Croc Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) Exoticars at Milford NJ is holding an open day on Sunday October 16. I use them for some of my maintenance work and anyone who has seen Bruce Bowker's superb collection will attest to the quality of work that Exoticars does. http://exoticars-usa.com/2011/fall-open-house-10162011/ Bruce's Jag was at the shop today being cleaned up ready for him to return next week. I did offer to take it for a test drive...... Other cars in the shop today included Aston Martin DBS, Aston Martin Lagonda, a couple of Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Wil's Maserati 300M recreation in progress. His customers have some of the most unique cars around so it will be an interesting day. I will definitely be there if the weather is good to us. Edited October 16, 2011 by Croc added pics to title
BruceBowker Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 "I did offer to take it for a test drive" WHAT ????????
Croc Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 hi Bruce :seeya: I figured that would wake you up. Don't worry, Wil had no plans to let me loose in it! Will I see you at the open day?
BruceBowker Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 I don't get to NJ until Oct 22. I was at the very first general opening this summer. Must have been a few million $ in visiting cars there. Saw my first Spyker. We are still on for Oct 30 drive? Bruce
Croc Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 Still my plan unless the weather gods deem otherwise
BruceBowker Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 If on the 16th my Aston DBS is still there you are welcome to drive it all day. Rain, shine or snow.
Croc Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 Oh that was your Aston I left my handprints on when I was checking out the interior? They also had an Aston Martin Lagonda there which is a pretty rare animal. Seriously, the weather forecast is looking excellent. SteveS1 and I are planning to be there. The more that come along the better.
S1Steve Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Mike, I plan on getting there around 10.00 am. Weather Hottie said 68 on Sunday, maybe the last chance to get out with no doors or top. Hope more 7's show up, Maybe Bessie will make it.......
Croc Posted October 15, 2011 Author Posted October 15, 2011 Steve - Also planning for the 10am to 10.30am area, depending on traffic. Fall colors should also be impressive. As for Bessie, she is sadly still wheels off in Denver.
blubarisax Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 I should make it, just need to figure out how to bring along some extra race gas!
blubarisax Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 Gas situation all squared away. I'll see you guys there. Ron, are you out there? You should join us. Karl
redgoose Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 hi karl, isent reply to private message. dont know if you got it, but i an in for tomorrow. i will call you on cell around 8:00am for location to meet ron
blubarisax Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Sounds like we will have a good Se7en showing!
blubarisax Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Fun day on the road. Exoticars was filled with amazing cars and Mike led the pack of 5 Sevens on some great back roads. Karl
Croc Posted October 16, 2011 Author Posted October 16, 2011 They may have been great roads but I was sort of lost confused by the detour on detour! We did pass Boxologist's Jump - a notable spot in the Delaware River Valley where Jon demonstrated he was the equal of the Dukes of Hazzard by launching a Miata. Anyway here are some photos - Here is a group photo from L to R - SteveS1, me, Redgoose's new R500, Karl's R400++, Jack's supersport. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/October%202011/DSC00939_edited-1.jpg The quality of the cars on offer was diverse but exceptionally interesting: http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/October%202011/DSC00941_edited-1.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/October%202011/DSC00942_edited-1.jpg Wil's Maserati 300-style roadster he is building from scratch. That is a handformed aloominum body you are looking at. Beautiful workmanship. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/October%202011/DSC00943_edited-1.jpg
Croc Posted October 16, 2011 Author Posted October 16, 2011 This is Bruce Bowker's gorgeous E-type with the 4.2 6 cyl. just a work of art. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/October%202011/DSC00944_edited-1.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/October%202011/DSC00940_edited-1.jpg While Bruce said it was ok to take his Astons for a run (I printed out this thread to show Wil) but they were sadly not ready for a run - the DBS had no brakes and the Lagonda had electrical issues - sort of figures! So we took out the E-type for a loop around the Delaware. I thought we had damaged it when we checked the engine bay and found enamel peeling off the headers but we were calmed down and told that it was like that before from when Bruce drove it. Phew! This Lancia Flamina Zagato bodied couple was gorgeous in deep plum. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/October%202011/DSC00945_edited-1.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/October%202011/DSC00946_edited-1.jpg
Croc Posted October 16, 2011 Author Posted October 16, 2011 In the "mine is bigger than yours" category was Jack's seven up against the Lamborghini LM002. 5.4L of V8 power taken out of a Countach to demolish the puppy SUVs in the local supermarket parking lot. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/October%202011/DSC00949_edited-1.jpg I found something better to put my manhood up against - another E-type! http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/October%202011/DSC00951_edited-2.jpg Looking forward to getting out on October 30 when you get back Bruce!:seeya:
S1Steve Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Wil has a first class shop, and we have shown we will go anywere for a free lunch. If we can find those rollercoaster roads again that would be good.Were's that damm Vans Ant airport..... RIP Dan Weldon
BruceBowker Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 First of all it is a 3.8 not a 4.2 with the original Moss (a learning experience in shifting) box!!!! I will expect a day of driving your car when I get back!!!!! That REDCAT may have also been there in June. I warned Wil that a slew of Sevens may show up and they did. Wish I could have been there.
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