| Author | Message | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1220 Registered: 10-2002 |
Oops, let's try this in English one more time: Your wife might not know this, but you are just showing what *I* call 'normal' behaviour. While in Italy for 10 days I shot more pictures on the one day in Maranello than on the rest of the trip combined. ...need more coffee... | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1219 Registered: 10-2002 |
Christian, your wife might not know this, but your just showing what *I* call 'normal' behaviour. While in Italy for 10 days I shot more days on the day in Maranello than on the rest of the trip combined. Ferrari is not another car brand, it is a passion.  | ||||||
| Christian Asis (Christian_asis)
New member Username: Christian_asis Post Number: 17 Registered: 4-2003 |
Thanks Mike. Apparently, its not the same vehicle. Weird coincidence, just the same. And again, great event guys. Lots of friendly folks and beautiful cars. My wife is already ribbing me that we took more pictures that afternoon than we did the entire rest of our week long stay in Chi town. | ||||||
| Mike Epifanio (Mike_e)
New member Username: Mike_e Post Number: 5 Registered: 5-2003 |
That car(250 TDF) has been with it's current owner for at least five years. | ||||||
| Christian Asis (Christian_asis)
New member Username: Christian_asis Post Number: 12 Registered: 4-2003 |
Hey guys. I just wanted to post my thanks and congrat's for such an awesome event. My wife and I were in Chicago for a friend's wedding and we had a post wedding brunch at the corner of Oak and Michigan. We finished lunch and walked out to all these beautiful cars. Awesome. One question... who owns the Tour De France? I'm curious because the car appears to be the same one sold by one of my wife's clients about a year ago and that would be a neat coincidence. | ||||||
| Jay S. Morris (J_saber)
Junior Member Username: J_saber Post Number: 99 Registered: 12-2002 |
Andreas, I gotta' to have a copy of that broadcast in DVD. That's real cool! That was probably when we were talking to Jack. I'm glad I finally got to meet you guys. I missed you Bob, and Dave. I didn't get a chance to meet you. Next time then. | ||||||
| Steve M (Steve308gtsi)
Junior Member Username: Steve308gtsi Post Number: 79 Registered: 5-2002 |
Andreas, I have a hi rise Condo on Oak. We have a pool and a viewing area on the 50th floor but I wouldn't want to be looking down taking Pix from there . You can if you want. Glad you guys had a sunny day. Take Care | ||||||
| David P. Smith (Dave330gtc)
Junior Member Username: Dave330gtc Post Number: 125 Registered: 3-2002 |
Andreas, My car was not there as it is still in pieces. I will plan on it next year. I will try to put some more pics up tonight. | ||||||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 964 Registered: 3-2002 |
I'll post my pics as soon as I get home today. | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1145 Registered: 10-2002 |
We missed you Bob too. Steve, what do you mean by?: "I still have my place on Oak St." You have a condo or a shop there? I was looking around for a place high up to take some 'aerial' shots of the street. Was difficult as most high up places are condos. And nobody on those balconies! Sheesh, I would have paid $$$ to take a few shots from there. Eventually snuck into a residence building and took shots from the third floor. Not perfect, but better than nothing. | ||||||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 615 Registered: 9-2001 |
Boy am I sorry I missed this one !!!!!!!!! Some unexpected family stuff came up | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1139 Registered: 10-2002 |
Was a phantastic event and thanks and kudos go to Mike Epifanio, Dave Massa and the rest of the FCA gang for putting this great event together. I will post pictures as soon as I'm done going through the 250+ shots I took. With the weather we had, it was easy to go overboard... David, were you there with your car? I don't think I saw it. From a FChat perspective it was great meeting with Mike (246), Dan, Jack, Jay (Mondial 8) and Noel (360) again. I missed Chris, but heard he was there. Last, but not least: I taped three local news broadcasts in the evening (CBS, ABC and Fox) with very brief reports about the event. Fox had a shot, where the camera panned starting on my car over a 330 and a 246 and finally comes to rest on Jay's Mondial. Priceless! If anybody wants a copy, I could burn a DVD (or VHS if you must). | ||||||
| Steve M (Steve308gtsi)
Junior Member Username: Steve308gtsi Post Number: 77 Registered: 5-2002 |
Are there any more pix from todays show so I can see what I missed. I still have my place on Oak St. but live on the west coast now. I think the last time they had a show was sometime in the mid 90's when I was there. Sure is great to see it back. Hope it happens next year. I will be there. | ||||||
| David P. Smith (Dave330gtc)
Junior Member Username: Dave330gtc Post Number: 124 Registered: 3-2002 |
Let's try again.     | ||||||
| David P. Smith (Dave330gtc)
Junior Member Username: Dave330gtc Post Number: 123 Registered: 3-2002 |
A few shots from a very nice day.
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| David P. Smith (Dave330gtc)
Junior Member Username: Dave330gtc Post Number: 122 Registered: 3-2002 |
Beautiful cars, beautiful city, and perfect weather. It was great to see a number of the older V-12 cars come out to play also. | ||||||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 952 Registered: 3-2002 |
What?! You mean no helimochopter? | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1133 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sounds like a plan to me. You can check my vehicle in my profile. It's the red thing, not the green one. | ||||||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 946 Registered: 3-2002 |
Why don't we try to meet up, say at Andreas' car. I'm thinking I'll probably head down around noon. | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1131 Registered: 10-2002 |
yup, 10am to 3pm | ||||||
| Dan Patel (Dpatel)
New member Username: Dpatel Post Number: 28 Registered: 9-2002 |
I cant wait. It's from 10:00AM to 3:00 PM, right? I will be bringing the family for some downtown fun. | ||||||
| Jay S. Morris (J_saber)
Junior Member Username: J_saber Post Number: 98 Registered: 12-2002 |
Hey, easy on the police jokes! Besides, you really don't need to be in shape to drive to get dounuts and coffee all day. | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1125 Registered: 10-2002 |
You're way to slim to get away with that one in Chicago... | ||||||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 927 Registered: 3-2002 |
You mean I'm not allowed to just drive up and park her "cop-style"? | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1123 Registered: 10-2002 |
Parking for those out of towners can be found in the Self Park garage one parallel street south of Oak (sorry forgot the name). Costs you an arm and a leg, but might be the only thing avail. | ||||||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 919 Registered: 3-2002 |
Would Heidi Klum strut the catwalk with a zit on her nose? Actually, I couldn't commit to the whole day--my folks are in town and may be coming down for a get together. Save a parking spot for me... | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1119 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jack, as a participant I have to show up between 9am and 10am. Since I don't like to end up between the fire hydrant and the garbagge container, I'll try to be there early. I take it you won't go there with your car? | ||||||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 914 Registered: 3-2002 |
Andreas, let me know what your schedule is for Sunday. We're definitely planning on going down, just not sure what time. | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1114 Registered: 10-2002 |
Weather forecast for Sunday is bright and sunny, warm seventies. Yahoo!!! Currently playing at the Esquire: The Italian Job (4 stars). How fitting as a backdrop, even if it is about Minis and not Ferraris. | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1071 Registered: 10-2002 |
Mike, now THAT is an interesting Maser. I love the older Masers, the Biturbo was always one of my fav cars of all times. Safe driving! | ||||||
| Mike Fisher (Mikef)
Junior Member Username: Mikef Post Number: 197 Registered: 11-2001 |
Andreas: A Merak is a Maserati; similar to a Bora only with a V6. Body is very similar to the Bora from the doors forward. The rear has the buttresses coming down from the roof to the end of the engine cover. Mine is a 75. Not that many were imported. I guess I will drive it up. 500 mile round trip: probably will need a rebuild when I am done! I always worry about the 28 year old Michelins on the highway too. | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1056 Registered: 10-2002 |
Mike, a few comments: - what is a Merak? - yes you cannot legally drive a truck/trailer on Lake Shore Drive (that is the outer drive, which is a divided highway) - you could e.g. drive on the Kennedy to Irving Park, take Irving all the way East, go under Lake Shore Drive to the Waveland/Marovitz golf course parking and unload, then leave the trailer there (I think that is legal) and drive to Oak Street on LSD South (about 3 miles); if you want to do that, let me know, I live nearby | ||||||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 572 Registered: 9-2001 |
Mike, if you trailer up feel free to park at my place, I'm in Aurora about 30 mi west of Chicago | ||||||
| Mike Fisher (Mikef)
Junior Member Username: Mikef Post Number: 194 Registered: 11-2001 |
I am also toying with the idea of going to Milwaukee for the CART race on Sat. Anyone else going? | ||||||
| Mike Fisher (Mikef)
Junior Member Username: Mikef Post Number: 193 Registered: 11-2001 |
Can't decide to drive or trailer my Merak. Anyone know if there is a convenient place to park/unload in the area? Someone told me I would get a ticket if I got caught on Lake Shore Drive pulling a trailer??!!! | ||||||
| Mike Epifanio (Mike_e)
New member Username: Mike_e Post Number: 2 Registered: 5-2003 |
Glad everyone is excited about Oak St.it should be a great show.For those who waited to sign up registration has been cut off the street is full.AS for judges I don't know who they are or what they consider celebrities,we can all be surprised. | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1035 Registered: 10-2002 |
Military museum at the Interstate towards Milwaukeed, just after passing into WI. Went to Sheboygan for the weekend. My car was loaded fully with HAM gear and computers, co seat, front and back all filled up... At the museum they told me, that Harley bikers with their bikini chicks had the same idea. So I guess I'm in good company. | ||||||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 563 Registered: 9-2001 |
Love that shot, where did you take it? Shields looking good | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1033 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jay, you're absolutely right. Based on Mike's list, this might be THE event in Chicago this year. Looking forward to see your Mondial again, now that it had some work done, she'll be even prettier. Mike, you need a picture of your Ferrari(s) in your profile. Maybe I can help you with that on Oak street? Needless to say, that I'll be taking tons of pictures during the event for all of us here. After all we need to get 12 shots for the calendar. Speaking of: Waddayatink of my new profile shot? Can you guess where I went for the weekend? | ||||||
| Jay S. Morris (J_saber)
Junior Member Username: J_saber Post Number: 92 Registered: 12-2002 |
I just sent mine off today. Everyone should sign up. This event is a must attend! | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1029 Registered: 10-2002 |
Alright! So c'mon F Chatters, put your reservations in! Mike, any word on those mistery celebrity judges? | ||||||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 560 Registered: 9-2001 |
Welcome to the board Mike, glad you signed up | ||||||
| Mike Epifanio (Mike_e)
New member Username: Mike_e Post Number: 1 Registered: 5-2003 |
Just a few words about the June 1st event on Oak St.WE are almost full for registration and will be cutting it of in the next few days.There will be plenty of rare and interesting cars,for example :Enzo,F-50,288GTO,Cal Spyder 410Super America,PF Cab Series 1,250 GTE,Dino's and many others plus a F-1 car courtesy of Indianoplis Motor Speedway.This is an event not to be missed. | ||||||
| Mike Fisher (Mikef)
Junior Member Username: Mikef Post Number: 192 Registered: 11-2001 |
I will be there, but I will bring the Maserati this time. Something a little different as there are usually a lot of 308's. | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 943 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jack, no it is for everybody with a Maser or F car. Rare F cars are rare on this event too. Just like the one at the Italian Village, there is usually one cool/rare F from Continental and that's about it. That's not to say, that a F40 ain't cool, just not that rare, you catch my drift. So expect a large 308 turnout. With your 328 you're normally almost by yourself, not many of those around here. And only one 308 with a whale tail... Ghostrider, you got a Maser or Ferrari? Anyway, you have to call Mike or Massa (no, not the driver). They will then send you a sign up sheet for registration. The event costs $ 20 btw for FCA members and you'll get a plaque commemorating the event. The thing I always think is the coolest, is the incredible backdrop of the city. There aren't many occasions where you get to see a F50 with the Hancock behind it. There is also a concours rating of some sort and they hope to get a celebrity judge, whatever that means. Oh and a brunch will be served in a hospitality tent. Should be fun. | ||||||
| Ghostrider (Threefivefive)
Junior Member Username: Threefivefive Post Number: 129 Registered: 8-2002 |
Should we just give Mike a call, or is there another ways to sign up? I'll be there. Thanks. | ||||||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 777 Registered: 3-2002 |
Thanks for the reminder. I'm definitely going. Andreas, do you think they want more "regular" Ferraris, or is this a pretty exotic display? | ||||||
| noel smith (Noel)
Member Username: Noel Post Number: 286 Registered: 2-2003 |
i'll be there. | ||||||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 933 Registered: 10-2002 |
On June 1st FCA is bringing back an old 'tradition', their annual meet on Oak street in downtown Chicago. I have put in my sign up sheet, hope to see many of you guys there with your cars.  This is from the last time they had the event. Note the beautiful Esquire theater as the backdrop.  They even brought Mauro Forghieri (former F1 engineer) out. Here he just signed a poster for me. One of my most coveted trophies. If you're interested, give Mike Epifanio a call (847-823 2149). |
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