Rockville Antique Car Show Next Weekend

wetpet · 10-07-2011, 11:20 AM

Unfortunately i will miss it as i will be racing in annapolis, but it is a great show that i rarely miss. I highly recommend it and the weather is usually very nice. As a bonus, i believe the admiral will be showing the little blue car if you haven't seen it or want to see it again.

Antique and Classic Car Show

FUNRARI · 10-07-2011, 02:54 PM

Will be there with the fam in tow--going to make a day of it!

Admiral Goodwrench · 10-07-2011, 04:02 PM

Ed is right, the little blue car will be there as the weather forecast does not call for rain at the moment. The first picture is in front of the mansion after the car won the People's Choice Award last year. The second shot is what I like best at car shows and that is preaching the gospel of early Ferrari history. Note the copy of Castellotti's helmet on the tire cover. You can also see the hammer marks of Scaglietti's craftsmen on the underside of the hood.

Come on by, stop and look and ask questions. I know I have had a good car show day when my voice is gone at the end of the day.

Best regards,

il Capolino · 10-07-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Admiral Goodwrench

The second shot is what I like best at car shows and that is preaching the gospel of early Ferrari history.

Amen!

Neonzapper · 10-07-2011, 04:32 PM

Great job

Admiral ! I'll be there too

Mykol

bryanp · 10-08-2011, 02:25 PM

We received the instructions from the show director's today re: trailer parking, etc. The special class this year will be race cars. There will be 34 cars in that class, from 1912 to 2010. There are expected to be 500 cars on the field. Awesome regional show.

lashss · 10-08-2011, 04:55 PM

This is a great, great show...excellent turnout of all vintage machinery...and lots of modern exotics also.

I am trying to fit this into a messy weekend schedule myself.

LS

wetpet · 10-08-2011, 06:59 PM

man, i wish i could make it. this sailboat racing thing is really starting to cut into my car time. first the baltimore gp now this...

KKRace · 10-08-2011, 10:43 PM

They want me to bring up the '66 GT350 racecar but my sister has been diagnosed with lung cancer so my head is too messed up right now to commit to anything. Probably driving to Long Island today to spend a couple days with her. If there is good news from the docs by Wed I might come home and try to bring the car up?

Admiral Goodwrench · 10-09-2011, 04:52 AM

Hey Kevin, so sorry to hear about your sister, hope they caught it early. If you make it back I may have a photo for you.

Best wishes,

wetpet · 10-09-2011, 05:26 AM

Hey kevin, sorry to here about your sister. If you need anything, give me a call.

Admiral Goodwrench · 10-13-2011, 10:39 AM

For those of you who are fans of the little blue car, it will not be collecting People's Choice votes this Saturday. It will be on the field but since it won last year it is not eligible this year. I guess that means you will have to vote for your "second best" choice.

It also looks like the weather will be cooperating which will be a nice change.

Stop by and say hi! HelenAnn, Bryan and I will be there at one time or another throughout the day.

Best regards,

Robert

4RE4ME · 10-14-2011, 02:55 PM

see you there

Barbara

Neonzapper · 10-14-2011, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Admiral Goodwrench

For those of you who are fans of the little blue car...

In otherwords, "Hey Everyone..."

Admiral Goodwrench · 10-15-2011, 01:04 PM

The weather turned out to be a beautiful fall day and I had a great time answering dozens of questions about the early history of the little blue car.

I am certain others may post more comprehensive views because there were many interesting cars there.

Best regards,

kvisser · 10-15-2011, 07:33 PM

What a bunch of nice cars to see. That Ferrari Indy car was awesome. What is the specific nomenclature and year for that car? As always, a pleasure to see Team Phillips and the little blue car.

Neonzapper · 10-16-2011, 03:23 AM

Great shots, Ken! It was good seeing everyone!

As for the Ferrari 375- In Formula 1, it was winning all the races (much like Vettel's RBR is today) and was more powerful than the other Formula 1 cars at that time, so the FIA decided it was "out". Luigi Chinetti convinced Enzo Ferrari to develop the car further with a stronger longer chassis and represent it at the 1952 Indy 500. There were four cars: 1 works and 3 customers, No: 1 'Ferrari Special' for his works driver Alberto Ascari, No: 2 Grant Piston Ring Special (which was raced) for drivers Jonnie Parsons (who later took more money to drive for another sponsor) and Danny Oakes, No: 3 'Kennedy Tank Special' for driver Johnny Mauro, and No: 4 'Mobil Special' for driver Bobby Ball. At the show, it wasn't specified as to which of the four cars this was. What a beauty, too!

bst1 · 10-16-2011, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neonzapper

Great shots, Ken! It was good seeing everyone!

As for the Ferrari 375- In Formula 1, it was winning all the races (much like Vettel's RBR is today) and was more powerful than the other Formula 1 cars at that time, so the FIA decided it was "out". Luigi Chinetti convinced Enzo Ferrari to develop the car further with a stronger longer chassis and represent it at the 1952 Indy 500. There were four cars: 1 works and 3 customers, No: 1 'Ferrari Special' for his works driver Alberto Ascari, No: 2 Grant Piston Ring Special (which was raced) for drivers Jonnie Parsons (who later took more money to drive for another sponsor) and Danny Oakes, No: 3 'Kennedy Tank Special' for driver Johnny Mauro, and No: 4 'Mobil Special' for driver Bobby Ball. At the show, it wasn't specified as to which of the four cars this was. What a beauty, too!

If I read the little sign in front of the car right, this was Alberto Ascari's car. It said only one of four 375's qualified for Indy, and was running in eighth place when it had a rear wheel problem and was out. It wasn't clear which of the four cars this was. My guess is the No. 1 car. Of interest it said it was 1700 pounds and had 380 hp. Pretty impressive for 1952.

Neonzapper · 10-16-2011, 10:29 AM

Yes, you're right BST1 - The program has a photo of Ascari in the car when it was numbered 12. Also featured, is a nice write-up on the Admiral's little blue car. I stayed until after 4 pm with Bill Ebert, Arjun, Pantera1889, and Funrari to watch most of the race cars leave. What a sight and sound!

barcheta · 10-17-2011, 12:27 PM

a few pics

10-07-2011, 11:20 AM	#1
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,604 Name: Ed	Rockville Antique Car Show Next Weekend Unfortunately i will miss it as i will be racing in annapolis, but it is a great show that i rarely miss. I highly recommend it and the weather is usually very nice. As a bonus, i believe the admiral will be showing the little blue car if you haven't seen it or want to see it again. Antique and Classic Car Show Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

10-07-2011, 04:02 PM	#3
Admiral Goodwrench Owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 310 Name: Robert	Ed is right, the little blue car will be there as the weather forecast does not call for rain at the moment. The first picture is in front of the mansion after the car won the People's Choice Award last year. The second shot is what I like best at car shows and that is preaching the gospel of early Ferrari history. Note the copy of Castellotti's helmet on the tire cover. You can also see the hammer marks of Scaglietti's craftsmen on the underside of the hood. Come on by, stop and look and ask questions. I know I have had a good car show day when my voice is gone at the end of the day. Best regards, Attached Images Robert Past & Present: 500 Mondial S2 0556(0446)/MD since June 1960

10-07-2011, 04:32 PM	#5
Neonzapper Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: D.C./Manila Ferrari Life Posts: 974 Name: Mykol	Great job Admiral ! I'll be there too Mykol Attached Images Last edited by Neonzapper; 10-07-2011 at 04:39 PM.

10-08-2011, 06:59 PM	#8
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,604 Name: Ed	man, i wish i could make it. this sailboat racing thing is really starting to cut into my car time. first the baltimore gp now this... Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

10-08-2011, 10:43 PM	#9
KKRace Owner Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Near Olney, MD Ferrari Life Posts: 884 Name: Kevin	They want me to bring up the '66 GT350 racecar but my sister has been diagnosed with lung cancer so my head is too messed up right now to commit to anything. Probably driving to Long Island today to spend a couple days with her. If there is good news from the docs by Wed I might come home and try to bring the car up? ------------------------------ Life is Good!

10-07-2011, 02:54 PM	#2
FUNRARI Owner Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maryland, USA Ferrari Life Posts: 146 Name: Z	Will be there with the fam in tow--going to make a day of it!

10-08-2011, 02:25 PM	#6
bryanp Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 381	We received the instructions from the show director's today re: trailer parking, etc. The special class this year will be race cars. There will be 34 cars in that class, from 1912 to 2010. There are expected to be 500 cars on the field. Awesome regional show.

10-08-2011, 04:55 PM	#7
lashss Join Date: Nov 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 240	This is a great, great show...excellent turnout of all vintage machinery...and lots of modern exotics also. I am trying to fit this into a messy weekend schedule myself. LS

10-09-2011, 04:52 AM	#10
Admiral Goodwrench Owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 310 Name: Robert	Hey Kevin, so sorry to hear about your sister, hope they caught it early. If you make it back I may have a photo for you. Best wishes, Robert Past & Present: 500 Mondial S2 0556(0446)/MD since June 1960

10-09-2011, 05:26 AM	#11
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,604 Name: Ed	Hey kevin, sorry to here about your sister. If you need anything, give me a call. Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

10-13-2011, 10:39 AM	#12
Admiral Goodwrench Owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 310 Name: Robert	For those of you who are fans of the little blue car, it will not be collecting People's Choice votes this Saturday. It will be on the field but since it won last year it is not eligible this year. I guess that means you will have to vote for your "second best" choice. It also looks like the weather will be cooperating which will be a nice change. Stop by and say hi! HelenAnn, Bryan and I will be there at one time or another throughout the day. Best regards, Robert Robert Past & Present: 500 Mondial S2 0556(0446)/MD since June 1960

10-14-2011, 02:55 PM	#13
4RE4ME Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Annapolis Ferrari Life Posts: 209 Name: Barbara	see you there Barbara

10-15-2011, 01:04 PM	#15
Admiral Goodwrench Owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 310 Name: Robert	The weather turned out to be a beautiful fall day and I had a great time answering dozens of questions about the early history of the little blue car. I am certain others may post more comprehensive views because there were many interesting cars there. Best regards, Attached Images Robert Past & Present: 500 Mondial S2 0556(0446)/MD since June 1960

10-15-2011, 07:33 PM	#16
kvisser Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Damascus MD Ferrari Life Posts: 330	nice show! What a bunch of nice cars to see. That Ferrari Indy car was awesome. What is the specific nomenclature and year for that car? As always, a pleasure to see Team Phillips and the little blue car. Attached Images

10-16-2011, 03:23 AM	#17
Neonzapper Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: D.C./Manila Ferrari Life Posts: 974 Name: Mykol	Great shots, Ken! It was good seeing everyone! As for the Ferrari 375- In Formula 1, it was winning all the races (much like Vettel's RBR is today) and was more powerful than the other Formula 1 cars at that time, so the FIA decided it was "out". Luigi Chinetti convinced Enzo Ferrari to develop the car further with a stronger longer chassis and represent it at the 1952 Indy 500. There were four cars: 1 works and 3 customers, No: 1 'Ferrari Special' for his works driver Alberto Ascari, No: 2 Grant Piston Ring Special (which was raced) for drivers Jonnie Parsons (who later took more money to drive for another sponsor) and Danny Oakes, No: 3 'Kennedy Tank Special' for driver Johnny Mauro, and No: 4 'Mobil Special' for driver Bobby Ball. At the show, it wasn't specified as to which of the four cars this was. What a beauty, too!

10-17-2011, 12:27 PM	#20
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,395 Name: JB	a few pics Attached Images Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

10-16-2011, 10:29 AM	#19
Neonzapper Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: D.C./Manila Ferrari Life Posts: 974 Name: Mykol	Yes, you're right BST1 - The program has a photo of Ascari in the car when it was numbered 12. Also featured, is a nice write-up on the Admiral's little blue car. I stayed until after 4 pm with Bill Ebert, Arjun, Pantera1889, and Funrari to watch most of the race cars leave. What a sight and sound! Last edited by Neonzapper; 10-16-2011 at 10:36 AM.

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