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Those who don't like patina avert your eyes

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  1. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ
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  2. GuyIncognito

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    #2 GuyIncognito, Sep 4, 2010
    did the Little Rascals paint those numbers? :)
     
  3. RP

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    #3 RP, Sep 4, 2010
    That is beautiful, a real classic car.

    Thanks for the photo.
     
  4. VIZSLA

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  5. 4re308

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    #5 4re308, Sep 5, 2010
    That is awesome. I love seeing original patina.
     
  6. VIZSLA

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  7. johnei

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  8. VIZSLA

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  9. velocetwo

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    #9 velocetwo, Sep 6, 2010
    Many of these were at Laguna Seca a few weeks ago, there was one owner who lost his engine during a race, his friend was going to ship another from Europe. I wonder if he got it?
     
  10. johnei

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    #10 johnei, Sep 6, 2010
    There was a massive wooden crate near the T51 off to the right if you faced the cars in the paddock. I think the writing on it indicated it was for the T39 ... but not sure. I should have taken a picture of it.
     
  11. VIZSLA

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    #11 VIZSLA, Sep 6, 2010
    I spotted the crate as well.
    BTW they're off to Elkhart Lake next I believe.
     
  12. velocetwo

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  13. pamparius

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    #13 pamparius, Sep 10, 2010
    wonderful cars.
     
  14. VIZSLA

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  15. velocetwo

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  16. VIZSLA

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  17. VIZSLA

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    #17 VIZSLA, Sep 11, 2010
    A bit late but I was unable to respond then.
    Very funny. Appreciated by one and all.
     
  18. Prova7

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    #18 Prova7, Sep 11, 2010
    Beautiful! I'd mch rather look at "real" old cars than the over done and sterile restorations that are the norm. A big thumbs up to each of those cars owners!
     
  19. VIZSLA

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    #19 VIZSLA, Sep 11, 2010
    They may look a little "used" but are in great mechanical shape. I watched as the type 51 started on about a quarter turn of the crank.
     
  20. johnei

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    #20 johnei, Sep 11, 2010
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    This was especially true for an Aston DB 2/4 that was at Lime Rock. Unpainted - original looking - aluminum body but super clean engine.
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  21. VIZSLA

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    #21 VIZSLA, Sep 11, 2010
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    I saw it too. A bit odd the way everything you could see was patinated. Everything hidden was new looking. Talk about hiding your light under a bushel basket.
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  22. Il Vecchio

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    #22 Il Vecchio, Sep 12, 2010

    Looks right to me!

    My dad's pre-war Alfa (now w/ Martin Swig) looks so much better to me these days now that it has some patina on it then when it was a concours contender/vintage race car.
     
  23. VIZSLA

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    #23 VIZSLA, Sep 12, 2010
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    This MG looked like it came straight from the restorers to the track.
    Owned by a very nice gent with his priorities right.
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  24. wizzells

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    #24 wizzells, Sep 12, 2010
    The Bugattis were at Elkhart Lake this weekend. 5 total. 2 touring cars, 3 race cars. And to watch them on track was outstanding!
     
  25. MaxPower

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    #25 MaxPower, Sep 13, 2010
    old IS gold ... real beauties ...
     
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