Possible Meet Location/Dates - Simeone Automotive Museum

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Hey -

I finally visited the Simeone Automotive Museum just south of Philly today:

http://simeonemuseum.org/

It's incredible.

I was thinking that it would be a great place to have a meet.

They welcome car clubs and groups.

Some upcoming "Demonstration Driving Days" (when the start and drive the cars in the large back parking lot) are:

http://simeonemuseum.org/events/2012-driving-demonstration-days

August 24 - Favorite Cars of Stirling Moss
1956 D-Type Jaguar
1956 Maserati 300S
1958 Aston Martin DBR1
September 28 - What happened to Ferrari Sports Car Racing?
1954 Ferrari 375 MM
1958 Ferrari 250 TR
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
October 26 - Land Speed Stock Cars
1935 Auburn 851
1937 Supercharged Cord
1937 Bugatti 57G “Tank”
1954 Austin Healey 100-4
1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe (This is the Phil Spector car - Only American Made Daytona)
Mark

Boost gets you Paid

[Krytin]

I want to go to the October 26 Driving day!

[WhatsUpDOHC]

I want to go to the October 26 Driving day!
I'll be there. Note that we can't drive the cars. :mad:

Boost gets you Paid

[Red91LX]

A friend of mine works there. He's one of the lucky ones who gets to drive the cars around. Maybe I should call him to get more details, and to ask if they would welcome some Marauders in the parking lot.

[Krytin]

I'll be there. Note that we can't drive the cars. :mad:

Boost gets you Paid
I hear that - just hoping to get some nice pics of the Daytona Coupe!

[WhatsUpDOHC]

I took some pics. I'll post tomorrow/ Friday.

[jimlam56]

It's a great museum, I've been there three times.
If you ever have a long layover in Philly, it's just a short cab ride from the airport.

[WhatsUpDOHC]

OK - Here are the pics (I can only get the links to post - Can't get the friggin pics to insert):

Auburn Speedster (real) progression:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q684/marknsal/Simeone%20Museum/Auburns_zpsd5a31736.jpg

Daytona - Only American made Daytona. Craig Breedlove driven. Original:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q684/marknsal/Simeone%20Museum/Daytona1_zps5069d6e2.jpg

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q684/marknsal/Simeone%20Museum/Daytona_zps88b69b91.jpg

Original Grand Sport Vette (1 of 5?):

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q684/marknsal/Simeone%20Museum/OriginalGrandSportVette_zps4db ab5ba.jpg

Bugatti Type 35 (with fenders):

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q684/marknsal/Simeone%20Museum/Type35_zps44da94a9.jpg

All winners:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q684/marknsal/Simeone%20Museum/Winners_zps237e343a.jpg

Heaven - Yes, that's a GTO (on loan) and a Testa Rossa - Also the fastest 917 at LeMans:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q684/marknsal/Simeone%20Museum/Heaven_zpsaf4da3a8.jpg

[WhatsUpDOHC]

A friend of mine works there. He's one of the lucky ones who gets to drive the cars around. Maybe I should call him to get more details, and to ask if they would welcome some Marauders in the parking lot.
Any update?
Thanks!

[cat in the hat]

I'd like to see the place, I've driven past there a million times but never went in.

[Red91LX]

Any update?
Thanks!

Yes...I spoke to my friend about having a group of Marauders at the museum in October when the Daytona Coupe will be featured. The museum is very interested in car club participation, and will provide select parking for us if we preregister. There is also on-site catering available for groups, including buffet dinner.

I will follow up with the event director to get all the details, including ticket prices. This is an outstanding opportunity to have a great time at a class location.

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Yes...I spoke to my friend about having a group of Marauders at the museum in October when the Daytona Coupe will be featured. The museum is very interested in car club participation, and will provide select parking for us if we preregister. There is also on-site catering available for groups, including buffet dinner.

I will follow up with the event director to get all the details, including ticket prices. This is an outstanding opportunity to have a great time at a class location.
Thank you!

[Krytin]

I want to hear more!
I'll start scheduling the time off now.

[jsignorelli]

My Mustang Club is already booked for Sept 7th. We then go to a members home for the BBQ to end all BBQ's

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Bump. Keeping on the RADAR.

[Ms. Denmark]

My Mustang Club is already booked for Sept 7th. We then go to a members home for the BBQ to end all BBQ's
Hope you had a good time today. Fill us in when you get a chance.

[Joe Walsh]

Yes......YES.....and YES!

I want to see, not a Daytona Coupe,....but THE Daytona Coupe!


:banana:

[GAMike]

This museum sounds awesome Mark! I have buds who live in the Philly So. Jersey area, but unfortunately none of em are car nuts (so I never knew this museum existed before you started this thread).

Hope you are able to put things together for a good meet!:beer: Definitely on the to do list the next time I am up that way:burnout:

[Bigdogjim]

Any update on the date?

[Mr. Man]

This museum sounds awesome Mark! I have buds who live in the Philly So. Jersey area, but unfortunately none of em are car nuts (so I never knew this museum existed before you started this thread).

Hope you are able to put things together for a good meet!:beer: Definitely on the to do list the next time I am up that way:burnout:
If you happen to be up here on Oct. 26, stay tuned. I believe Mark is working out the details and that will prolly be the date.

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Stay tuned for a new thread.

I'll be gauging interest in who might be interested in a meet at this location on 10/26.

The Dance Card:

October 26 - Land Speed Stock Cars
1935 Auburn 851
1937 Supercharged Cord
1937 Bugatti 57G “Tank”
1954 Austin Healey 100-4
1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe (This is the Phil Spector car - Only American Made Daytona)

[Mr. Man]

I think we have some interest we just need the specifics. Will be on the lookout for your new thread. :)

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Just a note that I called the museum but the event planner is out until tomorrow.

I'll start the new meet thread with the information that I get.

Stay tuned but mark your calendars for 10/26.

Mark

[Ms. Denmark]

^^^Thanks, Mark! We got it on our calendar!