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Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic Region - USA (PA, DE, MD, DC, VA)' started by modena2904, Nov 4, 2007.

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  1. modena2904

    modena2904 Formula Junior
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    #1 modena2904, Nov 4, 2007
    I was out cruising the backroads of western Howard County today, and what shows up in my review mirror but a Ford GT in full Gulf blue/orange. I was hoping to find a spot to pull over and have a chat with the owner, but he turned off before I got to a suitable spot. Anybody know him? That was one nice looking car (but I bet it doesn't sound as good as mine).

    - Eric
     
  2. toggie

    toggie F1 World Champ
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    #2 toggie, Nov 4, 2007
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    I assume the car looked like this one in the pic below.
    This one was at the FOW Summit Point event in October.
    Owner lives in north-western part of Virginia, so probably not the same car (but you never know, could be the same one).
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  3. Devilsolsi

    Devilsolsi F1 Veteran

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    #3 Devilsolsi, Nov 4, 2007
    I have seen one with the Gulf colors in Gaither Farm in Columbia.
     
  4. kvisser

    kvisser Formula 3

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    #4 kvisser, Nov 4, 2007
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  5. bludevil12

    bludevil12 Formula 3
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    #5 bludevil12, Nov 4, 2007
    Well the main question then would be: Did it have a large 5 on the side?

    Really cool car nonetheless, the one at Summit was signed by Shelby himself!
     
  6. 4REphotographer

    4REphotographer F1 Veteran

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    #6 4REphotographer, Nov 4, 2007
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  7. curtisc63

    curtisc63 Formula 3
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    #7 curtisc63, Nov 4, 2007
    There is a heritage edition GT in the Clarksville/River Hill area.
     
  8. modena2904

    modena2904 Formula Junior
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    #8 modena2904, Nov 5, 2007
    It didn't have a number 5 on it (at least that I remember). Based on where I saw it, it was probably the Gaithers Farm car...
     
  9. BillP00

    BillP00 Formula 3
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    #9 BillP00, Nov 5, 2007
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    Not to disrespect Mr. Shelby or any owner that had him sign their car...but I heard that Mr. Shelby signs a bunch of cars (so long as you give to one of his charities). So I'm not sure if it's a rare sighting to see a car with his Autograph. Here's a picture I took for a 427 back in March at a FCA-MAR event. I'm sure if Mr. Ferrari was around today there would be people trying to get his autograph on their cars! I would donate to whatever charity he wants to get his autograph.

    Bill
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  10. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #10 dm_n_stuff, Nov 6, 2007
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  11. dododge

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    #11 dododge, Nov 6, 2007
    I think there's at least two Gulf-colored GTs in the Columbia/Clarksville area. One of them has #3 on it and showed up for a Howard County group drive earlier this year. The owner of the other one coincidentally saw us at the starting point while driving by (not in his GT) and stopped to chat for a few minutes.
     
  12. open roads

    open roads F1 Rookie

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    #12 open roads, Nov 7, 2007
    I know of yet another heritage edition in Potomac.

    It seems we've got a bunch around here.
     
  13. bimmer32five

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    #13 bimmer32five, Nov 8, 2007
    is she single? j/k
     
  14. kvisser

    kvisser Formula 3

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    #14 kvisser, Nov 8, 2007
    She is rather married and rather successful.

    cheers

    ken
     
  15. Devilsolsi

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    #15 Devilsolsi, Nov 8, 2007
    What does "rather married" mean?
     
  16. wetpet

    wetpet F1 World Champ
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    #16 wetpet, Nov 8, 2007
    means you got a shot.
     
  17. barcheta

    barcheta F1 Rookie

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    #17 barcheta, Nov 8, 2007
    it could also mean say Hi to Jimmy Hoffa next time you're visiting the meadowlands.
     
  18. bimmer32five

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    #18 bimmer32five, Nov 8, 2007
    if only i can get my wife into cars.
     
  19. kvisser

    kvisser Formula 3

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    #19 kvisser, Nov 8, 2007
    try using the doors, best means of entrance, unless they are rather beastly, then the trunk will have to do.
     
  20. bimmer32five

    bimmer32five Formula Junior

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    #20 bimmer32five, Nov 9, 2007
    after i wrote it...i knew i set myself up for that one.
     
  21. Devilsolsi

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    #21 Devilsolsi, Nov 9, 2007
    Also a good option if they start to act up.. :D
     
  22. kvisser

    kvisser Formula 3

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    #22 kvisser, Nov 10, 2007
    Sorry 'bout that. It was a cheap shot. However, at the risk of reviving the issue, I totally understand sentiment. My wife rather frowns upon my automotive activities. Its hard to enjoy this stuff from her perspective, having the 3 kids and all. That's why I normally take at least 1 of my girls with me. And I'm proud that my eldest daughter has taken a liking to the car stuff. She comes on my photoshoots, takes pictures and draws cars. We have alot of fun together.

    I think the resolution would be to suceed enough to get a Ferrari. Then she'll see the light. But then again, that means that I would have to let her drive....

    First step will be to get a set of seat belts for the front of my 64 Lincoln. I need to figure out how to put shoulder belts in the back.
    regards

    ken
     
  23. Helios

    Helios Karting

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    #23 Helios, Nov 11, 2007
    I saw a Heritage GT this afternoon on Rt 216 near Clarksville. First time I've seen that combo in real life and I like it so much more than the photos I've seen.

    If the driver is reading this - I was the one in the M3 convertible. Thanks for the wave. Nice to see you're still driving it as the weather cools down!
     

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