So Cal "All Porsche" Swap Meet and Car Display Update #2

[Jeff Trask]

So Cal “All Porsche” Swap and Car Display. Update #2

Frankly, we are overwhelmed with the response we have had from the Porsche community. Both the 356 Club and the 912 Registry want to thank all those that have helped us get the word out to the car owners and vendors about this awesome event. We have also been trampled with offers to help on site and in the background. We are thankful to many in the community that have stepped up and donated to make the event really come together.

Some of what is planned will include a fantastic vendor display. So far, Bruce Crawford, Classic and Speed Parts, Hollywood Speedometer, Toad Hall, Motor Books, LN Engineering, 9 Magazine, International Mercantile and many other vendors have committed to join us. Along with these vendors, we’ve heard from the regular swappers and it looks like we’ll have a huge selection of Porsche parts available.

This event follows on the heals of Jim Perrin and Prescott Kelly’s annual Porsche/VW Lit, Toy and Memorabilia Swap Meet (http://www.lalitandtoyshow.com/) at the LAX Hilton. This is the BIG weekend for the Porsche community to come together. The Porsche community won’t be back together like this until Bob Campbell’s Ventura Show in September 2007.

Each car coming in for display parking will make a donation of $20. Swappers will make a $40 donation. Vendor space will be available, but must be reserved prior to February 15th. For vendor display information and reservations, contact Bob Lee at Robert.b.lee@nsc.com or 858-414-3523. ALL proceeds will go to the children’s charity, Technology for Kids Foundation.

Though the event opens at 8:00 AM on Sunday morning, clubs, swappers and vendors can set up on Saturday afternoon from 3:00 – 6:00 PM. Right next door to the event site sits European Collectables, who will be hosting an open house for the Porsche community from 4:00 – 7:00 Saturday evening, March 10th. Afterwards, you can then head out to dinner in any one of the great restaurants down in the Newport Beach and the Orange County area.

We have arranged a block of rooms for Saturday night, March 10th at the Ramada Limited Inn and Suites. It is located just three blocks from the event site and there is a special room rate of $85 for that evening. The Ramada is located at 1680 Superior Ave, Costa Mesa, California 92627. Their number is 800-345-8025. Make sure you make your reservation by February 9th, 2007 and ask for the “All Porsche” rate.

So, save the date, March 11th, 2007. Bring your Porsche, whatever money you have leftover from the Literature Meet, your friends and join us for a celebration of Porsche! Breakfast and lunch will be available, so plan to spend the day soaking in the glory that is Porsche. Watch for updates and for information; contact Jeff Trask at NO911NV@aol.com or 949-697-4499 or Pete McNulty at pmcnulty98@aol.com or 949-400-9319. Let us know how you want to be involved!

[Jeff Trask]

We have sold out at the Ramada! So, here are two more choices that we have arranged:

1) Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach
949-800-9394 The rate will be $115 and be sure to do it before February 9th, 2007. Ask for the "All Porsche" rate. This hotel is in the heart of Newport Beach and just few blocks from the swap site.

2) Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa
949-631-6000 The rate will be $109 and be sure to do it before February 9th, 2007. Ask for the "All Porsche" rate. This hotel is also jsut a few blocks away, but the other direction.

The first hotel sold out a just a few weeks. We suggest you book in now, as together, these two hotels add only another 55 Rooms.

[Gburner]

I found European Collectables, but what is the exact location of this event?

[Jeff Trask]

Right next door! 1645 Babcock, Costa Mesa, CA.