Monterey Car Week 2016
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Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Monterey Car Week 2016
I been attending since the late 1980's & moved to Carmel
in 2000, where I lived for 16 years until last April. Here are
my recommendations & the events I will be personally attending
this year:
Tuesday August 16th
http://carmelconcours.com
http://www.automobiliamonterey.com/g...formation.html
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Wednesday August 17th
http://www.carmelmissionclassic.org
http://www.automobiliamonterey.com/g...formation.html
http://mccallevents.com
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Thursday August 18th
Carmel at Noon
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/e...-elegance.html
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Friday August 19th
The Quail
http://signatureevents.peninsula.com...torsports.html
Alternatives:
http://www.werksreunion.com
http://www.legendsoftheautobahn.org
***
Saturday August 20th
http://concorso.com
http://www.mazdaraceway.com/rolex-mo...sports-reunion
***
Sunday August 21st
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/e...-elegance.html
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I will be attending the Gooding Auction.
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/e...-auctions.html
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Here is a general Monterey Car Week guide I recommend:
http://www.seemonterey.com/events/sporting/concours/
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Here is a restaurant guide I put together:
My favorite French restaurants in Carmel:
Andre's Bouchee on Mission between 7th & Ocean.
http://www.andresbouchee.com
Casanova on 5th Ave between Mission & San Carlos
http://www.casanovarestaurant.com
La Bicyclette on Dolores at 7th
http://www.labicycletterestaurant.com
*****
My favorite Italian restaurants in Carmel:
La Balena on Junipero between 6th & 5th
http://labalenacarmel.com
Lucca on Dolores between 7th & Ocean
http://www.cantinettaluca.com
DaGiovanni on Lincoln between 6th & 5th
http://www.threecarmelrestaurants.co...-giovanni.html
*****
My favorite Sushi restaurants in Carmel:
Akaoni on Mission between 6th & 5th.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/akaoni-carmel-by-the-sea-2
Sushi Heaven on Dolores between 7th & 8th
http://www.carmel.com/sushi-heaven-b266407
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Other recommended dining restaurants in Carmel:
Cultura (new) on Dolores between 5th & 6th
http://www.culturacarmel.com
Dametra on Ocean at Lincoln (Middle Eastern)
http://dametracafe.com
Christopher's on Lincoln between 6th & 5th (American)
http://christophersrestaurantcarmel.com
Mission Ranch on 26270 Dolores Street behind the Carmel Mission. (American)
Clint's only remaining restaurant in Carmel.
Don't bother with the one - Hog's Breath - he sold long ago!
http://www.missionranchcarmel.com/restaurant.htm
****
My favorite breakfast places in Carmel:
The Cottage on Lincoln between 7th & Ocean
http://www.cottagerestaurant.com
*****
A favorite 'Classic' place for afternoon drinks or evening music in Carmel!
The Cypress Inn on Lincoln at 7th
http://www.cypress-inn.com
http://www.cypress-inn.com/carmel-mu...ypress-inn.pdf
Saludos,
Eduardo
Currently in Carmel
in 2000, where I lived for 16 years until last April. Here are
my recommendations & the events I will be personally attending
this year:
Tuesday August 16th
http://carmelconcours.com
http://www.automobiliamonterey.com/g...formation.html
***
Wednesday August 17th
http://www.carmelmissionclassic.org
http://www.automobiliamonterey.com/g...formation.html
http://mccallevents.com
***
Thursday August 18th
Carmel at Noon
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/e...-elegance.html
***
Friday August 19th
The Quail
http://signatureevents.peninsula.com...torsports.html
Alternatives:
http://www.werksreunion.com
http://www.legendsoftheautobahn.org
***
Saturday August 20th
http://concorso.com
http://www.mazdaraceway.com/rolex-mo...sports-reunion
***
Sunday August 21st
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/e...-elegance.html
***
I will be attending the Gooding Auction.
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/e...-auctions.html
*********
Here is a general Monterey Car Week guide I recommend:
http://www.seemonterey.com/events/sporting/concours/
***
Here is a restaurant guide I put together:
My favorite French restaurants in Carmel:
Andre's Bouchee on Mission between 7th & Ocean.
http://www.andresbouchee.com
Casanova on 5th Ave between Mission & San Carlos
http://www.casanovarestaurant.com
La Bicyclette on Dolores at 7th
http://www.labicycletterestaurant.com
*****
My favorite Italian restaurants in Carmel:
La Balena on Junipero between 6th & 5th
http://labalenacarmel.com
Lucca on Dolores between 7th & Ocean
http://www.cantinettaluca.com
DaGiovanni on Lincoln between 6th & 5th
http://www.threecarmelrestaurants.co...-giovanni.html
*****
My favorite Sushi restaurants in Carmel:
Akaoni on Mission between 6th & 5th.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/akaoni-carmel-by-the-sea-2
Sushi Heaven on Dolores between 7th & 8th
http://www.carmel.com/sushi-heaven-b266407
*********
Other recommended dining restaurants in Carmel:
Cultura (new) on Dolores between 5th & 6th
http://www.culturacarmel.com
Dametra on Ocean at Lincoln (Middle Eastern)
http://dametracafe.com
Christopher's on Lincoln between 6th & 5th (American)
http://christophersrestaurantcarmel.com
Mission Ranch on 26270 Dolores Street behind the Carmel Mission. (American)
Clint's only remaining restaurant in Carmel.
Don't bother with the one - Hog's Breath - he sold long ago!
http://www.missionranchcarmel.com/restaurant.htm
****
My favorite breakfast places in Carmel:
The Cottage on Lincoln between 7th & Ocean
http://www.cottagerestaurant.com
*****
A favorite 'Classic' place for afternoon drinks or evening music in Carmel!
The Cypress Inn on Lincoln at 7th
http://www.cypress-inn.com
http://www.cypress-inn.com/carmel-mu...ypress-inn.pdf
Saludos,
Eduardo
Currently in Carmel
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Great list, Eduardo. I've been attending sporadically since 1996 and can't argue with any of these choices! The only thing I would add is another good breakfast spot at the La Playa Hotel (2 blocks south of Ocean on Camino Real):
http://www.laplayahotel.com/
The dining room is elevated and looks out over the pool below with ocean views off in the distance. Not a bad way to start your morning! The hotel has recently been restored and it isn't a bad place to stay either.
Hope you have a great trip. Perhaps a little bitter sweet returning to Carmel since your move. Enjoy!
http://www.laplayahotel.com/
The dining room is elevated and looks out over the pool below with ocean views off in the distance. Not a bad way to start your morning! The hotel has recently been restored and it isn't a bad place to stay either.
Hope you have a great trip. Perhaps a little bitter sweet returning to Carmel since your move. Enjoy!
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Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Great list, Eduardo. I've been attending sporadically since 1996
and can't argue with any of these choices! The only thing I would
add is another good breakfast spot at the La Playa Hotel (2 blocks
south of Ocean on Camino Real):
http://www.laplayahotel.com/
The dining room is elevated and looks out over the pool below
with ocean views off in the distance. Not a bad way to start your
morning! The hotel has recently been restored and it isn't a bad
place to stay either.
Hope you have a great trip. Perhaps a little bitter sweet returning
to Carmel since your move. Enjoy!
and can't argue with any of these choices! The only thing I would
add is another good breakfast spot at the La Playa Hotel (2 blocks
south of Ocean on Camino Real):
http://www.laplayahotel.com/
The dining room is elevated and looks out over the pool below
with ocean views off in the distance. Not a bad way to start your
morning! The hotel has recently been restored and it isn't a bad
place to stay either.
Hope you have a great trip. Perhaps a little bitter sweet returning
to Carmel since your move. Enjoy!
since it was remodeled. Would be interested in the feedback
of those that visit it.
***
For me returning to Carmel feels as if I never left. But we
have no regrets about selling our home on Ocean View
Avenue on Carmel Point:
We still have many friends here, which we will keep
for a lifetime. In general, my wife & I had a very
good run there & we are now starting an exciting
new chapter in our lives at North Scottsdale in the
beautiful Sonoran Desert!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Presently back in Carmel Point
#4
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
I also put together recommendation for the
immediate area surrounding Carmel for Rennlisters
coming to Rennsport V in 2015. Here is that list:
Other restaurants in Carmel Valley & Carmel Valley Village that I recommend:
Baja Cantina (Mexican) on 7166 Carmel Valley Road (not far from Carmel-by-the-Sea):
http://www.carmelcantina.com
The weekly gathering of sport cars & hot rods is on Thursdays!
The Baja Cantina owner, auto collector Pat Phinny, also is the proprietor of 'Turn 12'
restaurant (American) in downtown Monterey - thus named because Laguna Seca
has 11 turns! http://www.turn12barandgrill.com
*********
'Carmel Valley Village' (20/30 minute drive from Carmel). Can also be accessed via
Laureles Grade from Route 68 in vicinity of Laguna Seca):
Corkscrew on 55 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.corkscrewcafe.com
The owners, Walter & Gaston Georis, also are the proprietors of Casanova &
The Biclyclette in Carmel. Gaston drives a Boxster.
Cafe Rustica on 10 Del Fino Pl / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.caferusticavillage.com
Lokal on 13762 Center Street
http://www.lokalcarmel.com/about-us.html
Wine Tasting
Bernardus Winery Tasting Room on 5 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.bernardus.com
Bernardus Winery is owned by Ben Pon, an ex-Porsche factory driver,
whose family are Porsche (& VW Group) importers for Holland!
Talbott Vineyards Tasting Room on 5 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley Village
http://www.talbottvineyards.com
Talbott was owned by a friend, notable motorcycle collector, Robb Talbott!
It has just been sold. Robb used to have part of his extensive motorcycle
collection on display at the tasting room.
Carmel Mid-Valley
Jeffrey's Grill / 112 Mid Valley Center / Great Breakfast & Brunch spot.
Halfway to Carmel Village. Closer to Quail Lodge & Carmel proper!
http://www.jeffreysgrillandcatering.com
*******
By the way, you can drive from Carmel to Greenfield (on 101, south of Salinas)
via Monterey County G16 Road. Pretty twisty...and a good interior road to drive your Porsche!
http://www.seemonterey.com/things-to...scenic-drives/
Due to the current Soberanes Fire, suggest you check with CalFire
before coming up G16 from 101 in Greenfield just in case of unexpected road closure:
http://calfire.ca.gov/index
*************
Big Sur down the coast on US 1:
Deetjens (Breakfast or Lunch - you will not soon forget the place or the ride!)
http://www.deetjens.com/restaurant.html
Ventana (Lunch)
http://www.ventanainn.com/#/dining
Rocky Point (closest to Carmel)
http://www.rockypointrestaurant.com
*******
City of Monterey
Tarpy's Roadhouse on 2999 Salinas Hwy (Route 68 just past Monterey Airport)
http://tarpys.com
Monterey Fish House on 2114 DelMonte Ave
http://www.yelp.com/biz/montereys-fish-house-monterey-2
Sandbar & Grill on Municipal Warf #2 (less tourist than Fisherman's Warf).
http://www.sandbarandgrillmonterey.com
Crystal Fish on 514 Lighthouse Ave. (Best Sushi in Monterey)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/crystal-fish-monterey
Bistro Moulin (Best French restaurant in Monterey)
http://www.bistromoulin.com
*********
French Bakeries
Paris Bakery on 271 Bonifacio Pl, Monterey
http://parisbakery.us
Lafayette Bakery at 3672 The Barnyard near Carmel
http://www.lafayettebakery.com
************
Finally, 'Monterey Bay Aquarium' in Cannery Road, Monterey
(if you do one tourist stop, this is the one!).
World class aquarium on Monterey Bay!
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org
*************
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...us-winery.html
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
immediate area surrounding Carmel for Rennlisters
coming to Rennsport V in 2015. Here is that list:
Other restaurants in Carmel Valley & Carmel Valley Village that I recommend:
Baja Cantina (Mexican) on 7166 Carmel Valley Road (not far from Carmel-by-the-Sea):
http://www.carmelcantina.com
The weekly gathering of sport cars & hot rods is on Thursdays!
The Baja Cantina owner, auto collector Pat Phinny, also is the proprietor of 'Turn 12'
restaurant (American) in downtown Monterey - thus named because Laguna Seca
has 11 turns! http://www.turn12barandgrill.com
*********
'Carmel Valley Village' (20/30 minute drive from Carmel). Can also be accessed via
Laureles Grade from Route 68 in vicinity of Laguna Seca):
Corkscrew on 55 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.corkscrewcafe.com
The owners, Walter & Gaston Georis, also are the proprietors of Casanova &
The Biclyclette in Carmel. Gaston drives a Boxster.
Cafe Rustica on 10 Del Fino Pl / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.caferusticavillage.com
Lokal on 13762 Center Street
http://www.lokalcarmel.com/about-us.html
Wine Tasting
Bernardus Winery Tasting Room on 5 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.bernardus.com
Bernardus Winery is owned by Ben Pon, an ex-Porsche factory driver,
whose family are Porsche (& VW Group) importers for Holland!
Talbott Vineyards Tasting Room on 5 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley Village
http://www.talbottvineyards.com
Talbott was owned by a friend, notable motorcycle collector, Robb Talbott!
It has just been sold. Robb used to have part of his extensive motorcycle
collection on display at the tasting room.
Carmel Mid-Valley
Jeffrey's Grill / 112 Mid Valley Center / Great Breakfast & Brunch spot.
Halfway to Carmel Village. Closer to Quail Lodge & Carmel proper!
http://www.jeffreysgrillandcatering.com
*******
By the way, you can drive from Carmel to Greenfield (on 101, south of Salinas)
via Monterey County G16 Road. Pretty twisty...and a good interior road to drive your Porsche!
http://www.seemonterey.com/things-to...scenic-drives/
Due to the current Soberanes Fire, suggest you check with CalFire
before coming up G16 from 101 in Greenfield just in case of unexpected road closure:
http://calfire.ca.gov/index
*************
Big Sur down the coast on US 1:
Deetjens (Breakfast or Lunch - you will not soon forget the place or the ride!)
http://www.deetjens.com/restaurant.html
Ventana (Lunch)
http://www.ventanainn.com/#/dining
Rocky Point (closest to Carmel)
http://www.rockypointrestaurant.com
*******
City of Monterey
Tarpy's Roadhouse on 2999 Salinas Hwy (Route 68 just past Monterey Airport)
http://tarpys.com
Monterey Fish House on 2114 DelMonte Ave
http://www.yelp.com/biz/montereys-fish-house-monterey-2
Sandbar & Grill on Municipal Warf #2 (less tourist than Fisherman's Warf).
http://www.sandbarandgrillmonterey.com
Crystal Fish on 514 Lighthouse Ave. (Best Sushi in Monterey)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/crystal-fish-monterey
Bistro Moulin (Best French restaurant in Monterey)
http://www.bistromoulin.com
*********
French Bakeries
Paris Bakery on 271 Bonifacio Pl, Monterey
http://parisbakery.us
Lafayette Bakery at 3672 The Barnyard near Carmel
http://www.lafayettebakery.com
************
Finally, 'Monterey Bay Aquarium' in Cannery Road, Monterey
(if you do one tourist stop, this is the one!).
World class aquarium on Monterey Bay!
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org
*************
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...us-winery.html
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
#5
I grew up in Carmel Valley and to went to school in Pebble Beach. This week in August was always one of my favorites. Just wandering around car spotting was a phenomenal experience. The events themselves were mind-blowing -- so many amazing cars.
Have fun, Eduardo!
Have fun, Eduardo!
#6
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
I have not been bothered by traffic so far this week,
but expect congestion tomorrow (Friday) on Carmel
Valley Road for Werks Reunion & The Quail.
***
Otherwise, it has been a pretty intensive 'green' week so far...
Saludos,
Presently back in Carmel
but expect congestion tomorrow (Friday) on Carmel
Valley Road for Werks Reunion & The Quail.
***
Otherwise, it has been a pretty intensive 'green' week so far...
Saludos,
Presently back in Carmel
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Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
1967 911R & 2016 911R at The Quail
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The 1967 911R is #17 currently in Ingram Collection (Road Scholars):
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The 2016 911R is #007
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Magnus Walker & Alex Ross (SharkWerkes) seemed to like what they saw:
Saludos,
Eduardo
Currently in Carmel
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The 1967 911R is #17 currently in Ingram Collection (Road Scholars):
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The 2016 911R is #007
**
Magnus Walker & Alex Ross (SharkWerkes) seemed to like what they saw:
Saludos,
Eduardo
Currently in Carmel
#9
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
wrong 1967 911R from the Ingram Collection. The #017
has apparently been since sold by the Ingrams. This car was
owned formerly by Warren Eads, then Peter Kitchak, both of
whom I know personally.
So indeed the car in display is #003, currently in the Ingram
Collection:
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Vic Elford with Bob Ingram & the #003:
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel, CA
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Eduardo I'm still hung up on that picture window overlooking the ocean, I'm not sure I could ever give that up. We just bought a home with an incredible view of the valley here in Temecula and we both say to ourselves that we will grow old here.
Now back to Monterey, the pictures are incredible and please keep posting! I'm hoping to make it next year once I have a solid foundation at my new job. Until then I'll live vicariously through the various posts on Rennlist and other sites.
Now back to Monterey, the pictures are incredible and please keep posting! I'm hoping to make it next year once I have a solid foundation at my new job. Until then I'll live vicariously through the various posts on Rennlist and other sites.
#13
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
It's now more like this!
Glad we cashed out while we could....and came back to live within
the territory of the America we love!
******
Stopped briefly at the Concours d'LeMons
http://concoursdlemons.com
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Some 'sour' LeMons:
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And some pretty 'sweet' fruit:
DKW (Germany)
*
Panhard (France)
***
Those attending this free event included R Gruppe co-founder &
noted automotive designer Freeman Thomas (w. sunglasses):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeman_Thomas
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
#14
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Saturday Aug 20th - Laguna Seca Monterey Historic Racing
BMW Feature Marque
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The inspiration for the modern Z8 - the BMW 507
**
Some of my Z8 friends in attendance:
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Over 20 were present for a special showing at The Quail on Friday.
Here is a photo of the designer of this model - Dane Henrik Fisker -
autographing my friend's Manuel Junco's Z8 at the Quail.
*
I sold my Z8 in 2007 but have still many friends in that community:
**
One of my favorite PTS color for the M3 - 'Fire Orange'
**
Hurley Haywood
**
Preserved 550 Spyder...as original as I have ever seen!
**
Assorted other Porsches:
**
The 'PTS Brigade' at Mothers Wax tent:
All seem to be Walter's Riverside delivered cars!
**
'Green' Porsches, something close to my heart:
**
Pebble Beach resident Danny Sullivan in a lighter moment at Canepa's
tent:
*
Bruce's 959 'driver':
***
Saludos,
Eduardo
Back in a rainy & cool Scottsdale!
BMW Feature Marque
**
The inspiration for the modern Z8 - the BMW 507
**
Some of my Z8 friends in attendance:
*
Over 20 were present for a special showing at The Quail on Friday.
Here is a photo of the designer of this model - Dane Henrik Fisker -
autographing my friend's Manuel Junco's Z8 at the Quail.
*
I sold my Z8 in 2007 but have still many friends in that community:
**
One of my favorite PTS color for the M3 - 'Fire Orange'
**
Hurley Haywood
**
Preserved 550 Spyder...as original as I have ever seen!
**
Assorted other Porsches:
**
The 'PTS Brigade' at Mothers Wax tent:
All seem to be Walter's Riverside delivered cars!
**
'Green' Porsches, something close to my heart:
**
Pebble Beach resident Danny Sullivan in a lighter moment at Canepa's
tent:
*
Bruce's 959 'driver':
***
Saludos,
Eduardo
Back in a rainy & cool Scottsdale!
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Great pix!! BTW, have a friend in the Porsche club region back in IA with a Z8 that he has driven over 100K miles! Just took it on a road trip out to WY from IA this summer. Probably one of the most, if not the most high mileage Z8 out there!
I'll look for that beautiful blue long hood on the streets around Troon but doubt it sees much sun... I'd be in the bahia red 914 until the Mex blue Spyder gets down here this fall...
I'll look for that beautiful blue long hood on the streets around Troon but doubt it sees much sun... I'd be in the bahia red 914 until the Mex blue Spyder gets down here this fall...