My new plate -- So cool...

I don't think enough people here realize what a great place the PMoA is.

Spend a day there, look around. There are treasures there that most museums woould kill to have.

The basement (which I had the pleasure of getting a private tour through) is an amazing place, complete with a train station that never got completed.

Join up. Spend a day. Trust me, you'll go back again and again.

Oh, and yes, VERY COOL PLATE.

DM

 

thats a bargain considering what people are paying for low numbers in other countries.

looks good, sure it will start a lot of conversations. Congrats!

Antony

 

a little off topic: how would you guys rate that museum compared to some of the more well known "world class" museums, like the Louvre, Prado, Met, etc.? I'm always up for a trip to the museum, but often find them somewhat disappointing in what they have on display. I'm not a fan of modern art at all, so that does tend to kill many of them. I've been suprised in the past though, like the Dali museum in Tampa... did not expect it to be nearly that large of a collection, but man-oh-man.

back on topic: so, I'm hoping its a brand new plate in PA then for that low of a number to be assigned?

 

Rich.

It is a world class collection. Here's a tiny cross section. They also have a fantastic furniture collection, and the Rodin Museum alone is worth the trip.

Look around for artists you enjoy.

http://www.philamuseum.org/collections/search.html

Dave
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thanks for the link Dave. I never did make it to the Rodin museum when I was in Paris, this could be me opportunity to see (close enough at least) what I missed!

 

Philly's collection is second only to the one in Paris. It is quite an amazing place.

 

I'm a huge art fan myself. Sad to say, I've never been there. I keep telling myself to go there and the Barnes. But i never have. This year for sure!

 

I just went to the museum last Sunday, and go a few times a year. On Sunday it is pay whatever you wish!! That is right you can see all the priceless art you want for whatever you can afford. Normal admission is like 10 or 12$ though, and you have to pay extra for the rotating exhibits currently frida Kahlo. Great place to walk around!
Erik

 

My Brother in Law works at the Museum. I'll get a contact name and see if they like the idea.

Might take a couple weeks. Maybe combine it wit ha small donation/fundraiser for the museum. Might be able to coordinate it with the PA-NJ FCA, I'll contact Pietro about that too.

We would need, I think, at least 10-12 exotics, different ones, to get them interested.

DM

 

Dave,
The museum holds the cars under the stars event each year which is a charity event that honored our favorite last year neurologist . For that event it was at an evening and a few cars were on display all around the museum from the Dr's collection. Let me know how you make out Dave
Erik
PS I still want a ride in that new 360 when the weather breaks!!

 

Now this idea is one my wife would attend. Make it warm weather and it could be a great day. (need to bring the Barchetta) Jon in Delaware

 

Exotic includes Porsche, just excludes most of the Japanese cars, most BMWs, Mercedes, and 98% of the domestic market.

I've had my Dino in a "Ferrari as Art" exhibition the last three years. Something like that might work. I'll see what I can work out.

Dave

 

Great idea on the museum run. Did anybody see the tv show on Ralph Laurens auto collection as art ? It was very well done. I also love art. The Hooper exhibit at the National gallery of art in DC was exceptional. I'd love to do a DC arts and cars as well if someone has connections . Jshiah, the Disney center for performing arts in LA , also by Geahry is a fantastic building as well as is his Bilbao museum.

 

this is the point where ken posts a pic of a ferrari outside the national gallery.

 

I think this "Cars & Art" things sounds great! Would my Exige be considered "exotic" enough to be parked with everyone else out front? I could see this (personally) as a great opportunity to see the museum and meet some local f-chatters finally

I'll definitely be keeping tabs on where this goes. Count me in unless I'm on travel or something.

 

That really is cool, good luck right?

I saw a VW Toouraghueea with a black DE tag and the # 0 on it. No lie, at a dealership I worked for. Crazy.

How much does a tag like that go for???




-J

 

Black tag #0 cannot be legal if I am correct. My guess is that someone was smart and put the letter O on a plate. The lowest is #1, which goes to the governor. The second and third go to the lt. governor and attorney general, respectively. The lowest available to the public is #4, which belongs to the wife of a deceased local bank tycoon. #6 just sold last weekend for $675,000 to a local real estate developer. Pretty interesting stuff, somone correct me if i'm wrong.

Now, back on topic, i'd be interested in attending as well. No "art" car to display for me, but I'd love to come as a spectator. Keep us posted on if you need help with anything. Fine art and exotic cars, what could be better!

 

Art Museum is out, they want basically $25K plus to do anything there.

I would love to help them out, but I'm not popping $25K for an after hours event.

They don't seem to grasp what I'm proposing.

DM

 

wow... that's really disappointing. what about the Decoy Museum in Havre de Grace, MD j/k