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New auto museum in Newport

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  1. Ray G

    Ray G Formula 3

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    I've kept my mouth shut for a while until it was open to the public and now it is. Phenomenal collection of cars. The gentleman that owns it has everything from pre war cars to a new Bugatti Veyron. They can only fit about 15 cars in the building at a time so they will be rotating the collection. Definitely worth a trip. Right on Bellevue Avenue. They did an amazing job restoring the building as well.

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  2. vaporhat

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    Havent been but frequent Newport offten. I will have to check it out. thanks!
     
  3. ronfrohock

    ronfrohock F1 Rookie
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    Good to see that your finally sharing your personal collection with the rest of the world.....😃

    I'll look forward to heading down there real soon.

    We should organize a viewing and a lunch or dinner.
     
  4. Ray G

    Ray G Formula 3

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    Haha, nice Ron. I just heard that in January they will be showing their exotic car collection. Should be good.
     
  5. ASK328

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    He has a silly collection of Ferrari's I'm told.
     
  6. sam231

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    #6 sam231, Nov 7, 2014
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    From what I have read in the financial press one of his companies is facing both FBI and SEC probes after announcing a big restatement of past earnings and firing two top officials. Hope that does not affect the museum.
     
  7. ASK328

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    I hear it's pretty bad.......
     
  8. tomc

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    I assume you mean the owner's predicament or the museum? I have a trip to Newport upcoming, and the museum is on my to-do list for free time...T
     
  9. ASK328

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    Owners situation -
     
  10. Ray G

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    The museum is fine. They are open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I love the fact that it is attracting other car guys as I keep seeing cool cars parked outside.
     
  11. Ray G

    Ray G Formula 3

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    #11 Ray G, Jan 30, 2015
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  12. Ray G

    Ray G Formula 3

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  13. Ashman

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    Beautiful! Will have to stop in there next time in Newport.
     
  14. tomc

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    Nice. Can't wait until I visit Newport this summer.
     
  15. Ray G

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    Just a heads up, the cars will probably change by then. They plan on rotating the collection about every three months or so. First it was prewar cars now the exotics. I believe muscle cars might be the next display.
     
  16. ASK328

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    When are we thinking the Gov is going to seize all of them?
     
  17. JG333SP

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    What's the story on the f1 car-I see a 5 on it-looks like it could be of Schumi's cars?!
     
  18. Ray G

    Ray G Formula 3

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    Yes it is one of Schumi's old cars.
     
  19. JG333SP

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    Wow, I wonder how many of these are out there. I googled auctions of these earlier and one sold at Barrett J for 1.8m a yr ago. That's a quick ride to show the kids a little piece of the f1 legend-as well as a couple of other cars they might find cooler than my wife's Volvo SUV!
     
  20. JG333SP

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    Also, I can help transport (drive) any of these in a few mos when they need to move them ha ha. All jokes aside, I remember reading about a f40 (like the one in the back here) that was seized by the FBI or dea years ago. Some agent thought he was sonny Crockett-took it for a spin-and got into a minor wreck. Can you blame him-at least he knew what it was!
     
  21. VIZSLA

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    #21 VIZSLA, Jan 31, 2015
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    Interesting that there are two of his cars in southern New England. The MOT at Larz Anderson has one as well.
     
  22. GCNSX

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    My new office is in the building next door. I need to get over there!
     
  23. Ray G

    Ray G Formula 3

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    Do you ever drive your 360 to work? I'm next door as well. If you see a dark blue R8 v10, that's me!
     
  24. GCNSX

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    Ray,

    Definitely have seen your car around! I don't take my 360 to work. I am a builder/developer in town. Car is spending the winter/spring at Ferrari of New England. I am between homes right now, hoping to change that soon, and bring her back from hibernation!
     
  25. Dimitar

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    Anyone has an idea what is the museum currently showing? I tried calling them couple of times, but no one is answering....?
     

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