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  1. kvisser

    kvisser Formula 3

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    #26 kvisser, Feb 23, 2012
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    That's a great time to watch the load in of the field. This also takes place on Saturday afternoon. They start pre loading the field. A great chance to see some of the cars prior to the crowds. Then you can wander over to the auction and see the cars que up. Also, the tractor trailer parking lot is very cool on saturday, disgorging their precious cargos.

    This first shot is how I got on the field my first trip down. I was supposed to get in a friend's 48 Delehaye. I couldn't find him but ran into Jim Taylor in his 66 427 Cobra with under 4000 miles on it. He let me jump in and crash the party. Now I have media credentials which allow early access.

    I can't wait.

    cheerz

    ken
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  2. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Preston Henn's sensational yellow 275 GTB Speciale #6885 will also be shown at Amelia next week. Preston, now 81 years, owns it since March 1970 already!

    Marcel Massini
     
  3. davidgoerndt

    davidgoerndt Formula 3

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    Any news on GTO's? How many would be shown?
     
  4. rdefabri

    rdefabri Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Garlits, Shelby, and Petty...wow!
     
  5. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Andreas Mohringer's unrestored ex-Bill Spear and ex-Ian Gunn 375 MM Spider Pinin Farina #0382 AM will be there as well.

    Marcel Massini
     
  6. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

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    I will be there. Staying at the Omni Plantation
     
  7. beachmk4

    beachmk4 Formula Junior

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    I'll be there. Got my first invitation to show my 1927 Amilcar CGSs. So excited. Also hopefully will be taking delivery of my first "modern" Ferrari. A NART Blue 550. Should be a great show. Come look me up by the Amilcar. New to the forum and am always looking to meet like minded folks.
     
  8. open roads

    open roads F1 Rookie

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    I'm getting in Sunday on the red eye from Vegas. Can't wait to be there again after missing the last two.
     
  9. kvisser

    kvisser Formula 3

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    I just saw the list of GTO's to be present at Amelia. Dick Merritt will be judging that class and he has a tough job. This is going to be a wonderful show.
     
  10. raiderceb

    raiderceb Rookie

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    ok, so how many?
     
  11. kvisser

    kvisser Formula 3

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    I only got a quick glance at the sheet but there were 10-12 entries on there.
     
  12. BigP1202

    BigP1202 Formula 3

    Jul 11, 2007
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    So that's... *counts quickly in head*... roughly $300 million in GTO's!?!?!
     
  13. BigP1202

    BigP1202 Formula 3

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    Do we want to plan on an FChat meeting time for Sunday?
     
  14. bitzman

    bitzman F1 Rookie
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    I heard there is a tribute to the Cobra that's going to take place there. I can't be there
    but if you are good at digital photography and can shoot high res front 3/4 and rear 3/4 of the more significant Cobras and Shelbys there, maybe 10-15 pictures in all, I can trade use of them in my book for my 12" x 18" prints on watercolor paper of various Ferraris, from my original artwork. I have maybe 30 different Ferrari prints and can
    send you a list or you can shoot one at the show and I can work from that if there's nobody in front of the car (sometimes it's darn hard to get a picture that's "people free" like at Pebble Beach.

    If you want to see some of the artwork, some is pictured in this story on the net
    http://www.mclellansautomotive.com/newsletter/articles/2009/oct/03/index.php

    I sold a half dozen at $75 each in Pebble Beach last August so I hope that's a fair trade for your shootin'. Cheers
     
  15. BigP1202

    BigP1202 Formula 3

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    PM Sent.
     
  16. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Todays program shows 166 MM Barchetta Touring 0004 M of Oscar Davis, 212 Export Spider 0086 E of Peter Carlino, 375 MM Spider Pinin Farina 0382 AM of Andreas Mohringer, 250 GT LWB TDF Berlinetta 0555 GT of Mike Leventhal, then a TDF from Kentucky, the Herrington ex-Prince Bertil of Sweden 250 GT Coupe 0853 GT lightblue, the ex Harrah 400 SA Coupe, a 330 GTC, the 512 S of John Giordano, the 275 GTB/C Speciale 06885 of Preston Henn, Bruce McCaw's 250 GT Sperimentale 2643 GT, NINE 250 GTOs, a 330 LMB and a 250 GT Speciale 2429 GT.

    Marcel Massini from Amelia Island
     
  17. nathandarby67

    nathandarby67 F1 Veteran
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    We got into town last night....staying in Fernandina Beach. Will head down to the Ritz in a bit. (Will need large doses of coffee first.....long drive yesterday). I think today we are going to do some of the manufacturer test drives and RM preview stuff. What does everyone else have going on today? Anything else that is a "don't miss"?
     
  18. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Go to GOODING today Friday!! Gooding is just about two miles south of Ritz hotel at Plantation. Their auction is today Friday. RM is tomorrow Saturday.

    Marcel Massini
     
  19. nathandarby67

    nathandarby67 F1 Veteran
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    Thanks for the tip Marcel.....will make a stop at Gooding as well!
     
  20. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Gooding Auctions at Amelia Island today sold the ex Mike Hawthorn 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Berlinetta Touring #0143 E for USD$ 1.25 M hammer price. This beautiful lightblue car is going into a great collection of other significant early 1950s Ferraris.
    The Daytona Spider sold for USD$ 910'000 hammer price.
    Gooding also sold a really good Porsche 550 Spider for a world record USD$ 3'350'000 hammer price! It takes two to tango!
    I think their sales total today is USD$ 35 M.
    The RM auction auction takes place tomorrow Saturday.

    Marcel Massini
     
  21. Daytona Rick

    Daytona Rick Formula 3

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    Can't wait to get there. Heading down early tomorrow. Meet you down there.
     
  22. ProCoach

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    Marcel, this may be too pedestrian <grin> but do you know what the Abarth 750 Spider went for? Lot 70 at Gooding.
     
  23. RP

    RP F1 World Champ

    Feb 9, 2005
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    Marcel, thank you for taking the time to post these updates. I understand that 8 of the GTOs were parked on the street in town yesterday.
     
  24. BigP1202

    BigP1202 Formula 3

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    Since I had to work at 5am this morning we're heading out now. Hope to see some of you tomorrow.
     
  25. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Very sorry, I do not know. Surely Gooding will post results soon.

    Marcel Massini
     

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