Four ITD employees from Headquarters shared their transportation passion – classic and restored automobiles – as part of the inaugural Northwest Motorfest at the Ada County Fairgrounds last weekend.

Dave Brown, statewide facilities manager for ITD, exhibited his 1981 metallic maroon T-top Corvette that he’s owned for about a year.

“I’d have owned one years ago if I’d known how much fun they are to drive,” said Brown, who drives his ‘Vet to work every day.

Jack Masitis, a neighbor in the East annex at Headquarters, showed his highly coveted 1969 red Corvette convertible.

Both were part of the exhibition that celebrated a half-century of Corvettes, which were first made by General Motors in 1953. They are members of the Valley Corvettes Club and were invited to participate.

Cars from all 50 years, except 1984, were on display to evoke envy of classic car aficionados. GM produced only one Corvette in 1984; it occupies a place at a Bowling Green, Ky., museum, except for occasional excursions to car shows. It would have appeared in Boise had it not been for a scheduling conflict.

John Gibson of Supply Services, showed his fully restored red Chevy Nova as part of the July 4th weekend car show. Bryan Smith also participated, exhibiting his immaculate 1955 Chevy pickup.

Approximately 600 vehicles, from classic cars to lawnmower dragsters, were on display at the fairgrounds.