[FCA DFW] Car Show at F&MoD March 13th 10am...

Nice show, wish I could have stayed a little longer, but I've had plenty of work to do. Here's a link to some pictures I took:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4287452003

I haven't had a chance to clean them up at all, so they're not the prettiest. By the way, nice to see some of the older cars out there. You don't see those around a whole lot.

Hope nobody's car melted in the rain!

 

Uhhh... I missed a Scag?

 

Great event everyone! I'm looking forword to the next event.

 

Thanks Rob and Jenni-fun event. As far as feed back I like the rain or shine plan. Ok, so it gets a little wet and we had to go inside and stare at a F50 for a while. With having it at FOD rain was a non-issue today I felt.

I liked the boxed lunch today, sorry you got stuck with a few as the attendance was a bit lower than anticipated. It would have been tough to track food down.

I thought FOD was great as well, very nice site and were great hosts so thanks to them. Time frame was good as well, I agree with you that awards could have been sooner...maybe awards at 1:45 then its over at 2:00.

 

It seemed perfectly reasonable to me to pay for an optional lunch... my guess is they saw the lunches at the registration table and made the assumption it was included. Solution: when they register, tell them about the lunch option... expectation setting. I definitely would NOT add it to the entry fee.

Here's a very different solution and suggestion:

Instead of 10am-2pm, hold the event from 9:30-12:30, with awards at noon. That avoids the lunch hour... or people can choose to extend the event by going off to lunch in mini-groups... there's a number of good restaurants nearby. I think 3 hours is plenty of time.

Put on the ballot a start time and end time for voting... the start time is when all the entrants should be sure to be registered... the end time when all ballots need to be turned in. That'll make it much easier on everybody.

With heavier rain, though... we'd have had very low turnout... almost like the event didn't happen. In that case, a rain date would be a win... otherwise you'll have even more unused trophies.

Maybe evolve the classes based on attendance numbers. Probably more divisions of the Ferrari 8's. And maybe some more special classes... Looks Fastest... Most Intimidating... Best Color Combo... Best Story... encouraging people to add interesting plaques and such... more awards is more fun.

Agreed... the site is fantastic... it is a show all on its own...

Agreed... its fun to discuss the voting... its fun lobbying and being lobbied for votes... its fun that even cars that would be laughed out of Pebble Beach have a shot.

Agreed... I think the goal should be to maximize attendees... that means an entry fee just big enough to pay for nice trophies or make the event much more appealing. A rain date might be key to avoiding any losses... half-attendance means half-revenue, even though expenses remain the same.

Not bad, but see recommendation above... a bit shorter and ending a bit earlier might be more appealing.


But overall, the event was GREAT... no need to change a thing.

 

Thanks for lunch, I was starving by the time I ate it. Sorry you got left holding the bag. Maybe next time we place orders and call something in?

Yup, it ran a little late.

The only one I heard complaining about the rain had 100 miles on his car.

I think Chris got robbed in the voting. I don't think everyone realized his car was entered. The car is flawless.

 

My thoughts also! (Unless maybe everyone was voting for the underdogs, figuring his was a shoe-in.)

 

Rosso Scuderia.

Yes, I have a wide angle lens on my camera... looks okay for moving pictures... but too much distortion IMO when I take snaps out of it... I was planning to take another round of pics without it when it started raining... never got back around to pulling the camera out.

For FCA2004 I'll be bringing my 35mm SLR to make sure I capture everything in its full glory... forgot I might want high quality wide angle shots yesterday and didn't bring it [muttering to himself].

 

The Maserati 3500GT Spyder belongs to Paul vonHeeder, a MAFFIA Club Member. He drives it a lot and it is a Beautiful car. Rodney knows more about its value. It is just like the 250 Cali - only it's a Maserati. ;-)

I did put in a vote for Chris' car - it is too cool. And I met Chris, too. Of course, that was after I voted for ALL the Maseratis!! I was surprised that there weren't any new Maseratis there - did FMoD notify their customers of the show?

Marci

 

Anyone know anything more about the Maserati 3500, oh my gosh what a beautiful car. Just like a 250 Cali in my books. I just don't know much about Maseratis. How much do they run for?[/QUOTE]

One book I have says $50-70K for it. 227 made. I voted for Chis' F-40 as well....lots of votes...do I smell Broward County. I agree many people did not know it was part of the show. As far as the weather the only reason to postpone is if SEVERE weather is forecast (hail, tornado, KS type stuff).

 

Gregg the convertable was a 57 Vignale Spider. Last one sold that I know of was around $120K. You can purchase a very nice coupe for 40K.

Rodney

One book I have says $50-70K for it. 227 made. I voted for Chis' F-40 as well....lots of votes...do I smell Broward County. I agree many people did not know it was part of the show. As far as the weather the only reason to postpone is if SEVERE weather is forecast (hail, tornado, KS type stuff).[/QUOTE]

 

Just a quick thanks to everyone who came out. I felt the event was a success, and look forward to bigger and better for next year.

Thanks to Rob for organizing the whole thing.

The lawn didn't get thrashed, the showroom was full all day, and it seemed like everyone had a good time. We are looking forward to next year, and I'm even considering sponsoring an award (my favorite car cleverly diguised as the "dealer's choice").

Chet

 

SorryI couldn't make it, Sending the first Texas Driver to the printer in a couple of days and I have been in the office trying to remember how to spell MASERATI or MAZZERAATTII ...... hey I can make fun of myself

 

Thanks for all that was invoved in this event, I just know Rob, Chet, & Tillman (and Jeanie, too!)

It was very nice to meet fellow F-chatters (although I cannot match faces w/ handlenames yet), and new people there.

I thought the show was organized quite well. Rain factor should be considered to some degree. Rain like this time is okay. If it was pouring from previous night, I think the lawn would be in bad shape & too muddy.

About lunch, I would ask the option for lunch at the time of registration (pre-registration time may be fine, too), and order after numbers are more difinite so someone don't have to get stuck with left-overs w/ its cost, too.

I had a good time, and am glad that I participated the show.

Yoshi

 

What am I, chopped liver?

 

Looks like a good turn out. Sorry I missed yet another FChat event.

 

Yeah-- can't really expect too many votes when the car isn't in the designated area. Beautiful car, though.

 

I had a great time, good to see you guys and meet some new people. My wife, best friend, and brother-in-law had a blast and say thank you as well.

best regards,

Marcus

 

Yes coupes can be gotten reasonable. 30s to 40s for a really nice one. The 19K range coupes will be kind of rough (I have looked @ a couple). The spider is another story. It's the same with Ghiblis. You can pick up a coupe from 20s to low 40s. A nice Spider sold two months ago in Florida for $130K.

 

Of course, you're more than chopped liver!

I meant people who organized this event. I didn't write well in the previous post. There may be others who got involved in organizing, but I don't know who did.

BTW, Brian, Rob, thanks for posting pics. Now I can refer to these photos when people asked of my car.

Yoshi