Classics On The Green

Mid-Atlantic folks,

With my old blue car, I've become involved with the Central Virginia British Car Club (CVBCC). Some of you may be familiar with the annual "Classics On The Green" show held at the New Kent Winery in New Kent, VA and hosted by the CVBCC. This is the same show which used to be held on Brown's Island in Richmond ("Classics On The James" then).

Each year they have a "featured marque" - last year was Mercedes-Benz, and several classic and iconic M-Bs were give prime "real estate" for display. As it was also the 50th anniversary of the Porsche 911, the Porsche club was invited to bring one of each year 911 - there were probably more than 50 911s all lined up along the fence which separates the show field from the vineyard.

This year (September) the featured marque is Ferrari. I was speaking with the show's organizer just yesterday, and they'd love to see a great turn-out of Ferraris this year (there were very few last year). They are willing to do the legwork to set up something nice, but there would probably need to be a sponsor involved to help cover costs (only actual costs, no pass-thru for the organizer). Additionally, it would be great to see some very classic or iconic Ferraris (about 4-6 cars) for the "prime real estate" display.

If anyone has contacts which may lead to a sponsorship (FoW, FCI, Competizione, other??) or a classic car which could be part of the prime area display, please let me know or have them contact me directly.

Thanks!

gp

 

Bob/Don - they would both be great for the display! Thanks!

I'll keep in touch - still lots of time. BTW - COTG weekend is Sept 13-14, actual show is on the 14th.

gp

 

Classics On The Green is also growing. I don't know if the full agenda is published yet, but Saturday will include a JCNA-sponsored Jaguar Concours at the event hotel (Wyndham Virginia Commons), a road rally, and a very nice dinner w/ excellent music provided by Richmond's own Kings of Swing (The Official Kings of Swing Website :: Virginia's Party Band for Weddings and Parties!). Sunday will be a guided tour from the hotel out to the show field at the New Kent Winery. Promises to be a fun weekend.

gp

p.s. - I've been out to see KOS twice now, and for a swing-type cover band, they are EXCELLENT.

 

Now that the FCA National is in the history books, I wanted to bump this thread and get more word out about the show.

We're hoping for a really good Ferrari turnout this year, and are planning a few special things. Ferraris will have the premiere show spots. Additionally, Ferrari owners will have access to the large tent, where we hope to have tables, chairs, and refreshments available.

Please put September 14th on your calendar, and if you have a Ferrari or two you'd like to bring out (especially a vintage or more "special" Ferrari), please let me know.

Bob/Don - still hope to see you and your cars there. Let me know when you can commit - we can probably use them in one of the special displays we have in mind.

Thanks!

gp

 

Yes, Bill is correct. And sorry I haven't responded sooner - was out of town all of last week.

Ferrari is the featured marque this year, so we're trying to garner as much interest as we can. I will certainly point out to the organizers the website problem. They typically open it up a bit closer to the event than we are used to (with FCA events). Please keep trying.

There is a large tent which will be turned over for exclusive Ferrari use. FCA-MAR will provide a little something, and we're looking for other small "sponsorships" to help make it nice for the Ferrari owners there.

We're planning a display of some very special cars at the top of the hill, and will very likely (though this could still change....) have all the Ferrari show cars lining the walkways into and out of the tent. This area is visible from all across the show field - it should be visually stunning.

And don't forget that it is expanding to a weekend long event. Welcome reception Friday evening, JCNA-sanctioned Jaguar concours at the event hotel (Wyndham Virginia Crossings) on Saturday, a road rally on Saturday, dinner with live music (Richmond's own "Kings of Swing" - GREAT band!) on Saturday evening, show car "parade" from hotel to show field on Sunday morning, and then the show itself Sunday morning/afternoon.

It should be a fun time - I plan to participate in as much as possible, since the old blue Jag is running so well now!

gp

p.s. - just looked at the website - registration should be open *TODAY*! (let me know if you have any problems)

 

Yes, I sent that problem to them yesterday. I hope they get it working soon....

Thanks very much Curtis!

gp

 

Well that depends on what you're driving Dave. If you're driving a Ferrari, you get a primo parking spot along the walkways into the tent. And if you're driving a really, REALLY COOL Ferrari, you could get and even more primo spot!

gp