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Old 05-11-2010, 11:52 AM
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Some sweet stuff. Highlight of last weekends show (May 1st) was a Ferrari rumored to be valued in the $10M range. I didn't see it come in, but the owner appeared to have driven it in. I'm not a Ferrari guy, and I'm not interested in doing the research to see if that rumor holds any water.

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Loved this FRC. It has coilovers and sat way low. I'd be interested in adding a car like this to the stable.



Signed by Doug Rippie!!! Way cool!

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This the rare Ferrari. Anyone Have a guess to the ID on the car?





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Great photos. I live in Edina and just purchased a 2005 C6. I also own a 1995 Porsche 993 C2 coupe. I would appreciate knowing where this is held and if it is open to the public. Thanks for any info.

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Crap, two weeks early, I'll be in thw twin cities Friday night with nothing to do....


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Great pics!! Looks like a fun event with beautiful cars. Love the 427 Cobra. Kit car or real deal?? As much as I love 'Vette's, I've always had a soft spot for a 427 Cobra!!
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thank you for the photos, vert nice!!!!!!!!!
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When I scrolled down and saw the 360 Sypder I was questioning someone's value of the car (the 10 Mil Ferrari) but then saw the 250 SWB I could see something of value. Maybe not 10 Mil but a worth a few if the provenance is all good.
Nice pics for sure.
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couldn't place the number but knew it was a SWB. nice looking. looks like a good car tho. nice to know of the show. may be there in july or aug. we'll see. thanks for the pics.
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Great photos. I live in Edina and just purchased a 2005 C6. I also own a 1995 Porsche 993 C2 coupe. I would appreciate knowing where this is held and if it is open to the public. Thanks for any info.

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This is held in the Minneapolis Auto Motorplex in Chanhassen http://www.automotorplex.com/ on the first Saturday of every month during good weather months of the year. This year April was the first month. It is free and open to the public. Get there at 8AM to get in or your parking outside and walking in.
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Cool pics, thanks for sharing!
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While I think the idea of having it in the AutoMotorPlex is way cool...it's my understanding that it's starting to outgrow that complex.

Somebody told me this weekend that they're looking for a new location? Anybody know if that's true?
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Whole bunch of exotics there. Great pictures.

I too, have always dreamed of owning a Cobra someday. That one looked like it had the Ford 427 in it, as well. The white Porsche (i think) with the LS motor is sneaky; I wonder how his drivetrain engineering plays out at speed? Pretty cool.

Love the color on the '63 car and the early Chevy II convertible on the lift shows receipt of obvious love.

Thanks for sharing MN-Brent. Nice show.
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Thanks. I will try an make the next event. Any recommendations on corvette clubs in the area?
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Originally Posted by Xanthophyll
While I think the idea of having it in the AutoMotorPlex is way cool...it's my understanding that it's starting to outgrow that complex.

Somebody told me this weekend that they're looking for a new location? Anybody know if that's true?
Wouldn't surprise me. What a great location it is and it fills up fast. I'd be cool if they did it at Mystic Lake Casino as well. Lots of parking there.

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Whole bunch of exotics there. Great pictures.

I too, have always dreamed of owning a Cobra someday. That one looked like it had the Ford 427 in it, as well. The white Porsche (i think) with the LS motor is sneaky; I wonder how his drivetrain engineering plays out at speed? Pretty cool.

Love the color on the '63 car and the early Chevy II convertible on the lift shows receipt of obvious love.

Thanks for sharing MN-Brent. Nice show.
The Porsche had a 200R4 tranny and a ford solid axle rear IIRC, and a wide body kit that could have looked factory. The body was freshly painted and had excellent fiberglass work. I got the card of the shop that did the work and paint, it was that good. The Porsche guys that were looking it over while I was talking to the owner didn't seem to be smiling very much . I like the LS intake on reverse, so he could get the colder air in the back box set-up.

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Thanks. I will try an make the next event. Any recommendations on corvette clubs in the area?
Try Suburban Corvettes of Mn or Classic Corvettes. They both have websites you can check out. I think Suburban is a younger crowd, but Ill let you be the judge
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Great Pics thanks for sharing them with us.

like the first pic of the good old Australian Holden Commodore!!!
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What a great variety! That black C5 is very sinister and the red vintage Ferrari.....well what can you say? Thanks for the pictures.

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