Florida references - LOOK!!!
Murco
12-16-2004, 06:35 PM
I know I bitch and moan about living in Florida all the time... The heat, the snowbirds, the damn tourists, the humidity, blah blah blah...
Today, however, I was reminded of one BIG plus to living here - the cars!
I dropped off my Jetta at my favorite bodyshop and here is what was sitting in front!
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The owner, a doctor who invented a new heart valve, backed his DAILY DRIVER Lambo into a post! The bumper is $18K and shipping for it was $2K from Spain!!! I pulled out the camera and started snapping!
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Turns out, the doctor got so much money for his invention he opened an exotic car business for the tax write-offs! He has quite a collection and my friend who owns the bodyshop is putting me in touch with him. I hear he also has a Ferrari 250 GTO!!!!
On the way home I stopped by a classic/exotic dealership that I hadn't visited in a while. He had a Jag XJ220, A-M DB7 Vantage roadster, '67 L88 Corvette, 3 Jag D-types, Ferraris, etc etc... While walking about the showroom I struck up a conversation with a middle aged gent eye-balling a MB 230SL. Turns out he has quite a collection as well and he inviteed me to come to his warehouse sometime! The main attraction would have to be his 3 AC 427 Cobras!!!!
If you guys need reference photos I can apparently get access to most any car you can imagine... Let me know what you need!
I'll post the Cobras ASAP!!!!
Today, however, I was reminded of one BIG plus to living here - the cars!
I dropped off my Jetta at my favorite bodyshop and here is what was sitting in front!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/9703lambo1.jpg
The owner, a doctor who invented a new heart valve, backed his DAILY DRIVER Lambo into a post! The bumper is $18K and shipping for it was $2K from Spain!!! I pulled out the camera and started snapping!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/9703lambo11.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/9703lambo3.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/9703lambo4.jpg
Turns out, the doctor got so much money for his invention he opened an exotic car business for the tax write-offs! He has quite a collection and my friend who owns the bodyshop is putting me in touch with him. I hear he also has a Ferrari 250 GTO!!!!
On the way home I stopped by a classic/exotic dealership that I hadn't visited in a while. He had a Jag XJ220, A-M DB7 Vantage roadster, '67 L88 Corvette, 3 Jag D-types, Ferraris, etc etc... While walking about the showroom I struck up a conversation with a middle aged gent eye-balling a MB 230SL. Turns out he has quite a collection as well and he inviteed me to come to his warehouse sometime! The main attraction would have to be his 3 AC 427 Cobras!!!!
If you guys need reference photos I can apparently get access to most any car you can imagine... Let me know what you need!
I'll post the Cobras ASAP!!!!
weaponCIVIC
12-16-2004, 07:09 PM
im gonna try going to an exotic car dealership and see if some rich guy invites me to see his "collection" lol. thats awsome.
freakray
12-16-2004, 07:28 PM
There's an exotic car dealership not even 2 miles from my place....I know he has a new Maserati there as well as a couple of Lambo's.....not much of interest though :lol:
blueboost
12-17-2004, 07:27 PM
are you in tampa bay? I've heard about this guy with a warehouse full of exotics off of 301. :D
Murco
12-17-2004, 09:41 PM
are you in tampa bay? I've heard about this guy with a warehouse full of exotics off of 301. :D
Yes, just south of Tampa Bay. There are alot of warehouses full of exotics around here, but the largest and most notable is probably Al Wiseman's collection. He has a private collection and a dealership you can visit and purchase from. That is where I bought my '69 Z28 3 years ago!
Classic Covettes (http://www.classiccorvettes.com)
Tampa Bay Corvette club (http://www.tampabayvettes.com/tampabayvettesclassiccorvettes.htm)
Yes, just south of Tampa Bay. There are alot of warehouses full of exotics around here, but the largest and most notable is probably Al Wiseman's collection. He has a private collection and a dealership you can visit and purchase from. That is where I bought my '69 Z28 3 years ago!
Classic Covettes (http://www.classiccorvettes.com)
Tampa Bay Corvette club (http://www.tampabayvettes.com/tampabayvettesclassiccorvettes.htm)
evo8owner
12-18-2004, 02:19 AM
How About That!!
I'm Over In St.Pete!
Where Is This Warehouse?
I Would Like To Check It Out :biggrin:
I'm Over In St.Pete!
Where Is This Warehouse?
I Would Like To Check It Out :biggrin:
SupaMan89T
12-19-2004, 12:05 AM
where in florida are you my friend sounds like you'r around ft myers beach.
evo8owner
12-19-2004, 02:31 AM
I'm A Little Bit North Of Fort Meyers Just A Few Miles Southwest Of Tampa In Saint Petersburg.
So Who Is In the Area? Allways Like To Meet A Fellow Modeler
So Who Is In the Area? Allways Like To Meet A Fellow Modeler
SupaMan89T
12-19-2004, 02:39 AM
Im in cape coral! (south west of ft myers)
Inferno69
12-19-2004, 05:20 AM
Nice rims!
Murco
12-19-2004, 10:25 AM
How About That!!
I'm Over In St.Pete!
Where Is This Warehouse?
I Would Like To Check It Out :biggrin:
The huge dealership is in downtown Tarpon Springs, definitely worth the trip! The private collection isn't available for public viewing.
I'm in north Sarasota, we are in the middle of a serious modelling talent triangle!!
I'm Over In St.Pete!
Where Is This Warehouse?
I Would Like To Check It Out :biggrin:
The huge dealership is in downtown Tarpon Springs, definitely worth the trip! The private collection isn't available for public viewing.
I'm in north Sarasota, we are in the middle of a serious modelling talent triangle!!
99civichic
12-19-2004, 01:27 PM
One of the local yokels here has a Silver Mclaren F1, a red Enzo, and a maroon Murcielago. I have pictures of all three and can easily get more, I'm pretty good friends with the mechanic, if anyone needs Enzo pics.
There's a guy in the next town over with at least 30 54-72 Corvettes, mostly big blocks and/or convertibles, including a '69 L88 Corvette. He also has a Linginfelter ZR1 Corvette, a Henessy Viper, a Countach, and an AC Cobra 427 replica.
There's a twin turbo Testarossa running around. There are more 69 Camaros than you can shake a stick at, including an ultra rare Z10 pacecar coupe. There's an AMG SL55 Mercedes. There's an SRT10 truck, Lightnings of all years, Challengers, Cudas, Dodge Dayonas/Superbirds, old roadsters, Mustangs, Vipers, Corvettes and Camaros everywhere, and everyone is so friendly you can get all the pictures you want.
There's a 2002 Berger ZL1 Camaro. There's a Yenko collection (not just Camaros). There are Supras, RX7s of all generations, 3000 GTs, 300 ZX (friend has a white turbo one)
That is why I love Texas :biggrin:
There's a guy in the next town over with at least 30 54-72 Corvettes, mostly big blocks and/or convertibles, including a '69 L88 Corvette. He also has a Linginfelter ZR1 Corvette, a Henessy Viper, a Countach, and an AC Cobra 427 replica.
There's a twin turbo Testarossa running around. There are more 69 Camaros than you can shake a stick at, including an ultra rare Z10 pacecar coupe. There's an AMG SL55 Mercedes. There's an SRT10 truck, Lightnings of all years, Challengers, Cudas, Dodge Dayonas/Superbirds, old roadsters, Mustangs, Vipers, Corvettes and Camaros everywhere, and everyone is so friendly you can get all the pictures you want.
There's a 2002 Berger ZL1 Camaro. There's a Yenko collection (not just Camaros). There are Supras, RX7s of all generations, 3000 GTs, 300 ZX (friend has a white turbo one)
That is why I love Texas :biggrin:
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