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  1. Dincenzo

    Dincenzo Formula 3

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    #1 Dincenzo, Aug 13, 2006
    Once again The great Fantango pulls it off. Weather aside, it was a great weekend.
    Friday night after arriving at the hotel, we had great conversation and a
    great meal. Wonderful stories from Bjorn and Warren about some of the
    restorations they have done (including the Ralph Lauren collection). Coach I
    joined in with some of his stories of Ferrari ownership over the years. And
    his lovely wife Julie gave our little grouping a bit of charm and elegance.
    Afterwards, we capped off the night (or early morning) with one last drink
    thanks to David Sebok.
    Saturday morning welcomed the rain that we had for so long dodged.
    But like true troopers,everyone gathered at Coach I's beautiful estate as
    promissed. Both Coach I and Julie were the perfect hosts as we have now
    become accustomed. And David, our chapter president, was acting as such.
    He began his day before 7:00 am making sure we had maps for the drive,
    FCA club information, and even a few refreshments to start the day.
    When Ken arrived early with his 355 GTS having some sort of problem, he
    asked Coach if he might use his jack. Coach instead moved his testarossa
    from the garage to give Ken full use of his lift and tools. It made for quite
    a scene, watching Ken work on his car while we viewed the F40.
    Let's admit it, that's what we were there to do. I have seen my share of
    F40's, but this one seemed special. I think, after just recently viewing
    Coach I's exceptional collection, which includes some of the most desireable
    of the 12-cylinder Ferraris: two Daytonas, 512 BBi, testarossa, and a
    Maranello. But the F40 is a supercar and it knows it. It almost dominates
    the garage.
    After the viewing we were treated to a concert as Coach I climbed in the
    cockpit and started the red metal monster. I didn't ever see the guage.
    I don't know how many rpms, but I can still hear the sound.
    Next it was to the front entrance for some group photos. And with the
    rain threatening, everyone jumped in their cars and were off for the next
    phase of Fantango's wacky weekend.
    As the group pulled off like a line of fighters on a carrier deck, I looked
    back to see Coach I on top of his deck looking like the ship's captain.
    Job well done guys. Now let's see some pics.
     
  2. k wright

    k wright F1 Rookie

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    #2 k wright, Aug 13, 2006
    As above many thanks to Caoch I. "So when your Ferrari breaks,...and it will... give me a call". Hey Daniel send me a new rear wheel bearing!

    Who can I send photos to for internet posting?

    ken
     
  3. Ricambi America

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    #3 Ricambi America, Aug 13, 2006
    Ken -

    Email them to me. I'll post 'em!

    BTW, no prob on the bearing.
     
  4. Ricambi America

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    #4 Ricambi America, Aug 13, 2006
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  5. Ricambi America

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  6. coachi

    coachi Formula 3

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    #6 coachi, Aug 13, 2006
    I actually posted this in another thread, so I am repeating it here....thanks again guys


    My wife and I really enjoyed hosting the brave souls who braved the weather...though disappointed that one or two didn't drive their F-cars...though very refreshing to see a superbly restored 330 GT 2+2 that didnt melt in the rain make it from four hours away.

    OK guys, these cars don't melt. The older ones do leak a bit, but is was an opportunity to pinpoint the leaks for repairs.

    I am sorry I dont have pictures to post. I was too busy arranging the cars around the flagpole and moving my beast from the garage. I am sure some very nice pictures were taken and will be posted soon.

    The drive up to highlands on 28 eas challenging and an experience. I had driven that road on my ZR-1 before...but never in a Ferrari. My Maranello did quite well, despite was seemed to be 600 turns
    instead of the 300 or so advertised... I had a hard time keeping up with David Challenge car, but then again he is a very good experienced driver. The others behind me didnt keep up with me either...tough to do on that road...if you have never driven it, you should give it a try...it is quite a challenge. This is where you find out that a fifth or sixth gear are totally useless....

    As for the F-40, I regretted not driving it up there till we got to highlands...then was happy I didn't. It would have scraped the bottom several times on those dips and rough road. There were a couple of potholes on the road up there but all in all the road was superb, newly paved in NC and a bit rough in Ga. SC was smooth.

    Hope to see all my new acquaintances soon at another event...and if someone would pitch in and help David organise it, we may be able to avoid rain for once. But if there is drought in your neck of the woods, do contact David and ask him to organize an event...it seems a 100% certainty that i will, judging by recent record....hahahaha.

    Thanks for coming.
     
  7. coachi

    coachi Formula 3

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    #7 coachi, Aug 13, 2006
    beautiful pictures!!! thanks for posting them

    and since I didnt drive my beast yesterday, i took it out today...what an exhilirating experience....it is awesome.

    Thanks gain for coming brave souls and rain does not dissolve Ferraris, and if you dry you cars or store them in a/c garage they wont rust either. Someone told me a good air compressor is essential to get water out of the nooks and whatever.

    See you next time

    Coach
     
  8. coachi

    coachi Formula 3

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    #8 coachi, Aug 13, 2006
    Adrian, you are quite an eloquent person and a good artist...thanks for all the kind words, Julie and I have both enjoyed getting to know you and Tony, and the reason I was on the deck of my house was not to captain any ships...I was there to make sure everyone was out before I locked the front gate, which I do from the house. It was funny to read that though...hehehe
     
  9. Juan-Manuel Fantango

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    #9 Juan-Manuel Fantango, Aug 13, 2006
    Coach, I am glad to here you got out today. I wish I had known, as I could not resist and logged another 200 miles in the mountains rather than heading home. Without you coach and the "Tornado Chasers" (that's right, we are chasing tornados and hail storms in our Ferraries) there would be no event. Thank you! Also thanks to all for braving the weather and for coming from afar. It's about the people- that to me is what makes these cars great. Also Ralph Thomas and his friends at Bat Competition were simply amazing, as were Bjorn, Warren, and Hector. Thank you NEW MEMBERS for joining and participating.

    Now for the next event....details coming.
     
  10. RedlineG60

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    #10 RedlineG60, Aug 13, 2006
    Maaaan I missed a great photo opportunity! CoachI, if you ever want pics of any of your cars taken I would LOOOVE the practice. I've only shot one Ferrari and it was dream enough. Same to you as well Jay since you are a local.

    Andy
     
  11. 308nut

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    #11 308nut, Aug 14, 2006
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    Thanks David for a wonderful day. We had a blast, Coach I thanks to you for allowing us to view your beautiful collection. Thanks to the guys at BAT Competition , wow who knew in this little town there would be such significant cars. The road rally David was excellent.

    Thanks to all for a great day,



    Wade
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  12. Juan-Manuel Fantango

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    #12 Juan-Manuel Fantango, Aug 14, 2006
    That first white car, the TIGA sold for only 41K with two new 525 HP Buick race engines. I cannot belive I missed that deal.
     
  13. tfling

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    #13 tfling, Aug 14, 2006
    I just want to thank everyone who came out on saturday. Especially, to Coach I and his wife for making us all feel welcome in there home! Can't wait for the next event.
     
  14. Juan-Manuel Fantango

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    #14 Juan-Manuel Fantango, Aug 15, 2006
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    I take way tooooo many pictures....
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  15. coachi

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    #15 coachi, Aug 15, 2006
    awesome pictures david thanks
     
  16. k wright

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    #16 k wright, Aug 15, 2006
    41K for that car is stunning. Can you imagine smoking around VIR in that? It would be worth getting a trailer for.

    What is the small red barchetta next to the black stations wagon?

    Where are these photos from?

    Thanks,

    ken
     
  17. Dincenzo

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    #17 Dincenzo, Aug 15, 2006
    Glad to hear that you made it back okay. Sorry to hear about the
    bearing. I guess it could have been worse. The pictures are from
    the part of the trip that you missed to BAT Competition. As far as
    the red barchetta, maybe David knows.

    Adrian
     
  18. Ski Guy 348

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    #18 Ski Guy 348, Aug 15, 2006
    I would also like to give thanks to David and Coach I for a nice event..Besides the "monsoon" Saturday morning, it was a great day. It is not often you get the pleasure to see such a nice "private" collection of F-cars. Once again, many thanks!!!!!
     
  19. iufan993

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    #19 iufan993, Aug 16, 2006
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  20. 308nut

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    #20 308nut, Aug 16, 2006

    Ken that car is a Stanguelini raced in the Milie Miglia and is the car that influenced the development of the AC Ace. Notice the front end design.
    Extremly cool car with tons of history


    Wade
     

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