Jack Douglass Open House? Well not really....

[DarrenX33]

Today there was an Open House at Jack Douglass. Well, what used to be Jack's place but is now Ferrari Dealer Continental Motors. Thought I would post some of the pictures..

Imagine what this shop looked like 39 years ago?

[DarrenX33]

See the Sun VAT in there?


Some pretty pricy toolboxes I imagine.. And a 512 Berlinetta Boxer in for some fine tuning..



39 years ago this would be a 427 on the stand.

[DarrenX33]

Some of the classics. Not being up to speed on Ferraris I don't really know what these are but they were very nice cars.




But I think I know a little bit about them. And from what I could tell (and a little peek underneath) I am pretty sure this was a late 80's GTO.

[DarrenX33]

My favorite. The 550 Maranello.


Imagine the intoxicating smell of the fine leather in this thing. I could have sat with my nose in there all day.

[DarrenX33]

Something I had never seen before. Apparently Italian body and the rest German. 1959 Porsche Abarath Carerra GT.




Some of its accomplishments.


How to start it.

[Postsedan]

Darren,

Great stuff...but am I mistaken. Isn`t that entire rear of the building all new with a complete addition only about 3-4 years ago? Nevertheless a great looking, clean and organized shop.

Thanks for sharing.

Dan.

[olredalert]

-----Wow Darren,,,These pics really bring back memories. I probably spent thousands of hours in that building. The Coke machine had no Coke, only beer. The rear area was always full of Vettes in all levels of finish, and we used to have all kinds of other high-perf stuff hanging around. Multiple Cobras, one GT40, a few bathtub Porsches, 442s, GTOs, Camaros, Chevelles, AMG Mercedes, and even some hot rods. Those definetly were the days. Summer meant street races up and over 294, sometimes on a nightly basis. And since I only lived about three blocks away, many parties in my garage. If any of you have ever seen an "Outlaw Racer" T-shirt or jacket around Chicago, that club started at Classic Motors (the old Jack Douglass Chevrolet) and my garage.
-----I have to say that the tool boxes were no where near as nice as what I see here. Thanks for the pics, Darren!!!.......Bill S

-----Dan,,,While a whole lot nicer than when I was working there the back bays look almost exactly the same. At least, I dont see any major expansion....

[DarrenX33]

I was under the impression that the garage area was original. The front got the remodel and they attached another building next to the garage. I looked around at all the fixturing and electric in the garage and it appeared to be vintage. But I can certainly be wrong.

[ANDY M]

Darren, if you have to ask for the price on a Ferrari, you can't afford one.

[firstgenaddict]

A 288 GTO is one of my All Time Favorites!!!