It started as a race car and drove the MM 1953 in the hands of Fangio: http://images.planetf1.com/12/02/800x600/1953-Juan-Manuel-Fangio-Mille-Miglia_2718100.jpg Further images after that: COACHBUILD.com
Happy Birthday, Mr.Niles ! In addition, few of my pics about the stunning Alfa Romeo (Villa d'Este concorso 2014) https://picasaweb.google.com/100135472644301773345/AlfaRomeo6C3000CMSuperflowIV#
Congratulations Ed, it looks like a terrific celebration--sure beats Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Looking forward to many more years of your contributions to the Ferrari community.
Very nice party Ed. You deserve it for all you have done over the years in the Ferrari collector car community(you never get to retire!!). Keep the good work coming for years to come. Nice cars on display also.
Happy Birthday Mr. Niles. I wanted to tell you a quick story. I recently came into possession of an old Road & Track from March 1978 (the 512BB is the cover story). My mother gave it to me recently when she cleaned out the house she just sold. Guess she kept it all of these years as she knew I loved cars and particularly Ferraris. Not to digress, but in the back of the R&T Market Place are 2 advertisements from low and behold some guy by the name of "Ed Niles" on Wilshire Blvd. in LA. I assume you are the same Ed Niles. The 2 ads were for some pretty special cars (at least by todays standards). One is for a 1949 166MM with a 1959 scag rebody and a lusso engine (0012M) priced at $26K and the second advertisement was for a 1952 225 Sport Vignale Berlinetta (0170ET) European Hillclimb Champion priced at $29,500. I don't know if you still have the cars but I thought you'd get a kick out of the 36+ year old prices. Pretty sure they are worth 100-200+ times they were worth 36 years ago ! Sorry I can't upload the advertisements because I'm technologically challenged. Again a happy and healthy birthday.
Happy birthday. May I look as good as you when I reach that milestone. It is clear that you have enjoyed life.
Happy birthday and congrats, Mr. Niles! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us all.
Rode with Ed in the 166 to a Mark Dees event at the ranch. Remember the 225 at Bill Rudd's in Van Nuys. A stunning car.
Ed, Congrats on your 90th!!!!!!!! Cheers from Chuck'a'da'lighter and Hector'e'fede'mouska... We ALL had nicknames at S&A didn't we... Chuck Miller and Hector Vazquez... 18 year old kids then... 65 year old geezers now We're still at it......... ... and so it goes Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Happy Birthday Ed. What a great life you've led with cars. I've enjoyed many stories from friends that know you. Especially stories of you with the Breadvan. I spent a lot of time with the Breadvan in New Orleans and listening to stories of you with the Breadvan are the subject of legend among our friends. Who knows if that legendary car would exist today if you didn't have such foresight, knowledge and passion! i wish you health and happiness for a much longer life
Happy Birthday. Congrats. You look early seventies! Truly a legend. I've heard the name Ed Niles since I was a youngster.
congratulations and happy birthday Ed! ist great to have a Ferrari-legend like you at f-chat. i always enjoyed your postings. great historic pics and stories mixed with a fine sense of humour.
Happy Birthday Ed When they figure out how old you are God doesn't Count the days spent behind the wheel of a Ferrari !
Apparently the store was out of "6" candles. If you need the typo in the thread title fixed, let a moderator know.
Yes, Chuck M., we did have "names" at Sal's. I'd forgotten that I was "Il Duce". Not sure I liked being named after Mussolini. I neglected to give credit to Tom Brockmiller for the nice photos. When I get old I'll probably get forgetful. Oh, wait, I am old. A big thanks to all of you! I have been very lucky, with experiences that few share. I guess I was at the right time and the right place.
Ed congrats on 90 years and many great times in Ferraris, thank you for sharing with us, hope I can still push the Daytona clutch in when I'm 90... Chuck
