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"The Great Putdown" video (A PF Coupe, a SWB California and a GTO...)

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  1. krasnavian

    krasnavian Formula 3

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    #1 krasnavian, Aug 6, 2008
    In 1969/70, Peter Helm shot a short film with an 8mm camera to celebrate his friend's acquisition of a PF Coupe. I participated with my GTO and saw the footage for the first time only a week ago. I've added my own commentary to the film which can be seen at:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCfItWwi2V8

    Peter was instrumental in bringing southern California Ferrari owners together in the early days and he has an amazing archive of 8mm footage of some very rare cars. He has also lived more bigger-than-life adventures with his cars than any ten people I know!
     
  2. Arvin Grajau

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    #2 Arvin Grajau, Aug 6, 2008
    thankyou for sharing.
    wonderful footage.
     
  3. ferrarip4

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    #3 ferrarip4, Aug 6, 2008
    Dear Steven.

    What a fun 8mm film that conveys the free spirit of the time, not to mention showing the beautiful lines of the GTO and California Spider in action! No static view can show the beauty of those cars as well as film...

    Cheers.
     
  4. pastmaster

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    #4 pastmaster, Aug 6, 2008
    AHH... Stephen...My friend! What emotions you bring to me with the memories of your youth and GTO! Pure Art! Of a POET! Thank you, Paul.

    What a treasure this site is...I want more. I'm like a man who has found a fresh cold spring of water on a very hot and dry day, whose thirst is unquenchable...

    Ciao...Paolo
     
  5. GuyIncognito

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    #5 GuyIncognito, Aug 6, 2008
    awesome. more proof that I was born 40 years too late. thank you for sharing!

    any pics of the army jeep-painted Cali Spyder?
     
  6. ArtS

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    #6 ArtS, Aug 6, 2008
    Very cool!

    Regards,

    Art S.

    PS. How long did it take to shoot?
     
  7. Peloton25

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    #7 Peloton25, Aug 6, 2008
    That was excellent sir - thank you for putting it up for the world to see and sharing the insightful commentary along with it.

    What exciting times those must have been. :cool:

    >8^)
    ER
     
  8. Christian.Fr

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    #8 Christian.Fr, Aug 6, 2008
    FANTASTICO!
     
  9. moriaan1

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    #9 moriaan1, Aug 6, 2008
    Great footage!
     
  10. JOEV

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    #10 JOEV, Aug 6, 2008
    Awesome

    Thank you very much. "Golden age" indeed.
     
  11. Ashman

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    #11 Ashman, Aug 6, 2008
    Absolutely wonderful footage! It is documentation like this that reminds us of how much things have changed in the past 40 years, some of it not for the better.
     
  12. Italian Lover

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    #12 Italian Lover, Aug 6, 2008
    Thank you, Krasnavian for sharing the memories. All of the scenes seemed so unreal and movie-like, yet nothing but reality. Unbelievable, indeed. A time from another world as if. Very thought provoking. w/ smiles Jimmy
     
  13. speedy_sam

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    #13 speedy_sam, Aug 6, 2008
    Fantastic!!!!
     
  14. Napolis

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    #14 Napolis, Aug 6, 2008
    Absolutely Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!

    Will you be at Pebble/Quail???????
     
  15. mcg

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    #15 mcg, Aug 6, 2008
    Just incredible. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up.
     
  16. donv

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    #16 donv, Aug 6, 2008
    Great! Thank you for sharing.
     
  17. Ferranki

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    #17 Ferranki, Aug 6, 2008
    A real treasure. Thanx for making my day!
     
  18. krasnavian

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    #18 krasnavian, Aug 6, 2008
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    Thank you all for your appreciative comments. It's been too long, Paolo. I am very pleased to hear from you!

    GuyIncognito, I'm sure Peter must have some photos of it in Khaki complete with the white stars on the doors and other Army markings (Asa Clark's reaction was just what Peter was going for as he pulled up to the California Yacht Club for the monthly FOC meeting!). I'll see if I can get him to transfer to digital for posting here.

    ArtS, it took two brief afternoons. On the second day, the PF Coupe was absent. I think Rick had boarded a plane for New York.

    Napolis, unless a trip to Paris preempts the occasion, I should be at Pebble. See you there?
     
  19. Napolis

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    #19 Napolis, Aug 6, 2008
    4 Sure.

    Will pm U my cell#
     
  20. vintagemotorcars

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    #20 vintagemotorcars, Aug 6, 2008
    My vote for the best You Tube video. It brought goosebumps. Most of us can only imagine what these times were like. Thank You for giving us a taste. I"m sure everyone is hungry for more.
     
  21. goin2fast52

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    #21 goin2fast52, Aug 6, 2008
    I would absolutely kill for sound from that video.
     
  22. Ed Niles

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    #22 Ed Niles, Aug 6, 2008
    The "Army" paint job was very temporary, but as Steve said, it had the desired effect, in spades. And not just on Asa---who was the stuffy real estate guy with a Lusso? Them wuz the dayz.
     
  23. krasnavian

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    #23 krasnavian, Aug 6, 2008
    ...a Lusso and an ascot! Dan Ward, methinks. :)

    Ed is correct. We hosed off the poster paint the next day and all was forgotten, if not forgiven.
     
  24. Daytonafan

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    #24 Daytonafan, Aug 6, 2008
    Incredibly cool video, great choice of background music too.
     
  25. ggjjr

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    #25 ggjjr, Aug 6, 2008
    What a treasure those videos are. I would vote for a dvd compilation.

    George
     
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