Monterey '09 photo thread: Laguna, Pebble, Quail, etc
 

Post your Monterey, CA, 2009 event week photos here!
Pebble Beach, Laguna Seca Historics, Concours d'Elegance, Quail car show, Concourso, etc...

I've been in Monterey ~3 days now. Seen a lot of incredible cars, but this is truly the only 993 I've seen. To get us started, 2 Pebble Beach pix:

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Update: upon arrival Sat PM @ Tarpy's Roadhouse:
Instead of checking in for the "Jäger" reservation, change that to the "Brian Atkin party." He's the Pelican Parts POC; we're all under 1 reservation.
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To those local, please post here or PM me if you're interested in meeting RLers Sat PM @ Tarpy's Roadhouse Sat PM. Should be perfect to check out the p-cars in the p-king lot, meet folks, grab grub & brews. http://planetsmilies.net/eat-drink-smiley-5160.gif

I have a reservation for ten folks for dinner @ 7:15 PM. Under my name, Jäger. Patio open if you get there early.

Tarpy's Roadhouse; 831-647-1444; 2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy; Monterey, CA 93940http://planetsmilies.net/eat-drink-smiley-5158.gif

5 minutes from track to cold brews. Who's interested?

Damn! have fun.

If you pass through SLC on the way home give me a call and I'll buy ... lunch.

:crying::crying:Wish I was able to make it. PLEASE post lots of pics.:thumbup:

I have been invited to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on Sunday ... will post photos for all :cheers:

Sat night? Sure, I'll come on by. I'm going to the track Friday; not sure what's up Saturday. As I posted in another thread, I won't have much to look at with the RS America track rat (likely with the bike and rack attached)!

I'll take some pictures at today's Concours on the Avenue in Carmel. They are staging the cars right now outside of our hotel.

Not sure how many 993's there will be in the show, but there is some BEAUTIFUL metal out there. I know I'm going to be having fun this week!!! :)

Jager: you going to be on the avenue today?

Hogge! Who needs a job??? Show some prioritization & get your Arena Red rocket out here!!!
Could use your XBox skillz @ Laguna Seca. If you show up, I'll buy all your drinks Sat night :cheers:

Tim-- You better have a good explanation, young man! Will you be up north, or out east? How am I gonna tell all the broken-hearted ladies?

One who was excited to finally meet you is Speedy. She heard a lot about you from DJF1 (all lies?). I don't wanna have to tell her the news... :(

Another Pebble Beach photo of her, when she was happy & looking forward to meeting the Moffat (heck if I know why)...

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Ted-- Congrats. Are you gonna scoot by Canepa's open house? That's where we met let, last Oct - thanks to Steve & RL. Although we've seen it, it's always a wonderland. I think there were eight 959s when we were there; I can only imagine what especially rare treats they may have for their big show now ... [insert drool icon here].


Four 959s in this photo (from last Oct)

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Not to be a wet blanket, but is parking my car in a hotel's outdoor lot in the same place for 3 nights in a row a real cause for security concerns, or am I just paranoid?

My rational side says there's herd safety in numbers and there are far more appealing targets than mine.

VERY USEFUL DAILY SCHEDULE -- CLICK HERE; put together by former PCA president, Prescott Kelly. This is Porsche Club of America's concise calendar of what's going on this week, starting with Carmel-by-the-Sea's “Concours on the Avenue”.

Jo-- I brought a bunch of "993" related T-shirts; time to hang out with someone might appreciate one!

Look for a PM from me.


Pebble Beach photo with with 1930's Chrysler:

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great pix so far...
I love that shot in Post 8, Jager

I will add mine after this weekend.
Cannot wait!

I actually thought the same thing when I booked my hotel, but I think the safety in numbers thing should hold true. Also, my lowly 993 will not really be drawing much attention in the sea of high-line stuff that we'll see up there.

I was in Carmel last year for 3 days (not in Aug.) and felt comfortable with my car covered and parked right in front of the lobby of the little Inn we stayed in.

Although I haven't spent the night the last couple of years, I've been going the Monterey weekend (and staying at the hotels) for more than 10 years before that and never had a problem in any of my cars. There are so many gear heads around who are respectful of fine machinery that you're probably safer there than most places. I always tried to avoid parking next to rental cars or cars with any kid stuff in them unless I have a lot of room (the parents may be careful but you can't count on their kids). Having an enthusiast toy parked on either side, which is easy to do, it good protection IMHO. A cover is also a good idea, not so much for safety but because it gets foggy at night and it saves having to clean up your car in the AM. That said if you park at the track you can pretty much count on coming back to a dust covered car. The fact of the matter is you probably have a much bigger risk getting in an accident due to all the rubbernecking going on than you do parking anywhere.

Just got back to the Inn.... WHAT A DAY on the avenue :)

I've got pictures and I'm working on downsizing them. There was only one 993 and it said that it was "built to RS spec's". It was Speed Yellow. It was hard to me to take a picture of it. The special car of the day for us was a REAL Porsche Glockler from 1952. Only five were manufactured. #1 and #2 were Destroyed. The one that was here is #3 and #4 and #5 are known to exist but not in running condition. What also blew us away was who owned it.... a friend of ours! We asked him when he bought it. He said two years ago and since we have been moving all over the country and haven't seen him.... we didn't know. Anyway, I thought Robert was going to go in his pants! Can you say MILLIONS?


Pictures coming....................

Here's a couple of Pebble Beach pictures of me from last month. Does that count? :)

PS: Nice talking to you Jager. I'll give you a call tomorrow and maybe we can get together for a drink or something. Maybe even lunch. Looks like we might be out and about near you tomorrow after all :)


A few pictures of the Glockler:

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Jason-- Nice, but ya gotta at least photo-edit & add a car into the frame :to_order:

Your Slate Gray would be perfect in the picture. One of my best friends had a 968 cabriolet that shade, & I luved it. Same when I got to see RLer JHummel's in person.
(Guess you guys both do the cargo flying. Cool coincidence with y'all & the "993 thing.")

You fly guys need to get out to Monterey this week!

Jason,

Did you just decide to pull the plane over on the way to Japan? Looks like fun!

Brian-- Any chance you're out in Cali now? Just saw an F. Yellow CGT driving away at the Carmel Concours.

Since we passed each other on the road at last month's CO PCA Parade, it would be swell to see you & your ride here, too.



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Hmmm.
Now that I've reviewed the evidence from Speedy's dash-cam, gotta ask:
Any chance you're a blonde chica???...:icon107:

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JoAnne! Great chatting. Looking forward to your next call. Thanks for getting my butt out to Carmel's Concours. INCREDIBLE.

That Glocker .... one word: scha-wing!

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RLer Jeff / Schmidtwerk's 993! (Thanks to PJS996GT3 for the pre-show photos & details on the "993 RS (USA)" thread.)
Jeff-- You might get to ask Jerry Seinfeld about his 993 RS in person: Jo let me know he is around.

Our next planned 993 sighting may be at The Quail. Porschemeister PMed me, said his black, custom GT2 (featured in Excellence magazine) will be on display there.

Now, if it wasn't already sold out :crying:

I have a poster of one of those cars. What a special find and friend.
Hope you are well,
chuck

He was a Rennie!!! I'm NOT telling Robert that! He wanted me to go up to him and ask him if he was on Rennlist while he was sitting in line waiting to be placed, but I said he had a female in the car with him and I NEVER go up to men I don't know when they are with a female. Females intimidate me! Robert just shook his head and chalked it up to another "JoAnnism".




Don't cry too hard. I'm not sure any Concours is worth $400.00 per ticket!:cheers:

THAT'S CHERYL!!!
She got the Carrera GT from her Hubby for a B-Day gift several years ago.
Last year she got a Bentley Continental. It's beautiful too.

LUCKY LADY!!!

:rolleyes:^^ Crazy. Guess she's definitely not Brian, then.
JoAnne-- Wow ... you DO know everyone.
Probably just another minute 'til we find out about the role the following lady's had in your life, too. (If not, just make a fun story, we'll believe ya! :rockon:)



RLer Jeff's RS:

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Jeff-- Have ya heard of "Invisible Glass" by Stoner? ;)
I swear I was just trying to get a photo of my favorite feature; the, uh, "radio delete panel." Really. I'm innocent, I tell ya.

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LOL sometimes it seems like that doesn't it? We've known Cheryl and her hubby Peter for many years so there are many stories, like the first time that we met them. She had just won Best of Show at a 356 Concours in Morro Bay for her Carrera GT and brought out a Magnum of Champagne to celebrate. She she uncorked the thing, it practically blew up and all we heard was her laughter. I knew there and then I liked the women. Her Hubby is pretty special too.

Plus she is the women who taught me how to fold a dinner napkin into a perfect shape of a penis :thumbup:


Here is a picture of Jeff in line. I hear that many entrants that arrived about 9:00 to be placed waited an hour and a half.

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Talk about having fun. This Vince and Celia from San Diego. They are Porsche People who know how to live La Dolce Vita even if it's not in one of their P-cars:

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Because I can...
 

Jeff-- I'm also diggin' your RS seats :thumbup:
Sorry I missed you: fellas out front said you were eating in the restaurant a few feet away; I didn't want to distract. Smart man, though, keeping an eye on your fine ride, especially with suspicious characters like me happily leaving drool marks.Photo for any of you who know a PA yodel Rennlister associated with Stoner brand products:

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Radio delete panel (a result of the 15" subs not fitting in the doors, of course).
Marcus B's carbon fiber version...

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We have been without a P-car for only three weeks and massive withdrawl has already set in. After selling the 993 that we know we can not top I don't THINK that is what we'll be getting next. This is what Robert was drooling all over this afternoon. He wants an R Gruppe Classic:

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Me? I don't care as long as it has a Porsche Crest on it and is not another Cayenne. :)

Who needs a radio? It's never on anyway. The music the engine makes is music enough for me :)

Speaking of Sound. I think this Porsche Elva was the loudest car there..... by far:



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What a super thread ... thanks for sharing ... this is an event that's going on the bucket list!!

Hey Curve,

Sorry, neither a blond or a chica. Wish I was there but my wife and I kinda spent my "car time" budget in Colorado - kids wouldn't be too pleased if we disappeared for another week! We'll meet someday, probably back in CO.

By the way, word is there's a white CGT roaming round the peninsula. White was actually my first choice when I was shopping. If you see it could you snap some pics? Have fun!

p.s. - Have I ever told you I love your car?

Editor's note: Fun ... 'dueling' photo thread with RJT.:)Jo-- On the short drive to Carmel, I passed a black Panamera going the opposite direction (AWAY from the Concours). Howzabout that in your garage?

Also saw Ferraris, Bentleys, but - gasp - no 993s 'til finally seeing Schmidtwerk's museum-specimen RS.

This is still the only 993 I've seen in the wild, in Monterey.
Here she is, just 30' away from that R Gruppe Classic ... patiently waiting outside the 'velvet rope.'
As I saddled her up at the show's end, a tow truck lady slowly drove past, saying she was about to tow her. Ooh, too exciting. Beach city dangers -- who knew?
(I always figured RLer Cactus would get hauled off before Speedy, anyway. So she's safe ... til the weekend?)

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Glad yer enjoing the show. Best thing: thanks to RJT putting the Carmel Concours on the RL radar, & snapping photos, what you've seen is only from day 1 of ~5-day event, with the potential of ~5 different venues that might be covered by the RL roving reporters. Frankly, Carmel's show is likely the least-significant of those this week. Stay tuned for much more...What??? You should be sorry for not being a blonde or a chica. Muy disappointing, hombre.

Word.
I'm on the case. Any excuse for Porsche pix is a'ite wit me.Yes, yes, but never too much. She misses you ... she knows I think highly of your CGT, 993T, & the stable-mates we saw y'all running with in Keystone.

There are 33 Panamera's in town, at least that is what we were told last Saturday by a PCNA dude.... that we know.... :)
We also saw a black Panamera on the way into town on Hwy 1. Personally we both think it looked like a Cayenne that's been stepped on by the jolly green giant. Sorta squished.

Nope, no more new Porsche's for us. We'll stick to the oldies but goodies for now own. The new ones just are missing something , at least to us. The leather just smells different and the sound just isn't the same. They are too comfortable and cushy. Almost like they have no soul. Like they sold it to the devil or something......


Here is another Oldie but Goodie. The real deal and not a tribute car:

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Other red ladies kicked to the curb like common, uh, commoners during the show...

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Captured by the Speedy-cam:

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RoJoT-- Very well-written sentiments about the Panamera. +1.
I was at the US debut, & one of the 1st at the PCA Parade banquet last month to see it up close, get my hands on it, sit in it. But.
As much deference for the past & hope for the future that I have for the factory, IMHO, I'm not too enthralled about the spirit of their recent productions, ever since the 996. Now, if they just had a new a new Speedster that was worthy, of, say the inspired curves of a 993... hmmmm...

I rarely see a Porsche from a distance that I mistake for a 993. Ironically, this 996 C4S initially fooled me, because of the continuing red rear horizontal valence... shame on you! Repeat after me: "I'm a poseur that wants to look like a 993." ;)

Kinda kidding. It's a wee bit of a glimmer of hope, when you see some 993 design cues ehoed in the factory's more modern offerings. A glimmer of hope amongst many coachwork foibles.

Bonus points to those sharp eyes that spy a red Speedster in the background. She was penned in, but rescued when the tow truck lady took care of those pesky problems...

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As relayed to JoAnne, IIRC, this one of the absolute first Volkswagens ever made! :thumbsup:

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Jager - Are you using a car mounted cam?

I'm with hoggel. If you pass through Salt Lake call me too, and I'll buy both of you lunch!

So that Carrera GT is Cheryl Dunkel's? Have not seen her in years!

RSA is ready to go, bike rack installed and all.......... Probably just park it and pedal around town the way things get so congested.

I'll see what I can contribute, probably all race cars come Friday.

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:surr::surr::surr:

:surr::surr::surr:

Yup Cheryl in the flesh :) They are camping at the track in the biggest, baddest Motorhome up on the hill. You will not be able to miss her, or her her laughing. I swear she is the happiest female I have ever met. She said Peter was racing the 550. I didn't ask if she were racing her Carrera GT this year or not. They were not showing a car in the Concours yesterday and we just ran into her by the Porsche Glockler. Where else? :)

Any more spaces at your table? Will it be on the patio? PM sent.

Where's everyone???


We just checked into hotel #2. The TV didn't work, lights went out, but maintenance has fixed it for us. Tomorrow Hotel #3. Sure wish we knew we were going to be able to do this last year and not two weeks ago. We at least would have been able to stay in just one place for the entire week. Sheeze. I feel tired, and I'm not the one lugging all the suitcases up and down the stairs either.

We went to the Automobilia meet at the Embassy Suites in Seaside today. There was some interesting stuff that could have been purchased, but it was even more interesting in the parking lot. Lots of Porsche. I didn't take out the camera. Shame on me. I think I had my mind on a Manicure and Pedicure which was high on my list of things to do today before all the real fun action starts and I don't have time to do it. :)

We also drove by the auction sites and they were unloading a bunch's of the cars for the auctions. There were Reliable Trucks everywhere. I saw A LOT of American Metal, most of it pretty cool, some of it not so nice. The R M and Russo and Steele Auctions have some Porsche's. We are going to go to the R M auction Friday night.

What is everyone doing tomorrow night?

Want to put together a group for tomorrow night? I might be beyond tired since I'll have to get up about 4 to get to Quail Lodge by 7 for that Panamera thing. And I did the super, super, unbelievably cheap ($59/nt) room in Salinas, so I figured I'd take a nap or something and head back to the "city" for dinner and whatever will pass for nightlife. Karen won't come down until Friday night.

Back to the Dunkles. I was reflecting today, and remember when a (then) girlfriend of mine was living on Balboa Island. Cheryl knew I was in town, so she invited me over to say hi. In her garage was her new daily driver.............a 924S. Things have come a long way, huh?

Oh, and I'm at 510-568-5171.

Looks great! Keep posting!

That's part of what makes this event so unique, more often than not you're looking at the real deal. I'll be joining the fun this weekend (except I'll be in my old Aston).

I found a few more pictures of it on my camera.
There is even more to the story of that VW. I walked up to the owner as he was telling Sam Cabiglio the story. AS I waited for Sam I could hear about half of it.
Not only one of the very early ones but is was made for a German Chancellor and was in to Russia. It was then hidden in a garage (barn) for many many years until it was found. Now it resides in a garage in of all places but...... PRESCOTT Arizona. WE live in PRESCOTT, Arizona. Small World.

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Tomorrow night might be tough for us. We'll be at a hotel in Watsonville and I am not sure we'll drive back down to town, BUT if the group does get together I am almost sure I might be able to twist Robert's arm................ :)

Saturday is out for us. We are heading back down the coast to SLO.


Yes things have gone great for the Dunkle's. I call Peter the man with the golden touch.

Heard from Jochen Rohr today.
Update:
His white GT2 will be at The Quail Fri.
His black GT2 will be at Laguna Seca Sat.
Our tongues will be hanging out of our mouths both days! :)

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Photos from CP's "A Rare Porsche gathering: 2 Rufs, 993GT2, and a Cayman (Pics)" thread.

David-- Only when my copilot cooperates. :icon107:
Sorry, I was being a goober. No stereo; no camera mounts. Do they come in carbon fiber? just joshin


Another common Cali commuter car kicked to the curb:

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'As much as I'd luv to take you guys up on the offer of grub & SLC P-cars, I'm shipping the 993 & catching a plane to get back. BTW, Intercity did a wonderful job getting Speedy to CA.

Arena Red's my favorite 993 color. Always look forward to seeing Hoggel & his beautiful sled (below). DGenes, big thanks for the invitatition, sorry I can't make it. However, my offer still stands for free drinks Sat -- for you two. Heck, I'll add Moffat to the list, in hopes he can show. :cheers: Haven't heard why, he just said he couldn't make it to CA as he previously planned.

[Photo from last month @ PCA Parade.]

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Another shot for the fan-boys & girls:

Even Ferraris can't keep up with a 993 RS...

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Sat night update:
Instead of checking in for the "Jäger" reservation, change that to the "Brian Atkin party." He's the Pelican Parts POC; we've been added to his reservation.Chuck-- PM back atcha. Good to go, bro.
It should be indoors for dinner. Those who arrive early just stagger in from the patio.


Hey, wait a minute: maybe you wanna keep an eye on your 993 & check out others' rides the whole time? Hmmmm. Brilliant! Leave it to a RLer for such pure logic. If anyone thinks it will be too chilly outside for dinner, raise your voice!

Very funny photo.

Speaking of La Dolce Vita, & the questions about plans tomorrow night, my tentative schedule:

Thurs PM: Poppy Hills Golf Club for the Monterey Region's PCA kick-off reception.
Fri: Speedy enters the La Dolce Vita Concours d'Elegance @ the Black Horse Golf Course.
Fri PM: no plans, but curious - who's going to the Mission Hill party? Prescott Kelly says it's not to be missed...Sat: Laguna Seca Historics - Corral
Sat PM: Tarpy's Roadhouse with RL
Sun: Laguna Seca Corral & parade lap
Mon: Currently open
Tues: Depart :( back to reality

Worth a (motivational?) re-print...
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From the PelicanParts forum thread, "Anyone from Colorado going to the historics?"

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Museum to Monterey? Taken this week at Laguna Seca Raceway...

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Cool look-alike. More photos at Pelican Parts Forum "Monterey Historic Races-Aug. 14-16...roll call/info" thread.

Just printed my boarding pass. I get in tomorrow at around lunch time (PST)..........

Great thread! RS, GT2, Speedy, VW....LOVE! Keep the pictures and stories rolling.

TODAY, noon-2PM @ Carmel: Tour d'Elegance
 

^^ Cactus-- You are missed.JD-- :thumbsup:

For those already here...
Not spelled out on the PCA's master schedule:

TODAY ~noon - 2 PM, you should be able to see the majority of Pebble Beach competitors parked in Carmel, in addition to their driving tour before & after.

More info on the PB Concours website: "Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance"

'Gentlemen, start your cameras!' ;) (JoAnne, too?)http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/t...2c25faaa4a.jpg

Laguna Seca Raceway Historics
 

:thumbsup:

A sample of those relegated to 'overflow parking' in '07... :rolleyes:

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great pics, keep em coming. That is the black GT2 that was in Excellence a few months back?

We were standing on the corner in front of our hotel <now singing> Watching all the cars go byyyyyy < no longer singing> early this morning. The first of the Pebble Beach cars started arriving really early, about 10:45. It was so crowded that you could not even get a decent picture off. I was disappointed about that, but the police officer that was working the intersection was so entertaining I didn't complain much. We then TRIED to walk the Avenue to see the cars up close and personal, but forget it. It was a mob scene. I guess that's because very Little is Free this weekend, and everyone LOVES a freebie... We still walked Ocean and we spotted a Teslaon a side street. I did get a few clear shots of it without some dude or dudettes big butt in my viewfinder. Guess they might not of known what it was so it wasn't attracting attention.....

After that it was on to Laguna Seca to pick up our tickets and that was a total treat. As we were buying our tickets we had a fleet of 917's drive on by. I was so excited I could not get my camera out of the bag and then I couldn't push the button fast enough. I am sure I was the clown of the day for the ticket vendors at the track. We spend a little time there watching the guys practice without the huge crowd. It was nice. On the way out we were passed by a Bugatti Veyron. It is GORGEOUS! Robert just about soiled his britches and that rarely happens for anything that isn't a Porsche.

Pictures upcoming. I have to size them first.

AND YES JAGER, Robert and I are having too much fun. So sorry for yelling in your ear about the 917's but I was so darn excited..... Does it sound like I'm having fun;)Sorry for yelling in yo So much fun that I somehow found a room in Monterey for Tomorrow and Saturday night so we may be able to do Tarpy's after all. Is there still room? We won't have to make the long trek up the coast to this hotel anymore!!!! Also about tomorrow night, are you going to any of the auctions after the PCA thing? Those PCA functions at events like this usually don't last that long and the night will still be young........

Anyone else doing an auction or two?

Darn Ford Explorer had to turn in front of us right as this car was pulling onto Ocean Avenue for the lunch. I wanted to get a better picture, but this car wasn't on the Avenue. It like...... disappeared.

Almost all the cars got applause from the cored. This was the only car that got a audible gasp too. I have no idea what it was and that is WHY we both wanted to go see it. Maybe a Delage??? All I know it was GORGEOUS and normally I'm not into this type of automobile. I appreciate thier beauty though..... Maybe it the new Panamera !!!! <tee hee hee>

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The photo does not do the actual paint and color of this car justice at all.

Was one of the masses on Ocean Ave today. A mass, as was mentioned by Joanne.

Oddity of today was seeing a Citroen SM towing a.....Citroen SM. Couldn't exactly tell what was going on as they were going the opposite direction.

At the track Friday, taking a gazillion photos.

A couple from the Porsche Zentrum on the outskirts of Quail Lodge.

That's like a whole portable Porsche dealership!!!!!!

I still can't figure out if I like the Panamera or not. So far it's a not.

Funny story.... Today when the Tour d'Elegance got to Ocean Avenue there were two Panamera's leading the first cars in and the POLICE WOULD NOT LET THEM IN!! He ended up having to apologize when told they were Porsche's with Porsche head honcho's inside, but everyone standing on the corner got a good giggle out of it. Seeing the Panamer's again I though that it not only has the look of a squished Cayenne, but the rear quarter also sort of looks like an old late 90's Taurus Station Wagon.


Here is a picture I took of the Tesla. I loved the look of front of this car and the interior kicks too. I really like this car.

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On the road....................

Don't see these in Prescott:

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Nor these :)

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I think this is a Chevron??

Thanks for all your posts, Joanne, I really appreciate it. For those of us stuck at home, this is the best. Almost like being there.

i will be there tomoorow !

See you tomorrow then!!! :)

Anyone know what this is?
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Night, night guys.... See you tomorrow.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ?

Good photos.
Good night!

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Between the two of us, we've almost got this Monterey joint covered.
Then, having you on the line makes me feel like I'm in two Porsche places at once, catching it all ... & your contagious enthusiasm:thumbsup:Rock on witchyo bad self. I e-mailed Tarpy's earlier today, asking for more spots. Should be good!!!Garage is already full!
Seriously: sounds good. We'll see...:p

Ken-- Welcome to the massive Porsche & Pebble party.

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7 Porsche sports cars...

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Photos at the Porsche Club of America start-up party @ Pebble Beach...

7 Porsche sports cars
(clarifying since SUVs & now sedans are sneaking into the current factory line-up)

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In 993 land, "RS" usually equals removing weight?

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... or 'junk in the trunk???' bump in the back?
Whatevs. This baby got back :rolleyes:

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993s don't play well with others!
 

993s in the hizzous, dawg!
 

It's not what meets the eyes, it's what's within.

... She has GT3 seats

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A Turbo owner referring to their ride as a "TT?"

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Uh oh ... don't tell JDHertz!
From his current sig block:
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993 represent!
 

Driven all the way from Minnesota, don't ya know?

Yah, you betcha!

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Blue 993s make the world a Smurfier place!
 

more from the PCA kick-off reception
 

Mike (Arena993) has made blue the new black

Looks good :thumbup:

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... even Jerry Seinfeld had to get a blue 993, to show at Pebble Beach ...

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RUF BTR ...
 

Woot

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... driven straight from Minnesota
 

Guardians of the Red
 

Night, night guys.... See you tomorrow.... gotta P-car to get up for & start cleaning / get 'reddy' in ~5 hours :p

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On my way to the track now!!! SO EXCITED I can spit.... ;)

I'm wearing Purple and white plaid shirt, jeans, my lime green running shoes and monstrous paper/straw hat. Say HI if you see me.

We'll be in at Best Western Monterey Inn starting tonight. Anyone else staying there? Checking out of the hotel here in Watsonville. The ash from the fires in Santa Cruz is so bad. Even can be hard to breath. I feel very sorry for the folks who have to evacuate. Hope no Rennies are in harms way.

Just boarded my connecting flight in Phoenix. Should be there in a few hours. I'm staying at the Courtyard by Marriott in Salinas...

great pix and posts

Jager, your posts are hilarious

see ya all tomorrow...

Gals & Guys

Really appreciating and enjoying this thread thank you J & J :cool:

Cheers Guy

Need LOTS more photos!!!

Where is everyone going to be tonight?

Auctions?? Bar, club?

Concorso is pretty sweet this year.... Pics later!

Here's some pictures from today in the pits......

And some more...

Cars and Cigars in Carmel tonite...

why am I not there NOW? :)

Great pics Jason...

I'll be there tomorrow! Can't Wait!

Jealousy setting in......................:banghead:

The 993 car is a real RS not just "built to RS specs"

All-- Great photos!
Welcome to town, newcomers.

JD-- Luv your new Jägermeister racing sig block shot.

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Photo from vendor, who makes automotive-themed furniture

Replica of Ferrari guages. VDO makes our Porsches', "Jaeger" makes Ferrari's...

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Maritime Blue (I'm told this is the only MBlue 964 RS America),
Blue Turquoise, &
Red wine!

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Heard the owner say, "You can simply throw a Nikon in the air, & still get a good photo of the Vantage."

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Alfa Romeo
 

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This is a gray matte wrap -- not paint -- on the CGT.
(I've read a thread by the owner here or PelicanParts Forum, etc.
May have been up to a year ago, though. Anyone have link?)

FS, ~$325,00; IIRC.

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owned by Robert Penske, now for sale
 

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remember your roots!
 

'Lamborghinis of every color'
 

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More photos later ... haven't downloaded all of the La Dolce Vita Concours pix;
Plus more from last night's PCA party @ the Carmel Mission
Right now, it's time for Laguna Seca. See you at Tarpy's toniight! :biggulp:

And yet some more.........

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.........

What incredible pics! Totally overwhelming...

One of my favorites so far......

Yea, that blue longnose car is at a dealer in San Francisco, written up in Mark Donahue's book 'The Unfair Advantage' as a car Penske had made up at the factory of some 'prototype' '73 RS parts (engine, gearing, suspension, tail, widened bodywork) to test out the new magic before homologation and the 73 race season IIRC. Car went to his wife after that as a DD.

Best picture show :corn::corn:
:bowdown:

Cheers Guy

Great pics! Made my morning - keep 'em coming!

Curve, JD and all other contributors - thanks for sharing such great pics! Next best thing to being there.

Curve is too good for the rest of us little people!!! The nerve of him!!! His car is parked in the Porsche invitation only section...

Is this wrap link you're thinking about?

https://rennlist.com/forums/carrera-...of-my-cgt.html

More..........

............

I'm done for now.........

THE STIG..... oh and Leno too.....
That's exactly what Jay had said when I took the picture :)


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Spend most of the morning with Jager. Introductory him to most of the people he wanted to meet.... Really sorry about Jerry though Jager. I think you can forgive me though lol

OMG!!!!!!! Two solid days at the track. One night at the Auctions. I don't think I can walk another block let alone 5 blocks to make it to the RM auctions again tonight. What a GREAT WEEKEND. I think I'll be smiling NON STOP for a month after this. I will REALLY be smiling if we get the car that Robert found this afternoon.:biggulp:

Lobster anyone?

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You don't see this everyday. Jerry's 550 Le Mans. Curretnly undergoing complete restoration:


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Jerry getting out of his 908. Like the BIG smile on his face. I'd have a big smile too and probably a wet seat!!!

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Me and Brain Redman. What a classy man. We met him once briefly years ago at a F1 Grand Prix and it was fun reminiscing about the olden days with him. He likes to hug tight lol:

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I KNOW! That's what I told him. If he wants the "regular" people to see his car, he has to park it with the "Regular" Non black wrist banded people. What a snot lol <WINK WINK>

I took some pictures of him riding a bicycle!!! I'll post them later...

And here he is.......

I was amazed by the depth of the restoration........

Hey guys..it's a blast in the sun with porsches GALORE!!! I was standing a few
feet away from Seinfelds display of his 917 ,908 (targa floria) and 550 Lemans
saying to my friend and shop owners Ed and Tim where's Jerry???Bert

Awesome!!! Thank you to all contributors. Part of the RL spirit IMO.

My wish list began with the Lambo Miura... so many toys , so little cash!!!:mad:
:cool:

Jager -

Thanks for posting the pics of my yellow "TTBEEST" out at Poppy Hills! Yes, I call it a TT - it's my car and I can call it what I want to!
:D

Oh, and the seats are Recaros, not GT3s.... but they hug you tight just the same?

Couldn't make it to the track on Saturday, hope to run across folks on Sunday!

CHEERS!!!

From the race perspective:

When does this end? I was wondering so that I can wander out to 101 and watch the cars heading south again.

I'm just back after an amazing, great day. Saw Leno and Hurley Haywood, the amazing cars, the great races - it was so cool to see the 917's 908's (especially Brian Redmond winning!) and the fleet of 962's. The 917 space frame and engines in the Porsche exhibit, the 550's on the track, I could go on and on.

And...My son and I got a lap in the Panamera pace car.

I'll try to get some pics up and movies soon (they look a lot like those posted already) - but time to crash... wow - what a day!

What a GREAT DINNER with GREAT People. A perfect ending to a GREAT weekend. :) It's not often enough that we RListers can can get together like this for dinner .There were more of us, but the DC and others left early... something about a bachelor party? ;)



I LOVE the pictures of the cars on the track/ It's one thing to see them in the paddock, but it's seeing them on the track that takes the cake! Thanks for posting them. Do yo u have more??

Tomorrow afternoon, but many of us are heading down your way tomorrow morning.

Start looking :)


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sounds like I missed a great time at dinner.
My kid was wiped out, long day for a 6 year old.
Off to the track...

Steve, maybe we will see you there!

More at the track of; 917, 908 (Redman), 956/962

Jerry S. was driving the 908 #12 with the two arrows on it. Sam Cabigilo was in the #20 917. Nice to have a friend like Jerry who lets you drive one of his toys :) I just wanted a ride in the sling seat.

Sam Strapping in:

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Once again great track shots Loren. Definitely not taken with a palm sized point and shoot :thumbsup:

I REALLY want one of these. Is that such a bad thing to want? It was parked on the hill with the rest of us plain old folks. My lil' MINI can be seen in the picture too. It's the one covered in a 1/2 inch of ash from the Lockheed fire:
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How often in 'real life' does something like this pass you on the road?

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Here's two small blurry videos of Group 7A and 8A I shot with my camera - the last two races from Saturday:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6USCXI4BIg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqDkfDTs8mM


(I give up with trying to embed for now - here are the links)

Gotta go catch a plane, photos another day...

These are great, Don, Thanks!

Great videos. I'm just sick I couldn't work it out to go. I have to get my priorities right!!!!

Too funny to start catching up now that I'm home and on a real computer, with real broadband access............scrolling through and see a picture of me!

Why leave so early? Friend has a suite at the A's game today, so that pretty much obligated us.

But the multi-purpose RS America made it down, around (sloooooowly in all that traffic) and back just fine.

Have about 1000 pics to sort through and upload to one of the sharing sites.

This has to be one of the best posting on this site ever!
Thanks so much for sharing.
--Joe

Keep the photos coming! I wish I could be there.....:banghead::banghead:

stunning cars...thanks for posting.

I just started going through about 600 photos that I took over the weekend... I'll post them tomorrow most likely...

"Jerry S. was driving the 908 #12 with the two arrows on it. Sam Cabigilo was in the #20 917."

Right, and had to run fast to Turn 4 to get the pictures once they were in the cars and leaving for the track.

Some from the Corkscrew of the last race (7B):

I'll try to throw some up here that aren't elsewhere. Then I'll link to Shutterfly and/or Picassa for the rest. And anyone who wants full resolution, just ask.

So we'll start with Thursday 7AM and the Porsche Zentrum that appears just outside Quail Lodge. #1 is obvious. #2 is part of the "welcoming committee", Andrea and Cecilia who work for PCNA via a marketing agency. #3 is Cecilia again with the mock up Panamera with 2800 (?) photos individually applied. #4 is where they get individual with you--Ulrike Lutz of the Exclusive and Tequipment Departments (and moonlights as an instructor with the Driving Experience at Leipzig, etc.).

A few shots from Sunday....

More paddock photos....

And.......

Some motorvation....

Here's a Soapbox to climb into, rather than onto....

Here's a Soapbox to climb into, rather than onto....

Apologies, I inadvertently started a new thread for my Concours pics rather than posting them in this thread. Here they are:

Pebble Beach Concours 2009 Photos

Mark-- Glad you stopped by; great to run into today. It's about time I showed you the "FisterD" clearbra on Speedy's rear quarter panels.

Your mini-MarkD's a cute kiddo. Was he your copilot for driving the famous Laguna Seca course?

PS You have a PM; what you requested (for your use only).

:(JD-- Missed you. Bummed. :banghead:

My photo application for acceptance into the Hertz11 School of Hubcap Photography:

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If this hasn't sold, it may still be RLer LA964RS (Robert), + featured in Excellence.

Related: 993 Turbo forum "Ultimate Turbo For Sale!...." thread.

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yup, his first time down the corkscrew...

and an eventful one! He got to see/hear an SC lose it at the peak and end up sideways. All at 25mph :confused::confused::confused:

It was GREAT to meet a bunch of yous guys face to face for the first time (Jason/JDHertz, Jager/curvelover, Craig/cgfen and wife, Robert & JoAnne/RJT...) and more but it is early and I need more coffee. What a bunch of cool people. I wish there was more time to hang out :cool:

My kid was busy running me up and down the hill to the corkscrew. I saw parts of the property that I hadn't seen since... well, I was his age :)

Folks in the paddock always invite kids to sit in cool cars.
They NEVER ask me :(
550 Spyder... 7-Cup car...

a couple other shots

Scott(Cahrera) and kids on the track, pic taken by Justin (not bad for a 6 yo)

and the kid apparently very upset by Mr. Donahue. Or was it Elford?

Still not enough motor oil in your blood yet?!

For anyone that hasn't had their fill of cool cars & isn't at the Monterey Bay Region's PCA driver's event right now, what may be last option before "Car Week" is over:

Open house at the tony Blackhawk Collection (Danville, CA). Ends today at 5 PM.

Just one of the impressive classics you should be able to see:

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/997...ection74rs.jpgNo affiliation.

Might be in the neighborhood of Blackhawk in a couple of hours..........been forever since I've been there, so I may pop over. Funny to see the last two posts of Mark's avatar with the Akin "last 935" and Jager posting the RSR above. Friend of mine owed that 935 (had to buy it with the stablemate 962). Said he couldn't fit in it as the floor isn't flat since the whole tunnel thing was going on with that car, so he sold it. He's got at least 2 other 935's, so don't feel sorry for him. And he'd hoped to have his IROC (which isn't exactly the RSR as above, but close enough). It was a car that fell into pro racing use, and subsequent hacking into a 935esque car. But the kicker on that one is that Pablo Escobar (yes, THAT one.........go look him up if the name escapes you) once owned it, and either a friend or relative raced it.

[QUOTE=RJT;6807742]He was a Rennie!!! I'm NOT telling Robert that! He wanted me to go up to him and ask him if he was on Rennlist while he was sitting in line waiting to be placed, but I said he had a female in the car with him and I NEVER go up to men I don't know when they are with a female. Females intimidate me! Robert just shook his head and chalked it up to another "JoAnnism".


Joanne, I wished you would have said hello while I was in line waiting to get placed for the Ocean event. I was actually in the car alone for over an hour, my wife showed up from the hotel in a cab and jumped in just before placing. My wife is cool, she would have talked you ear off, that is her in the reflection of the glass on her "pinkberry".

Thanks for sharing the awesome posts and pics. I made it out on a brief whim Friday (sights and sounds were jaw dropping in itself; I can only imagine once the actual racing and festivities kicked in Sat. and Sun.). I really wish I could have stayed the weekend. Until next time....

Too bad you couldn't swing it. I would like to see your car in the flesh some time! Maybe a drive or something, I hope :)


and another funny (at least to me) pic.

I told my kid "you gotta get a shot when we go down the corkscrew, OK?"
"Sure dad, no problem"

I knew it wasn't likely. His attempts came up a little "short" (he's 6. Get it? :) )

As always a fantastic show at the Historic races, especially at the Corkscrew. Not sure if anyone else saw it but in the Group 6A race a 250TR spun in the middle of the Corkscrew right in front of another 250TR. The second car barely missed T-boning the guy who spun. On the next lap the first guy lost it at the Corkscrew again (either a mechanical problem or he overcooked the approach) and stuffed his nice 250TR into the tires. I think he had a very bad day. Later, I watched Brian Redmond thread the needle in a 908 between two other cars as they exited the corkscrew. Amazing stuff.

Nice guy (Dan) from a shop in Santa Rosa (Merz's) sent me a pic of my car (the black one)

And some other pics too.
- GT1 power plant (sahweet!)
- Less than half of the cars lined up for the parade lap
- What color was thsi turbo? Not SY... more orange...

:thumbup:My kids got to check out some pretty cool race cars as well. These will be posters in my garage. The best was when I arrived back in my drive way at home, Nolan 4 years old, Said, "Dad can we go back tomorrow? "

1 of 2 factory built center seat 1959 718 RSK
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1967 910 that won class at 1969 LeMans
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Doc Hudson - from the movie Cars.
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very cool!
Why don't they ever ask us if we want a seat?

Jo-- For your next P-car...
At Laguna Seca Saturday, Robert was interested in the tangerine '74 RSR (see bottom photo). Yesterday, I met a RLer yesterday who knows the owner. Just tell me if you'd like more info.

Another option's above, FS at the Blackhawk Collection.

Of course, you can't lose with a 993, or perhaps the following, shown at the Carmel Concours Tuesday. Probably has a discount for the fact it doesn't have matching Fuchs! ;)Tues @ Carmel's Concours

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/7975/dscf9669.jpg


Sat @ Laguna Seca

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Bad Day for this fellow $$$$$$$$
 

1958 Ferrari 250 TR

Those are some fantastic shots!

Rumor from my non-Rennlist Porsche friend is that 250TR is an original owner car. NO idea if that's the driver.....

"That will buff right out!"
 

Bet that '58 Ferrari driver's wishing he stayed home. :banghead::crying:
Justin-- Yep! April '09, I believe. More info on the 993 Turbo forum thread "A Rare Porsche gathering: 2 Rufs, 993GT2, and a Cayman (Pics)."

Re-prints of Jason's & JoAnne's fine photos:

https://rennlist.com/forums/attachme...c-dsc00909.jpg
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Yup, that's the TR. Great shots!

What a fun get together!
 

Planing for next year!

So... apparently I have an addiction to reflective surfaces........

Some other pictures.......

I can go on and on........

^^ Jason-- Luv your shots. I got my application back from the Hertz11 School of Hubcap Photography: (post 1; post 2) ... they said I don't show enough attention to shiny paint reflections. :rolleyes:

Scott-- Great RL search skillz - that's it!

Following 'before' photo's from CGT forum, "pics of my CGT." 'After' photo from Fri's La Dolce Vita Concours @ Monterey.

Now that I see they look like 2 different interiors, I guess there's more than 1 CGT out there fully wrapped.
Anyone else done this with their P-car?

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/redc2s/00.jpg

More 'before' & 'after' photos:


:):(

I can email full size images of any of the pictures that I have posted if anyone is interested. Most are 5MB's and about 4200 x 2800 Pixels. PM me if you'd like.....

Here are my photos of No. 9....

And now we can amend this to add stuff from Blackhawk, since I did pop over to the post-Pebble Beach open house. Here's quite the rare car--the one 959 of the three prototypes that didn't get sent to the crusher (or that's how the story is told).

Loved seeing the 910's there. Of course I fill the seat out on my cousin's just a bit more.........

So Mark D thought I missed his car.......

I missed this VERY IMPORTANT reflective shot...... the reflector is the subject.... not THE reflection....

wow Jason...

I will make a list and PM ya :)
The shot you have in your avatar shot is particularly appealing. No idea why... isn't it funny how some images are just "cool".
And the Bugatti grill/badge.
and...

I enjoy taking photos of parts of cars vs. the car in its entirety....

This cornering attitude brings back memories from when I got my first SWB 911 and hit the track. How did we survive? Oh, right, you had to hang on for dear life, even if you only had 130-180 HP!

Here are a few photos from the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach ... :cheers:

A few more photos from the other event at Pebble Beach ...

Not impressed with the new Panamera ... the interior & exterior were both disappointing

The Gooding & Company auction ...

A stunning collection of classics ...

Since we're bouncing competition off of concours, I'll put this one in the mix that was just kind of lonely in the paddock Friday AM. Didn't hit the track, obviously. Could have had fun running around the old Ft. Ord trails and dodging ordinance though!

A few race machines ... with Seinfeld and Leno at the wheel

This one's from the collection of "you know you're getting old when": you probably shot a photo of the same car in the same position when it was a new car about 27 years ago. But K3's were what really inspired me to go beyond my first dream of doing an IROC replica.

Incredible photography; thanks guysGlockler kid's not complaining...

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6599/gl4n.jpgphoto by RJT

My cars at Rancho Canada during the BMWCCA Concours.

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Wow! Nice '02

funny visual Ken... I can totally see that :)

- just another fcar
- I need to replace the sunroof felt
- cool shot my son took (I can learn from him!)

Here's the whole sequence of the TR tire wall incident:

http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/ferr...historics/med/

Awesome photos

Great pictures everyone. I was out at Laguna Seca in the Porsche corral on Sunday morning. I was surprised how many cars I recognized from r-list but apparently not when the owners were around. Drove the parade lap with my three boys in the car. A good time was had by all, especially by my 10 year old 'round the corkscrew.

Went out to Pebble on Saturday and then to Porsche Zentrum at Quail where I got to drive a Panamera 4S. It was great, the PDK is terrific (the buttons work just fine though they are bassackwards from the paddle shifters in my BMW), and the car is a lot better looking in person than in pictures.

Wish we could have gotten there earlier in the week. Looks like there's a lot of free stuff then, and since I was toting three kids I had no interest in paying the $150 admission price to Concours.

Holy cow, great pics everyone. I'll try to get some of mine shrunk and posted tonight.

I'm very supprised that I'm not in the background of any of FlatSix911's pics taken Sat. at Pebble Beach.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/c...S/IMG_1182.jpg
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Heres a few of my 95 m-3 ltw at Quail. would have liked to have the 993 but could only haul one car at a time. Jeff

Sorry I missed you at PB - I was in attendance on both Saturday and Sunday... next year we should arrange a Rennlist Dinner at Tarpy's :cheers:

Fantastic photos, all.
Big congratulations to everyone receiving awards, like Atan.Ted-- Yes, next year you should arrange a dinner ;) ... the 2nd annual!
We had 20-25 Porschephiles on the patio at Tarpy's last Sat. Missed seeing you again.

PJ-- Great RS pix.

Jeff-- I hope the below fella's a friend of the owner! This an authorized touch? :to_order:

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/8498/p8110084.jpg

Tues @ Carmel Concours
 

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/4...10137small.jpg
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/3581/p8110095crop.jpg

more of #18
 

Tues in Carmel:

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/4922/p8110162.jpg

Carmel Concours last Tues
 

Wow! Great pictures! I've been checking this thread a couple times a day all week. Thank you for allowing us to live the events vicariously.

You almost had me with the link to the drive from SLC thread Jager. If there had been a recent post on that thread I probably would have walked out of work and joined them. :D

Debbie (my wife) says Joanne is invited on all our trips now. She seems like she would have a good time everywhere she goes.

Dudeman-- I shoulda figured a way to post on that Pelican Parts SLC thread :banghead:
Incredible week, but woulda been better with you 2 & your Arena Red 993 or Debbie's Boxster.

You're right - Robert & JoAnne are mobile fun. So much that I already called dibs!

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1820/dscf9681.jpg

Carmel Concours on the Avenue (last Tues)
 

Jeff-- I hope the below fella's a friend of the owner! This an authorized touch?

Yep that was me closing the hood. Crap I wish I could have met you. I sent you a PM curvelover.

Thanks everyone for the pictures! Truly amazing automobiles there.

I was at the Porsche Museum this afternoon, the #2 917 was definitely there.
--Joe

Jeff-- I had a hunch that might be you. Wish it had worked out better -- My loss, not getting to congratulate you in person.

PM back atcha!
As soon as I pressed 'send,' I realized I can offer a more conclusive answer, if ya like:

I'll soon be e-mailing the gent who'll know, so I'll try to ask him.

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/6...110081crop.jpg

the lighting likes the RS
 

You got better photos that I did, excellent job.

Same car??

Amazing pics...as is everyone's. Ouch...that had to hurt...$8M. :(

Thanks for sharing this great thread!

For even better shots of a yellow RS (plus a silver 993 GT2!), check out the September issue currently advertised on the 911 & Porsche World magazine website. Enjoy!

http://www.911porscheworld.com/uploa...?1249037046026http://www.911porscheworld.com/uploa...OR186LARGE.jpg

last Tues @ the Carmel Concours on the Avenue
 

SWEET
we saw a white Veyron convertible driving around PB
how rich do you have to be to afford a 2M$ car????

cheers

Craig

you and i think alike
with all the amazing cars i saw over 5 days, the 935 variants get me the
"sweatiest" !

cheers

Craig

my photo's posted once life settles down a bit

lol
+1
The 917s were a close second

Afford? Not sure. Merely "drive" as in their dog-and-pony show outside the Pebble Lodge (along with all the others including.........Hyundai???)? Well, we pedaled the bikes in from Carmel on Saturday, so we roll into where at Bugatti stand was. One of the guys looks at me funny. I was almost quick enough when I said something to the effect of "we're so broke right now we're down to the bicycles". I THINK if it was the flunky's decision on whether to give a drive, that would have got me behind the wheel. But the disapproving look from senior management kept me from pushing things.

How's this for a Monroney sticker? (On second thought, within our lifetime we'll probably see an entry level Porsche with these numbers.)

Damn, compressed too small to read. If anyone wants the original, let me know. But the relevant number is $1.8M (based on 6/08 exchange rate.........which begged the question of this being a "leftover" '08?). Also, shipping is $80K. HUH? What's it cost to charter a plane just to transport them one-by-one, plus singlehandedly deliver the thing to a dealer?

Ken-- They do have to sit in first class, ya know. ;)

Friday night at the PCA party, a Veyron drove past us at the Carmel Mission.

Sunday at the Laguna Seca Raceway, a carguy came up to talk 993s & Speedsters. He turned out to be a VW owner & enthusiast. He had looked at a Veyron up close, his goal to photograph the Volkswagen name displayed in it. Said it didn't take long once he looked in the engine compartment & found a couple parts with the VW stamp.


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From the Tues Carmel Concours:
'BIRD 356' flew in from FL

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/7581/p8110070.jpg

So WE'RE not too distant cousins of Bugatti after all!!!!!!!!!

^ ^ Yep, just one big happy family!

Veyron wants to be like its older brother, the 993. :thumbup:

PS Got your PM, thanks. Back to you soon.

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/1207/p8110022crop.jpg

That's because that is Grandpa's car!

We JUST now got home from our two weeks in California. I have more pictures to post and I'll get them up tomorrow. I'm just wasted now and want to sleep in my own bed. You know the feeling................... What a great time on the Monterey Peninsula. We'll have to have another dinner next year. At least to me, that was way too much fun getting to know a few of your guys up close and personal.:thumbup:


GREAT PICTURES GUYS! THANKS!!!

At least 2 good reasons for kiddo to visit Prescott, AZ.

Speaking of ... welcome home. Hope the business trip at the end went well.

Sorry I missed you last Sunday. I had just driven out onto the race course at Laguna Seca when my phone said you were calling. You would've just heard wind noise + yelling & laughing. A blast.

Look forward to more of your Monterey photos. I'm still on Tues shots at Carmel's Concours. Many more from the rest of the week ahead; good to have you back for 'dueling posts?!' ;)

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Two more of Ferrari #18.
An open-air F-car: a dog's best friend

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/5900/dscf9612.jpg
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3282/dscf9611edit.jpg

Wish your local park looked like this?
 

Is this Alfa cool or what? I spotted it in the Paddock on Saturday afternoon.

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/6380/alfa1.jpg

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/2936/alfa.jpg

JoAnne-- Good to see you back in the photo thread action. ^^ Many aspects of that Alfa are cool. I was told it's >$200k USD. I'm not familiar with it or the new Tesla you posted earlier, but the latter may be preferable, IMHO.

Was also told that there are only two of the new Alfas in the Monterey Peninsula. This info was all from Friday's La Dolce Vita Automobili. I was lucky enough to be befriended by the Alfa Romeo club, one of whom had a gorgeous Porsche on display. Good group; they knew how to have fun at a Concours event. I'll have more photos of another shade of the above Alfa later.

In the meantime, since the 'dueling photos' have kicked back in ;), here's one back in the Carmel park...

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8732/dscf9596crop.jpg

One of Robert's Best Friends is an Alfa freak and you are right, they know how to have fun. I always loved the little Guilia's myself. Did you know all you need to keep an Alfa running is a Hanger, Duct tape, Rubber Bands, a hanger and a brick?

Here are a few more taken on Firday in the Paddocks before they got way to crowded:

Hawaiian Tropic 935. Where are the bikini clad girls?
Robert was at Riverside Raceway the day that Rolf Stommelen died. He actually was taking pictures of him and then the crash. Of course it was not in this car, but it was in a 935...
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8375/35814119.jpg


Anyone know what this is?
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/5919/79954373.jpg

A serious, serious question, that I'm glad you have broached. We definitely need a formal enquiry.

Any brave RLer's volunteer for this investigatory panel?


In the meantime, an Abarth & friend, enjoying a quiet Tuesday in Carmel...

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/920...9601abarth.jpg

Coke anyone??

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/9116/31343716.jpg

That is Robert's Dream Car in the background and it's not for sale.... yet.... as the owner just finished building it.



Paddock Display:
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/5264/52072760.jpg

Would be fine for a picnic in the park...

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3...cf9603crop.jpg

Artful framing? Ferraris for fine photography...
 

Lotus' latest
 

good thing the new 'Evora' was tied down ;)

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/8...cf9609crop.jpg

Erik's Strada?
 

Monterey's Maseratis
 

thread break...
 

Witnessed a life saved on the streets of Carmel:

St. Bernard forced a keg of invigorating brandy into another's mouth :cheers:

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7126/dscf9631.jpg

Product placement: Carmel ... or 356?
 

who's using who?

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/7...cf9616crop.jpg

Speedsters / 356s: ...
 

... gorgeous ...
 

... from any angle ...
 

... & in any color!
 

5 hues here:

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5508/p8110025crop.jpg

^^ back to the 'any angle' part...
 

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/4238/p8110032crop.jpg
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/5...110030crop.jpg

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3...f9624crope.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6219/p8110043crop.jpg

Great pics for those of us who couldn't/didn't get there.:(

Keep 'em coming! Anymore of the 88CS? Or Jeff's RS? Or Speedy? Or..........you get the idea.:cheers:

^^ as requested
 

For good man Moffat & any others deprived of Porsches>>>

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/4...10137small.jpg

Thanks, my friend.

Anything I can do to serve a fellow RLer in need! Here's a basic profile shot of Schmidtwerk's RS.

He was parked at an angle, so I adjusted the camera to tilt the rest of the world around the 993.
Pretty standard view of the world for most of us :evilgrin:

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/6246/p8110129crop.jpg

J,

Excellent photography... Wish I had known you'd be there - could have met up for a few drinks....

Anyway, thanks for posting your pictures - very interesting to see how others viewed the same cars I saw.

My favorite shot of yours is the the front corner of the orange & white 908 (?) a few pages back. Ay chance of getting that in high res??

Anyone care for one of these??

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/5766/64400682.jpg

Just PM me your email....

Oh come on now...........you should know that's a loaded question in relation to IMSA in the early '80's. (Did I mention my friend who owns an IROC-converted-to-935-being-converted-back-to-IROC that was ex-Pablo Escobar. He also owned both of the Coke liveried Akin cars.)

The other 8C that was over at Quail Lodge at sunrise when we were doing the PCA Panamera event.

I sort of remember the 80's.................... I was a good girl though and only heard about Coke and racing second hand. SOme of those guys are still behind bars??

There were a few cool British cars:
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7923/14415683.jpg

Old(er)Porsche muscle:

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4182/21555587.jpg

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/748/12333556.jpg


Spartan interior. Who says we need all those bells and whistles anyway? Guess Herb didn't want to misplace his key. :)

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/6999/46634766.jpg

Or dead............

One time I go up early to an IMSA event at Sears, circa 1981-2, and there's these two South/Central Americans who ran in the a-step-down GTO class with a Mustang and a Corvette. Their pit crew all had matching shirts--Hells Angels, Titusville, FL. Pauls, Whittingtons, Lanier, J David Dominelli (Ponzi scheme)........it went on and on.

And to clarify, the friend here locally owned the Akin cars at some point recently (had to buy them both as a package deal), not Pablo Escobar.

Gotcha....

I remember the Whittingtons (father and son). That's about the time I got interested in racing. I am glad I wasn't involved in racing during that decade.


Speaking of racing and my olden days. It was fun catching up with Hurley during the weekend. He is always such a gentleman and was a pleasure to work with. I'd love to work with him again one day.... ONE DAY.......

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/1678/johurley1.jpg

Jo-- Diggin' your Laguna shots :cheers:
More from Carmel, Aug 11:

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/428/dscf9640crop.jpg

I once feared ...
 

... that I had too many 356 photos. ...
 

... Luckily, I was wrong!
 

Carmel Concours on the Avenue
 

Thanks for asking: I just received this weblink from a new friend in Australia. The first motion shots (if 5 miles an hour counts). ;)

The photogapher now uses one of them as his computer's desktop image.
Those that have PMed me for high-resolution shots should enjoy.

As I type, Speedy's featured on their homepage: madWhips.com.
Humbling & enthusiastic blog comments there at this moment, too.
The direct link: Porsche 993 Speedster at Carmel.

Lo-res versions:

http://www.madwhips.com/upload/image..._2-568-426.jpg
http://www.madwhips.com/upload/image..._3-568-426.jpg
http://www.madwhips.com/upload/image..._5-568-426.jpg

On Laguna Seca Raceway
 

Faster 'action' shot...

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6...otography6.jpg

I followed this Speedster out of Laguna on Saturday PM and have to say I really wondered if it was real. Sure looked good in any event.

Ooops! Now I realize that was you and your new project Curve Lover. Very pretty! It may not be factory but who cares - it sure looks it. I was in the silver 1980 Aston right behind you on the way out of the track.

Very cool Jager! Could not of happened to a nicer guy with a gorgeous wife AND car :cheers:

I could post the kiss picture here, but I will not :)

Dear JoAnne and Jager (sorry I didnt give you the oomlau above the 'a') :...

--> Can you each start your own threads entitled "Jager's (curve lover) thread" and "JoAnne's (RJT) Thread" ?

It will be much easier to sort and follow your comments on all things 911 (RJT) and all things Speedster (curve lover)... and much easier for me to engage in the dialogue !

Seriously, one of the highlights of my dizzying trip Monterey weekend was meeting you guys and your respective spouses (who we all depend on to support and fuel our respective car insanities).


For those of you who have not met either Jager, (his wife), JoAnne or Robert - I feel bad for you... seek them out at any PCS / Rennlist / "Porscha" (<--- for you JoAnne) meet. You will thoroughly enjoy it... they are a riot to be around... and very engaging, warm, and friendly. I immediately enjoyed their company.. my only regret was not meeting them sooner ! And I hesitated staying another day, just to hang out with them (but... as a Monterey newbie I was overwhelmed so...i headed back to SF saturday night)



ps: Dont ever say "porsh" to JoAnne... you will get a "it's porsHA" response.... even though... it is really "por-sheh".... I didn't correct her... she doesnt seem like one who takes well to following direction ! ;) )

:roflmao:

Alf,
You are such a major Pain in the Ass.....................:thumbup:
It's not PorscHA it's Porschaaaa with the haaaaa being a soft haaaaaa ;)
PorsHA is so very wrong just as wrong as Porsh.
Soon I'll be calling all the new ones VW's anyway.

So you noticed that I am also a Type A personality just like YOU?! I do take direction well when I HAVE to.

We enjoyed your company too. I am glad that I was seated next to you. I love talking about cars as you can tell. I think I could have sat there all night talking to you. It was fun from the first second.

More pictures:

Function at the junction. Make way. THese things don't have Porsche Brakes!!!!
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/5915/r91.jpg

Of all the amazing shots this one blew my socks off:

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1881/p8110062crop.jpg

(Any interior shots?)

Anyway, many thanks to you all for sharing your great photos... :)

If we only still had our Continental... The one pictured above was two VIN #'s in front of ours and the other White Continental at the show was one VIN # in front of ours. Had BadMax been at the Concours there would have been THREE consecutive 1955 Continentals there in a row, just as they would have been on the production line waaaay back when. Isn't that something?
Would of, Could of, Should of......



More pictures and of course, a story :)

This is Jeff Zwart's 906 (Carrera 6). Years ago Jeff brought this car to a PCA GPX Christmas Banquet in Long Beach years ago. Since the Banquet room was upstairs it had to be lifted up to the second floor on a freight elevator which consisted of only two skids. It was no problem driving it on to the skids and getting it up to the room, but after the banquet driving onto the skids, late at night, in the dark, with no end bumpers was a scary proposition. We were all sweating bullets that the car would not be driven too far down the skids and fall off. As you can see by the condition the car is in now, everything worked out okay. :)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1299/r95b.jpg



Hey Alf... They aren't ALL 911's ;)
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5534/r96m.jpg

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/7444/r92.jpg

I think we were standing next to each other here!!! Here's my version of the same cars.........

That's funny. We probably were. I was the one with the tiny point and shoot just snapping away.

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/7162/r94m.jpg

And to think that I was looking for green sneakers and straw hat!!!!

Had those on too!!!
You just weren't looking close enough ;)

Want some back story on these cars? Local Bay Area guys Larry Grove and John Byrne found them late '80's in Hong Kong or Taiwan or ??? as hacked up 934/935 wannabes. Picked them up for next to nothing, then spent probably more than they were worth to restore them. They've always been actively run here locally since they've been brought back to properly restored.

Hi JoAnne,
I just saw a '55 bent sunroof for sale (the rarest of the rare) and the owner and I were discussing the Continental badge. I've read in the past that all '55 Coupes and a few early '56 Coupes brought into the U.S.A. through the New York importer, Max Hoffman, were badged that way until Ford threatened to sue over it. Do you know if that's the case? I've been told by body craftsmen that if the front fenders are original, all of these cars have the factory holes for the badge in the fenders but most of them were bondo'd over to 'update' the look when they were re-painted. The end of the story is Porsche then changed the badging to 'European' through '56 and then dropped the badges altogether, probably sometime around when the T2 chassis came out (I am such a nerd for knowing all this crap.....)

Sure! Back Stories are always great in my book. Here's more:

It was either Larry or John who commissioned Robert to make a scale model replica of this car. It took Robert a while to get it done just right as he always wanted his models to be and it turned out great..
I think they sold the car or one of them moved to Show Low Arizona because that is where the placard about the car said it was located now.

Just thought that these may be of interest, pictures of the stunning new Devon GTX at it's launch party at a private house on 17 Mile Drive overlooking Pebble Beach, on the Friday night before appearing at Laguna Seca on Saturday:

I had the priviledge of being invited as part of the Singer 911 crew which was press launched a few hours earlier in Monterey. Rob (the man behind Singer) knew the design team of the Devon, so I managed to spend the best part of the evening enjoying talking technical with the engineers. In retrospect, this alone was a major feat as by the time we left the party I had (along with the rest of the Singer lads) gone without sleep for 40 hours in order to get the car built and to the launch. Apparently the Devon team had pretty much done the same......

My absolute, favorite porsche (even more than the 959 or a red 993 speedster with colorado plates ;) )

FMy first encounter with a 906 was driving a RUF 911 on the backroads of Manheim... and I see this silver 904/6 driving the opposite direction... it stopped me dead in my tracks... and he was really pushing it !

(it is probably the only car I would ever consider getting a 'replica' of... just b/c it is so unique and rare)

hey, look what I found. Parade lap photos:

some guy with a SPDSTER :)
http://www.photoshelter.com/image/I0000MbFSxbbBwAY

I think this is Scott's? (note the guy "parked" to the right :) )
http://www.photoshelter.com/image/I0000eiJOadwI2j8

Here is the orange car on the way to his parking spot... pretty interesting sequence of shots available. He started out on the far right of the CS. Guess he saw the drop and panicked a bit.
Cut off the MC cop to boot. Oops.
http://www.photoshelter.com/image/I0000k2Xkc7iV7so
Entire sequence can be seen startign around shot 4662 http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery/...IwgdQ--&ppg=25

My black car
http://www.photoshelter.com/image/I0000raazTWFXgmA


There are also bridge shots available.

Well then SHOW THEM!!! :cheers:

Just got off the Phone with Sam Cabiglio and he sent me this link of him talking about Jerry's 917. It is pretty cool seeing the 917 come into Pebble Beach with it's light's on just like in the Movie LeMans :)






http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLWGI1xQFc8

wish I could!
They are all by a pro photograher and can't be downloaded or snagged, even the samples. I figured I should just link to them...

but here is the catalog of shots:
http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery/...000bmT_9WF49Tk

"I can't think of anything I'd rather do in my life than driving this car"
What a quote!

Thanks for the cool vid :)

He also told me it's relatively easy to drive............. :)

From what I've been told the hardest car to drive was the 935. Is was a monster on wheels.

I've got more pictures coming up.

Thanks for the link!

That does look very cool.........

Since we are talking about Jerry ... Here are a few additional photos of the Porsche race cars receiving awards at Pebble ... :cheers:
Sorry about the photo quality ... these are scanned images taken by a friend with a telephoto lens.

Holy Cow!!! Look at all the people!!!! And to think I thought the track was crowded on Saturday afternoon.


Here are a few shots taken on Saturday morning in the Porsche Paddock. There were a lot of Porsche's there, but it didn't seem to be as many as there were in 1998 for the 50th anniversary celebration.

This car is EXACTLY like Robert's first 911 he bought waaaaaaaay back in 1967. He said it was a trip to see it there. We never say the owners or we would have asked to see the serial number. Maybe it was his beast :)
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/9048/r97.jpg

Anyone want to buy this car? It's only 90 grand...
http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/5474/r98.jpg

Another interesting 'tribute' car:
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7741/r99.jpg

Jo/ JAs/ Mark, etc.-- Great stuff!

From his "Monterey Historics 09'" thread on the 911 forum:

From his "Remember all the Panameras at Monterey??" thread on the Panamera forum:

From his "Remember all the Panameras at Monterey??" thread on the Panamera forum:

More of the above zebra 911...
 

RLer EB847's pix from 996 forum's "my pix from monterey car week (a lot)" thread...

http://www.eurosunday.net/sacramento...s/DSC_4712.JPG
http://www.eurosunday.net/sacramento...s/DSC_4711.JPG


Incredible photo of the parade lap participants' queue: it continues off-camera to the bottom right, curves up to the top right (bottom photo), continuing in the distance in-frame at the top left (back to following photo).

Organizer that's been in charge of similar events for the last decade said it was the most vehicles they had ever had!!!

http://www.eurosunday.net/sacramento...s/DSC_4512.JPG
http://www.eurosunday.net/sacramento...s/DSC_4516.JPG

Anyone confirm the following is this year's image? Thanks in advance.

From the 996 forum's "Monterey Historics" thread:

These are Alex "Sharky" Ross's photos from the 997 forum:

Starting with the RM Auction--
There's been previous discussion of Alfa Romeo's new 8C on this thread.
What I really want to point out is to the left of the frame...

http://videos.g33kd.net/Monterey-RM-...9/P1100639.JPG


... the Veritas VS3 ... AKA, what may be the most evil cartoon face of any real-life car!
Anyone else see what looks ike purposefully-designed scowling eyebrows above yellow Piranha-like eyes, finished by the robot-from-hell mouth?

http://videos.g33kd.net/Monterey-RM-...9/P1100640.JPG

IMHO, I hope the Panamera design team's taking notes ... from a sedan without a gas engine!

Laguna Seca Porsche "parade lap" video
 

Anyone know how to embed 'Renntube' videos, similar to the above?

From the "Monterey Historics Pictures" thread...

Can you see a family resemblance in the front spoiler???

I don't care who ya are, that's funny, right there! :roflmao:

Not so funny:
Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa crash video (car #9)
:crying:



http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....haroo_lead.jpg

Kudos to MarkD & his superlative web search skillz. Sweet shot of your Turbo!

Look foward to meeting up with you, Scott, Steve, & many more again.

Here's Steve's TTBEEST; my favorite David Wong photo!

https://rennlist.com/forums/attachme...-corkscrew.jpg
http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/536...otography5.jpg

Tues, Aug 11 @ Carmel's Concours on the Avenue
 

The automotive equivalent of a venus fly trap, the chaos began a moment after this shot, as soon as the Fiat had this unfortunate fella trapped inside!

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4...cf9589fiat.jpg

My last photo from Carmel ... uh, until the next one:

The interior of Vince & Celia's Isetta, up from San Diego.
(Yes, they're JoAnne's friends. Isn't everybody? ;))

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/5247/dscf9600.jpg

Wonder if they drove it from SAN, towed it, trailered it, or just roped it to the roof?

http://www.isettatech.com/Hummer%20Ride.jpg
NOT seen during the Monterey week.

It was nice seeing them again after so many years. They are more like PCA Parade friends. It's not like we hang out, but if we lived closer I'd sure like to. They are a TON of fun to be around. I could learn a thing or two from them on how to loosen up a little more and just ENJOY. they sure do. :)

Not from the Carmel /Monterey week, but from the Open House at Tru-Speed we attended on the way up to Carmel. Robert just loved this car and inquired if it was for sale. The answer: No, but Yeah. Everything is for sale. What does that mean? lol

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/3971/dscn0467v.jpg

I can see me in this car.... in the passenger seat screaming at Robert to slow down!!!!! :)

^ ^ Jo-- Welcome back! Cool shot -- any mo' Tru-Speed?As promised, a few more from the La Dolce Vita Automoboli @ the Black Horse Golf Course.

Alfa Romeo's new 8C coupe, seen in post further above, made another social appearance:

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/2553/dscf9787.jpg

La Dolce Vita Automobili
 

Alfa Romeos & a coupla Lambos
 

Fri, Aug 14's La Dolce Vita Automobili @ the Black Horse Golf Course
 

Leaf Green, one of my favorite early 911 colors. Is this a real RS or a Tribute car?

Leaf Green is Robert's favorite early 911 color, but this car isn't leaf Green. It was painted Porsche Color Code: 6710/6767 Lime Green (Chartreuse) 226. It was offered in 1973 only, but in 1972 you could get it as a Special Order (SO).
The lighting in the place was artistic but not very condusive to photographing actual colors. It's a Tribute car with a 2.8 that has been very nicely done. Really Nice.

Nice. Love the early greens. Another favorite of mine is Golden Green (66-69), same exact shade as a Martini olive.

There have been a number of really beautiful tribute cars done lately as prices have gotten out of reach. The last good deal on a driver RS that I saw was at European Collectibles last Spring at $180K IIRC. I doubt we'll see any lower than that from now on. A buddy owned a beater (White/Blue Graphics) that we used to race at Sears Point years ago, it was the purest raw 911 experience I can remember. Anyway, thanks for the picture, really beautiful car.

JoA-- When I first saw your above photo, I thought of the challenging light of Bruce Canepa's downstairs showroom. I figured Tru-Speed must have better lighting; I was suprised to read the following. Good job with that photograph; it turned out much better than mine at Canepa.Taking us back to the La Dolce Vita Automobili, here's the view from the Alfa Romeo Club's private picnic...

My new-found friends knew how to have fun at a Concours event. Some of the good grub & vino they generously invited me to share:

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Photo by Susan, an Alfa & Porsche owner

Maseratis
 

Should be titled "Pantera among Maserati's"!!!!!!!!!!

Jason-- Above sign says "Maserati Hospitality." Pretty clear. ;)

Following signs aren't as straightforward, so I added titles just for you...

Alfa Romeo Hospitality
 

Hospitality of Alfa Romeos
 

Alfa Romeos Being Hospitable to the Pantera that Wants to Photo-Bomb Every Shot
 

hos⋅pi⋅tal⋅i⋅ty [hos-pi-tal-i-tee]
–noun

1. the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers.
2. treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way.
3. quality or disposition of welcoming fellow Italians, even if made by Ford.

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Oh boy does that guy the Pantera get around!!!!!!!!!!

Check out this pretty little Alfa. Looks B.A.T-like doesn't it???

Alfa Romeo BAT concept cars, old & new: family resemblance?
 

http://image.motortrend.com/f/concou...t-concepts.jpgMore from the Concorso Italiano.

Hmmm....

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Photos by MotorTrend

Brian-- This has a CA license, taken Aug 12 in Monterey. Dunno if it's local to the Peninsula though -- it was parked at a hotel.

If you like these, check out the rest at madWhips.com's White Porsche Carrera GT page. Enjoy!

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Photo by Anthony Carbone

PCA kick-off reception @ Poppy Hills Golf Course, Pebble Beach
 

RUF BTR & 993; Thursday, August 13

copyright: Brian Finks Photography; brianFinks.com

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993 & RUF BTR @ Pebble Beach's Poppy Hills Golf Course
 

At Monterey Bay Region Porsche Club of America's kick-off reception. By Brian Finks photography; brianFinks.com

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Those are some very cool photos... thanks for sharing!

^ ^ Mark-- Glad you're enjoying the show. Any more cool Monterey photographs by you or Justin? It was great meeting both of you; glad you figured out I was a fellow RLer.

Some of us joked about how we should have 'Rennlist nametag' T-shirts to help identify each other. That's asier to wear than carrying your 993 everywhere ;)

Regarding Alf/ AlpinaDVL's below posting about me wearing a "got jäger?" shirt at Laguna, check out the following Pelican Parts forum member (uh, the one on the RIGHT).
[FWIW, thanks to JoAnne/ RJT, I have a similar photo with Jay & me, in my 'jäger' T.]

https://forums.pelicanparts.com/uplo...1252207442.jpg

From the "Speedster type 993 photo thread"...

curve lover,

From looking at the photo, you are in reality "E" from Entourage, correct? That's how you know Jay, from the business?

;)

^ ^ Dean-- :roflmao: You're right, the above Pelican Parts Forum fella (check his shirt) does look like E! :roflmao:

Like many here, I'm just lucky to be part of JoAnne/ RJT's entourage.

Ironically, Leno was one of the few I introduced her to that she hadn't already met. :cool:


Here's a photo from Fri's La Dolce Vita Automobili. Blue Turquoise, owned by a RLer. When I introduced him to JoAnne Saturday, it took them 30 seconds to do the "you look familiar" thing, then figure out they had met, & he'd been invited to her & Robert's house. Again, I'm just part of her entourage...

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Image copyright © 2009 J. Hutson Hart, HOT SUN Consultants, Inc.

:rolleyes:Same event, same 993, different photographer:

by RLer Erik/ EB847...

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PS While talking to Jay, I said I'd been to his show's taping 3 times, but no photo with him. Never missing an opportunity for self-promotion, he immediately replied, "You need to come to my new show." Always missing an opportunity, I failed to say, "Do you know anybody that can get me in? Plus, can you talk Seinfeld into bringing his 993 Speedster to your first show?" ;)

Luckily, Jerry & I did talk Speedsters soon after RJT took a photo of Leno & I, but would have been fun to continue chatting about 993s last night in the studio (Seinfeld was Jay's 1st guest).

Yeh, I'm a dreamer...

Terrific video found on Pelican:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bD7VL_em-I&fmt=22

Great find! I think I saw RLer Jeff's 993 RS at the Quail @ about the 1 minute mark.

Conspicous how everything looked like it was at an event or Canepa's, until it came to conspicous Panamera road footage, starting @ ~1:35?

Likewise, too many feature shots for it to blend in.
Looks like they even selected their below screen shot to be the new Porsche sedan. Hmmmm....

Odd, it was only posted in the 964/993 forum on Pelican, apparently a full DVD version is on the way. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=498105

OT: I didn't know about the YouTube [yt] tags, nice.

caught on film, "out in the wild" at Carmel
 

More of RLer Schmidtwerk's beauty...http://www.madwhips.com/upload/image...e_993_rs_2.JPG
Pic by Anthony Carbone; madwhips.com

caught on film, "out in the wild" at Carmel
 

More of Jeff's 993 beauty...http://www.madwhips.com/upload/image...e_993_rs_1.JPG
Pic by Anthony Carbone; madwhips.com