Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 22

Thread: Canepa's May '14 Cars & Coffee

  1. 05-11-2014, 04:35 AM #1
    John Z Goriup
    John Z Goriup is offline
    Senior Member John Z Goriup's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Eagle, Idaho
    Posts
    3,071

    Canepa's May '14 Cars & Coffee

    Without question the biggest, best attended Canepa open-house yet. Great weather, lots of new cars, the shops full of fascinating projects, a huge number of new visitors who've apparently gotten word that this is THE definitive event in the area on the 2nd Saturday of every month, and getting together with good people……….how do you top that.

    Today's presentation will have to be completely random without a lot of commentary and descriptions, because it's going to be a busy day……….( Spanish F1 Grand Prix, start of the Amgen Tour of California, a hike). I've arranged the photos in the order of parking lot, then the show room, then the area where I think all the good stuff happens - the shop, then the storage area and for the first time, a glimpse into the Museum and some of its treasures.

    I won't be able to submit reports in June, July and most likely August, so a few extra photos this time around………….Enjoy !

    JZG
    Attached Images Attached Images      
    Before it became Ruprecht, my Porsche was a '70 911 T



    Paying member No. 895 since 2006

    " slavish adherence to originality wasn't for me, because the car wasn't as good as it could be."
    Rob Dickinson's response when asked what motivated him to build Singers
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 05-11-2014, 04:40 AM #2
    John Z Goriup
    John Z Goriup is offline
    Senior Member John Z Goriup's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Eagle, Idaho
    Posts
    3,071
    and another set of visitor cars in the full parking lot.
    Attached Images Attached Images      
    Before it became Ruprecht, my Porsche was a '70 911 T



    Paying member No. 895 since 2006

    " slavish adherence to originality wasn't for me, because the car wasn't as good as it could be."
    Rob Dickinson's response when asked what motivated him to build Singers
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 05-11-2014, 04:45 AM #3
    John Z Goriup
    John Z Goriup is offline
    Senior Member John Z Goriup's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Eagle, Idaho
    Posts
    3,071
    Set #3 from the parking area.
    Attached Images Attached Images      
    Before it became Ruprecht, my Porsche was a '70 911 T



    Paying member No. 895 since 2006

    " slavish adherence to originality wasn't for me, because the car wasn't as good as it could be."
    Rob Dickinson's response when asked what motivated him to build Singers
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 05-11-2014, 05:02 AM #4
    John Z Goriup
    John Z Goriup is offline
    Senior Member John Z Goriup's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Eagle, Idaho
    Posts
    3,071
    moving on into the packed showroom with some of the more interesting offerings.

    Incidentally, the B & W Mercedes is a 2008 SL65 AMG 'Black Series' Coupe, developed directly from M-Bs F1 Safety car program. Carbon fibre panels, 6.0 liter twin-turbo V12 making 661 HP, 0-60 in 3.7 sec. 200mph top - the highest performance M-B ever………..one of 175 imported to the US.

    JZG
    Attached Images Attached Images      
    Before it became Ruprecht, my Porsche was a '70 911 T



    Paying member No. 895 since 2006

    " slavish adherence to originality wasn't for me, because the car wasn't as good as it could be."
    Rob Dickinson's response when asked what motivated him to build Singers
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 05-11-2014, 05:18 AM #5
    John Z Goriup
    John Z Goriup is offline
    Senior Member John Z Goriup's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Eagle, Idaho
    Posts
    3,071
    On into the shop area, where all the magic takes place, and where I have learned more about neatness, cleanliness, fastidious work practices, and how to do things effectively than anywhere else or from anyone else.

    To me, Canepa's shop, the way it is run, equipped, and the mindset, enthusiasm and level of training of the people working there is the very embodiment of the old adage that if you're going to do something important, do it once and do it right.

    JZG
    Attached Images Attached Images      
    Before it became Ruprecht, my Porsche was a '70 911 T



    Paying member No. 895 since 2006

    " slavish adherence to originality wasn't for me, because the car wasn't as good as it could be."
    Rob Dickinson's response when asked what motivated him to build Singers
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 05-11-2014, 05:26 AM #6
    John Z Goriup
    John Z Goriup is offline
    Senior Member John Z Goriup's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Eagle, Idaho
    Posts
    3,071
    and another 5.
    Attached Images Attached Images      
    Before it became Ruprecht, my Porsche was a '70 911 T



    Paying member No. 895 since 2006

    " slavish adherence to originality wasn't for me, because the car wasn't as good as it could be."
    Rob Dickinson's response when asked what motivated him to build Singers
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 05-11-2014, 05:32 AM #7
    John Z Goriup
    John Z Goriup is offline
    Senior Member John Z Goriup's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Eagle, Idaho
    Posts
    3,071
    Another set.
    Attached Images Attached Images      
    Before it became Ruprecht, my Porsche was a '70 911 T



    Paying member No. 895 since 2006

    " slavish adherence to originality wasn't for me, because the car wasn't as good as it could be."
    Rob Dickinson's response when asked what motivated him to build Singers
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 05-11-2014, 05:37 AM #8
    John Z Goriup
    John Z Goriup is offline
    Senior Member John Z Goriup's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Eagle, Idaho
    Posts
    3,071
    and more still………...
    Attached Images Attached Images      
    Before it became Ruprecht, my Porsche was a '70 911 T



    Paying member No. 895 since 2006

    " slavish adherence to originality wasn't for me, because the car wasn't as good as it could be."
    Rob Dickinson's response when asked what motivated him to build Singers
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 05-11-2014, 05:58 AM #9
    John Z Goriup
    John Z Goriup is offline
    Senior Member John Z Goriup's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Eagle, Idaho
    Posts
    3,071
    and a full set of a 959 getting a thorough refreshing.

    JZG
    Attached Images Attached Images      
    Before it became Ruprecht, my Porsche was a '70 911 T



    Paying member No. 895 since 2006

    " slavish adherence to originality wasn't for me, because the car wasn't as good as it could be."
    Rob Dickinson's response when asked what motivated him to build Singers
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 05-11-2014, 06:02 AM #10
    John Z Goriup
    John Z Goriup is offline
    Senior Member John Z Goriup's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Eagle, Idaho
    Posts
    3,071
    and one more and final set from the shop area.

    JZGH
    Attached Images Attached Images      
    Before it became Ruprecht, my Porsche was a '70 911 T



    Paying member No. 895 since 2006

    " slavish adherence to originality wasn't for me, because the car wasn't as good as it could be."
    Rob Dickinson's response when asked what motivated him to build Singers
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules


Message Board Disclaimer and Terms of Use
This is a public forum. Messages posted here can be viewed by the public. The Early 911S Registry is not responsible for messages posted in its online forums, and any message will express the views of the author and not the Early 911S Registry. Use of online forums shall constitute the agreement of the user not to post anything of religious or political content, false and defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise to violate the law and the further agreement of the user to be solely responsible for and hold the Early 911S Registry harmless in the event of any claim based on their message. Any viewer who finds a message objectionable should contact us immediately by email. The Early 911S Registry has the ability to remove objectionable messages and we will make every effort to do so, within a reasonable time frame, if we determine that removal is necessary.