Is it too early to talk about Monterey?

[Karl Grau]

Whew, home sweet home.
The car ran like a champ and traffic all-in-all wasn't too bad, not even on the 405. It used a little over a quart of oil in 983 miles of hard driving in hot weather. I will admit that I get a little stressed driving on the sections of freeway where there is no shoulder. If anything were to happen, it's probably adiós muchachos.



I'm don't normally care about trophies (because it's about the people dammit ) but this one is kind of special and will get a few weeks of glory on the mantle.





BTW, the key to warm weather driving is loose shorts and proper ball adjustment. The Greeks knew it, the Carthaginians knew it, now you guys know it.

And lastly, it's always a good idea to shut the water off to the whole house when going on vacation.

[vinceg101]

Glad to hear it Charles; big congratulations all around for your guys' accomplishments. 4 E28's wining the top slots in their classes is something to be quite proud of indeed.

And lastly, it's always a good idea to shut the water off to the whole house when going on vacation.

OH NOOO! Nothing too damaging I hope...

[Karl Grau]

They do get friendlier later in the day

That's because they start DRINKING later in the day. The thin one must have a hollow leg because she was really knocking 'em back.

They should really consider putting mufflers on these cars --

I agree, it really spoiled an otherwise great day.

OH NOOO! Nothing too damaging I hope...

Luckily I have neighbors who give a shit (without being nosy). While on his morning walk, Gary heard the sound of water moving through the pipes and shut the main valve off. It could have been a lot worse. I meant to shut it off but I was running late.

[OcCoupe]

I made it home!!! The car performed like a champ. Got stuck in some LA traffic fortunately my neighbor sympathized with me and is now feeding me cocktails. Great trip can't wait till 2013!!!

[wkohler]

So, can you like win again and stuff next year or something?

[OcCoupe]

So, can you like win again and stuff next year or something?

Yessir

[wkohler]

That, like, um, seems so, um, unfair and junk.

[OcCoupe]

That, like, um, seems so, um, unfair and junk.

I could very well be wrong. I will ask.

[johnnye23]

Wow late to the party on this thread . Congrats to each of you on the impressive hardware you were able to take home with you.
Looks like everyone had a great trip this event is now officially on my bucket list !

[OcCoupe]

I've got to go next year.., looks amazing. Gary B... way to go ! You made it all the way up from GA. Btw.., do they close the course down for the Concourse event ? It's on the 18th hole, right ? I can't imagine they'd let golf balls fly around those wonderful and expensive machines.

It is an amazing event and should be on every car enthusiasts bucket list. This year tickets to Pebble were $250.00 per person at the gate; but you could buy them online for $200.00. The main event, (Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance), is at the end of what is probably one of best car weeks in the United States.

As for closing down the course, they shut it down completely since it takes almost 3 solid days of constant preparation to get the course ready.

Some amazing cars including Best in Show:


The Maharaja's, Wayne Carini riding shot gun.

This is where all the winners que up for their prize and photo opp. This particular car belongs to the Maharaja's family (India). The neck actually turns, the eyes light up as well as the necklace. One of the judges sat in the back seat and played music via a keyboard that was used to entertain royalty as they rode in the back. Charles and I were right at the lineup within arms reach of the cars.

Crown Prince Mandata Singh with the 1934 Rolls-Royce known as the Star of India:


One-of-a-kind Norman Timbs Special:


Judging can be fierce, points lost for dirt on a fender or even the wrong bolt under the hood:


Two American made Duesenbergs were runner up for Best in Show:


As the day progresses you couldn't even see the cars through the sea of people:






One of my clients showing his award winning Ferrari:




Something that makes the event special is how the owners of these amazing cars are there and eager to speak with you. They come from around the world traveling from Australia, Japan, India, and South America to name a few. I can't imagine what kind of support it takes to get these cars up to this level.

'Till 2013!!!

[1st 5er]

Somewhat breathtaking.
Thanks for sharing it again with us and Congrats on your wins.

[Matt]

I was actually in Seaside last week. I drove through Carmel and realized that a zillion car events seemed to be going on. And later i realized BMW stuff was happening that very weekend. I had no idea.

I was in my giant blue school bus. You may have seen me. I was in stop-and-go-traffic going south on hwy 1 (or was it 101?) through monterey torwards Carmel, and infront of me is a freaking Lamborghini. And I'm in a 1986 school bus, full size

I got a ton of stares, laughes, and pictures taken of me while I was driving this monster around.