Automotive

A night at The Garage, with friends.

One GTG, in Paris, among a few friends, who decided to make the effort to travel for the pleasure to be there.

One surprise was waiting for them.

We had the pleasure to have a breakfast, a lunch, some typical traffic jams, a dinner, and, before the dinner...

A wonderful moment at " The Garage "... A mysterious place, where some serious and heavy collectors park their Vintage Cars...

Heaven on Earth for every car lover.

Maserati, Ferrari, Rolls, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Lambos, Lancia, Alfa, Jensen, Porsche, well, the Creme de La Creme, Heaven on Earth.

The Garage...

The P 1800 feels like at home, here:

Morgan, De Tomaso and Ferrari, some guys have all the luck!

I may confess a soft spot for the De Tomaso, to say all...

A bunch of english beauties...

The Aston Superleggera... A myth, a dream, a fantaisy!

Unless you prefer some italian dreams...

What to say about these 2, with the Lancia on the background? The Red one, the Lambo 400 GT, is to die for.

I had the priviledge to take place inside, I had goose bumps!

The Magic Island....

An extraordinary Alfa:

I kept this one for the end... The Dino 246. Not the most powerful, not the most legendary, but the epitome of sensuality, for me.

From the inside of the car, the view on the 2 muscled but how sensual wings is something unforgettable and very exciting.

Cars are cars, but this place is really magic.

You also have some comfortable chairs, and something which accompanied the childhood of most of us... A pinball, the famous " Playboy ".

Our very dear " King of Cool " trying to beat the score...

I would like to thank Philippe for lettnig us play in this fantastic place, and Laurent, for the perfect organisation.

It was a superb journey into Time, into our childhood, and into our dreams.

Unforgettable.

Best,

Nicolas

but nothing can beat.....

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 25th, 2013-13:50

A Playboy playing Playboy What a day....... I'm sure we all had our favorites DeTomaso is sublime Lambo unbelievable Volvo just holy ;) but I've always had soft spot for......yes BDLJ yes I must say that that one also stole my heart ....impeccable AC Ace ...

Impeccable selection and taste, my friend.

By: amanico : June 25th, 2013-13:55

Yes, we all had such a great time! The decorum was fantastic, the moment just unbelievable. Thanks for hving made the effort to come, my dear Darko...Errrr Aladdin... Errrrr Darko. ;) Best, Nicolas

Still brainwashed by the

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 25th, 2013-13:59

Aladdin tune :) :) ;) Darko must sleep now..... lot to do tomorrow ;)

Ta Ta Ta... ;) Sleep well, my friend.

By: amanico : June 25th, 2013-14:22

Thank you, Damjan (and Nico and Bim)

By: BDLJ : June 25th, 2013-22:02

...for sharing this. While that white Coda Tronca is a magnificent machine, I'm with you, Damjan. The round-tail SZ (or more precisely the SVZ) remains my favourite Alfa.

Not sure it is a Coda Tronca. I thought so, but I was told that it was not...

By: amanico : June 25th, 2013-22:15

Which white one :-) ?

By: BDLJ : June 25th, 2013-22:25

...the white Alfa in the second photo looks like a TZ, the white with red stripe.... isn't a Coda Tronca??

Or I didn't get it, or... I didn't get it. :) I thought so, but we'll wait for some

By: amanico : June 25th, 2013-22:29

Expert precisions on that... Best, Ben. Nicolas.

You are right my Alfista friend

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 26th, 2013-00:09

The one with red stripe is Tronca the one from side is Longa so both were there Longa & Tronca :) Just to have hearth attack if you add our favorite + Giulia SS that is next to 400GT Ahhhh Damjan

Thanks for the precision, Damjan. Longa and Tronca. Still speaking cars? ;) [nt]

By: amanico : June 26th, 2013-01:18

No message body

Ahem...we were talking about cars?

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 26th, 2013-01:33

Sorry I got disorientated :) :) Ta ta ta ....Aladdin!!!!!!

We should find the soundfile of this bloody song. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : June 26th, 2013-01:35

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Any pictures of...

By: patrick_y : June 25th, 2013-23:22

Any pictures of the pinball machine? That's got to be one naughty machine.

Oooh yes, for naughty boys only. I think some of us took some pics of it. [nt]

By: amanico : June 25th, 2013-23:26

An automotive watchweekend !

By: bimbeano : June 25th, 2013-15:27

As always an opportunity for the Bim to combine the job with pleasure. Driving the RS once again thru the French countryside and stopping for the usual sight-seeing. That must actually be my favorite traffic sign ... the only one ( i hate the ones with th...

Super pics, Filip! [nt]

By: amanico : June 25th, 2013-22:17

Very nice iron

By: JerryW : June 25th, 2013-19:41

Thanks for sharing. JerryW

Thanks for looking, Jerry! [nt]

By: amanico : June 25th, 2013-22:18

Them's some serious wheels, my European friends...

By: ThomasM : June 25th, 2013-22:06

and in Paris, France, natch! I've heard the French gendarme are not so ... friendly...towards serious rolling automotive art anymore... Nice!

Well, Thomas...

By: amanico : June 25th, 2013-22:21

Gendarmes and Cops are quite comprehensive when it comes to Vintage cars. In fact, they love them. Since I get my Volvo, I didn't get one fine! They stopped me several times, just to discuss about the car. Tey didn't even ask me the documents, and it was ...

WOW WOW WOW What an amazing display !!!

By: Emiel : June 26th, 2013-02:15

I wish I could've been there !!!! Thanks for sharing these amazing reports, guys !!! Kind regards, Bart

It's a museum ! Strangely , the 355 almost looks out of sorts ...

You are true about the 355. Not at its place, but hey who can complain?

By: amanico : June 26th, 2013-03:36

And as for the garage, you are right. This is THE Garage! ;) Best, Nicolas

Toy story 4,

By: VMM : June 26th, 2013-04:55

Big boys are back, and this time with bigger and nicer toys. What to say?, aside that you really know how to have fun, from my point of view. :) Amazing day for sure. Thanks for sharing. vte :)

Next time try to do it with us, my friend!

By: amanico : June 26th, 2013-05:25

And come with your 2002 Ti! ;) Un abrazo. Nicolas

Excuse my French

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 26th, 2013-13:38

but I call it Porn Story 5 :) ;) Best D

I would have loved to be there, guys! [nt]

By: gensiulia : June 27th, 2013-06:51

You see what you missed? :))) Next time, my friend, next time!

By: amanico : June 27th, 2013-06:52

Let me add some extra cool pics !

By: bimbeano : June 27th, 2013-14:45

There were a few cars i hadn't seen in the flew before so it was truly a great visit. Lancia 037 De Tomaso Mangusta !!! Alfa Romeo by Zagato, let Ben do the talking here. Aston Martin V8 by Zagato ... Alfa Aston Martin DB6 ... 911 2.7 RS !!! Delage Imposi...

Thanks for the extra pictures, Filip. The 037 is fantastic, as well as many others, here.

By: amanico : June 27th, 2013-22:04

One has a special impact, on me, the Venturi... I was on to get one, some 20 years ago, and passed on it... Which I regret... It was not a 400 HP, but somethingf around 260 HP,which is already enough to have some good sensations. Best, Nicolas

Dream cars.What a garage

By: dreamer8 : June 28th, 2013-04:44

Thanks for posting. Aladdins or Ali Baba's cave ? Many dream cars but the Ferrari Dino and the Porsche 2.7 RS are my personal favourites. Cheers,dreamer

We have very close tastes, my friend. Thanks for looking.

By: amanico : June 28th, 2013-05:03

Superb post

By: Le Monde Edmond : July 5th, 2013-09:58

Nicolas- your damn right about bringing us back to our childhood. Some nice cars there. For me the Alfa Zagato would be the car, a very rare car indeed. Looks great in white. And I also agree with you, in terms of looks the Dino 246 is very hard to beat. ...

Thanks for your input, Edmond. [nt]

By: amanico : July 5th, 2013-13:11

Automotive

A night at The Garage, with friends.

A night at The Garage, with friends.

but nothing can beat.....

Impeccable selection and taste, my friend.

Still brainwashed by the

Ta Ta Ta... ;) Sleep well, my friend.

Thank you, Damjan (and Nico and Bim)

Not sure it is a Coda Tronca. I thought so, but I was told that it was not...

Which white one :-) ?

Or I didn't get it, or... I didn't get it. :) I thought so, but we'll wait for some

You are right my Alfista friend

Thanks for the precision, Damjan. Longa and Tronca. Still speaking cars? ;) [nt]

Ahem...we were talking about cars?

We should find the soundfile of this bloody song. ;) [nt]

Any pictures of...

Oooh yes, for naughty boys only. I think some of us took some pics of it. [nt]

An automotive watchweekend !

Super pics, Filip! [nt]

Very nice iron

Thanks for looking, Jerry! [nt]

Them's some serious wheels, my European friends...

Well, Thomas...

WOW WOW WOW What an amazing display !!!

Our pleasure, Bart. Next time?

I would love to come to Paris next time (I'll try to catch a ride with Bim)

Excellent idea. Let me know, please.

That is not a garage ...

You are true about the 355. Not at its place, but hey who can complain?

Toy story 4,

Next time try to do it with us, my friend!

Excuse my French

I would have loved to be there, guys! [nt]

You see what you missed? :))) Next time, my friend, next time!

Let me add some extra cool pics !

Thanks for the extra pictures, Filip. The 037 is fantastic, as well as many others, here.

Dream cars.What a garage

We have very close tastes, my friend. Thanks for looking.

Superb post

Thanks for your input, Edmond. [nt]