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  1. jtdoyleiv

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    #1 jtdoyleiv, Aug 26, 2008
    Here is an article showing all of the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours class winners. There are some amazing cars - too many to list - but which one would you choose if you could only have one? Not as an investment, but strictly on what it does for you.

    The Ferrari 410 coupe is breathtaking, the Delahaye is really neat, as are the old Alfas, but for me it comes down to the blue Ferrari 500 Mondial and the red Siata 208S. I ultimately favor race cars, so I'd pick the Ferrari 500 Mondial so I could race it at Laguna Seca on Saturday, then show it at Pebble on Sunday. The Siata is something else though.

    Thoughts?

    http://www.sportscardigest.com/archives/1489
     
  2. speedemon

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    #2 speedemon, Aug 26, 2008
    The right car probably won best of show, but I dig the 1913 Benz
     
  3. GuyIncognito

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    #3 GuyIncognito, Aug 26, 2008
    The V16 Caddy looks like something Mr. Burns would drive!

    But I'd take the Ferrari 410 SA. Elegant and agressive at the same time...hard to achieve.
     
  4. 285ferrari

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    #4 285ferrari, Aug 26, 2008
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    #5 Ingenere, Aug 26, 2008
    Hands down...... Admiral Phillips. He and Brian have loved that car since 1960, and they epitomize what Ferrari enthusiasm is all about.
     
  6. Ashman

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    #6 Ashman, Aug 27, 2008
    Wow, glad that I don't have to choose. But I have never seen a Lancia woodie before, didn't know they existed. Now THAT would be something different to take to the next cruise night at the Dairy Queen!
     
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    #7 Ashman, Aug 27, 2008
    That is a fantastic car and a great story. It has been a true pleasure to read Bryan's stories about the ownership of the car. The fact that he is so open and a big contributor here on FChat makes it that more special that one of our own was there.
     
  8. 285ferrari

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    #8 285ferrari, Aug 27, 2008
    +50----I have yet to meet Bryan's dad, hopefully soon, but Byran is a great asset to the board and wonderful person..
     
  9. BillP00

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    #9 BillP00, Aug 27, 2008
    +1. Admiral Phillip's car!!

    I've already told the wife that we're going to Cavallino this year just so I can see this car in person. Although those of us in the Mid-Atlantic group are still pleading with Bryan and the Admiral to show it off in our area before then.

    Bill
     
  10. Daytona Rick

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    #10 Daytona Rick, Aug 27, 2008
    When I first saw the two tone blue Delahaye, I knew it was a class winner and hopefully the overall winner. I met the owner: Cathy and Paris several times over the weekend and she was on cloud nine. She had to fight with the restorers on color choice and interior and I'm glad she won that battle. the best of luck to her.
     
  11. toggie

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    #11 toggie, Aug 27, 2008
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    LOL, Robbie, maybe you missed meeting him at the Marriott Garage event back in 2007.
    Here is a pic with you about 8 feet away from the good Admiral. (You to the left of Barry in the middle of the pic, the Admiral to the right of Barry).
    My wife and I had a good talk with the Admiral and Mrs. Phillips that day.
    I agree that his blue 1955 500 Mondial car is awesome!!
    Second pic below is one of his car at Pebble Beach from that referenced thread in the Mid-Atlantic Section.
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  12. DAYTONASME

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    #12 DAYTONASME, Aug 27, 2008
    John And Mary Shirley's Alfa looked stunning post rebuild and was a deserved winner.

    I would have shared the cup between Greg Whitten's ERA B Romulus and Don Orosco's 10,000 man hour rebuild of the Scarab F1 Fiat truck
     
  13. jtdoyleiv

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    #13 jtdoyleiv, Aug 27, 2008
    I like both choices, especially the very cool Fiat transporter. I'd love to hear more about the 10,000 hour restoration. Hard to imagine spending that much time and $$ on a transporter, but kudos to him for doing it. Talk about unique...
     
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    #15 Napolis, Aug 27, 2008
    +2 except that I won't be at Cavallino but will be at Palm Beach Superweekend instead with Dino Competizone.
     

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