Monterey car Crazy wknd...better late than never!

[musclecarjohn]

Yes...I know it's late but at my age,I'm still recouping from all the festivities.
It was a chamber of commerce weather all wknd long (actually longer than that even)here on the Peninsula and for all those that couldn't attend...here's what you all missed.

Starting at the RM auction on Friday...

Tony Nancy fuelers:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04277.jpg

Tony Nancy Roadsters,including 22jr:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04294.jpg

'67 T/A car with some history.Amazingly,very little said when it was being hammered,no sell @ $160K:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04281.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04282.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04284.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04285.jpg

East Coast Penske-clone car...owner thinks it's the real deal...I'd say my car is closer to being a T/A car than this one.Were hoping for $150K...car brought $65K which was about twice it's worth...imho:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04283.jpg

Interesting 24-hour barn-find SCCA car,competed in both LeMans & Sebring,don't know if it sold or not:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04286.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04287.jpg

Essex Wire car...expected to bring $450-$500K:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04291.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04292.jpg

[musclecarjohn]

More Friday RM stuff:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04290.jpg

Ferrari Lusso that went for $4.5M before tics & licks.Buyer looked to be a 22-yr old kid with his parents by his side...I kid you not:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04307.jpg

Mercedes-McLaren expected to bring $1.5M:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04302.jpg

Groucho Marx academy award...I believe I saw 1967.I'm sure the Academy frowns on these being sold:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04313.jpg

Outside Russo Steele Saturday night...Rat Fink stuff:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04317.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04316.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04318.jpg

Rare Smokey Yunick semi-head '68 Z/28 prototype:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04319.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04320.jpg

McLaren:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04321.jpg

More Monterey flavor...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04322.jpg

[musclecarjohn]

RM Saturday night:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04352.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04357.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04362.jpg

Unreal 426 Hemi Dodge Charger concept...exhaust exited outside the body just in front of the rear wheels...too cool!Alan & McKeel Haggerty trying to make sense but surely failing:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04365.jpg

Dual-Ghia originally owned by Dean Martin...yes,I can see Dino crusing around town with a cocktail in his hand!
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04369.jpg

Mae West Duesenburg...sucks to be the driver,huh?Sold for $4M before fees:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04378.jpg

Gorgeous Ferrari racecar:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04382.jpg

Mercedes-McLaren waiting to go off:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04389.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04393.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04390.jpg

[Tenney]

Cool pics.

RM results ... http://www.rmauctions.com/AuctionResults...s&Currency= (http://www.rmauctions.com/AuctionResults.cfm?SaleCode=MO07&SortBy=AL&View=No rmal&Category=Cars&Currency=)

[John]

what did Reggie's silver ZL1 "tribute" car go for?

[musclecarjohn]

Here's a Mustang you can't buy:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04397.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04398.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04399.jpg

Corvette Callaway concept car:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04401.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04400.jpg

Lexus Concept,dig that plexiglass windshield:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04402.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04419.jpg

Interesting 50's sports car,didn't catch the name...1 of 4 built,check out the brake rotors attached to the wheels for quick-changes:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04414.jpg

Closeup detail:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04415.jpg

[Charley Lillard]

"Ferrari Lusso that went for $4.5M before tics & licks.Buyer looked to be a 22-yr old kid with his parents by his side...I kid you not:"

LOL....That 22 year old was our very own Colin Comer...LOL Perfect...

[musclecarjohn]

Ferrari exhibit/new 612 Sessanta:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04416.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04417.jpg

Nice CF rotors huh?
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04418.jpg

Camaro for sale inside a home in Pebble Beach:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04407.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04408.jpg

And lastly...the beauty that is the Monterey Peninsula...
Lone Cypress tree in Pebble Beach:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04411.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04410.jpg

Beautiful Point Lobos:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04327.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04332.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04340.jpg

Me & the boys...all turning 50 this yr...here again in Monterey for our yearly car wknd.I'm not even gonna tell you which one's me but I'm sure Bruce can fill you guys in:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04351.jpg

Hope you guys enjoy 'em... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[musclecarjohn]

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"Ferrari Lusso that went for $4.5M before tics & licks.Buyer looked to be a 22-yr old kid with his parents by his side...I kid you not:"

LOL....That 22 year old was our very own Colin Comer...LOL Perfect...

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Don't worry Charlie,I won't post the incriminating pictures of you I took... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
"Ferrari Lusso that went for $4.5M before tics & licks.Buyer looked to be a 22-yr old kid with his parents by his side...I kid you not:"

LOL....That 22 year old was our very own Colin Comer...LOL Perfect...

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Ya gotta admit; he DOES look kinda young. (Damn him! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Congrats Colin. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Stefano]

John,
Nice pics, thanks. BTW are you confident that he was over the age of Majority?

"Ferrari Lusso that went for $4.5M before tics & licks.Buyer looked to be a 22-yr old kid with his parents by his side...I kid you not:" I have heard that young man has a very nice collection of special cars!

[musclecarjohn]

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...I have heard that young man has a very nice collection of special cars!

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I BET he does! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[csx289]

22 for the 14th year- sweet!! Thanks!

Just to clarify- the car is not a Lusso, it is a 250 LWB California Spyder, factory alloy bodied competition car. Very historic car known as the "Grossman" car after its original owner. Enzo, in his typical Italian manner, was late in getting his client's new competition car ready to go to LeMans in 1959. So Grossman went to the factory, took the car in bare aluminum with a partially finished interior, drove it to LeMans, and raced it to a 5th place finish. After the race, he brought it back to Ferrari and told them to finish it, at which point they painted and trimmed the car. Grossman went on to race the car for a number of years, mainly on the East coast where he was known to brutalize Corvettes. 7 Alloy Comp Cal Spyders were built, this one imho has the best history and (rare for any race car) has its original drivetrain and alloy skin. It was never "hurt" as they say.

It is on its way to my shop to be returned to 1959 LeMans trim, numbers and all, to be displayed at Pebble in '08 in the competition class.

BTW, those weren't my parents, and the pretty girl who hopes you think she looks 22 also isn't my sister! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Colin

[musclecarjohn]

Colin...my bad,I didn't even see you except from behind as you guys were walking away.My buddies were sitting behind you as the car was being hammered,I was outside smoking a stogie taking it all in...just going off of what they said..."man,did you see that kid buy that 250 LWB spyder...he looks like he's 22"!
That's where that came from...take it as a compliment http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Congrats again on the purchase...

[Xplantdad]

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Me & the boys...all turning 50 this yr...here again in Monterey for our yearly car wknd.I'm not even gonna tell you which one's me but I'm sure Bruce can fill you guys in:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04351.jpg

Hope you guys enjoy 'em... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

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John is on the right...wearing the cool shirt...I think? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[musclecarjohn]

Right again Bruce...I know it's been awhile!
This is a show you gotta make at least one time man... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Chevy454]

[ QUOTE ]
"Ferrari Lusso that went for $4.5M before tics & licks.Buyer looked to be a 22-yr old kid with his parents by his side...I kid you not:"

LOL....That 22 year old was our very own Colin Comer...LOL Perfect...

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HA! I love it... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Salvatore]

John, You are not only killin me with those car pictures but the scenery is........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif. We took several pictures of that lonely tree when we were out there. You west coast guys http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif! Thanks for posting, Sam

[musclecarjohn]

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John, You are not only killin me with those car pictures but the scenery is........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif. We took several pictures of that lonely tree when we were out there. You west coast guys http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif! Thanks for posting, Sam

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Yes we are lucky here Sam...and we know it too!
Thanks for the compliments,glad you enjoyed the photos... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

John, I will make it there one of these days... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[bashton]

Excellent shots, John.

And Congrats Colin!

BA

[Denis]

67 Z28 race car looks to be a '1A' production, very early, second week if i'm not mistaken.

[musclecarjohn]

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67 Z28 race car looks to be a '1A' production, very early, second week if i'm not mistaken.

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http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC04285.jpg

[wundercluck]

Is that the Gary Morgan car? The 17th '67 Z/28 built on 12/30/66?

[Charley Lillard]

Yes.