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« Reply #30 on: February 18, 2008, 05:02:32 am »
"congrats  buddy' on a fine day...nice group of people that showed up and were all very hospitable...talking to jay leno was very cool/i offered my detail services...LOL  ...mr. energy fred...good to see you after all these years as well as brian plummer showing his gab-fab 67 on laptop mode.. ..!!thanks to jim ratto and carlos for the grog// nice to chat with sarge about years gone by and the above picture of his beautiful red 67  from the rear stance is MOST BITCHIN to say the least and definitely says it all for me..period !!!  it was good for me to get out of "my shell" and see those that make up such a part of this scene as well as to support YOU STEPHAN..!! nice mention of sarge and bill schwimmer as well as some other notables in the book as i took my FIRST LOOK when i got home..!! NICE DAY.....
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« Reply #31 on: February 18, 2008, 07:09:05 am »
Quote from: DKK_Fred on February 17, 2008, 08:26:18 am
Quote from: Jim Ratto on February 16, 2008, 22:26:10 pm
Good times....what a cool store. Nice to see all the guys, and meet new friends. Nice day out for a drive too. Who's black Lancia was that out front when I left? Pretty car!

Stephan, write some more books so we can hang out in their store and lot more often.

Jim

man, I am hooked on that place! Next weekend the Alfa Club meets up there......COOL! Grin

That black Lancia was Mr. Leno's. I walked outside to get a better look at it. After talking to Sarge, I turned around and said hi to Jay as he walked out from the store. He got in his car and said goodbye to all of us.

Good seeing and meeting a few of you, today. Below is a quick rundown of what took place, for those that couldn't make it out.

What a great store this is! I'm going back there with my roommate, next week when I have more time to check everything out.

Note the book signing poster to the left of the entrance door. (coughDannycough) HAHA!!

A few cars showed up early in the day.


A closer look... didn't know who's car this was, but nicely done.


I really dug on this one.


This rolling VW accessory catalog was a trip.


Inside, Stephan set up shop and everyone had a good time hangin' out.


Came across THIS guy and haven't seen him since 1983. Which, by the way, made my day even better.
We had a blast catchin' up, talkin', and hangin' out.


Dyno, gettin' his book signed.


Outside, in the back of the shop, a few more cars scattered throughout the parking lot, made for another great place to hangout and talk. I finally had the honor of meeting this wonderful car and it's owner, Sarge.


Herr Scwhimmer's Käfer.


Jim's.


All in all, a good turnout. At least by the sign of books that sold out. Afterwards, a few of us walked down to a local eatery and continued to enjoy another perfect weather So Cal winter day.



I love the blue late model with the Porsche alloys, it shows up every once in awhile....isn't it Ted Domingo's car? ALWAYS looks and sounds great.
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« Reply #32 on: February 18, 2008, 07:23:23 am »
Hey Jim, Yes that is my car, the Blue 69' Thank you for the complement. I kinda like it too! Thanks man.   Grin
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« Reply #33 on: February 18, 2008, 13:06:43 pm »
Quote from: racecraf on February 18, 2008, 07:23:23 am
Hey Jim, Yes that is my car, the Blue 69' Thank you for the complement. I kinda like it too! Thanks man.   Grin

Very clean looking car. And welcome to the lounge.

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« Reply #34 on: February 18, 2008, 17:13:35 pm »
Quote from: racecraf on February 18, 2008, 07:23:23 am
Hey Jim, Yes that is my car, the Blue 69' Thank you for the complement. I kinda like it too! Thanks man.   Grin

Hey Welcome Ted!!!! I'd like to have a closer look at your car next time we're at the same place.

See ya later,
Jim
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« Reply #35 on: February 18, 2008, 18:15:47 pm »
Quote from: racecraf on February 18, 2008, 07:23:23 am
Hey Jim, Yes that is my car, the Blue 69' Thank you for the complement. I kinda like it too! Thanks man.   Grin

Welcome to The Lounge, Ted...pass us a beer or two, will ya!!  Grin
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« Reply #36 on: February 18, 2008, 18:20:02 pm »
You did tell Ted that the new guy buys the first round!

Welcome Ted!
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« Reply #37 on: February 18, 2008, 19:19:20 pm »
look at these 3 stooges.... who let them in?
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« Reply #38 on: February 18, 2008, 19:24:05 pm »
The nervous looking stooge on the left is filling his pockets... Roll Eyes Grin
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« Reply #39 on: February 18, 2008, 19:28:31 pm »
oooo a wiseguy!  Grin Grin

Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk
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« Reply #40 on: February 19, 2008, 07:48:35 am »
Quote from: DKK_Fred on February 17, 2008, 08:26:18 am
Quote from: Jim Ratto on February 16, 2008, 22:26:10 pm
Good times....what a cool store. Nice to see all the guys, and meet new friends. Nice day out for a drive too. Who's black Lancia was that out front when I left? Pretty car!

Stephan, write some more books so we can hang out in their store and lot more often.

Jim

man, I am hooked on that place! Next weekend the Alfa Club meets up there......COOL! Grin

That black Lancia was Mr. Leno's. I walked outside to get a better look at it. After talking to Sarge, I turned around and said hi to Jay as he walked out from the store. He got in his car and said goodbye to all of us.



I was lucky enough to photograph Jay Leno's collection two years ago & interview the man himself. GREAT guy! He owns close to 100 cars + 100 bikes.
Some pics below. One of my favorite cars might have been the '66 Olds Toronado - a total sleeper! 1100 hp (!), twin turbo, Corvette suspension, ABS... Insane.
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« Reply #41 on: February 19, 2008, 08:06:40 am »
Good stuff, Stephan! Thanks for sharing. What kind of car is Jay leaning on?
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« Reply #42 on: February 19, 2008, 17:10:39 pm »
Quote from: DKK_Fred on February 19, 2008, 08:06:40 am
Good stuff, Stephan! Thanks for sharing. What kind of car is Jay leaning on?

That is The Blastolene Special. More info here http://www.blastolene.com/The_Special/index.htm
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« Reply #43 on: February 19, 2008, 17:11:05 pm »
Quote from: Stephan S on February 19, 2008, 07:48:35 am
Quote from: DKK_Fred on February 17, 2008, 08:26:18 am
Quote from: Jim Ratto on February 16, 2008, 22:26:10 pm
Good times....what a cool store. Nice to see all the guys, and meet new friends. Nice day out for a drive too. Who's black Lancia was that out front when I left? Pretty car!

Stephan, write some more books so we can hang out in their store and lot more often.

Jim

man, I am hooked on that place! Next weekend the Alfa Club meets up there......COOL! Grin

That black Lancia was Mr. Leno's. I walked outside to get a better look at it. After talking to Sarge, I turned around and said hi to Jay as he walked out from the store. He got in his car and said goodbye to all of us.



I was lucky enough to photograph Jay Leno's collection two years ago & interview the man himself. GREAT guy! He owns close to 100 cars + 100 bikes.
Some pics below. One of my favorite cars might have been the '66 Olds Toronado - a total sleeper! 1100 hp (!), twin turbo, Corvette suspension, ABS... Insane.

I dig the McLaren F1 and I think I see an Alfa 1750 back there too. Anybody know, does he offer tours?
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« Reply #44 on: February 19, 2008, 17:15:11 pm »
Stephan thanks for the post. I've always loved that Toronado too.
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« Reply #45 on: February 19, 2008, 17:15:51 pm »
Quote from: Jim Ratto on February 19, 2008, 17:11:05 pm
I dig the McLaren F1 and I think I see an Alfa 1750 back there too. Anybody know, does he offer tours?

I don't know but sign me up if he does!
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« Reply #46 on: February 19, 2008, 17:21:34 pm »
Jim R, this one is for you...
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« Reply #47 on: February 19, 2008, 17:24:09 pm »
super sweet! Muira, Countach, Muira, Espada.... 48 cylinders, 96 valves, 16 cams, over 1400 horsepower....
NICE

Thanks

ok we better get bamck to topic or we'll get moved.  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #48 on: February 19, 2008, 17:35:35 pm »
Quote from: Jim Ratto on February 19, 2008, 17:24:09 pm

ok we better get bamck to topic or we'll get moved.  Roll Eyes


Yeah, WATCH IT!!  Angry Grin



Nice pics of Jay's collection, Steph!
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« Reply #49 on: February 19, 2008, 17:36:03 pm »
Stephan & Rick, thanks for the replies. That orange Lambo has been my fave model since high school.

Back to thread content... I was so impressed by what I saw at Autobooks, my roommate (also ex-D.K.K. member) and I are gonna drive out there in my old BMW this morning. I showed him the pictures that I took from Stephan's book signing and he was stoked to say the least. A fellow car/motorcycle/airplane nut... I think he'll dig the place.
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« Reply #50 on: February 19, 2008, 19:07:37 pm »
Quote from: racecraf on February 18, 2008, 07:23:23 am
Hey Jim, Yes that is my car, the Blue 69' Thank you for the complement. I kinda like it too! Thanks man.   Grin

Bitching car........always nice to see your car around..... Smiley
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« Reply #51 on: February 19, 2008, 19:14:38 pm »
Quote from: Sarge on February 18, 2008, 19:24:05 pm
The nervous looking stooge on the left is filling his pockets... Roll Eyes Grin

 Angry Angry ..... Cheesy

I walked away with 20 Demon Bugs in my pockets.............  Grin  Not signed  Cry    Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy

Great times at the book signing......

Stephan........ Thanks, glad the signing was a success
Ratto......... Thanks for the beer
Sarge......... Thanks for the stogie
Don.......... Thanks for telling everyone about my long "personality"
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« Reply #52 on: February 19, 2008, 19:27:54 pm »
Quote from: Carlos De Alba on February 19, 2008, 19:14:38 pm
Quote from: Sarge on February 18, 2008, 19:24:05 pm
The nervous looking stooge on the left is filling his pockets... Roll Eyes Grin

 Angry Angry ..... Cheesy

I walked away with 20 Demon Bugs in my pockets.............  Grin  Not signed  Cry    Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy

Great times at the book signing......

Stephan........ Thanks, glad the signing was a success
Ratto......... Thanks for the beer
Sarge......... Thanks for the stogie
Don.......... Thanks for telling everyone about my long "personality"


So you're the one that got all the book!  Angry    Cheesy
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« Reply #53 on: February 19, 2008, 19:37:23 pm »
Quote from: Carlos De Alba on February 19, 2008, 19:14:38 pm
Quote from: Sarge on February 18, 2008, 19:24:05 pm
The nervous looking stooge on the left is filling his pockets... Roll Eyes Grin

 Angry Angry ..... Cheesy

I walked away with 20 Demon Bugs in my pockets.............  Grin  Not signed  Cry    Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy

Great times at the book signing......

Stephan........ Thanks, glad the signing was a success
Ratto......... Thanks for the beer
Sarge......... Thanks for the stogie
Don.......... Thanks for telling everyone about my long "personality"


cold beer..... don't leave home without it
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« Reply #54 on: February 21, 2008, 07:37:59 am »
Thanks guys for the welcome here and complements. I won't say who told me of this forum, but I like it here, alot.  Grin
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« Reply #55 on: March 02, 2008, 04:31:57 am »
Sorry to dig up this old topic...
Since Autobooks ran out of books during the signing, a few of you guys could not buy the book. Therefore, Autobooks offered the unlucky few to put their name on a list. Well, I went to Autobooks today and the books are now in stock. (All have been signed).

Feel free to contact Autobooks, so you can either pick up your book, or they might send it to you. Phone number is 818.845.0707.

Please contact me by PM or email (stsphoto@earthlink.net) if you have questions. Thanks again!
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« Reply #56 on: March 02, 2008, 04:35:25 am »
Quote from: Stephan S on March 02, 2008, 04:31:57 am
Sorry to dig up this old topic...

Sorry? No way... thanks for letting us relive great memories. I had a lotta fun that day.

Carry on.
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