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OUR CORVETTE : Our 2002 Corvette Coupe was built on Tuesday, January 29,2002. It was the first car to come off the line that morning. It was delivered to us on February 7, 2002. There were 4,040 Millennium Yellow Corvette built in 2002, 1,312 of them were coupes. There was 35,767 Corvettes built in the 2002 model year. We are LIFETIME members to the National Corvette Museum.

OUR CORVETTE

OUR GARAGE (TOY BOX) : BOTH MEN AND BOYS, TREASURE THEIR TOYS.
SOME JUST REQUIRE A SLIGHTLY LARGER TOY BOX.

Garage Nuts: http://www.garagejournal.com/

OUR GARAGE (TOY BOX)

PONTIAC SOLSTICE : Our 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP was ordered on December 12, 2006. We took dleivery on March 9, 2007. It is "DEEP" (Dark Blue Metallic) with an Ebony leather interior.

We recommend the following sites for Solstice information:

For a salesperson who is honest and a friend who will treat you more than right contact: Linda O'Roark at Sherwood Pontiac-Buick-GMC Trucks. It does not get any better than this!  http://www.smugmug.com/photos/135710888-M.jpg

For huge discounts on GMPP extended warranty contact Dennis Fichtner at Fichtner Chevrolet. These are family folks offering great prices for all General Motors vehicles. Email Dennis at: dfichtner@fichtnerchevrolet.com

Solstice Forum  http://www.solsticeforum.com/

PONTIAC SOLSTICE

AVANTI : This gallery proudly shows the 1964 Studebaker Avanti owned by my Aunt and Uncle, of Dayton, Ohio. This fine example of a 1964 Avanti has received numerious awards throughtout the years. It has been owned by my Uncle since 1972. Its a rare car with a 4-speed transmission and a factory Paxton supercharger. This is an original R2 model Avanti.

This car will become part of our Florida collection in the near future.  In the meantime look for us all at the Ault Concours d’Elegance Show in Cincinnati , Ohio as a featured car on June 14, 2009.

We are interested in locating safe and reasonable car storage in South Florida.

AVANTI

NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM : We are LIFETIME members of the National Corvette Museum. If you are a Corvette owner or enthusiast please consider supporting the Museum with a membership of some kind. Visting the National Corvette Museum is a great experience. 
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/

NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM

RICK TREWORGY's MUSCLE CAR CITY - PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA : http://www.musclecarcity.net/

RICK TREWORGY's MUSCLE CAR CITY - PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA

THE DAUER MUSEUM OF CLASSIC CARS : The Dauer Museum of Classic Cars is a private facility located in Sunrise, Florida. The Florida Avanti Owners Club was able to tour the facility on April 18, 2009.  The museum is exceptional set in a theme setting. A special thanks to our hosts Larry and Chris. It was especially nice talking a Chris a true car enthusiast.

THE DAUER MUSEUM OF CLASSIC CARS

Ault Park Concours d'Elegance, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 14, 2009 :

Ault Park Concours d'Elegance, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 14, 2009

LAKE MIRROR CLASSIC AUTO FESTIVAL 2008 :

LAKE MIRROR CLASSIC AUTO FESTIVAL 2008

LAKE MIRROR CLASSIC AUTO FESTIVAL 2007 : The Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival Lakeland, Florida took place October 19 and 20, 2007. The Concours d'Elegance takes place around Lake Mirror and an additional Downtown Car Show.  This years honored guest was Sir Stirling Moss and hsi wife Lady Moss. Crowd officials estimated 20,000 to 25,000 people attended the 2007 show. There were more than 500 classic cars, boats and motorcycles. For a day that started with pouring rain it finished up very nice. This our second year attending this show and we consider it the very best. Please enjoy our photos!

LAKE MIRROR CLASSIC AUTO FESTIVAL 2007

LAKE MIRROR CLASSIC AUTO FESTIVAL 2006 : The Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival 2006 took place in downtown Lakeland, Florida October 20-22. The event features a Cocours d'Elegance Show and Downtown Show. The 2006 featured display was Porsche Race Cars courtesy of: Michae Amalfitano / Amalfi racing & Miles Collier / The Collier Collection. The beauty of Lake Mirror and the Lakeland downtown makes this an outstanding show that should be on anyones must attend list. Please enjoy our memories.

LAKE MIRROR CLASSIC AUTO FESTIVAL 2006

ST. ARMANDS CORVETTES ON THE CIRCLE SHOW MAY 6, 2006 SARASOTA, FLORIDA : This is the fifth year we have attended the Corvettes on the Circle Show. It is always a great show and get together of Corvettes and their owners. The show is basically a display show with judging done by a popular vote. Never considered a serious win by most owners.

I am not sure what to make of it, but it was interesting to see how many Corvettes had stuffed animals and other creatures all over them.

If you recognize your car please leave a comment and information. Thanks for viewing and see you next year.

ST. ARMANDS CORVETTES ON THE CIRCLE SHOW MAY 6, 2006 SARASOTA, FLORIDA

DAYTON CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE at CARILLON PARK, SEPTEMBER 14, 2008. DAYTON, OHIO :

DAYTON CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE at CARILLON PARK, SEPTEMBER 14, 2008. DAYTON, OHIO

TAMPA BAY AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM : The Tampa Bay Automobile Museum, located in the Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg area of west central Florida, features a unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles that demonstrate special creativity and imagination in their history and engineering. They include pioneering front wheel drive and rear engine cars from the 1920’s and 1930’s, and each vehicle was chosen based on the engineering achievements that made it an important part of the evolution of the automobile. These are the cars that set the standards for the engineering of automobiles today. Visitors enjoy a provocative blend of art and science in 12,000 square feet of gallery space. 

http://www.tbauto.org/

TAMPA BAY AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

Sarasota Classic Car Museum : http://www.sarasotacarmuseum.org/

Sarasota Classic Car Museum

WALTER HILL'S MOTOR CAR COLLECTION : Through the years I have had the great fortune to meet a lot of special people and Walter Hill is one of those people.  I met Walter through another good friend Capt. Dick Trice a former Eastern Airlines pilot. I only ever visited Walter’s place by car one time and it is almost impossible to find. All other visits were made by flying with Dick in his gorgeous Christen Eagle biplane.

Walter’s place was located in an larger portion of property that was a cattle ranch located west of Fort Pierce, Florida in a rather desalet area of the countryside. There was a hanger and another building that was home to the car collection. It was air-conditioned and humidity controlled. In front of the buildings was a grass strip used for aircraft landing and other side separated by a guardrail was a quarter mile paved tracked with loops at both ends for the return.

Real cattle with real cowboys on horses also use the grass strip during the day.

My first visit to Walter flying in with Dick offered a moment of panic as I thought we were missing the runway only to find airplanes used the grass.

Walter spent only a few weekdays each week at this location enjoying the cars and then returned to his house near the coast. Mr. Hill was a real pioneer at Eastern Airlines back when aircraft really had props. His love for aviation was also high.

Mr. Hill’s collection featured some the finest Jaguars in the world. He never like it called a collection. Painted in the car building was the following:

THEIR SWEET LINES ALL BUT TAKE MY BREATH AWAY,
AND I DESIRE THEM AS MUCH FOR THEIR BEAUTY AS FOR THEIR USE.

Walter still enjoys life today but only memories of the car collection he once had. For personnel reasons the collection was disposed of in 2005.

I was lucky enough to have ridden in several of the cars with Walter at the wheel. That is me in the Group 44 number 44 Jaguar cockpit getting ready for trips up and down the track. Great times and memories…Thanks Walter and Dick.

WALTER HILL'S MOTOR CAR COLLECTION

BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION PALM BEACH April 9, 2009 :

BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION PALM BEACH April 9, 2009

BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION PALM BEACH MARCH 29,2008 :

BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION PALM BEACH MARCH 29,2008

BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION PALM BEACH MARCH 31, 2007 :

BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION PALM BEACH MARCH 31, 2007

BARRETT-JACKSON PALM BEACH AUCTION APRIL 1, 2006 : All prices sold include both an 8 percent seller and 8 percent buyer fee.

BARRETT-JACKSON PALM BEACH AUCTION APRIL 1, 2006

IMPERIAL PALACE HOTEL & CASINO AUTO MUSUEM - LAS VEGAS, NV. : The auto collection at the Imperial palace Hotel and Casino offers about 250 cars at any one time. Many of the cars are for sale. 

I have visited this collection twice and at least half of the vehicles are new since the first visit. The atmosphere is great, view at your leisure. It also has a small gift shop offering a great book selection. Enjoy!

IMPERIAL PALACE HOTEL & CASINO AUTO MUSUEM - LAS VEGAS, NV.

EXOTIC CARS AT CAESAR'S PALACE, LAS VEGAS, NV : Exotic Cars at Caeser's Palace is located in the Forum Shops at Caesars (a Simon Mall).  It is described as a luxury automobile dealership and retail emporium. The retail store contains a large selection of auto related items like models, clothing, etc. ALL EXTREMELY OVER PRICED.

The automobile dealership can be viewed by looking into the dealership area from one end or paying $5. to walk the loop which goes down the sides and up and across the back offering some great photo opportunities. They were no prices on any vehicles. I found it worth the visit.

EXOTIC CARS AT CAESAR'S PALACE, LAS VEGAS, NV

PATE MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION :

PATE MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION

PENSKE-WYNN FERRARI/MASERATI, LAS VEGAS, NV : The Penske-Wynn Ferrari/Maserati located at the Wynn Hotel and Casino. Penske-Wynn Ferrari dealership was really a must see. Cost 10 dollars to take a look, guess you get it refunded if you buy. There was about 30-35 cars on display, most all Ferrari’s including two Enzo models.  The dealership included a gift shop with EXTREMLEY OVERPRICED MERCHANDISE, but then again Ferrari’s are not cheap. It was to my disappointment that NO photography was permitted. The collection is contained on two floors. On the way to the basement collection you pass the service area. I could not resist sneaking a shot to share with everyone. Way cool!

PENSKE-WYNN FERRARI/MASERATI, LAS VEGAS, NV

OTHER CARS :

OTHER CARS

GATORNATIONALS 2005 :

GATORNATIONALS 2005

20th ANNUAL SUGAR FESTIVAL APRIL 22, 2006 CLEWISTON, FLORIDA :

20th ANNUAL SUGAR FESTIVAL APRIL 22, 2006 CLEWISTON, FLORIDA

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