Updates from Monterey
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Updates from Monterey
It is foggy and cold (at least for California) here in Monterey, but things are starting out nicely. Got in town in time to catch the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic arriving at the PB Lodge after a 1,500 mile drive from Seattle. Among the Duesenbergs, Lincolns, Alphas, Bugatti's, Mercedes, Rolls Royces, etc, was Marty and Molly Ann Moore of Colorado in GTE 4289! They said it was a great trip, that the GTE performed well and was was in its element on the Washington, Oregon and California highways. Look for a write up in the next GTE newsletter. Also making the trek was the Ingred Bergman/Roberto Rossellini 375MM PF Berlinetta (0456AM) and a beautiful Lusso. It was a most impressive group!
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We are having a great time here, meeting so many of the folks that we have only met before online. And of course, the view is spectacular! Here is a small sample of what was on the Tour 'd Elegance and then parked on Ocean Avenue.
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Thanks Tom, please kepp the pics coming! Mike
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Note to Self: When at Concorso, a dignified exit is just as important as a dignified entrance...
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Couldn't afford The Quail, so headed out to Concorso Italiano, which turned out to be a blast. Met a bunch of GTE owners and saw great cars. Fortunately, the sun never came out, so the temperatures stayed pretty decent. A few shots to give you a taste.
Jim Bonney brought 4049
Jim Bonney brought 4049
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Great pics tom,,,,,,,,thanks for posting them!
Ed Montini
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330 GT 2+2 Series II - 8289
58 Ellena - 0855GT - orig drivetrain
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The party at Quail Lodge was Fantastic! I'll post more when I get more time.
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My battery died mid-post last night, so here are more. As you can see, the view from anywhere on the golf course is spectacular...
Ken Thomas drove 2569 (the Black car)from Los Angeles as he does every year. This year he got to park next to Dick Smith, who drove down from the San Francisco Bay area. Dick has owned 4327 since 1968!
I am afraid that the weather and my poor photographic skills did not let me capture how wonderful this aqua color is on a GTE.
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If you get the GTE Newsletter (and if not, shame on you!) you read Tom Yang's article on making your radiator work properly for these hot summer months. Dick Smith added a shroud and a manual on/off switch to his fan and says it really keeps the car cool! A simple fix for an age old problem.
Ken Thomas was proudly sporting his GTE Registry finery
Tom Yang helped David Eichenbaum prepare his PF Coupe for the event
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Zac Dugger helped Jim Gianopolis prepare his Dino for the show, which won Gold. Keep an eye on this site for information on Zac's new shop building...
Lots of interesting stuff at this show. I love how the fuel fillers were located on this preservation class car! I was told what it was, but I have already forgotten so much...
John Farrall brought his new (to him) queen and says it is driving beautifully. If it drives as good as it looks, he will do fine.
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Believe it or not, it is not all about Ferrari's! Every kind of Italian car you could imagine was there and a few others. This year was the 45th anniversary of the first Maserati Ghibli and the club had quite a turnout.
But of course, there were more Ferrari's...
It occurred to me today while posting that I was so busy shooting photos of cars and talking to owners that I forgot to take pictures of the people! I will try to remedy that today at the track. With that, I am off...
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thanks for posting all this, Tom! It's very nice to see Carol Roush in the group shot.
It looks like vintage Ferraris have made a big comeback at Concorso; the last time I went several years ago, the vintage showing was getting pretty thin.
It looks like vintage Ferraris have made a big comeback at Concorso; the last time I went several years ago, the vintage showing was getting pretty thin.
1968 365 GT 2+2
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1955 s.II 500 Mondial
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1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale
s/n 11199
1955 s.II 500 Mondial
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1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale