5/3/08
2008 Radcliffe/Tomyang.net Spring Party
The party officially started about 9:30 am on Saturday, but cars
started rolling in at about 8:30! Richard Garre invited vendors to set
up some tables to sell some automotive related items, so people had
plenty to look at besides the cars inside the shop.
At 10 am we welcomed out guests and began a series of "tech sessions"
beginning with one about leather interiors and their care. We also had
talks about electrical repairs, and engine head repairs that covered
antifreeze use and the effect of zinc in motor oils to camshafts. The
last session was a talk about FCA judging procedures and what to expect
at a Ferrari Club National Event.
Outside was where the real action was taking place. I was happy to see
my 330 America joined by a Series II 330GT 2+2, along with a 365GT 2+2,
but after the sixth 330 parked in the line up, I was getting blown away
by the cars.
Soon we had about 15 2+2s parked in a row ranging from a GTE all the
way up to a 456! It was the first time the 2+2s had precedence at a
show where the 2 seat Ferrari owners were happy to park further down
the line! Were were sandwiched by some great company with a 275GTB
short nose at one end, and a couple of Maranellos at the other!
Richard's neighbor also brought out some nice cars and opened up his
shop for anyone who wanted more to see in British iron.
Even the side parking lot was filled with some fabulous machinery from
a Shelby GT350 to a Lamborghini Countach. There was no snobbery at this
get together as all of us embraced every car that drove in because
after all this was a party for car guys thrown by car guys.
There was a great chance to compare a couple Ferrari models side by
side, and with a Daytona parked next to a couple 365GTC/4s it was my
chance to look at the similarities.
If you've been thinking of buying a C/4 because Daytona prices have
gone through the roof, you should have been at this party. All the
owners were happy to talk about their cars and offer constructive
information from real world driving experiences. Where else are you
going to get that?
At the end of the day we were all exhausted from throwing the best
Ferrari party of our lives. The post party debriefing was full of minor
improvements and changes to the schedule, but the most common thought
was we couldn't wait until next year's party. Having been to many
Ferrari events, I've watched the numbers of Vintage Ferraris dwindle to
where a national event can only draw a few 2+2s to any event. The high
priced 2-seaters are displayed by their caretakers and usually trailed
to the shows, but we proved that there is a group of dedicated Vintage
Ferrari owners that have been lost in the shuffle. I hope to provide a
venue for the people who enjoyed this event to attend, and not just for
Ferraris, but all things Vintage.
For those who didn't get the contact information on the vendors, here's
a list of the ones in attendance. If you do call them, please let them
know where you heard about them. That's insure they come to the next
event we schedule!
-Alfa Romeo Collectibles
Mike and Vicki Mihm
1725 Powder Mill Rd.
York, PA 17403
717-741-5850
717-741-5850 fax
-Mamock's Automotive Electric
Pat Senatro
314 Legion Ave
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-267-7531
-Automotive Custom Care
Custom Upholstery
Fred Cooney
2977 Baltimore Blvd
Finksburg, MD 21408
410-833-4840
-Red Hawk Enterprises
Roll Glide car dollies and engine stands
484 Williamsport Pike # 11
Martinsburg, WV 25404-0000
www.rollglide.com
866-782-8068
-Baltimore Head Works
Russ Coldren
6340 South Carroll Park Drive
Eldersburg, MD 21784
410-781-7272
Just a reminder, I'm looking for a
new Vintage Ferrari Project. If you have, or know of a restoration
project, please let me know. It would be great to restore another car
on this website! My E-mail.
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