2006 Palo Alto Concours d'Elegance (56k Warning)

[MidEngine4Life]

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I made last minute plans to attend so unfortunately I had nobody to go with, but my mom made a good point. At shows like that, your never alone. This turned out to be very true and I had some nice conversations with some of the owners.

Here is what i have uploaded so far............
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........Ok so there are still more to post but i need a break ;) Ill probably add the rest after I get off work tonight.

Ok im home now, here's some more
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Ok ok ok I guess I should stop now. Anyone have a pick for next months contest?

[TT]

IMO at such meetings beeing alone is always better :D alone you can move faster and focus on picture taking ;)

Bring on the rest :D

[No.1]

Looks fantastic - looking forward to seeing more :D

[TT]

The Gullwing and Lambo 400GT are such beauties :D

[chest3r]

a Ford GT with lambo style doors :shock: :roll: some guy who wants to show himself :)

Nice cars, thanks a lot for the pics !!!

[TT]

BTW, I know you are still updating the first post, but I'd take any more pics you have of the light blue 250 GTE

[MidEngine4Life]

BTW, I know you are still updating the first post, but I'd take any more pics you have of the light blue 250 GTE
Im sorry to say that I deleted my only other shot of this car because it didnt turn out too well and I had to clear some memory space to take all the pictures i wanted


a Ford GT with lambo style doors :shock: :roll: some guy who wants to show himself :)

Nice cars, thanks a lot for the pics !!!
From what ive heard this is to be the new standard on all Ford GT's. This was the first time the prototype has been shown to the public

[chest3r]

BTW, I know you are still updating the first post, but I'd take any more pics you have of the light blue 250 GTE
Im sorry to say that I deleted my only other shot of this car because it didnt turn out too well and I had to clear some memory space to take all the pictures i wanted


a Ford GT with lambo style doors :shock: :roll: some guy who wants to show himself :)

Nice cars, thanks a lot for the pics !!!
From what ive heard this is to be the new standard on all Ford GT's. This was the first time the prototype has been shown to the public

Didn't know about that. :D But it's a good idea since with the normal doors it was a bit dificult to get in the car ( do you remember Top Gear ? )

BTW I love the Ford GTX1 :D

[Stikz]

That 67 Camaro looks awesome, same with the GTX1. Nice pics :D

[TopGearNL]

WOW, some unbelieveble beauts you shot, I passed the show 2 years ago and even then I was amazed with the cars I saw, even without visiting the show :mrgreen:

[davide]

That Saleen looks hot

[MidEngine4Life]

That Saleen looks hot

Yea I have more shots of it ill post them tonight

[ae86_16v]

Should've given me a call, I would've flown with you =) .

Thanks for the pictures.

Did you just get tickets at the gate?

[nthfinity]

From what ive heard this is to be the new standard on all Ford GT's. This was the first time the prototype has been shown to the public

hmmm....

I think not.

GT's are ending production in August; and yours truly will be there for the whole of the event ;)

now... it is possible that guys who work for Ford/and or other suppliers have created a door mechanism like that, but it is definately not stock.

Nice photos :) i'm a bit suprised they let in a DeLorean hehe. Any more shots of the IMSA March Chevrolet? what year is it?

[StanAE86]

Fantastic pictures. That gullwing looks fabulous! Although I don't really like how the Ford GT's doors were altered, given the way the roof opens up with the door, it makes getting into and out of, easier...still, I dunno if I would have done it myself.

Great pics! Thanks again!

[Bernardo]

the GTX1 and the SLR looks really good.

[ae86_16v]

the GTX1 and the SLR looks really good.

^ Definitely the GTX1 looks like it belongs as a production convertible a la Carrera GT.

I also wonder if that CHP Cayman is real or just a promotional thing? It would be pretty cool :) .

[MidEngine4Life]

Should've given me a call, I would've flown with you =) .

Thanks for the pictures.

Did you just get tickets at the gate?

Yea when i got there at 7 as advertised they werent quite ready for me. I waited a few minutes then just walked up, handed the guy a 20, got my wristband and walked in.

Here are some more pics
http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/3917/unknown7ri.th.jpg (http://img388.imageshack.us/my.php?image=unknown7ri.jpg) http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/8052/peerless2sg.th.jpg (http://img85.imageshack.us/my.php?image=peerless2sg.jpg)
I have no idea the make on the left but the right is a Packard

[TT]

Thanks dude :D and you shouldn't stop :D if you have more of the the two 250 GTE, the 400GT or the 959, don't hesitate :D

[ae86_16v]

Should've given me a call, I would've flown with you =) .

Thanks for the pictures.

Did you just get tickets at the gate?

Yea when i got there at 7 as advertised they werent quite ready for me. I waited a few minutes then just walked up, handed the guy a 20, got my wristband and walked in.


Speaking of which, is the the one that was down in Monterey? Because I thought tickets were more expensive than that?

[sameerrao]

From what ive heard this is to be the new standard on all Ford GT's. This was the first time the prototype has been shown to the public

hmmm....

I think not.

GT's are ending production in August; and yours truly will be there for the whole of the event ;)

now... it is possible that guys who work for Ford/and or other suppliers have created a door mechanism like that, but it is definately not stock.

Nice photos :) i'm a bit suprised they let in a DeLorean hehe. Any more shots of the IMSA March Chevrolet? what year is it?

It is called the Ford GT X-1 ... I saw the same car in the Houston Autoshow earlier this year (http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36038&highlight=houston). The car was on display by a private firm that does the customization and not in the main Ford booth. http://www.pistonheads.com/news/?storyId=12302

[StanAE86]

Speaking of which, is the the one that was down in Monterey? Because I thought tickets were more expensive than that?

No, the one in Monterey is Concorso Italiano and is in August:

http://www.concorso.com/

[MidEngine4Life]

Thanks dude :D and you shouldn't stop :D if you have more of the the two 250 GTE, the 400GT or the 959, don't hesitate :D

Sorry mate thats all i have of those cars. I really need to get a bigger memory card



Speaking of which, is the the one that was down in Monterey? Because I thought tickets were more expensive than that?

No, the one in Monterey is Concorso Italiano and is in August:

http://www.concorso.com/
Actually thats not the one. Its the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/
The Lamborghini Espada owner told me it was "The Show" which is probably why its costs $150 to get in

[chest3r]

The CLS55 AMG looks great with those black rims. Gangsta style !! :D

[ae86_16v]

Thanks dude :D and you shouldn't stop :D if you have more of the the two 250 GTE, the 400GT or the 959, don't hesitate :D

Sorry mate thats all i have of those cars. I really need to get a bigger memory card



Speaking of which, is the the one that was down in Monterey? Because I thought tickets were more expensive than that?

No, the one in Monterey is Concorso Italiano and is in August:

http://www.concorso.com/
Actually thats not the one. Its the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/
The Lamborghini Espada owner told me it was "The Show" which is probably why its costs $150 to get in



Speaking of which, is the the one that was down in Monterey? Because I thought tickets were more expensive than that?

No, the one in Monterey is Concorso Italiano and is in August:

http://www.concorso.com/

Ah I see. . . Yeah I thought this was the one that was @ Pebble. Nevertheless it looks like that was a great showing!

[MidEngine4Life]

Yup, this one was at Stanford University. Even though its summer I still caught some students getting a head start on projects.

BTW I still have some more pics but mostly of the same cars. For example the Delorean, Ferrari F60, Mercedes 300SL Gullwing, and so on. Just ask and who knows, I may have some.

Poof! An F430 Spider
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8729/p62422086sb.th.jpg (http://img62.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p62422086sb.jpg)
Poof! A 355 Spider
http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/3710/3557zz.th.jpg (http://img483.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3557zz.jpg)
Poof! Another Tesatrossa
http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/892/tr27wn.th.jpg (http://img392.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tr27wn.jpg)

Thanks dude :D and you shouldn't stop :D if you have more of the the two 250 GTE, the 400GT or the 959, don't hesitate :D
I fixed up this shot of the silver 250. Think this would be good for the competition?
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4246/beauty2509al.th.jpg (http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=beauty2509al.jpg)
Oh and I found two more pics of the 400GT. I lost them for a while lol
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/2827/s8of.th.jpg (http://img519.imageshack.us/my.php?image=s8of.jpg) http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/3739/hoodup6ny.th.jpg (http://img45.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hoodup6ny.jpg)

[TT]

HAHA, thanks for the custom plate on the 400GT ;)

and ok for the 250 and the contest ;)

[MidEngine4Life]

HAHA, thanks for the custom plate on the 400GT ;)

and ok for the 250 and the contest ;)

Cool, unless you or anyone else has any better suggestions. I want this to be the best of the bunch.

[Wutputt]

Awesome event. A lot of beauties together. I especially like the green(?) 300 SL and the red 959. Thanks for sharing these pics.

[MidEngine4Life]

So would everyone agree the Ferrari 250 GTE is the best of the bunch? Picture wise?
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4246/beauty2509al.th.jpg (http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=beauty2509al.jpg)

Personally I think the car is a bit dull, but TT seems to like it ;)
Im just wondering if maybe I should use a picture with a more desirable car for the competition

Like these
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/4973/reds70df.th.jpg (http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=reds70df.jpg) http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/2290/newfordgtdoors21ie.th.jpg (http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=newfordgtdoors21ie.jpg) http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/9935/mercslr6jh.th.jpg (http://img45.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mercslr6jh.jpg) http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/3595/cop7vu.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cop7vu.jpg) http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/971/enzo29yo.th.jpg (http://img61.imageshack.us/my.php?image=enzo29yo.jpg)

[TT]

The GTE is maybe not the most desirable car, but picturewise it's better than the others where there is always somebody in the frame or in the cars

[stmoritzer]

the original Mini
the frontal pics
the Police-Porsche

are a few highlights of your post, thanks a lot for sharing!

[sentra_dude]

I missed this topic until now, wow, what an awesome selection of cars at that show! And only $20 to get it, almost a bargin for the cars you see.

My favs
-Ford GT without a roof,
-CLS55 with black wheels,
-$8,739/month 60 month lease for the S7 :shock: :!:
-red 959 8)

[RC45]

From what ive heard this is to be the new standard on all Ford GT's. This was the first time the prototype has been shown to the public

hmmm....

I think not.

GT's are ending production in August; and yours truly will be there for the whole of the event ;)

now... it is possible that guys who work for Ford/and or other suppliers have created a door mechanism like that, but it is definately not stock.

Nice photos :) i'm a bit suprised they let in a DeLorean hehe. Any more shots of the IMSA March Chevrolet? what year is it?

It is called the Ford GT X-1 ... I saw the same car in the Houston Autoshow earlier this year (http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36038&highlight=houston). The car was on display by a private firm that does the customization and not in the main Ford booth. http://www.pistonheads.com/news/?storyId=12302

I think you guys are talking abotu 2 diff. cars.. ;)

The GTX1 is the yellow topless one... but there is a bizarre Lambo-door silver GT that is the original topic of this conversation.