Clean Machines

At a CORSA Convention, pretty much everyone wants to wash their car. The Concours participants are practically obsessive about this, but those entering the People’s Choice Car Display want a clean car, too. And this year, since the Concours cars will remain on the field during the Car Display and we are encouraging every Corvair owner to put their car in the Car Display, we expect that everyone will want to wash their car.

At the Sturbridge Host Hotel we will have four garden hose connections for vehicle hand washing, located outside the Exhibit Hall and adjacent to the Concours classification area. But even with four available hoses, demand could be high and some persons prefer a commercial car wash.

Unfortunately, according to Concours coordinator Ken Schifftner there appear to be no coin-operated car washes within a reasonable distance of the hotel. There is one about four miles east of the hotel, but it appears to not be operational at this time. The next nearest one is about 20 miles away.

However, Ken found a drive-through car wash right on Main Street in Sturbridge, about three or four miles west of the hotel. It is part of a gas/tire center with multiple service bays. Ken has spoken with the owner to alert him to the convention.

At the moment it appears that your best option for washing your car will be to bring your own bucket and sponge and be patient and cooperative with your fellow Corvair owners at the wash station at the hotel.