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The Alberta Thread!

Discussion in 'Canada' started by brim, Jan 1, 2005.

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  1. ferrarilover

    ferrarilover F1 Rookie

    Nov 5, 2003
    2,558
    Barrie, ON, Canada
    Full Name:
    Christopher Bailey
    Wasn't there a Ferrari and Bentley dealer years back called Select Auto?

    Chris
     
  2. samsaprunoff

    samsaprunoff F1 Rookie
    Silver Subscribed

    Jun 8, 2004
    4,178
    Edmonton, AB Canada
    Full Name:
    Sam Saprunoff
    Good day Chris,

    Indeed there was... In the early 80's Calgary's Ferrari dealer was Select Auto. In the mid to late 70's Edmonton's Ferrari Dealer was Devonion Motors (used to be located at 112st and Jasper Ave).

    Cheers,

    Sam
     
  3. Kds

    Kds F1 World Champ

    Select Auto used to be on Centre Street and then they moved and went to just off of Edmonton Trail up in the NE. I remember driving past them in the mid 80's when the TR came out.........it was the first time I saw a couple of red ones in their showroom............
     
  4. rpollock

    rpollock Rookie

    Nov 8, 2003
    46
    Calgary, Alberta
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  5. shross

    shross Karting
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Sep 11, 2005
    162
    Calgary, Alberta
    Sam,

    I bought my 79 Fiat Spider from them when I was at university. I still have it. 137,000km and, quite simply, my most reliable car.
     
  6. samsaprunoff

    samsaprunoff F1 Rookie
    Silver Subscribed

    Jun 8, 2004
    4,178
    Edmonton, AB Canada
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    Sam Saprunoff
    Very cool! Interestingly, I am still run into one of the ol' sales people from Devonion from time to time. When I meet up with him we reminisce about Devonion and the cool cars that were and are around. Indeed, a time long past.

    Congrats on your Spider and good for you for keeping it... as there are not too many driving around these days!

    Cheers,

    Sam
     
  7. nanodan430

    nanodan430 Karting

    Jun 12, 2006
    149
    Calgary, Alberta Can
    Full Name:
    Daniel
    A collection of nice cars were out today thanks to the nice weather.

    Silver Bentley Continental GT
    Silver BMW M6
    White RR Phantom
    Grey Bentley Continental GTC
    White 996 Porsche Turbo
    Grey Bentley Flying Spur
    Black AM V8 Vantage.

    All spotted on 17th and 3rd street in 1hr.
     
  8. Dino Martini

    Dino Martini F1 Rookie

    Dec 21, 2004
    4,619
    Calgary Alberta
    Full Name:
    Martin
    There was an S5 and a R8 by the round-up-center today. Probably there for the Auto Show next week.
     
  9. David888

    David888 Karting

    Feb 4, 2007
    204
    Calgary, AB
    Full Name:
    David
    I checked out Zr autos today, very nicely renovated. I saw them working on the enzo and Mc12 through the glass along with other exotics.
     
  10. rmk

    rmk Formula 3

    Mar 24, 2002
    2,409
    Spotted brim with his SLR in Mission this afternoon.
    a half dozen Bentley GT's
    Red F430 spider
    Red 360 coupe
    Some cool Porsches. No clue what models they were. 993, 996, 997... 90210
     
  11. mrkklst

    mrkklst Karting

    May 29, 2007
    179
    Calgary
    Full Name:
    Mark
    Spotted ZR's Orange Murcielago on Glenmore Trail today around noon. That thing sounds so good!
     
  12. rmk

    rmk Formula 3

    Mar 24, 2002
    2,409
    Saw him rip down 4th St. about an hr ago. 1st Lambo spot so far this season.

    Some more....

    a light silver F430 coupe all around downtown these last 2 weeks
    black Vanquish
    black DB9
    black Ford GT
    black, yellow, grey RS4's
    red 360 coupe x3
    red 360 spider
    997 cabrio
    M5 x4
     
  13. NHeerDesign

    NHeerDesign Formula Junior

    Jan 25, 2006
    600
    Canada
    Full Name:
    Nick
    I've gotta head up there again. I love that place...
     
  14. mouser57

    mouser57 Formula Junior

    Jan 26, 2008
    853
    Alberta
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  15. ffeverd

    ffeverd F1 Rookie

    Jan 24, 2005
    2,944
    Vancouver, Canada
    Very nice and original looking TR, mouser! Make sure you guys share some pics of the show later on.
     
  16. essdime

    essdime Karting

    Apr 26, 2006
    180
    Edmonton
    Full Name:
    Ian K M.

    Do you know the exact dates of the show? I will be going down there for sure!!! Anyone with meeting dates or shows, please let me know!!!This year is going to be great
     
  17. mouser57

    mouser57 Formula Junior

    Jan 26, 2008
    853
    Alberta
    I got an email back from Zahir and this is a non official show, no banners etc. The vehicles will be ready for viewing on saturday.
     
  18. MS250

    MS250 Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa

    Dec 10, 2003
    26,127
    Full Name:
    Avvocato
    Congrats on the TR...enjoy her in good health and for many years to come !!

    Welcome to Fchat, enjoy your Stay, and may i say the TR is one of the best ferrari's around ;)
     
  19. essdime

    essdime Karting

    Apr 26, 2006
    180
    Edmonton
    Full Name:
    Ian K M.
    This comming saturday the 15th?
     
  20. NHeerDesign

    NHeerDesign Formula Junior

    Jan 25, 2006
    600
    Canada
    Full Name:
    Nick
    Is that this upcoming Saturday? And can you please say whether the show be at the auto show, at ZR or at Stephen Avenue?

    Thanks very much! I'd probably head wherever to see these cars out for the first time this year. Thanks for the heads-up.
     
  21. mouser57

    mouser57 Formula Junior

    Jan 26, 2008
    853
    Alberta
    The cars will be at his shop. The mechanics are working long hours and last week there was a lot of work let to do. My hats off to them for the long hours and hard work that they do. This saturday is when he said to come by and preview the mods to their cars and customer cars. I am in McMurray until Friday, see my family and we will cruise done saturday morning, weather permitting.
     
  22. essdime

    essdime Karting

    Apr 26, 2006
    180
    Edmonton
    Full Name:
    Ian K M.
    I will be ther for sure. If anyone can find me there, say hi. my number is 780 722 8843, give me a shout when you get there if you would like to meet up.
     
  23. mouser57

    mouser57 Formula Junior

    Jan 26, 2008
    853
    Alberta
    Anyone from Edmonton driving their cars down there, will call you when I arrive, stopping off in Red Deer for their swap meet, I have some race pistons and rods I want to get rid of some extras I have for a 383 stroker chevy.
    If there are any forum member in Edmonton who is interested in going for the occassional cruise on sunny days this summer message me.
     
  24. essdime

    essdime Karting

    Apr 26, 2006
    180
    Edmonton
    Full Name:
    Ian K M.
    Does anyone know if Dan or the rest of the ZR guys may be there? I wouldn't mind talking to them. Also, does anyone know what time this thing starts and ends?
     
  25. ClassicFerrari

    ClassicFerrari F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa

    Jan 7, 2004
    16,798
    Toronto
    Full Name:
    Vasco
    Hi Ian, I edited your post. PLEASE, try to not use peoples last names. Hope you guys have a great time. Be sure to provide pics!

    Best,
     

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