Hoping to see some photos of this by any chance? I still have a ton of pics to go through from the event, along with about four other events. Full resolution here: http://desert-motors.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=94 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Always nice to see my baby, how did you know? AWESOME shots by the way, not just of my car but all of the cars.
Thanks, glad you like them. I just figured you might be looking to see if anyone took photos of your car (I know I'd want to see some if it were my car) and then checked out your profile to see which was yours. Here are some more samples. Still have a ton to go through. Again, higher resolution here: http://desert-motors.com/cpg/displayimage.php?album=94 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I agree. I have a '72 Pantera, with both of them parked next to each other, there are a lot of similarities. More between the Pantera and Jalpa then the Pantera and M1 though. Did I miss a yellow Pantera Saturday? Bummed about that! Maybe I will bring the Pantera next month. TT Image Unavailable, Please Login
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Guys, it turned out that the guy that was killed on the motorcycle where we were having the Cars & Coffee meet is the founder of an organization that my boss belongs to. Here is statement from that organization: Ben F. Brooks January 25, 1940 – October 6, 2007 Dear EO Colleagues, It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of Ben Brooks, 67, Paradise Valley real estate developer extraordinaire, entrepreneur, author, humorist and founder of the Arizona Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Ben died suddenly on Saturday in a tragic motorcycle accident in Scottsdale on the way to his grandson’s soccer game. “Gentle Ben,” as many of his friends and colleagues called him, left an irreplaceable mark on Phoenix, on local real estate and business, and on literally thousands of leaders here, across the nation and abroad who he touched through his long-time involvement in the Young President’s Organizations (YPO) and our Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Ben built his career and lived his life with gusto. He was a smart businessman with an uncanny sense of opportunity. Born in Long Beach , CA , he received his real estate license at age 19, moved to Phoenix in 1963, worked hard, and opened his own real estate company, Ben Brooks and Associates, in 1969. His specialty was creating solutions for difficult properties. And, he was good at it—buying and selling over a million acres of land and making his company one of Arizona ’s leading land developers. Over the years, Ben expanded the firm to include Diversified Advertising Company, Brooks Distributing Company, Sound Entertainment, Inc., and Brooks, Murphy & Associates. Ben wasn’t just about business. He was a fun-loving guy who filled peoples’ lives with smiles. He believed, “you don’t stop laughing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop laughing.” Ben collected jokes and witty sayings over the years and wrote three personal joke books to keep people laughing! He was a wonderful husband to wife Lovisha and former wife Donna, a loving father to Ben “Tres” Brooks III and Julie Brooks Horne and grandfather to Natalie, Lauren (due in November), Haley, Bruck and Alex. All his life, Ben believed in giving back and mentoring. He is a former Realtor of the Year, past president of the Scottsdale Board of Realtors and served on numerous civic, business and charitable organizations including Arizona Association of Realtors, The Young President’s Organization, Phoenix Thunderbirds, Sun West Development Corporation and Barrow Neurological Institute. Fifteen years ago, Ben wanted to do more to mentor young entrepreneurs. So he kicked off EO AZ. A handful of people showed up and three people signed on— Tres Brooks (Ben’s son), Thaine Fisher and Greg Sprunk. Ben’s spirit, quest for continual learning and celebration of life continues today among our dynamic EO members. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to The Phoenix Children’s Hospital, the American Heart Association or Friends of the Arizona Cancer Center . Image Unavailable, Please Login
Ed, Thanks for the info, this has been on my mind all week. Maybe at the next cars and coffee we could pass the hat so to speak and make a contribution to one of the listed charities in his memory. Sounds like he was the kind of guy who would have gotten a kick out of what we were doing that morning. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Wow. On the way to his grandson's soccer game. Put's everything in check. I can't put in words how I feel. Sad. Tony.
Well guys, lets talk to Steve and get things going. All the charities listed are terrific, so I have no preference. Since the C&C is Steve's thing and assuming he would like to do something like this I think he should be the one to pick the charity. I think doing something like this will bring closure to everyone that was there as well as do something good for the community. We can honor this man in a way he would have been proud.
On the SECC forum we were talking about doing a charity run, this would be perfect. See how many people we could get out to the event, im sure alot would come. Seemed like a successful and nice guy, its too bad this had to happen.
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Hi guys, Back here in Wi. its cold and raining so I am looking at some sunny photos from Az. and see a beautiful dr blue 550 from Ia. As it turns out I have been in that car. Stan the old owner is a friend back here. I do know Stans son now has the car, but is he on Ferrarichat?
My name is Terisa and I'm working on behalf of the family of the man (Ben Brooks) that died in a motorcycle accident on October 6, 2007. I understand that Blake witnessed the accident (or at least part of it). I'm looking to contact him, as well as anyone else that may have witnessed part or all of the accident. I would appreciate any help in locating / contacting witnesses. Thank you, Terisa Fullmoon (602) 672-1300 [email protected]
