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  1. John Dowling

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    #1 John Dowling, Aug 18, 2009
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    Here is the “net” information for the annual Richmond, VA “Classics on the James” car show on September 20th on Brown’s Island.

    Very simply, this is one of the better Mid-Atlantic car shows, and one of the better kept secrets, in a wonderful setting. It features close to 300 European cars of all makes: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Austin Healey, Rolls Royce, Jaguar, Bentley, MG, Triumph, etc. It is an easy day, beginning at 9:30 for the traditional Ferrari parade onto the show field (we are the only brand that does this) ending at 4:00. There will be food vendors, many automotive related vendors and dealers in attendance, including Foreign Cars Italia with their well stocked merchandise and clothing trailer, along with some of the latest Ferrari models.

    The non-competitive display is open to any European make, in any state of restoration or originality. In the past, there have been in the range of 45-50 Ferraris in attendance! To register for the 9/20 show, and for details, go to the Classics on the James website:

    http://www.cvbcc.com/classics/classics2009.htm

    There is a Saturday night 9/19 group drive and dinner event, for Ferraris only. This will at Bookbinder’s, an excellent restaurant with a large parking lot with security. This is a multi-course meal and cost is $70 per person, paid at the restaurant. Please contact [email protected] to RSVP. We'll gather in the large parking lot adjacent to the hotel at 6:30 to assemble for the drive over.

    The Crown Plaza Hotel in downtown Richmond is the “official” show hotel, right next to the show field. Show rate is in the $100 per night neighborhood. There will be covered parking deck parking (no speedbumps) with 24 hour security and a wash station. You probably should call the hotel directly to get show rate rather than use the website. Contact the Crown Plaza at:

    http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/riccs or call 804-788-0900.

    Our FCA organizer this year is Chip Williams, you can contact him at: [email protected] with any questions.

    See you all there! John
     
  2. John Dowling

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    #2 John Dowling, Aug 26, 2009
    Just a reminder, please register by September 1!
     
  3. 285ferrari

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    #3 285ferrari, Aug 26, 2009
    Anyone who has never been to this should make every effort to attend!!! One of the best shows in this area!!!

    PS--Stop by and visit the Stickynomore booth and say hi...
     
  4. Monteman

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    #4 Monteman, Aug 26, 2009
    Heads up. The hotel no longer has rooms available at the show rate but the cost was only $119/night but it sounds like they are filling up. Better make the reservations early.
     
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    #5 jungathart, Aug 27, 2009
    Just registered. Looking forward to meeting you James, along with my other fellow Ferrari and automotive enthusiasts.
     
  6. stormin

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    #6 stormin, Aug 29, 2009
    See everyone there, this event is definitely one of the best weekends in the area!
     
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    #7 redtrman, Aug 29, 2009
    Norm, are you ill this morning? 3 posts in one day, that must be a record for you! :)
     
  8. John Dowling

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    #8 John Dowling, Sep 2, 2009
    Even thought the Sept 1 deadline has passed, you can still squeeze in!
     
  9. Bryanp

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    #9 Bryanp, Sep 2, 2009
    Signed up yesterday. Dad and I will drive down in my car morning of the show. See yall there!
     
  10. Monteman

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    #10 Monteman, Sep 12, 2009
    The wife and I are heading down from the Vienna area around 1ish on Saturday if anyone is interested in caravaning down together.
     
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    #11 stormin, Sep 13, 2009
    Monte, I'd be interested in caravaning down! Anyone else???

    Norm
     
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    #12 stormin, Sep 13, 2009
    John,

    I emailed Sparky a while back about the Saturday night event, but didn't here anything back. Count me if for two!

    Norm
     
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    #13 Monteman, Sep 13, 2009
    John,

    Same here. Two but didn't hear anything back.
     
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    #14 285ferrari, Sep 13, 2009
    I'll be right behind you---Can't leave my house until around 2pm...
     
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    #15 285ferrari, Sep 14, 2009
    Heard FCI is bringing a Cali!! Ver cool
     
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    #16 hezgon, Sep 15, 2009
    From Chip's email:

    Foreign Cars Italia is planning on bringing a new California spyder that will also be placed on the helipad.
     
  17. 4REphotographer

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    #17 4REphotographer, Sep 15, 2009
    That is great about the california, but I don't think it can compare with the Enzo, 288 GTO, F40 and F50 from 2 years ago.
     
  18. RaptorAKL

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    #18 RaptorAKL, Sep 15, 2009
    I'm going to go early, probably late morning and leave around 1. Kickoff for the VT-Nebraska game is 3:30 and I want to be back for that. Anyone else planning to be there in the morning?
     
  19. Eric Cruz

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    #19 Eric Cruz, Sep 16, 2009
    It looks to me like the show is on Sunday. Tech plays Nebraska on Saturday at 3:30.

    Best regards,
    Eric
     
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    #20 285ferrari, Sep 16, 2009
    Yep, the show is Sunday 10am-4pm
     
  21. RaptorAKL

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    #21 RaptorAKL, Sep 16, 2009
    Oops. Reading comprehension is a good thing
     
  22. blown daytona

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    #22 blown daytona, Sep 18, 2009
    Weather looks fantastic!!!! Looking forward to the show
     
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    #23 jungathart, Sep 18, 2009
    Also looking forward to a Nebraska triumph!;)
     
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    #24 285ferrari, Sep 18, 2009
    Sunny and 78 for Saturday and Sunday in Richmond!!!
     
  25. m3doc

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    #25 m3doc, Sep 18, 2009
    This sounds like a very cool event. Is registration required to just view the vehicles on display? Is there plenty of parking available?

    Thanks
    James
     
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