| Author | Message | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Moderator Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 2091 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hi Andreas! Great pics. You'll have an email soon. By the way, I don't know the chassis number or exact details of this particular Alfa, but I can tell you that it is a 1933 8C-2300 Monza Spider Corsa. Scuderia Ferrari dominated the Eurpoean racing scene in the early 1930s with these cars. Here's a look at the description of another of these cars taken from the 2002 RM Amelia Island auction catalogue: http://www.rickcarey.com/Catalog%20Descriptions/RM_Amelia_02_%20Monza_2211125.htm | ||
| Philip Airey (Pma1010)
Member Username: Pma1010 Post Number: 303 Registered: 7-2002 |
Andreas Great pictures, thanks for posting. Philip | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1417 Registered: 10-2002 |
Thanks Don. I know nothing about engine detailing. Mine was done at the Lube and Spa shop on Iriving Park and Sheridan. Great place and my recommendation to all downtowners. Since they worked on my car, now they even know where to open the engine hood (they called me at home after I left the car there, hehe). But they do good work. | ||
| Don Norton (Litig8r)
Junior Member Username: Litig8r Post Number: 184 Registered: 6-2001 |
Nice pics Andreas! You guys do a great job of engine detailing. I'm glad I kept my hood closed - I would have been ashamed.  | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1414 Registered: 10-2002 |
The 308 class:  My favourite, the 1935 Alfa.  The question for Wayne Ausbrooks remains: What is the history of this car? Did Enzo really work on it? The owner didn't know btw.    Bob doing his interview for the DVD. Anxious to get my copy of it.    My engine never looked better:  But here is a true winner, Mike's 3rd place winning 308. Congrats!  No, not my sim, the real thing instead:   Who wouldn't love F1 in Indy...  It's got my name on it (almost), so it's gotta be mine, right?  Explaining to the camera that red bumpers truly were a factory option. Thanks FCA for the shirt!  We had a tribute and toast to our lost friends:   Mike's award winning car.  And one tied up in litigation...  Also all original. Pretty cool stuff. It turned out to be another great event:  Philip's race car.  He takes no prisoners...an no concours points  Why are the laughing? Are they working on World Domination or just making a plan on how to throw me off the roof?    Thanks all, it was a great event and fun chatting with so many 'new faces'. Always great to meet Fchatters in person. And their cars as well. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 683 Registered: 9-2001 |
Good seeing everyone again, had a fun time. Didn't win a darn thing. Mike did take 3rd in his class though. | ||
| Don Norton (Litig8r)
Junior Member Username: Litig8r Post Number: 183 Registered: 6-2001 |
Nice seeing you Andreas, Bob, Bob's wife (I'm sorry I don't remember her name), and Mike. Did you guys win anything in the raffle? | ||
| C O Jones (Cojones)
New member Username: Cojones Post Number: 24 Registered: 6-2003 |
Great show... saw several F-chatters cars (stopped by and met Andreas briefly). A few pictures on-line at http://www.s2kca.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=6253 See more photos at http://public.fotki.com/nsx1164/cars_and_motorsports/club_events/oakbrook_italian/ Thumbs up to Mike E and the organizers for another successful event !! | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 682 Registered: 9-2001 |
Just finished cleaning mine, should be there by 8:30 or so, see everyone in the AM | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1410 Registered: 10-2002 |
Car is shiny and ready. Weather forecast still good. Looking forward to it. I'll bring glasses and bottle to have a toast to our lost friends. And please: NO GRAND PRIX RESULTS PLEASE!!! | ||
| Adam R (Arymarcz)
Junior Member Username: Arymarcz Post Number: 101 Registered: 8-2002 |
Bob, Andreas, & Dan, I was planning on going out there and checking things out, but instead I'm doing a track day at Putnam on the 28th Probably be too beat on the 29th; we'll see. -Adam | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 679 Registered: 9-2001 |
Not knowing where that Hilton is, let's start at the intersection of Rt. 83 and 22nd St., head east on 22nd to York Rd. south on York to 31st St., west on 31st about a quarter mile or so and follow the signs. | ||
| Dan Gordon (Ferruccio)
New member Username: Ferruccio Post Number: 20 Registered: 2-2003 |
I am leaving tomarow and was wondering if I could get directions to the show? I will be staying at the Hilton in oakbrook-downers Grove. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 678 Registered: 9-2001 |
Weather for Sunday still looking good | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1386 Registered: 10-2002 |
Don, you got one. No I have never met them in person, only via email and chat. I was supposed to meet with Amar in a couple weeks in London. He lived very close to my hotel and I was looking forward to some good times in the evening. Bob, I think that is an excellent idea. Let's bring something along. BTW: Dunno yet what the weather will be like, but I'll be there rain or shine. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 676 Registered: 9-2001 |
Andreas, nice touch, how about a toast to to them also, in the early afternoon | ||
| Don Norton (Litig8r)
Junior Member Username: Litig8r Post Number: 178 Registered: 6-2001 |
That's nice Andreas. I won't be displaying my car but I will be bringing it to the show and I'd like to have one. I'll put it behind the windshield wherever they let me park it. I couldn't exactly tell from your post in the other section, had you met Jens or Amar? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1383 Registered: 10-2002 |
I've put together some rememberance cards for Jens and Amar based on Ferrariartist's design. I'll be happy to pass them out to those of you who will put their cars on display at this event. The card will fit nicely behind the windshield. I think a fitting tribute to our fallen comrades. I won't ask anybody to do that, no pressure intended, but if you like to have one, just ask me.  still very sad | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1366 Registered: 10-2002 |
Since those of us who participate with their cars have to be there early (I believe on the grounds before 9am), we won't be able to watch the European Grand Prix. So a plea to all of you visitors: DO NOT TELL/GIVE AWAY THE GRAND PRIX RESULTS!!! Thank you. It is rare for me to actually not watch a GP live, so you see how much I care about this event. PS: Of course I realize, that 5 minutes before I drive off home, some Schmuck will walk by me and mention something about how Schumacher fought his brother, but still won after Montoya spun out. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 673 Registered: 9-2001 |
Oakbrook is out in the suburbs, about 30 min. from the mag mile. Howeven there is an excellent shopping center about 5 min. from the polo grounds. Hopefully there will be an Enzo here this Sunday, and lots of other interesting cars | ||
| Ron Vallejo (Ron328)
Junior Member Username: Ron328 Post Number: 206 Registered: 3-2003 |
Hi all. I live about 5 hours south of Chicago and am thinking of being there this weekend. Is Oak St. or Oakbrook very close (walking distance) from Michigan Avenue (Magnificent Mile)? (I thought it would be good for my wife and son to be able to do something while I'm at the show). Will there be an Enzo and/or other supercars? Thanks, Ron | ||
| Don Norton (Litig8r)
Junior Member Username: Litig8r Post Number: 173 Registered: 6-2001 |
Hey Mike - what if we just want to bring our cars to the show and not formally enter them? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 672 Registered: 9-2001 |
This Sunday guys, right now the weather looks good for the 29th | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 656 Registered: 9-2001 |
I believe the show is from 9 to 3, there should be a few Fchat people in attendance be sure to look us up | ||
| Dan Gordon (Ferruccio)
New member Username: Ferruccio Post Number: 19 Registered: 2-2003 |
I am going to go up there as a spectator. Does anyone know what times they will be showing the cars? Also anyone up there want to meet up. I would love to meet some of you guys. | ||
| C O Jones (Cojones)
New member Username: Cojones Post Number: 21 Registered: 6-2003 |
Sounds like its shaping up the be another GREAT event... I've chatted with other local-area folks (other marque boards) and they plan to show up as well. Mike, let me know if you could use any help -- am available Sunday. Post any info here, and an email address -- probably best to discuss off-line. Thanks! | ||
| Mike Epifanio (Mike_e)
New member Username: Mike_e Post Number: 6 Registered: 5-2003 |
If I can believe what people tell me many of the Oak St. cars will be there plus others. I'll try to post a list later in the week. | ||
| C O Jones (Cojones)
New member Username: Cojones Post Number: 20 Registered: 6-2003 |
Quote from Mike: "No realy we should have from 150 to 175 cars and yes we have good overnight security and better weather for this year.Should be some very interesting cars judging from the apps I'm getting and the people who have said they would be there.More to follow............" Mike -- any possibility of publishing a "tentative lineup" of some of the more "significant" cars? Include production models if they fall into this category -- an Enzo, 550 Barchetta, Murcielago or Pagani Zonda certainly would qualify. Also, any info for spectators ?? Do we need to get tix in advance anywhere? Thanks. | ||
| Mike Epifanio (Mike_e)
New member Username: Mike_e Post Number: 4 Registered: 5-2003 |
If we have 300 cars I'm putting all of you to work. No realy we should have from 150 to 175 cars and yes we have good overnight security and better weather for this year.Should be some very interesting cars judging from the apps I'm getting and the people who have said they would be there.More to follow............ | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 636 Registered: 9-2001 |
Armed guards were there all day Sunday, and I'm sure Sat night also. They were guys I would not mess with guns or not. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1191 Registered: 10-2002 |
Does that mean, that some cars are left there overnight? Sheesh, I hope they have good security. | ||
| C O Jones (Cojones)
New member Username: Cojones Post Number: 19 Registered: 6-2003 |
Show itself is Sunday-only. I think Saturday is for roll-in / staging / prep. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 633 Registered: 9-2001 |
If it rains only 299 cars, mine will melt | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1189 Registered: 10-2002 |
"Post # 1000 for the Chicago area" How do you know? Ok, ok, just figured it out. Duh. So, congrats to Bob for post #1000 and congrats to us all for having a lively group. I love it! I always thought it sucked living in the Midwest from a car perspective (especially when you have been to Calif), but I have to say, that overall we're not doing to bad Ferrariwise here. I guess I'd be more depressed living in North Dakota... | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1187 Registered: 10-2002 |
"Last I heard possible 300 cars this year, including me, should be fun " Assuming there is no rain... BTW: It will now be only on Sunday, not on Saturday. I was talking to a FCA member on Oak Street and he told me that. "Post # 1000 for the Chicago area" How do you know? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 632 Registered: 9-2001 |
Last I heard possible 300 cars this year, including me, should be fun Post # 1000 for the Chicago area | ||
| C O Jones (Cojones)
New member Username: Cojones Post Number: 17 Registered: 6-2003 |
Is there a tentative list of "show" cars available? Any other F-chat folks going ?? Some Chicago-area Lambo owners will be there too. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 616 Registered: 9-2001 |
Andreas, for you take 88 west exit Rt 83 to 22nd St. east to York Rd., south to 31st St. west on 31st follow signs. Or we can meet in the parking lot for OakBrook shopping center off 22nd between 83 and York Rd | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1147 Registered: 10-2002 |
Has anybody a precise address for this place or some directions? I did run some Yahoo maps, but given the early cut off time (9am) to be there, I don't want to end up looking for this place. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1132 Registered: 10-2002 |
Do they hand out any awards/plaques just for participation at this event? I wouldn't mind ending up next to a replica, it would be interesting to see the differences. I bet the Fiero owner sweated it a lot more than you did. Reminds me of the first Oak Street event many years ago. They had a real Daytona spider and next to it a replica on Corvette base. For the trained eye it was easy to spot the differences, but it was mostly lost on the public. There was also some controversy whether the replica should be there at all. I think these days it wouldn't stand a chance. | ||
| Don Norton (Litig8r)
Junior Member Username: Litig8r Post Number: 144 Registered: 6-2001 |
I went last year and it was really cool. I don't remember if I pre-registered or if I just showed up on the day of the thing. I'm not interested in competing or anything. Of course last year they parked me next to a 308 "replica" Fiero. Ugh. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 612 Registered: 9-2001 |
Entry form now online for download http://www.fcacentralstates.org/oakbrookreg1.pdf | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 578 Registered: 9-2001 |
Forgot to add, entry deadline is June 1st | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 575 Registered: 9-2001 |
I have the entry form, if anyone needs one give me a fax # and I will send it along | ||
| Jay S. Morris (J_saber)
Junior Member Username: J_saber Post Number: 94 Registered: 12-2002 |
You can also pick one up at Continental at the service desk. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1034 Registered: 10-2002 |
Oh, the sign ups are already out? Mike, can you send me a sign up sheet then please? | ||
| Jay S. Morris (J_saber)
Junior Member Username: J_saber Post Number: 93 Registered: 12-2002 |
I'll be there. I sent the app. into Mike with the one from Oak St. You guys should enter also. It's only $20 per vehicle. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1030 Registered: 10-2002 |
Count me in. Will bring my car along of course. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 561 Registered: 9-2001 |
Last year was great many F-cars, Labos, Masers and Alfas, this year should be even better, who all is going. With Mike now on the board should be easy to get info |