I ran into the same prejudice here in Monterey. Entered the VX in a car show (Cherry's Jubilee) under the "other" category they themselves created. The older hot rod crowd made it less than fun. (which is ironic as I like old rods as much as the VX) A big portion of the muscle/sports car crowd can be really conservative on what they consider "cool." (not all) I think it boils down to if their buddies make fun of them for liking the VX. The only good thing that came of the show was the money goes to hospital charity. Like the black on black look myself, was contemplating a satin finish with black/brushed motometals.