casual car show/concours presentation, too much-too little Options

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

For those of you who display your 914 or 911 or TR-6 or MGA or whatever, just what should be presented, and what can (or should) be left out?

My thinking has that the presentation would typically include that which was delivered with the car when it was new. That would be the owners' manual, maintenance book, dealer directory and tool kit.

An original sales brochure for the model year and/or color chart might be acceptable.

Anything else such as magazines, awards, posters, print media, testimonials, and "cute" automobile trivia are best left at home or in a box, away from the displayed car.

These would be acceptable to have on display, but only if necessary.........

[sixerdon]

Paul, I would have to disagree with you to an extent. I believe it is more relative to the venue on which the car is being displayed. Is it just a non-competitive display?...a people's choice?......top only concours?......full concours?......preservation? From my point of view, I like to display the history and provenance of a car. Some people will haul out all their past 4 foot high trophies or display a scale model likeness. Each to his own. For PCA, I have never witnessed anyone for overdoing a display and getting gigged for it. What about the window sticker?......original bill of sale?......they came with the car. (COA did not and is generally unreliable) Placement of the artifacts must also be considered. Are the components of what you list displayed on the ground or in it's appropriate place in the car?
What should be considered first is what is the venue and what is required on the judges sheets. Ask the judge for an opinion and what they expect to see.
Good subject.
Don