hear that story.

[Bob D.]

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Vinnie

Great seeing you at the meet and as always great photos. The meet was awesome!

Bob

[Cindy R.]

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Thank you Vinnie. I know you captured the spirit of the meet and the look of joy on the participants and owners faces. Thanks again for all you do for the members of NCRS. We did enjoy the photos.

[Michael J.]

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I gotta say my favorite part was that traditional Cajun shrimp boil, with all the fixings. I lived in the Gulf Coast area long enough to know how special those are, and how delicious and fun. I have not had one in a long while, and that really brought back great memories and made new ones, thank you!