How about July 22nd for a get together at my pad???

Just how much do you like to share.....he hee

 

I've thought about this some more, I don't think I'll be swimming in that pool....How good is the filter?

 

John you going to post some directions, or will you just hoist a flag high about the mountain top.



Wade

 

I'm sorely tempted, but it's a long way from Charleston in my 33 year-old (non-air conditioned) 246 GTS!
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Anyone who is staying nearby over the weekend should consider staying at the Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock NC. www.chetola.com. It's a great place and looks almost like the Lake Lure atmosphere.
Also the NC Symphony will be playing at the Chetola Resort on the Lake on Friday night July 21st if anyone is interested.
I have a wedding to attend to this weekend on Saturday July 22nd so I won't be able to make it.

 

That Dino is beautiful! Are you an FCA member?

 

Thank you. It's a non-restored, one-owner car. You might recognize the color as "Verde Germoglio". Yes we are FCA members, or to be precise, my dad is. He has owned the car from new, It's a RHD European-spec, s/n 7412.

I just recently moved to Charleston to be with my dad. He's now 87 and no longer drives. The car suffered a bit from not being driven much until my arrival. That's no longer an issue.
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Like Father, like son! He has taught you well. Should I send you a FCA membership application?

 

Thanks. I'll check to find out when my dad's membership comes up for renewal. When it does, I'll probably just take out a new one in my name and let his lapse. No point in getting two newsletters, unless you think there's some other advantage.

I'm hoping to be able to take it to some events once the weather cools off a bit. I do make a point in giving it a workout at least once a week, although I keep to a self-imposed 6500 redline. Even on a fairly hot day, it's not too bad with the top off as long as I'm moving, but it can be brutal in traffic. I have never known the engine to overheat, but the driver's another matter! Today is 90+ and very humid, so I'll probably just admire it in the garage! Of course, A/C was unheard of in the UK back in the 70s.

Dan

 

a lovely and different Dino..a RHD in Charleston, SC; how do you see to pass?

I love the color. The interior looks new in the pictures. As for joining the FCA, there are many advantages...check the website. The people you meet are worth 10x the price of admission.

Enjoy.

 

The seats just got redone by Bendt Bros. here in Charleston. The old ones were coming apart at the seams and leaking dried foam rubber all over. The new leather isn't a perfect match to the door and bulkhead panels, but is pretty close. It's much more soft and supple that the original ever was. Other than that, the interior is pretty much original. The car has just over 29,000 miles on it.

I have received a lot of compliments on the color, so thank you. Not many around like it.

You're right about seeing to pass. It's really the only RHD drawback. It's usually possible to plan ahead and dart out for a quick peek, but it can be a problem, particularly when stuck behind a large vehicle. When I was at the stereo shop the other day having a CD player installed, I noticed those back-up camera set-ups that they have for RVs. That gave me an idea. It turns out that it would be perfectly feasible to mount one of the tiny cameras (forward facing) in the left fender-mounted Sebring mirror. This would be connected to a small (6" or so) LCD screen which could be mounted (in some non-invasive way, of course) to the left of the instrument pod, or maybe ahead of the shift lever. They said $600 - $800 total cost. I would think that, being well outboard of even the left-hand seat's line of sight, such a set-up would give a pretty good view of the road ahead...

I'm sure I'll join FCA eventually, but I'll just piggyback on my dad's membership for now. I quit my job (with Interstate Batteries) in Dallas to move here to help my dad out, so my first priority (after getting the Dino fixed up, of course) is finding a new one!

Dan

 

Dan, Mark August 12th on your calandar, that is the Coach I F40 party and Highlands drive. Look for a post this week. Also, think we may have a Masserati coming from your area as well as a Diablo. Perhpas you can caravan.

 

Doc:

Man, I would love to... I'm afraid you'd have to have a nurse with a saline I.V. to hook me up to once I got there. (Oh yeah, you'd have to hook me up to the I.V. as well.) Of course, margaritas have salt, don't they?

Maybe if you do another one once the weather cools down some. I'll bet it's really nice up there in the fall.

If you're interested, I'm going to put up some more photos early next week in the Dino area. Look for "Foto Germoglio".

I trust you'll post some photos of your little get-together... Have a blast!

Dan S.

 

"And I should be in Charleston in August so maybe you will let me buy you lunch and a cigar one day."

You're on. (Although I'll probably have to pass on the cigar.) I'll be away for a few days around the 20th to attend my sister's wedding in L.A.

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Would it be too forward to ask if a guy that loves Ferrari's (but doesn't own one) could come and see some cars and chat with a few people that do happen to own them? I never have been able to look at a Ferrari in person and have always wanted the chance to do so

Hope I'm not being too forward since I'm new and all here



Shannon

 

Doc, you posted the same phone number twice... is that the cellphone or the home number?

And have you got room and Saturday night crash space for an old friend who'd love to come up and hang out and play with the big dogs? The paint's not in the best shape, but she still hugs the curves like a champ...



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Hate to be another to ask if I can tag along without owning an F Car. BUT, if my schedule is clear and you guys would have me I have not-so-stock C5 Z06 that would love to come and play. See if I can keep up at least.

 

Ain't no ***** you're gonna have there that I'll be afraid of, Doc... looking forward to it! And thanks!