[DeTomaso] PV Concours - A few good (great?) DeTomasos needed....

[rimov at charter.net]

To any one interested, this was one of the best shows Cathy and I ever 
attended. The 18 hour drive to Palos Verdes was the longest and funest 
drive Cathy and I ever took in the car. The show is a kick, every type 
of car you can think of are often in attendance and the workers treat 
you like you like royalty. The grounds are stunning.

The one cavot of the show is you may have to show what your car is 
really made of. When Cathy and I were leaving the local police stopped 
us at the exit and radio the other patrol officers on duty for the event 
that they had a situation at the entrance and to block all incoming 
traffic. All incoming traffic was block immediately for several blocks 
on either side of the grounds and we were instructed to proceed at great 
prejudice. As law abiding citizens we were incline to follow the 
officers instructions and proceed at great haste to the instructed 
designation where several officers were awaiting with dark shades and 
crossed arms.

High fives and thumbs up greeted once the smoke cleared the tree lined 
road and the panic of young children and women subsided.

Barkley, not the dog, and his wife were an absolute kick to spend time 
with as well and opened up their home and garage to us. If you spend any 
time with the Barkleys be very careful of his lemon schnapps, killer 
stuff, that can quickly put you on your lips.


Cheers

Paul


On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 12:02 AM, Richard Barkley wrote:

> Once again I've been asked to help identify some worthy DeTomaso 
> candidates for this year's Palos Verdes Concours D'Elegance. And I 
> need your help! Frankly, I don't know of any DeTomasos that meet the 
> strict Concours requirements, but hopefully one or more of you do!
>
> http://pvconcours.com. Sunday, September 18, 2011. Entry is by 
> invitation only.
>
> This event has arguably become the premier concourse event in So. 
> California. It is held at the Trump National Golf Course on the Palos 
> Verdes Peninsula and they like to think they are approaching Pebble 
> Beach in significance.
>
> Previously, in recent years, we've had about 10 cars entered in each 
> of two event in special "Modified" Pantera classes. We came and the 
> crowds loved us.
>
> This year is different (and more difficult). The Class is
> Class XIX	Mid Engine European Sports Cars
> http://pvconcours.com/classes.php
>
> It's difficult because a real Concours is for "unmodified" cars. When 
> is the last time you saw an unmodified Pantera? And we'll be competing 
> with other pre 1985 classics such as the Miura, Countach, various 
> Ferraris, and others.
>
> So, for DeTomaso, this means Pantera, Mangusta, and the Vallenlunga. 
> The problem, of course, is finding Concours quality unmodified cars. 
> They'd like at least one of each but there could be more. I suggested 
> an early era Pantera and a GT5-S along with a Mangusta (at least) 
> should be considered. If a Vallenlunga could be found, that would be 
> great too.
>
> So, again, I need your help. Really great cars will not be easy to 
> find. If you don't know of one, maybe a DeTomaso friend of yours does. 
> Get on the phone!
>
> And back to me ASAP!
>
> Thanks,
> Richard
>
> -- 
> -----
> Sincerely, Richard Barkley
>
> To Ski or not to Ski, that is the question!
>
> Richard Barkley (310) 373-6695 (home)
> E-mail:  rlbpantera <atsign> earthlink.net
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