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I took out the Porsche 911 (new design, nice new 7 speed transmission) Friday. My driver guide is from Medellin, Colombia. We hit it off, and he took me the long route. At one point I crossed a bridge over to a neighboring 'island', did a u-turn, and could see the entire length of that same bridge back the other way was totally open, devoid of any other vehicles -- first and foremost COPS... You know where this is heading --> so, before the midway point of that short bridge back, I let it rip to 110 mph ... mere seconds. Beautiful machine. I told him the next week I was going to confer with my wife to ascertain whether or not the kids need college. :)
Sunday, against all odds he bumped into me in the large attending crowd. He was done instructing for drives, as it's too busy to do those on show day, so he was dressed comfortably and enjoying the show like everyone else. He got my attention to tell me how much he enjoyed our drive. I'm sure he had dozens of drivers that day. It was nice to share a moment with him.
Me with the Ferrari 456 (Italia) Spider. Saturday before official show. I was wandering around where all the workers were busy prepping for the show. It's an all-night/round-the-clock effort. But surprisingly it comes down and disperses very quickly.
side note: I am not a shoe guy but for some strange reason other guys' shoes really catch my eye at Amelia. shrug.
Sunday, against all odds he bumped into me in the large attending crowd. He was done instructing for drives, as it's too busy to do those on show day, so he was dressed comfortably and enjoying the show like everyone else. He got my attention to tell me how much he enjoyed our drive. I'm sure he had dozens of drivers that day. It was nice to share a moment with him.
Me with the Ferrari 456 (Italia) Spider. Saturday before official show. I was wandering around where all the workers were busy prepping for the show. It's an all-night/round-the-clock effort. But surprisingly it comes down and disperses very quickly.
side note: I am not a shoe guy but for some strange reason other guys' shoes really catch my eye at Amelia. shrug.
Amelia Island is open to public. Of the roughly four day event, only Sunday of the actual Concours costs $50 admission for 12 and above in age. There are no test drives during the show/Sunday. I drove cars on Friday and Saturday.
And the makes (Jag, Porsche, M-B, Range Rover, Lambo, SRT, etc.) are there to show you their new cars and let you drive them. Again... anyone (21 years old)...but some build a waiting list greater than their capability.
All I did was get on the drive lists, signed my life away (should I have damaged, injured, killed, ticketed, jailed.....), and smiled ear to ear.
Here is the 911 I took out. back, view from inside while driving, and front/nose. Note the red 911 in front of me. I ran up his backside and lit his fuse. He then started to race. I did not give chase. But still hit 110 in the process.
Here you can see how they line up the cars, people manage the drivers/customers, and such. They are helping me get in (help with stuff in my hands), and give me the 10 second 'how to' drive it speech. You can see the Jag hospitality stand where they sign you up and you can wait for the next car to come up to drive it. The guy in the tan pants, blue jacket in front of the Lamborghini was the coordinator for Lambo. He was my BEST friend! ANYONE that gives me the keys to a Lambo to drive is my immediate, new best friend!
M-B has the largest presence. The convertible I am driving there is the SLK 55 AMG. The coupe/hardtop is the C63 with purported top speed of 208 mph!! Go watch some youtube videos... it's like M-B's MUSCLE CAR. No finesse. Beast. Not my have, though. I loved the Jag XKR-S, a LOT. The Porsche is 'think it --> do it' easy and fast. Incredible, but almost too perfect. Anyway... I had FUN!
The AMG C63 from the MB site basically states it's the fastest MB made....sans one higher special package of the same car called the BLACK. (not a color, just a package name).
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/13/2012 04:58PM by El Jeffe.
And the makes (Jag, Porsche, M-B, Range Rover, Lambo, SRT, etc.) are there to show you their new cars and let you drive them. Again... anyone (21 years old)...but some build a waiting list greater than their capability.
All I did was get on the drive lists, signed my life away (should I have damaged, injured, killed, ticketed, jailed.....), and smiled ear to ear.
Here is the 911 I took out. back, view from inside while driving, and front/nose. Note the red 911 in front of me. I ran up his backside and lit his fuse. He then started to race. I did not give chase. But still hit 110 in the process.
Here you can see how they line up the cars, people manage the drivers/customers, and such. They are helping me get in (help with stuff in my hands), and give me the 10 second 'how to' drive it speech. You can see the Jag hospitality stand where they sign you up and you can wait for the next car to come up to drive it. The guy in the tan pants, blue jacket in front of the Lamborghini was the coordinator for Lambo. He was my BEST friend! ANYONE that gives me the keys to a Lambo to drive is my immediate, new best friend!
M-B has the largest presence. The convertible I am driving there is the SLK 55 AMG. The coupe/hardtop is the C63 with purported top speed of 208 mph!! Go watch some youtube videos... it's like M-B's MUSCLE CAR. No finesse. Beast. Not my have, though. I loved the Jag XKR-S, a LOT. The Porsche is 'think it --> do it' easy and fast. Incredible, but almost too perfect. Anyway... I had FUN!
The AMG C63 from the MB site basically states it's the fastest MB made....sans one higher special package of the same car called the BLACK. (not a color, just a package name).
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/13/2012 04:58PM by El Jeffe.
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