New Crystal Cove...

[Wayne 962]

Got this today, forwarded to me from Eade Hopkinson:

>From: "Freeman Thomas"
>To: rgrago@cox.net, larsw@westmarksales.com
>CC: GT40MIRAGE@aol.com, jclinard3@earthlink.net, jclinard@ford.com,
>ehopkinson@welkgroup.com, primarilyporsche911s@hotmail.com,
>ivans356@aol.com, mweiss@cryhavocproductions.com,
>zwart@mail.radicalmedia.com, zwart@radicalmedia.com,
>pcpaternie@sprintmail.com, rplavetich@ndii.com, frsaucedo@aol.com,
>frank.1.saucedo@gm.com
>Subject: Ford's "PAG"(Premier Auto Group) Future Home Of Crystal Cove
>Gathering 10/21/06
>Date: Sat, 07 Oct 2006 15:00:05 -0700
>
>Roger, Lars,
>
>As you know, next weekend will be the end to Crystal Cove. There is alot of
>discussion as to where it will go. I spoke with my Ford collegues, John
>Clinard(Ford West Coast PR Chief and owns a '65 911, the cover car from the
>1965 Sports Car Graphic), Vic Borghese(runs and manages the Ford/PAG
>building). Together we surveyed our building and land and thought it would
>be suitable and are willing to offer up its use for Saturday mornings 8-11.
>Here's the opportunity, the outdoor parking easily holds 600+ cars, the
>building is an outstanding example of modern architecture and landscaping,
>we have an incredible Cafe on site with Starbucks coffee that is willing to
>be open during that time, its located right at the Spectrum so you can
>actually walk to the shops, we have room for trailers if some really
>special cars show up that aren't driven or if you want to bring out the
>Porsche Renntransporter with your collection of 917's and 908/3's. Ford
>owns the building and land so we have control. Also there are no issues
>with noise so if we want to have a ritual 8:30 "Gentlemen please start your
>engines" that would be OK. We're even OK if a competitor wants to show off
>a concept vehicle. As long as it supports the grassroots enthusiast and
>doesn't become commercial, disrespectable, unsafe or a swapmeet we're OK.
>We would like to build on the positive momentum of what CC has already
>started. We'll only open up this offer if there's enough vocal support to
>do it as we would need to notify our Cafe, security etc. Please put this on
>the S-Registry and RGRUPPE sites and any other car club you know of. We
>have parking in the north lot for "pedestrian" cars and trailers. We'll
>monitor the forums and see the response. Any questions please contact Jon
>Clinard at jclinard@ford.com. or Tom Shaughnessy at GT40MIRAGE@AOL.COM Our
>building is the North America headquarters for Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston
>Martin, Volvo and is where Ford's Advanced Studio(mine) is located. Check
>it out on Google Earth at 7905 Gateway, Irvine, Ca 92618. Its right at the
>405/ I5 Y at the mouth of Laguna Canyon Road in Irvine. Really easy access.
>There's also the opportunity that each week a car brand or a theme(LeMans
>cars?) can have a corral. Please get it out there and we'll see what
>happens as there is talk of other locations being considered we don't want
>to overshadow anyone else. Wherever it ends up we'll be there to support
>it.
>
>All the best,
>Freeman

[JP911]

Interesting. So what happened that killed the original location? Local homeowners finally get fed up with the Saturday AM ritual?

I sure don't miss the OC.

[DW SD]

What weekend does this begin?

I liked going to Crystal Cove, but only because of the cars. This sounds great, too.

Doug

[MIK911]

This would be awesome! I would go.

[84porsche]

Originally posted by JP911
Interesting. So what happened that killed the original location? Local homeowners finally get fed up with the Saturday AM ritual?

Jon, check a thread I posted in off-topic. I picked up an article that the parking lot where it went on said it was getting out of hand for several reasons.

I sure don't miss the OC.

You must miss us, right?? The SOCG? The former Red Targa gang? You remember don't you.


Wayne, thanks for the post. Good to know.

[450knotOffice]

Excellent! ten minutes from my house. I'll definitely be more motivated to make it now.

[JP911]

Of course I miss the SOCG! The Porsche crowd down there is great. It's some of the other crap that I just don't miss.

[BeyGon]

I got a flyer on the show at Ford, someone gave it to me this morning at a local show. Looks like it is really going to happen and could be a good spot. Starting next Saturday.

[pwd72s]

You are one pack of lucky dogs down there. A huge tip of the hat to Freeman. It's all too rare that a major car manufacturer actually has a "car guy" in it's executive ranks. Ford is lucky to have Freeman, and I am one who is looking forward to seeing the results of his work in showrooms!

[viejopatron]

Well, there's no ocean view, but the offer is very nice. Kudos to you guys for steppin' up. Count me in. I'll support you. Let me know if you need help as I'm in the area. Maybe I can cox my b-in-law to bring down his '56 LC Mk II.