I honestly didn't even get to walk the whole parking lot because while I was only half way through the mass exodus began. Sorry for the abbreviated photo display this month. :(
First thing I saw when I arrived was this BMW Z4 M Coupe. I personally wouldn't tacky my car up with decals like this, but I must say he had a sense of humor.
Looks like he's overdosed on BMW's Kool-aid, too.
The local VeeDub Club was there in force. A very nice 1970 (?) Beetle Cabrio.
Notice the original owner checked all the option boxes, too. Look....a radio!
This was an early flat-screen (windshield) model. Absolutely mint!
I suppose this nice BMW 2002 from Nevada was just passing through. I'm glad he stopped and shared his car with us.
This is apparently becoming a big deal: People are mounting these GoPro cameras on their cars so they can record their driving exploits. I'm thinking of getting one, too. "Here I am waiting in line at In-n-Out burgers, and here I am on my way to the SuperTarget...."
A couple of interesting vintage Porsche's caught my eye:
A 356 Cabrio....
....and a Continental. Notice the location of the gas cap. How odd.
Ahhh....the Italians.
A 1972 Ferrari Dino GT. This didn't actually carry the Ferrari badge as it was meant to be an entry level (6-cylinder) model, unlike the powerful 12-cylinder "true" Ferrari's of the day. (Enzo Ferrari was very touchy about things like that.)
An early '70's (?) Ferrari Daytona Spyder. *still drooling*
A bit out of sequence....This Porsche Carrera GT is an incredible performance car, but to me it just looks clinical...cold...brutal.
Now compare that to this Ferrari 458 Italia...curvy...sensual...like a beautiful woman...who could still kick your ass! ;)
Even the badge is sexy.
And now for my Car de Jouir: Because of it's uniqueness I chose....
....this 1930 Studebaker. I remember the old Studebaker Avanti's and Lark's and such from my yoot, but I'd never seen a Studebaker this old. The current owner bought it from a 94-year-old man who had it for 60 years!
I always thought the steamer trunk on the back was just for storage, but it turns out the gas filler is inside that box. And the gas gauge is a dip-stick. (Wouldn't all your stuff smell like gas?)
Now here's some automotive trivia for you: See that little round red piece of glass on the side of the Studebaker's headlight? That was on the left (port) side, and a matching green light was on the side of the right (starboard) headlight, just like navigation lights on a ship or plane. Who knew?
Maybe Coffee and Cars next month will enjoy cooler weather and better attendence. Fingers crossed. (Missed you Robert. Hope to see you there in September. :)
Have a great day everyone.
S
Oh yeah....
Bazinga!
